TDM interviews Matt Pearce, CEO, Talk2 Media & Events, who shares more on the successful completion of AIME 2025, application of AI in the events industry, importance of face-to-face meetings and MICE trends of Melbourne, Australia
Hotelbeds’ general manager for retail and travel agencies Bertrand Sava was part of a panel at the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 trade conference which discussed key trends happening in the sector, particularly within the Asia Pacific.
At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 forum held by the HBX Group in Macau, its insurance strategy director Alexander Stutely cast the travel insurance sector into the spotlight.
In January, HBX Group revealed an innovative platform that is set to revolutionise the contemporary luxury travel sector: The Luxurist.
At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a panel that discussed trends in these evolving sectors.
HBX Group’s senior vice-president for global sourcing Paul Anthony recently shared his insights on this evolving field in an exclusive interview with Travel Daily Media’s own Gary Marshall at the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 held in Macau.
Travel Daily Media had an opportunity to catch up with Patrick Torres, HBX’s vice-president for sourcing in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC), and he shared his views with our own Gary Marshall regarding potential growth sectors within his current regions.
At HBX Group’s recently concluded MarketHub 2025 industry conference in Macau, Group chief operating officer Xabier Zabala spoke to peers regarding the practical application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and similar nascent technologies to the travel and tourism industries.
Gen Z’s influence on the way the world travels was one of the key topics discussed by HBX Group chief strategy officer Javier Cabrerizo during the company’s recent MarketHub 2025 summit in Macau.
Deb Corbett, CEO Asia Pacific, PONANT discusses with TDM the intimate and personalized experience for guests, upcoming campaigns for 2025, and sustainability efforts in cruising.
In an interview with TDM, Frank Trampert, Senior Vice President, Global Managing Director of Community Sales, Sabre Hospitality shares more
In an interview with TDM, Manoj Singh, Country Head India, NCL shares about the fly-cruise market, easy booking tools for the travel trade such Book-A-BDM platform and NCL Connect and more…
In an interview with TDM, Jarrod Kris, Head of Partnerships- APAC, Skyscanner shares more.
TDM interviews Mark Van Der Wielen, Multi-Property Vice President Vietnam and General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon on his goals for the property and competitive innovation.
Organisations must prioritise hiring and developing the best talent based on merit while considering diverse representations. TDM interviews Karen Chee, Vice President, People & Culture, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel on the changing phases of women empowerment, sustainability and advancing technologies.
TDM engages in a discussion with David Martens, Vice President of Operations, Centara Hotels & Resorts and General Manager of Centara Karon Resort Phuket, regarding strategies for differentiation and competitiveness while emphasizing sustainability.
Lee is big fan of community led tourism; it provides much needed tourism revenue for development. On the other hand, trends indicate that people want more immersive, unique and cultural experiences.
IWTA Chairwomen Michaela Connor speaks with Wannapha Rattanaphong (Oon), Hotel Manager Island Escape by Burasari
IWTA Chairwomen Michaela Connor speaks with Natthineethiti (Nikki) Phinyapincha, Founder TransTalents Consulting Group
IWTA Chairwomen Michaela Connor speaks with Putu Seruni Pratiwi Sudiharta, Operation and Reservation Leader at DISCOVA
JLL vice-president for advisory and asset management Paavan Patel shares his insights and recommendations for the Asian hospitality sector in this exclusive interview.
HVS Executive Search Europe and Asia Pacific managing director Florian Kittler shares his valuable insights with us regarding the growing need for personalised experiences and sustainability in hospitality operations.
He highlighted the growth of intra-Asian travel, sustainability, and the critical role of digital transformation and stakeholder collaboration in shaping the future.
TDM interview Amit Sakhrani, General Manager of Hilton Bali Resort about constantly raising the bar in the luxury hospitality sector in Bali, being highly competitive, and differentiating the resort, particularly in an area like Bali. He delves into the differentiators – authentic, unique experiences, and creating magical moments for the global traveler.
In an interview with Travel Daily Media, Fabien Chesnais, General Manager, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island tells us more.
Allianz Partners’ Plifka discusses how innovative solutions in travel, leisure, and hospitality are increasingly focussed on personalisation and reducing “travel tension” to enhance customer experiences.
TDM interviews Emilio Bellorin, Director of Food and Beverage, Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit & Marriott Executive Apartment Bangkok, Sukhumvit Thonglor
TDM interviews Wolf Worster, CEO at Sirreti Group to get a better insight into Sirreti, ultra luxury rental properties and more….
TDM interviews hotelier Pipat Patthananusorn, General Manager, Dusit Thani Hua Hin about the hotel’s sustainability efforts, beautiful beach, mindful menu and essence of being a passionate hotelier.
In an interview with TDM, Rizwan Shaikh, General Manager, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah, shares more about the hotel, culturally sensitive practices and trends in religious tourism.
TDM interviews Philippe Kronberg, Resort General Manager, Shangri-La Muscat about seamlessly running 640 keys resort, personalised luxury, hosting the perfect Indian wedding and more…
TDM interviews Nadine Al Balushi, Hotel Manager – Kempinski Hotel Muscat, she shares more on Oman’s striking blend of ancient traditions and modern luxury and why the intrepid traveller seeks to untangle its mysteries…
Richard Stolz delves into how destinations should maximise the attractions in the Middle East and how to utilise them in the foreseeable future.
Dr. Martin Berlin highlights aspects of efficiency and governance that hospitality developers must focus on.
TDM interviews Arindam C Bahel, General Manager, The Fern Brentwood Resort, Mussoorie, to find out more about the resort its menu offerings and business growth.
TDM interviews Gerardo Del Río, who has recently taken over the role of President, International Business, TBO to drive the company’s global expansion efforts.
Ali Manzoor has been in the hotel advisory and operations sector for over 15 years and the Middle East for over a decade.
Considered one of the foremost experts in the hotel residences sector, Barnett is a globally recognised hospitality, tourism, and real estate advisor.
STR senior director Jesper Palmqvist recently pointed out that hospitality professionals need specialised, industry-centric data sets at their fingertips.
Jon Cannon mentions that continued investment in infrastructure, improved connectivity, and increased tourism promotion can contribute to the industry’s growth.
In an interview with TDM, Tony Marshall, Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Agilysys tells us about his success mantra, team motivation, RevPAG, personalisation, and the ability to maintain a single guest profile across all the products with Agilysys.
Do you want to escape the ordinary? Experience the raw power of nature, explore destinations far-far-away? Then it’s time for you to book an Albatros Expedition for a life less ordinary. TDM speaks with Søren Rasmussen, Owner and Founder, Albatros Expeditions, who shares more on the adventurous, sustainable, and magical spirit of the cruise line.
In an interview with TDM, Mike Reyes – SVP, Product Management – Airline Platform, Sabre, shares more about SabreMosaic, Air Price IQ, current and future trends in the aviation industry.
Watch and listen to Deepak Ohri, Founder & CEO at Luxury Atelier Maison Happiness (LAMH) & Management Asia
In an interview with Travel Daily Media, Brett Thorstad, Vice President, Agency Sales & Airline Distribution, Asia Pacific, Sabre Travel Solutions, tells us about Sabre Travel AI™ microservices, Lodging AI, EDIFACT, NDC and more.
Sabre corporation will be holding its events in India, Sabre Space Delhi, which is set to take place on 26 June 2024 and Sabre Space Mumbai to take place on 28 June, 2024. Sam Machado, Managing Director for India and South Asia, Sabre Corporation discusses with Travel Daily Media what’s in store for travel advisors and travel facilitators at these events.
Watch and listen to Carlos Munoz, Chief Commercial Officer HBX
Watch and listen to Pippa Williamson, Vice President Commercial Hotelbeds
In an interview with TDM, Stephen Gould, General Manager, InterContinental Bangkok shares more about his hotel, hospitality and MICE in Thailand
TDM interviews Harry Thaliwal, CEO of Cross Hotels and Resorts, about his journey in the hospitality industry and ensuring business success amid industry changes.
Watch and listen to Willem Niemeijer, CEO Yaana Ventures as he shares his passion for discovery and sustainability
Hear from Khun Siradej Donavanik on the family business’ success and his passion project called Wonderfruit, an annual event in Pattaya attracting 30,000 attendees.
Gain insights from Nida Wongphanlert about overcoming cultural nuances and regulatory challenges while prioritizing long-stay guests and sustainability efforts as the Managing Owner of 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts
Discover Michael Henssler’s journey as COO of Centara Hotel Group, from his global hospitality experience to his innovative solutions for business expansion.
Learn from M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon humility, resourcefulness, and will-power, as she combines passion and business in managing the exquisite and cozy Laksasubha Resort.
Join us in getting to know Ben Montgomery, Chairperson, PATA Thailand, as she promotes sustainable travel and tourism and bridge the gap between all sectors in the industry.
Tune in to Darrell Wade, Co-founder & Chairman of Intrepid Travel, reflecting on their first journey in Bangkok 35 years ago and Intrepid’s transformation into a responsible enterprise focused on sustaining communities, climate action, and gender equality.
Tune in to Darrell Wade, Co-founder & Chairman of Intrepid Travel, reflecting on their first journey in Bangkok 35 years ago and Intrepid’s transformation into a responsible enterprise focused on sustaining communities, climate action, and gender equality.
Join Kris Srisatin in an insightful conversation about how Stream Events Asia is redefining boutique DMCs and learn why values like sustainability and gender equality are crucial for industry growth.
Listen in to Ben Wedlock as he discusses how BCD Travel, the world’s second-largest global travel management company, leverages technology to forge valuable partnerships with clients.
Get to know how Lily Udomkunnatum’s radical leadership and forward-thinking has been working for the Burasari Hotel Group.
Catch this interview with Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, Executive Vice President of Sukosol Hotel Group, where she shares insights on navigating family business through crises and the pivotal role of sustainability in the industry.
Embark on Michael S. Howard’s captivating journey as he establishes thriving resorts in Thailand’s top tourist spots, paired with expert management services that drive continual expansion.
Join us as we explore Michael Marshall’s journey as CEO of S Hotels & Resorts. From cultivating and leading high-performing teams that foster hotel success to pioneering strategies and navigating market shifts, Michael’s insights are essential for industry professionals.
Sail into sustainability with Sarina Bratton! Discover how Ponant, the luxury cruise line, earned its Green Globe certification this year and sets the standard for eco-friendly tourism.
Gary Marshall CEO, Brand TD by Travel Daily Media talks to Eddy Kukreja, Producer, Stayfly Studio Co. Ltd, Koh Phangan Island about the wellness and wellbeing Industry on Koh Phangan Island. Koh Phangan Island is one of Thailand’s most popular tourist spots, the island is well known for scuba diving, snorkeling . Yet another boisterous night-long celebration, the Full Moon Party, which is tied to the lunar calendar, draws revelers to its southeastern peninsula. The island offers a plethora of opportunities for wellness, meditation and yoga.
Technology can play a pivotal role in helping the travel industry become more sustainable. Sabre is now displaying carbon emissions powered by the Travel Impact Model in their point-of-sale tools so that agencies and corporate travel bookers can make informed choices when they book flights.
In conversation with the IWTA Committee, Mary Li, Founder and CEO, Atlas shares more about her transformative journey through travel. Going ahead from tough Covid times to build an inclusive travel technology company.
Ever visited a luxurious retreat in the middle of a natural forest that offers a blend of Japanese Onsen rituals and Northern Thai culture? That too in Thailand…Onsen @ Moncham is just that place. In conversation with Brand TD, Wattana Kaewmano, General Manager, Rasa Hospitality – Management & Development, tells us about MICE, guest satisfaction and loyalty, incentives for travel trade, partnerships and much more at the hotel.
At the heart of The Standard’s success is its adept navigation of shifting consumer preferences, particularly the burgeoning demand from
A boutique resort, with its own farm and located in an oasis of green, Pai Village promises an unforgettable experience, surrounded by beautiful mountains, river valleys and scenic rice barn fields. Phouwanart “Num” Khamthong, Resort Manager, Pai Village speaks with Brand TD about the resort and more.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we bring you an exclusive interview with Sandra Carvao, the driving force behind the Best Tourism Villages initiative at UN Tourism.
Sabre will soon be launching PowerSuite Cloud in Asia Pacific, which enables agencies to automate operations, get real-time business insights and enhance customer servicing. In an interview with Brand TD, Charles Lee, Senior Director, Agency Sales, Head of North and Southeast Asia, Sabre shares more.
Marriott’s Global TakeCare Program focuses on physical, mental, and financial well-being, supporting both personal and professional growth of associates. Emma Jones, Vice President, Human Resources Operations APEC shares more with from Singapore with Brand TD.
It was Antara Cruises that introduced travellers to the majestic waterways of India and Bangladesh and having them sail on indigenously designed world-class ships in sustainable luxury while finding adventure and pleasure.
“Inspiring travel through unique experiences,” BWH hotels have had an exceptional demand for their core brands and experienced a solid performance from their soft brands. In a freewheeling chat with Brand TD, Olivier Berrivin, Vice President, International Operations – APAC, BWH Hotels shares more.
Chris Crampton, MD Europe, Red Elephant Reps and Chairman of PATA UK & Ireland Chapter, believes that travel and working in this ever-evolving sector should always be enjoyable. In an interview with Brand TD, he shares more
The experience to be able to travel and work with teams in different country has been a critical part for Angkana Yukkaseamwong – Head of Global Shared Services, Discova to deliver excellence in her role.
Wooing the Chinese market with Go City sightseeing passes, Silvana Leung, Regional Commercial Director, Greater China, APAC shares more about the business, the ‘wow’ Instagram post factor, diversified local attractions, and of course new food hot spots as as an added advantage of using the pass.
In an interview with Brand TD, Tanes Kumar, Acting Chief Executive Officer & Chief Commercial Officer of Myanmar Airways International (MAI), shares more about the airline, its expansion plans.
The secluded beach paradise Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is in one of the world’s most spellbinding destinations, Krabi, Thailand. In conversation with Brand TD, Vidya Sagar, GM, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve shares more on providing the perfect experience for you.
IWTA Committee connects with Nguyen Thi Hai Oanh, Founder & CEO Amazing English Tour, she shares more about women in travel, sustainable tourism and growth in the workplace.
In a freewheeling conversation, Michael Henssler, COO, Centara Hotels and Resorts, shares more about the popular Thai hotel brand, its warm hospitality, and the reason to celebrate Centara as “the place to be”.
Like many Asian women, Joana Button has faced challenges in her career such as sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination,
Q: Hi Matthew, a warm welcome to WorldHotels Distinctive! We’re honored that Tawaravadee Resort has joined the collection! Can you
Brand TD speaks with Erwin van der Veen, Cluster General Manager SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort and SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort
The introduction of group brand, HBX Group marks a strategic shift in Hotelbeds’ vision, as outlined by Carlos Muñoz, Commercial Chief Officer of HBX Group, shedding light on key motivations and ambitious plans.
As HBX Group enters the FinTech space, Daniel Nordholm, Managing Director for FinTech & Insurance, HBX Group, provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s immediate plans and long-term goals.
In an interview with Pippa Williamson, VP for Commercial-APAC at HBX Group, she claims that a pivotal aspect of HBX Group’s success lies in its approach to building enduring relationships with clients.
As the self-proclaimed “Sleep Master,” the brand has carved its niche in the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry. Suppharaj Chokwonganun, the Managing Director of Sleepwell Group, the visionary force behind DreamMaster, graciously shares the compelling origin story of their venture into providing mattresses for the hospitality sector.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic in raking more gains for the country’s tourism as the Philippines bagged back-to-back
Nguyen Thi Huong Lien was a girl with big dreams. With 100USD in hand, she put up a small
In the 3rd roundtable discussion the panel of these fantastic 4 leaders in travel asia, moderated by Naureen covers the very important topic of how actively implementing and driving diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace will foster innovation, happier workforce, engaged people and in the end have a positive impact on the bottom line.
The Anam Group is set to launch Vietnam’s first pool-villa-exclusive resort in Phu Yen and AXI Plaza, also an all-inclusive convention centre in Cam Ranh. In an exclusive interview, Laurent Myter, Group General Manager, The Anam Group shares more.
In today’s ever-evolving travel landscape, the concept of luxury has undergone a profound transformation. It is no longer merely about
Naureen is hosting the 2nd roundtable with 3 incredible women in the tourism industry. They talk warmly and passionately about the importance of mentors throughout not just career but life as well.
‘Never be too afraid to ask for a mentor and be clear of what you want out of the mentor/mentoree relationship’
Alexa Pham moved from NYC to Thailand to start the Chai Lai Orchid, an eco-resort in Chiang Mai. Alexa believes that travel can also be a force for good and have a positive impact on the destination. Chai Lai Orchid ecolodge was founded with the goal of providing job opportunities and support to marginalized women in the region
Elena is a young, passionate, high energy hospitality professional with 13+ years of hands-on luxury property management experience. Her German and Italian heritage has shaped her multi-cultural passion and enabled her to effectively lead cross-cultural teams to realize challenging goals.
In this exclusive interview, Travel Daily Media speaks with Vijayeta James, the Commercial Director of TBO.com for the Asia-Pacific region.
On her travels, Ruth fell in love with Maldives as a destination and revisited 3 months a year over a period of time, where she would immerse herself in the local communities and follow her passion for diving.
South Pacific is a paradise where nature’s splendor meets the warmth of diverse cultures. The South Pacific region, encompassing a
Travel Daily Media had the pleasure to stay in Lancaster Bangkok and spoke to its general manager, Martin Hurley, who
She spent 15 years in Macau working in different roles in the hospitality industry and then relocated to Singapore with her husband. With a little bit of encouragement and push from him, she decided to take the leap and study to be certified to become a coach.
With over 15 years experience in online travel media and online travel agencies, Michelle is now the Regional Manager of Mekong Region, Booking.com based in Bangkok and oversees Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos markets.
Silversea is a luxury cruise line that sets sail with a steadfast commitment to providing exceptional experiences in the Asia-Pacific
For the past year, BWH Hotels has been focused on expanding its presence in Asia in the past year. The
Nestled on the pristine white sands of Chaweng Noi Beach, Vana Belle, Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui offers a tranquil
Glamping is a relatively new trend in the travel and hospitality industry, in an interview Antony Thomas, Managing Director, Luxeglamp Eco Resort shares more.
They say cruising and sustainability is like oil and water. PONANT’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot –
PONANT, the French luxury cruise line, has appointed Bruised Passports as its first-ever Brand Ambassadors in Asia. Bruised Passports is
Hua Hin is growing in popularity thanks to its beautiful, powdery sand beaches, numerous restaurants, a lively night market, and
Promising minimum human impact on precious eco-systems, yet offering luxury tourism and sustainability, Red Sea Global (RSG) is forging a new model of development in Saudi Arabia. TD connected with Tracy Lanza, Group Head of Brand Development, Red Sea Global, to find out more.
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in printed textiles for Fashion and a Diploma in Interior Design, Rosemarie has always had a lifelong passion for indigenous handicrafts and heritage buildings.
What were once empty spaces are now congested. As the skies begin to empty and fall silent in April 2020, desert storage facilities for aircraft are quickly carpeted with long streaks of metal and carbon, decorated in the liveries of the world’s airlines. Facility managers boast they can ‘walk you around the world in less than an hour.’
Rail Europe, the independent high-tech travel company, has rebranded after becoming a private-owned company, no longer part of e. Voyageurs
Khun Bee was born in Surat Thani and moved to Bangkok to live with her older brother and to start grade 10. After graduating high school, she pursued her education in hospitality at Hotel and Tourism Training Institute, sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Bangsaen, Chon Buri.
Bangkok is a vibrant and bustling city that offers visitors a unique blend of cultural experiences, delicious cuisine, and exciting
Tourism is one of the world’s largest sectors, which includes the hotel industry, transport and several other industries. The tourism sector worldwide generated nearly two trillion US
The hospitality sector seems to have recovered from the pandemic as occupancy picks up and hotel companies are building new
Nidhi started her career in hospitality in New Delhi and her career since has brought her to Thailand today. In her teens she really wanted to be an air hostess but her friend convinced her to join her for an interview when applying for a job in a hotel.
After rough seas, Crystal Cruises was born again, offering a perfect opportunity to re-enter the cruise market with its new
With her extensive knowledge and experience in hotel sales and marketing, GM Gomez is a great asset to the Hotel101 Group, as it expands its hotel brands in key cities both within the country and globally, as Hotel101 is set to be the first Filipino global hotel brand.
Stephanie thought she might have wanted to be a lawyer following in her father’s footsteps but decided it wasn’t for her. She wanted to do something that was hands on and that’s when she decided to opt for media design instead, changing her career focus
Welcome to IWTA’s first roundtable with committee members of IWTA hosted by Naureen Ahmed. We cover how IWTA started, why we joined the committee, the purpose of IWTA, what we have learnt, important topics we are passionate about and what our industry can do more of for gender equity. And what is the vision and dream for IWTA in the future.
Over the past few decades, business travel has experienced a significant rise as companies expand their operations globally and seek
The hospitality industry is currently facing a significant labour shortage worldwide. The industry, which includes hotels, restaurants, bars, and tourism,
Travel Daily connected with René D. Egle, Area General Manager, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah & Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat to find out more about the popular family, weddings and honeymoon resorts.
Laura joined Booking.com in 2021, following 10 successful years at SAP Contour where she last served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China.
Born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam, travel has always been part of her life. her dad was a tourguide before and specialized in European destinations. Her dad always spoke to her about Lufthansa and after he was finished tour guiding he started a travel agent and booked a lot of Lufthansa.
Digitalisation has become an increasingly important aspect of the hospitality industry in recent years. With the rise of technology and
Meet Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi – President Thai Hotel Association & Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels, Marisa leads the organisational development, operational and marketing strategies for Sukosol Hotels, a family owned and operated hotel group.
It is an exciting time for Marriott in Malaysia, particularly in the city of Putrajaya, where the hotel giant has
During my attendance at AIME, where Jelena was a keynote speaker for the Resilience and Perseverance session, I had the
Never before have hoteliers relied on this scale of technology to power their basic decision-making and improve the guest experience.
In a freewheeling conversation with Sandra Carvao, Chief of Market Intelligence and Competitiveness at UNWTO, she shares more about the Best Tourism Villages initiative of UNWTO and how it is impacting our global villages.
Pippa Williamson joined Hotelbeds in September last year taking the role of vice president for APAC leading all core commercial activities across the region while growing the relationships with Hotelbeds’ suppliers and clients across APAC.
Silke Calder, AIME’s Event Director, expressed delight at the wonderful energy this year’s event produced and the excitement that welcomed
Natalie O’Brien was appointed CEO in January 2023 and brings a wealth of leadership experience in the tourism and events
The face-to-face Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held this week in Melbourne, has been hailed as a success
With new luxury offerings and attractions combined with ancient architecture and a mild climate, it is a perfect travel destination for 2023.
Born and raised in Malaysia, her aviation journey started as a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways, when she moved to Hong Kong and sent 8 years with Cathay Pacific’s Human Factors Department as project leader.
Khun Aimmy started her career as an Intern in InterContinental Bangkok. After finishing her 400 hours of training she continued to work as an Guest Relation Agent in Holiday Inn Shanghai Vista for around 8 Months.
Half Filipino and half Syrian, Vitna started her career with Cebu Pacific Air after she finished her studies. She dreamt of becoming a flight attendant in elementary school as she thought it would be a way for her to see her Syrian dad. She initially got rejected to become a flight attendant and felt her dreams had been shattered.
She started her profession in the tourism industry as a junior reservations officer. She was always very interested in the industry and eagerly asked her colleagues to teach her and give her more responsibility.
Amelia is from one of the indigenous tribes in Borneo called the Bidayuh (Land Dayak) and growing up in a rural area there are limited opportunities. She went off to the States to study and returned to her country, all the sudden seen as over-qualified.
Travel has already been a big part of her life. Growing up in France she would often travel with her especially around Europe. She loved meeting people and discovering new cultures, getting out of your comfort zone and this passion for travel brought her to places further away from France to explore, places like China and settled in Bangkok for the last 9 years.
AIME 2023 (13 -15 February) will host 400 buyers and 2,000 visitor buyers from around the world, spanning industry sectors. AIME visitors will expand their knowledge, connect with the business events community, find inspiration on the show floor and most importantly do business.
Khun Anchalika grew up in Texas where she achieved a Bachelor in Business Administration and later a Master in International Business Studies. She started her career for GE Capital and the job took allowed lots of traveling and living in different parts of the world. Then she moved back to Thailand to retire by the beach.
The travel industry has seen steady progress in the adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) in the last few years.
Ha Lam grew up with her family in Saigon Vietnam and quickly found her passion learning about people in the local communities. She was a tour guide for many years which matched her passion for sustainable development and protection of each country’s natural, artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage.
Travel Daily Media has spoken with Liz Bittner about Travel South USA’s travel pillars it is promoting and its partnership with inspirational travel platform Vacaay.
On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The
Khun Nu Dee grew up on a farm but early on dreamt of learning English and using it in her career. She ‘fell’ into hospitality in Pattaya as a hotel operator to help support her studies at Suan Dusit Rajabhat University.
78% of hoteliers planned to increase their investment in hotel tech in the next three years. To drive up revenue,
Travel Daily Media has spoken with Eamon Larkin, Expedition Guide for Aurora Expeditions, about the voyage to Costa Rica and Panama.
Growing up in Northern Thailand, she found her passion to be history and thought she’d be an historian. However her love for service and people steered her into the hospitality industry.
In 2007 Christine decided she wanted to create a Travel Magazine and with her great discipline and positive mindset did exactly that, literally the next day.
Sukeerti has been working in the travel and tourism industry for almost 20 years in different roles and capacities. An explorer, product developer and travel designer, Sukeerti has also worked in philanthropy and sustainable tourism.
Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
Coming out of the health crisis, the urge to travel is stronger than rising inflation, and the already popular ‘bleisure’
TD spoke to Paul Wilson, executive vice president, Cross Hotels & Resorts, who oversees both commercial and operations for hotel management company, about the changes the company are making to support its global aspirations.
TD had a chat with Nina Karina Azman, director of corporate affairs, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts about the things you can look forward to during your stay in their properties.
Aira Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Bangkok with 255 keys, reopens in July and offers and eclectic vibe of Thai splendour like no other.
Born and raised in Melbourne, Gai Tyrrell is living proof that grit and hard work pay off. She wanted to get into the travel industry after leaving school. Thus, she ditched uni and worked for Qantas.
TD had a chat with snorkelling and diving guide Edwin Sargeant about Aurora Expeditions’ journey back to Antarctica.
Born and raised in the Philippines, Carmela brings over 30 years of impressive experience and wealth of knowledge in the hospitality industry. She was no stranger to hard work and moving through the ranks, growing up with two hard working parents who cheered their children on to succeed in life.
The pandemic may have slowed down the pipeline for Best Western after acquiring the WorldHotels, global upper, upscale and luxury hotel collection, but the hotel group is done dusting itself and is back on track.
Liz is from a Philippine heritage and grew up in the states. Early in her career she wanted to be a scientist but quickly learnt she was more passionate about people than molecules.
born in China and raised in Germany. Having an artistic upbringing with both her parents in the field, she experienced an artistic life closely.
TD sat down with Trent Fraser, CEO of Choice Hotels about the emerging travel trends and navigating the post-pandemic era in the hospitality sector.
In a tête-à-tête, Raffaele Solferino, general manager of Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives about the resort’s features and sustainability practices.
In a tete-a-tete with us, Arvind Bundhun, Director of MTPA spills the beans on how Mauritius has prepared itself in a post-pandemic era to welcome travellers
The Maldives is best known as an idyllic place and a slice of heaven here on earth. The island is
Lily was born in Thailand and early in her life moved to Singapore where she stayed til in her late teens. She returned to Thailand for university and upon graduation moved to Japan. Her studies and overseas adventures eventually brought her to New York, an opportunity of a life-time, but not without it’s challenges
TD has spoken with Daryn Hudson, general manager of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort about the resort’s edge against competitors, sustainability initiatives, and his personal goal for the property.
Growing up on the countryside, outside Siem Reap, Sina had dreams of getting a good job and making money to support her family. She knew she had to study to be able to fulfill this dream.
OTA Insight is a company that gives hotels tools that help them make informed decisions.
As a little girl she dreamt of following their career path and saw how travel help people connect and how much you can learn about someone else.Growing up in a small farming community outside of Hanoi,
Travel Daily Media met Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer – APAC at Marriott International, to discuss insights and
Ayu grew up in the paradise of Bali and was surrounded by her family who all worked in the tourism industry. As a little girl she dreamt of following their career path and saw how travel help people connect and how much you can learn about someone else.
Growing up in India, part of a family where a rich culture and traditions were proudly shared and celebrated and where education played a big part in her upbringing, Dr Avita found the perfect recipe for her future career.
Duetto and Oaky, two of hospitality industry’s best in class Revenue Strategy and Upselling platforms, have announced a strategic partnership that delivers analytically-powered, highly targeted upgrade offers to guests.
From her training days at Flight Training Adelaide to volunteering at Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy (HKYAA) as an instructor, she dons many hats
Meet Emily Chang CEO McCann worldgroup China, Shanghai BACKGROUND: She first studied a degree in biology at the
Scotland is calling louder than ever to all travellers as a place to enjoy world-class food and drink, events, films, history and culture.
Michaela grew up in Sweden and always dreamt of traveling the world. After graduating she left Sweden and hasn’t looked back since. In 2018 her and her husband made the decision to move to Laos with their two young daughters. Today, she is one of the Regional People & Culture Leaders for Discova, a global DMC, and lives in Phuket. Listen to the interview to find out what got them to this decision and challenges along the way!
Bali Dynasty Resort is 100% ready to welcome back its guests.
IWTA speaks with Natalie Glebova. Russian-Canadian television host, author, dancer, model and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Universe in 2005 and has since written 2 best-selling books.
IWTA gets to speak to Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy, the two phenomenonal women doing an ‘elephant’atstic job in Thailand for the last 16 years. What started as a soul seeking journey over one trip to Thailand from Melbourne 20 years back has now become the way of life for these two incredible women.
Business travellers using London City Airport now have a new place to meet before they fly, thanks to the opening of the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Central London
Singapore has announced that it welcomes fully-vaccinated travellers with no pre-departure testing and quarantine. Thus, travel is pretty much back on in Asia’s prime business hub.
Shoba fell into the world of tourism almost by accident. She was a science major, who didn’t want to be a doctor or a teacher, and who then studied journalism as a post-graduate. Uninspired by the work she was able to find, Shoba was invited by a travel company to write itineraries for them, and so her travel career began!
I was anxious to stay in a hotel for the first time after two years of no travel, but Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa showed me how a hotel stay drastically changed in the new normal mixing safety and unforgettable experience.
Meet Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya, Caroline began her hospitality career in London and the USA, having graduated from hotel school in Switzerland. Focused on learning everything she could, and taking every opportunity to progress, she was blessed with some amazing mentors and managers, helping her to build her confidence alongside her career.
Meet Captain Zephina Khanam Mohd Jasbir Khan, Captain Zephina is a commercial pilot in Malaysia who only found her passion and drive after a teacher told her to ‘be realistic’ when she expressed her desire to become a doctor.
Luxperience Australia and Thailand Tourism Authority hosted a bespoke event in Sydney to celebrate Thailand’s unique MICE luxury experiences and the amazing culture.
Monika Anggreni is a Captain with AirAsia Indonesia, with 13,000 flying hours under her belt since 2005. She joined AirAsia Indonesia in 2005 as a pilot after several false starts, and is now one of only 30 female pilots in the company. She is also a published author, Ironbird Monika – the story of how she became an airline pilot.
Cynthia came into hospitality later in life, finding her first job in hospitality after 17 years of raising her daughter, moving up from working in a school cafeteria in Bangkok to managing a new hotel chain in Tokyo in the space of ten years.
Chooleng is a Singaporean living in Thailand, working with Marriot for over 20 years and as general manager for more than 10 years. She is also mother of 2 daughters.
Tourism and hospitality is not only about hotels, airlines and travel agents – it is about the myriad of small businesses that support the industry, adding to the variety and local colour in each destination. Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin, founders of the Laos Buffalo Dairy, are examples of just that.
Minu has only been in the tourism industry since 2016, entering with a background as a business analyst and strategist, and a passion for travel. Her first role in tourism was with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, where her manager took a chance on her, with no background in tourism, but with enthusiasm and a strategic approach. She worked on several different projects for RAK Tourism, including as Project Manager for the World’s longest zipline.
Gloria is the director and co-founder of Asia Exotica Travel, one of the fastest growing travel agencies in South East Asia. A luxury boutique tour operator, specializing in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian speaking markets. She manages the company’s offices in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Phuong leads Educational Travel for Discova in 12 countries so far (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Costa Rica)
In 2014, at the age of 19, Komal became the first female tour leader for Urban Adventures, Delhi, challenging stereotypes and expectations placed on young women in India, winning awards and changing lives. Now, in 2022, she is a successful virtual tour creator, an enthusiastic proponent of solo travel for women in India, promoter of travel as a career to young people in her native country, and running her own business.
Chitra started with a Bachelors in Information Technology, and turned her back on a steady well-paid career to follow her passion for travel, which she has since built into a thriving business. The travel start-up idea took hold in 2009 when Chitra and her partner, who both enjoyed travelling extensively throughout India, realised that so many amazing experiences were undiscovered as there was no way of finding out about them or making reservations.
Ian Telford, General Manager at The Laslett and Living Rooms Apartments Collection talks about the rise of apart-hotels and how the future of travel is evolving
A Customer Data Platform (CDP) helps hotels manage huge amounts of data and gain valuable insights from them.
Mari is the first female Captain (hotel manager) for Marriott in Japan with aspirations to become general manager, Mari Tomoda moved from Japan to Thailand as a young adult with her parents, with the intention of improving her English, and embarked upon a journey that led to her becoming the first female Captain for Marriott in Japan.
Vicki is a New Zealander who joined Flight Centre as a Travel Consultant in her home country, as ‘just a job’ and something to do whilst she settled back into home life after a few years of travelling around the world. She never imagined she would spend the next 15 years in the industry.
Meet Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital, since graduating from the University of Macau with a BBA (Hons) in International Marketing, Celia has immersed herself in the aviation industry, beginning in 2003 when she took on the role as Head of Marketing for Macau International Airport. Today she is GM Greater China Air Asia Digital, and plays an integral part in the transformation of the company into a lifestyle brand.
Meet Vinita Rashinkar – Tourism Marketing Entrepreneur, Vinita Rashinkar is a published author, and has built a business working with different Indian states to promote tourism to the international market.
Meet Surrayyal Hizmi, Surayyal is a lecturer at the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic, under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia and the PATA 2021 Face of the Future
As we enter a new era post-COVID, travel companies now focus on recovery looking for tech solutions to recapture the market.
We are delighted to introduce you to Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about what’s on tap and why delegates this time are in for a treat at SITTF 2021
Hotelmize has proven that it is really a front runner in travel tech as the company has won the category of Hospitality for the Future at the recent Travel Forward Summit.
We are delighted to introduce you to M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin in our latest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
Kevin Tatem, managing director in South East Asia at STAAH reminisces about the good old days and talks about how innovation in technology and industry transformation has changed our behaviour and the way people think and operate
We are delighted to introduce you to Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader for FCM Hong Kong in our latest interview series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Mook Juangroongruangkit – Executive Vice President Pattana Sports Resort, Chonburi in our newest interview in a series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
Episode No 7, is a cracker to complete this present series, two stalwarts of the African travel industry tell us where to go.
Travel Daily caught up with the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) CEO Geoff Donaghy and discussed critical lessons from COVID-19 and the future of MICE in Australia.
Episode No 5, is a spectacular story, of Tony Giles, the blind and partially deaf extraordinary traveller who has travelled the globe and written books about all his experiences. You can’t make this stuff up, and if this doesn’t inspire you to get travelling, we don’t know what will!
Rachael Oakes-Ash is better known as Miss Snow It All, the name behind Snowsbest.com and the @misssnowitall digital platform for skiers and boarders that travel. Australia’s queen of the snow has been top of her snow media game for close to two decades with ten years as a Fairfax ski columnist before launching her own digital publication.
As industry giant Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical, Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Livn speaks with TD to discuss how they are facilitating growth and improvement in back-end technologies for the sector.
We have a chat with the ever exuberant Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot – the bright yellow-tailed, low-cost airline, based in Singapore. With twenty-nine year’s experience in the SIA group, this Kiwi is a passionate and well-respected leader in the aviation industry.
Please be introduced to Suyin Lee – Managing Director, Discova and our first in a series of interviews from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
TD aims to inspire more women (and men) in the travel industry with features highlighting the incredible stories of women in travel. Featuring a new superstar weekly, the first of the ongoing series will be next week and feature Suyin Lee, MD of Discova.
Featuring: Georgia Rickard, In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view the current state of their industry sector, our guests discuss what they see ahead and how they’ve had to adapt. Georgia Rickard is a multi-award-winning magazine editor. The former Editor at Large for Virgin Australia, and editor of Australia’s largest selling travel magazine, Australian Traveller.
In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view the current state of their industry sector, our guests discuss what they see ahead and how they’ve had to adapt. We also asked them, where they’d rather be? The answers may just surprise you.
Tune in every Thursday for the next seven weeks as we release a new podcast and reveal who is a part of our Super Seven Series.
WorldHotels Collection has celebrated its golden anniversary with a refreshed branding under the theme “A WORLD reimagined” as it gears up for recovery post-COVID.
Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Sydney-based technology platform Livn talks about the rapid changes taking place within this untapped vertical and how Livn is facilitating improvement in back-end technologies
Let PONANT be their guide to Japan’s culture, cuisine and daily life.
Glenn Fogel, president and CEO at Booking Holdings and CEO, Booking.com talks about post-covid travel, how business has changed in
TD sat down with Rodney Harrex, executive officer of South Australia Tourism Commission, and discovered why travelling in South Australia is so special.
Travel is changing – and not only because of the pandemic. Tech-savvy jetsetters expect a seamless experience in the palm of their hand. With technology evolving at breakneck speed, the travel industry’s biggest players are leveraging it to improve the customer experience and boost sales in new and exciting ways. We caught with Bora Isbulan, COO of Plaza Premium Group (PPG) – the world’s largest independent airport hospitality company – to learn how digitisation is making travel safer, smoother and more appealing in the Covid-19 era.
Enjoying the distance now between devastating bushfires and COVID-19, South Australia is open for business again with much more to offer, see and do.
Kemp Gallineau, president and CEO of Groups360, talks about why hoteliers need tools to simplify and automate their processes, now more than ever
As vaccines roll out worldwide, we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we can expect travel recovery soon.
TD speaks with Monique Ponfoort, CEO of Aurora Expeditions, to share her journey and thoughts for the future
VisitBritain is looking at positioning the country’s appeal as a tourism destination, improving its ranking in the eyes of international travellers and increasing visitor spending in all parts of Britain
Whether on land or onboard, safety is PONANT’s absolute and primary concern. The cruise company leads the way of sailing with confidence.
Simon McGrath, CEO of ACCOR Pacific, has plenty of EQ, and his philosophy is simple: “Keep smiling and the world smiles back at you”.
2020 started great for Ms. Anne Arrowsmith who was promoted to corporate general manager for 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts after joining the Group in 2016 and helming the 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai.
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
With the recent news that Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui was announced as the winner of four categories at the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards by TripAdvisor, I spoke to GM, Dieter Ruckenbauer, to find out more about the property and the secret to its success.
If there’s one upside to experiencing a major challenge or transformative event, it’s that these moments can highlight issues that were sitting on the backburner and provide an opportunity to rethink the status quo. With the entire world ground to a halt by COVID-19, the gender dynamics at home and at work have been thrown in the spotlight.
TD (virtually) sat down with Willem Niemeijer, CEO of YAANA Ventures, and talked about why July is the ideal date for Thailand reopening and for vaccinated tourists to travel freely across the kingdom.
Thailand has a perfect alternative for lonesome hotel quarantine. The golf quarantine program allows travellers to spend their two-week mandatory quarantine on golf courses.
As the travel industry is busy getting back on its feet, Travel Daily Media caught up with Damian Perry, managing director of Asia Pacific Region at Hurtigruten
In an exclusive interview, Boeing’s new CEO talks about the roadmap ahead for the company. Excerpts:
The Maldives is one of the few countries, which fully opened its borders for all global travellers.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and U By Uniworld is planning to introduce new ships for 2021 as well as restarting holiday planning again with introduction of itineraries this year
TD has spoken with Kerry Healy and she gave us her two cents on some of the travel trends in APAC this year.
David Stepetic, general manager of Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, candidly talks about how the hotel is conforming to high-end safety measures mandated by law and international guidelines in the tropical paradise to set new milestones
The World Tourism Network in alignment with the African Tourism Board is urging the public to limit travel to essential business only.
Hilton’s vice-president of operations in Southeast Asia, Paul Hutton, catches up with Travel Daily Media about overseeing forty-three hotels across nine markets and driving the brand’s ambitious plans in Southeast Asia
GM Angelo Zuccala talks about the key to this and many other achievements after only two years of operation.
Travel Daily sits down to speak with the Dor Krubiner, founder and CEO of Hotlemize one of the most exciting new companies to arise in travel in the last few years.
For October, being the spookiest month of the year, this creative Bangkok tour operator has created a spine-tingling Halloween tour
As one of South East Asia’s most popular tour operators Smiling Albino has been rolling out authentic experiences across the region, with unique trips to Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, for over twenty years, now…
TD caught up with Katrina Leung, managing director, Messe Berlin (Singapore) about ITB Asia going virtual this year.
Tom Jenkins is the CEO of the European Tour Operator Association (ETOA) and one of the most outspoken personalities on the globe when it comes to travel, tourism, and the economy in Europe and how it all fits together with North America, Asia, Africa, and other tourism destinations.
Earlier this week Aquarius International Development (AQI), announced intensions to sink USD 250 million into the creation of a comprehensive hospitality “eco-system across Southeast Asia. I spoke to AQI’s chief operations officer, Nixon Chung, to find out more about a five-year plan which spans luxury hotels and residences, yacht charters, high-end gourmet outlets as well as travel booking and members services…
Wednesday (09:30 BST ) Alex Cruz, Chairman and Chief Executive of British Airways, part of IAG, will be live online as he appears before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
Keen to learn about the JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards, especially under a global pandemic, I spoke to Camila Cortea of the Japan Convention Bureau MICE department about the purpose of the awards, what it takes to win and more…
London reports that Heathrow Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, John Holland-Kaye, will be live at a Microsoft Teams Aviation Club United Kingdom lunch 12:00 noon (BST) Wednesday 2 September.
This week’s island hop through South East Asia also takes in the latest travel developments across the region. Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson also discuss how idyllic island getaways such as Maldives and Seychelles plan to reboot tourism.
Travel entrepreneur Hamish Keith talks about how communication and safety will be the two major drivers to renew the industry
With few signs of movement on border re-openings in South East Asia, Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson reflects on 7 lost months in travel and tourism.
Following the formation of Siamese and Kew Green Management Company Thailand in a joint venture with Siamese Asset, the company announced seven new hotels in Bangkok – I spoke to Kew Green Hotel’s chief executive officer, Chris Dexter, to find out more.
Travel Daily Asia spoke exclusively with Tracy Dong, senior advisor, APAC for IDeaS Revenue Solutions about hotel reopening and the likely trajectory of market recovery.
Anantara luxury resorts introduced the Stay With Peace Of Mind programme to ensure that you can rest well from check-in to check-out.
Industry expert and respected marketeer David Barrett in discussion with Andrew J Wood on recovering from the impact of the coronavirus on Thailand’s formidable travel and tourism industry.
Bill Barnett, the Phuket-based head honcho of C9 Hotelworks, is not someone who needs an introduction to anyone working in
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the global economy, travel has taken a broadside to its fortunes leaving the industry
Travel Daily Asia caught up with Wendy Wu and talked about the current health crisis and its impact to travel, especially on tours and travel agents. Wu also shared the lessons they learned from all of these.
Jay Jhingran discusses Crises Leadership in Hotels, Covid 19 & beyond of Java with Jay, Hotel stories
Travellers to Siem Reap fluctuate, but what hasn’t changed in years is the average length of stay, which is 2-3 days. One of the reasons behind this is because travellers are not aware that there is much more to this area other than Angkor Wat.
A true passion for innovation with a keen ability to inspire and instill passion in his team members on both an executive and front-of-house level is what best describes Stefan Fuchs, the newly appointed General Manager of AYANA Bali. In a recent tête-à-tête with Anthony Gallagher of Travel Daily, Fuchs takes us through his new opportunities, plan and the potential of managing the island’s biggest integrated resort. With an ever-growing guest base of international travellers, the one-key propeller for Fuchs in his new role is ‘constant innovation’
We have gone a long way when it comes to gender parity; unfortunately, women are still woefully underrepresented in the travel technology industry as a whole. In the tourism and hospitality industry, for example, although women make up 70% of the total workforce, only 8% of directors are female.
With a new brand identity that promises guests a stay filled with unique surprises and unforgettable experiences, Ovolo Hotels is
He’s the owner of the super-luxe and ultra-glam beach resort The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, but Amir Mansoor has not always
After deciding that the British public school system was the best place for him to learn, a very young Vitanart Vathanakul requested that his parents send him to the UK to enrol in one of the venerable and ancient institutions he longed to attend. With his schooling behind him and enriched with a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and Masters in both Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and Decision Sciences from LSE, Vitanart returned to Thailand and joined the family business – the Royal Cliff Hotels Group, one of the finest luxury properties in the super popular seaside town, Pattaya.
After a successful year that included major milestones such as our big rebrand, a name change and of course the
In this exclusive interview, Ute Saltenberger talks about her strategy for the executive team, the company culture at H Hospitality Collection, and how to make sure the organisation performs at its best.
The Travel Corporations Asian MD Nicholas Lim has never stopped opening doors.
Andrew Jansson joined Kurumba Maldives in August last year, as the luxurious Maldivan property’s (is there anything less than luxurious
The national carrier of Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving
Back in September last year, Avis Budget Group appointed Keith Rankin as its new President – International. This is the
India has seen around four million new outbound travellers in the last two years and is one of the fastest
After eight years working as Aeromexico’s regional director for Europe, Rocio Blazquez has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in a competitive market. TD tracked down the ambitious and laser-focused executive, to pick her brains on the European market, the Boeing 788 Dreamliner and, of course, the importance of NDC…
Following a busy and eventful WTM in London a few weeks ago, TD had the opportunity to catch up with Greece’s Minister of Tourism, Harry Theoharis, to discuss over-tourism, market investment strategies and a whole lot more.
In this exclusive interview, we ring in the new year with cluster director of sales Amy Khiew, as she shares her thoughts on driving revenue by understanding the product and leading sales teams at two properties.
Our hectic lifestyles push us to ‘book everything in advance’ and we inevitably find ourselves succumbing to the pressure. At the back of our heads is always the thought ‘What if I have to cancel my plan’?
TD Media dropped by in the heart of the South Pacific and meet up with Matt Stoeckel, the man who has the best job in travel.
Sabre Red 360 sets a new standard in travel booking — through its website-like design and API integration, it delivers more content, more flexibility and more customisation.
In this exclusive interview, Ian Paul Woods, group business development director at Red Elephant Reps, shares with us the story behind the hotel representation company, its global network of key industry players, and what makes it truly different from its competitors.
Built in the late 19th century, the Conservatorium in Amsterdam, was originally a bank before becoming a 20th-century music school
In this exclusive interview, TD speaks with Fiona Godfrey, StayWell Holdings’ Global Director of Revenue Generation, about the hotel’s highly-anticipated debut, infusing Japanese hospitality into the soul of the hotel and what’s next for the group’s global brand.
In this exclusive TD interview, we caught up with Pablo Aloy Gomez, general manager of Meliá Yangón, to find out more about Yangon as a destination, the hotel’s overarching strategy, and what’s next for Meliá Hotels International.
On a whistle-stop of Asia, Amadeus’ people & culture chief officer, Sabine Hansen Peck finds time to speak to TD about the everchanging world of modern HR.
Named after their commitment to answering the phone in 15 seconds or less, 15below is a global tech company firm
It is a miserable grey August day in Lincolnshire, which is especially frustrating given that just two days before was
Aussie airline Qantas made history after it completed the first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney. The flight took 19 hours and 16 minutes!
The tourism industry is ever-changing and we have seen some ground-breaking innovations in the space such as the use of robots in airports and the inception of Internet of Things in hotels that automate everything. However, very little innovation can be seen on tour guides.
The word ‘travel’ rings in excitement for the traveller, but there is always a voice that whispers in the ear asking ‘’Will everything go smoothly while we are on the go?’’
2019 is a bit of a quiet year for Kilit Hospitality Group, but earlier this month, one of the luxury hotels under its umbrella received a disturbing complaint.
Staying on top of what is needed to succeed today is hard, but what about two years or five years into the future? What do hoteliers need to know about where the industry is heading?
As we were heading for drinks at the farewell party of this year’s ABTA Travel Convention, I caught up with
TD speaks with General Manager Robbert Manussen about his management style, the state of tourism in Hanoi, MICE in Vietnam and creating a truly memorable stay.
In this exclusive TD interview, SVP & CDO Kenny Kan reveals his strategy to achieve growth, new developments in the company and the future of Outrigger Hospitality Group.
In this exclusive TD interview, we speak with founder and CEO Mehul Sharma, about creating a culture, competing in the space and the group’s plans for the future.
Challenged with the self-appointed task of revolutionising the way commission and incentives are managed by airlines and travel agents (TAs); Avian is a startup on a mission to drag the complex and convoluted process kicking and screaming into the future, with the application of some 21st-century smarts, deep data and machine learning.
Being able to meaningfully interact with technology might have one time been nothing more than a dream, but the reality
There’s a new attraction in Manila. Think of horror house, escape room, and stage play combined. If you love “Choose Your Own Adventure” books or Dungeons and Dragons as a kid, you will flip in Tipsy Tale’s production of Lambana.
They say you can take the man out of Italy, but not the Italian out of the man. Impeccably dressed, suave, and fresh-off an early plane from Singapore, Giovanni welcomed an espresso and is glad to be a regular visitor to Sydney, especially with its strong Italian heritage.
With the recent launch of Lufthansa’s new direct Munich-Bangkok service, I tracked down Stefan Molnar, general manager of sales for
A destination where history and culture meet exceptional technology and modernism, Prague has undergone a radical change over the last
The ticketing expert and distribution specialist, Hahn Air, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. Travel Daily sat down with
As we step into autumn and wave goodbye to the summer holiday season, let’s take a moment to reflect on
In this TD interview, we speak with president and director Simon Wan, about the hotel’s major transformation and what’s in store for StayWell Holdings.
In this exclusive interview, we speak with GM Jean-Louis Ripoche about the hotel’s design inspiration, the MICE market in the mystical country and more.
In yesterday’s interview with Hilton executive Matt Fry, we discussed the Asian expansion of Hilton. Today, Hilton’s SVP of development in Asia Pacific and I hone in on the MICE industry and the continued success of the company’s award winning work culture.
In August Hilton announced that by the middle of 2019 the company has signed up 120 new hotels in APAC Keen to discover more I spoke to the Hilton’s SVP of development in Asia, Matt Fry to find out more about this wave of growth.
In this interview, co-founder and CEO Sascha Mornell talks about the company’s beginnings, how the platform works and why Eastern Europe should be on your radar.
Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a few minutes with the seasoned executive to discuss plans to increase profits in the region, the upcoming cabin upgrade on the A380 and the new booking platform, Qantas Channel.
Every once in a while, a disruptive platform or app comes along that changes everything in travel. TourDragon gets local tour operators to bid live in a reverse auction for the first time in history of travel industry.
In this exclusive interview, GM Laurence Dubey talks about her management style, the importance of open communication and embracing the local culture.
Tune Protect has collaborated with RST Holdings Pte Ltd to offer end-to-end comfort services to its travellers, which begin from their home.
Australian luxurious travel operator Luxury Escapes recently launched Experiences, which is a curated collection of handpicked, in-destination activities.
Airline and travel tech firm Amadeus, in partnership with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and the Pacific Asia Travel
In the midst of rebranding and expansion, we speak with Tobias Wann, CEO at OYO Vacation Homes.
Four Seasons has launched a new campaign which taps the most creative storytellers from around the world.
In 2019, Las Vegas has seen one of its most expensive restoration projects: the USD 690 million transformation of the Palms Casino Resort. Interestingly enough, the enormous renovation is led by the youngest GM on the strip – Jon Gray.
The secret to how Ctrip grew in value by 210x was revealed by Jane Sun, CEO of Ctrip.com, International Ltd.,
In part one of my interview with Sarah Somerville, Hilton’s senior director of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships in Asia
This week saw the launch of the fifth round of 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok art rotation exhibition, the
According to a new study from Hilton Honors the vast majority of travellers, based out of the Asia Pacific region,
In this exclusive interview, Adam Simmonds, executive chef at The Capital Hotel, talks about discovering new culinary techniques, his vision for the restaurant and providing a dining experience beyond expectation.
In this exclusive interview, Alex Tan, managing director for APAC at TrustYou, talks about smart integrations, choosing the right technology, and how to leverage the guest profile.
Privato Hotels is an emerging hotel chain in the Philippines, led by its founder and president Gab Perez — who just turned 31.
The Czech Republic is currently merging agencies promoting and developing tourism, investment and trade into a new entity under a
In this exclusive interview, The Ritz-Carlton GM Tony Coveney talks about his new position, Astana’s deep-rooted history, and what he learned from living on a small boat for almost two years.
Spanish travel tech firm Amadeus and demand intelligence company PredictHQ, joined forces last year but, up until now, they have
In the first part of my interview with Ruben Dario Gabino the GM of Koh Samui, the charismatic Argentinian outlined
Like an ember starting a fire, Galen Cheng didn’t know that a simple golf trip to North Nicolas would lead to the creation of a new vacation rental platform.
Spending time with Ruben Dario Gabino the GM of Conrad Koh Samui is a truly delightful way to while away
Bali Dynasty Resort’s GM Didit Indra Purnawarman talks about the biggest changes at the hotel and how to (effectively) handle renovations.
In this exclusive interview with Massimo Delnegro, guest experience agent at Four Seasons Hotel Milano, we talk about time and its potential to create lasting memories.
In this exclusive interview, Jean-Michel Gathy talks about his early years, his most unforgettable projects, and why his style is one that is charismatic.
Nasir Jamal Khan, CEO, Al Naboodah Travel, shares the role of Tune Protect’s assurance policy that ensures such valuables are taken care of.
We’ve gained insights from GM Carl Gagnon about Hôtel des Arts Saigon’s new mobile app and the future of hospitality with AR.
Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot on the planet without Chinese visitors.
More women are heading out of their comfort zone and seek high-octane adventures that provide an opportunity to develop new skills and passions.
In this exclusive interview with Molitor’s general manager Gregory Millon, we talk about history, heritage and innovating for the modern age.
A couple of weeks ago I had the good fortune to be invited to spend a few days in Istanbul,
In this exclusive interview, Amari Watergate’s GM talks about the hotel’s renovations, it’s striking new features, and the rich history of Pratunam.
There is no one in the hospitality industry who doesn’t know Ed Fuller who in his 40-year tenure in Marriott drove creation of 80,000 new jobs worldwide, the formation and operation of 555 hotels in 73 countries, USD8 billion in annual sales, and the implementation of multiple security, environmental, philanthropic and educational initiatives.
The soft sound of gamelan reminds you to take it slow; the soothing mix of blue and green hues and earthy tones are easy on the eyes; and the wafting scent of frangipani tickles your nose.
In this exclusive interview, we ask Nader Halim, cluster GM at Hilton, about building relationships, dealing with the pressure, and his recipe for success.
One can say that Bespoke Getaway Safaris is at the right place at the right time as the new breed of travellers are constantly looking for unique experiences – the rarer, the better.
Honeymoons are not typical weekend getaways, family road trips or city breaks – they’re once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
With an increase in travel from and to the Middle East, Jamal Abdulnazar, CEO at Cozmo Travel recommends some key steps with regards to travel protection.
Matt Luczynski, CEO and co-founder of Travala.com, shares insights on social media, smartphones and other trends that are shaping the way we travel.
VacationRenter is a metasearch for all vacation rentals. The company brings all the rental options from the leading travel sites together in one place and showcase only the best results.
As Premier Holidays celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Channel Islands portfolio, we speak with the group’s short-haul product manager Beverley Scarr.
In this exclusive TD interview, we speak with David Martens, Centara Hotels & Resorts, about this year’s Centara World Masters Golf Championship.
As she walked the stage for her Q&A at the Skift Forum in Singapore last month, I get the feeling that Rosewood Hotel Group CEO Sonia Cheng, walking on her red soles, meant business. In a room full of testosterone-fuelled air, she narrated Rosewood’s odyssey in the luxury hospitality space.
Within a span of 18 months, OYO is now the second largest hotel chain in China boasting 450,000 rooms in 10,000 OYO hotels present in 320 cities. The fast-growing hospitality start-up is valued at USD 5 billion.
Back in March, news that an Austrian eco-fuel provider had opened up a new power plant in the town of
Last week S Hotels & Resorts (SHR) unveiled two new members of its Maldivian team with the appointment of Swiss
Buses are the preferred form of inter-provincial transportation in Cambodia. The same can be said for most countries in Southeast Asia. Backed with his decade of experience in the ICT industry, Chea created hassle-free ticketing platform for Bus/Taxi/Ferry.
“We are here and the enemy is coming from the south like in Indonesia; another force is coming from the north. China even has a wall!”
Tech startup Explora.ph has launched its mobile app, bringing together more than 1,500 curated attractions in the Philippines.
Move and give way! Zara Khanna is on her way to conquer the travel tech industry with travel chatbot Octa that helps kids and parents find cool things to do and epic places to visit when travelling.
Entering new markets and dominating new territories, OYO, it seems, has plans to rule the world (the hospitality world, that is). Here’s an overview of what the company has been up to lately.
In this interview, Thomas Grundner, VP of sales & marketing, teaches us the advantages of being the ‘underdog’ and what’s next for JA Resorts & Hotels.
Putu piring reflects the image of Singapore being a melting pot of different nationalities.
With Mida Hospitality Group’s (MHG) new hotel, the Mida Grande Resort Phuket, set for its launch in Q4 of 2019, the Thai company has chosen industry veteran Patrick Bhulsuk to lead open the property.
In this exclusive TD interview, we speak with the founder of Virtual Concierge Service Dana Young, to talk about disruptions, solutions, and what’s next for voice tech.
Inspired by nature, Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok has re-opened its doors near the city’s Benjakitti Park and Lake.
In this exclusive interview, we speak with Kate Kemp, owner and executive director at The Sarojin, on building their own luxury boutique hotel.
With a career stretching back across Asia, Alpha Eldiansyah, general manager of three Indonesia properties — Banyan Tree Bintan, Angsana
We speak to Othmane Amrani, general manager of Hotel G Singapore
To get more details on JA Resorts & Hotels’ expansion plans in China, we got in touch with the company’s CEO, Anthony Ross.
To know more about the strategic move, we got in touch with Tobias Wann, CEO of @Lesiure Group, and now the CEO of Vacation Homes at OYO Global.
To gain foresight into the road ahead, we reached out to Hilton’s international team and asked: What do you think are the top trends shaping the way we travel today?
Following his recent promotion from Agoda’s vice president of marketing to becoming the OTA’s chief marketing officer, I spoke to
We spoke to Marc Bichet, chief marketing officer at GCP Hospitality, to learn more about the GTalk initiative:
“We can close Boracay every year, but if the people will not change, it will be all for naught.” Those are the inspiring words of Joegil Magtanggol Escobar, interim manager of Discovery Shores Boracay Island, as we talk about how the resort embraces sustainability.
Earlier this year Sabre released their predictions for the travel trends which they believed would appear and gain traction through 2019 and beyond. Dubbed ‘Avoid all Humans’ the report outlined how technology can and will be used in the travel industry, and the world as a whole.
As Axel Harmand begins his new role, we asked him about moving into the country, keeping the balance between two resorts, and his strategy this year.
We got in touch with the GM of the first voco in the Middle East and asked him to spill the beans about the brand’s plan and the highlights of the new hotel.
On a glorious April morning I had had the opportunity to fly down to Thailand’s largest island Phuket, to spend a couple of nights on the sun-drenched tropical idyll as a guest of the spectacularly placed Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach (watch this space for my full review of this special property) overlooking the Andaman Sea.
We speak with Deborah Haines at Amari, to know more about her personal favourites, and the best destinations in Pattaya, Thailand.
We speak to new Maître Cuisinier de France chef Sylvain Royer
In this TD interview, we speak with Carl Davies-Phillips about his leadership style, how he motivates his team, and the hotel brand he fell in love with.
In this exclusive TD interview, Generator’s COO, Andre Guettouche, tells all about the group’s modern-day approach to hospitality.
In this exclusive interview, we get the details from Michael Gaehler, the newly-appointed general manager of Oriental Residence Bangkok.
In this TD exclusive interview, we talk to Chaivaree Chitrakorn about what she loves the most about Koh Samui and her mission as the new GM.
In this interview, we asked Rajan Krishnan about his first professional assignment in Southeast Asia and his favourite recommendations in Rayong, Thailand.
Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya GM, Jean-Pierre Trabut, has bounced all around the world building his reputation as a driven and successful hospitality executive along the way.
In this TD exclusive interview, we spoke to the globe-trotting hospitality veteran about his recent move to Vietnam, his leadership style and more.
In this interview, we talk about her passion for the industry, how she handles the workforce and cultivating the proper culture.
Coming in strong this 2019, WhyHotel is planning to enter new markets. In this interview, we caught up with the group’s CEO, Jason Fudin.
RoomIt by CWT, the hotel distribution division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), has appointed Brian Zacker as vice president of global sales.
The 13th annual Summit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from 15-17 October 2019. We sat down with Susie Ellis, chairman & CEO, Global Wellness Summit before the madness begins.
We caught up with Encarna Piñero, CEO of Grupo Piñero, to find out more about her group’s most recent success and plans for the future.
We asked GM Jose Luis Ruiz Arroyo about leadership, upcoming attractions in Dubai, and his plans for Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Jadaf Culture Village.
A couple of weeks ago TD reported the news that serviced apartment specialists Ascott Limited, had experienced unprecedented growth. I spoke to country general manager for Thailand, Brian Tan, to find out more.
In the midst of international expansion, Deutsche Hospitality’s mid-range urban brand, IntercityHotel, looks to strengthen its foundations.
Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East Java, Indonesia in 2019 starting with Pasuruan and Jember. Keen to know more about its growth ambitions, we spoke to RedDoorz CEO and founder Amit Saberwal in an exclusive interview.
A usual extension of a work or leisure trip to Hong Kong, Macau has been basking in its glorious shadow for all these years. But it is not too far behind in setting its own identity as a destination to watch out for. On the occasion of completing 20 years of being a part of China, I spoke exclusively to the India head from the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Arzan Khambatta to find out what makes it lucrative for Indians.
ibis, the midscale brand from AccorHotels, made its debut in Kuala Lumpur with the opening of ibis Hotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) last August. Well within the shadows of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and a walking distance from the heart of KL City Centre, the affordable brand is standing up to bleisure in full swing. We find out more…
Marketing Greece CEO Ioanna Dretta, explains the factors behind Greek’s tourism success, along with the group’s latest plans and strategies.
In part one of my interview with Mark Siegel, pioneer of the golfing holiday scene in SE Asia, we spoke about why he sees running GolfAsian is akin to managing Fedex. This week we discuss clients, golf trends and the development of the company’s own tournaments.
Intercity offers more than 40 upper mid-range urban hotels, all of which are located within easy walking distance of railway stations or airports, and a further 30 hotels are currently at the development stage with a growing presence in the Middle East.
At the helm of the five-star Swissôtel Al Ghurair, we asked Emiel Van Djik about Dubai’s economy, its revenue drivers and of course, his secret to success.
How does HR in hospitality differ from other industries? We asked Shelley Perkins, chief talent and culture officer at Rosewood Hotel Group.
Following the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts split from parent company Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year, it was necessary to install a new head honcho for APAC. Opting to recruit internally the newly independent company, promoted their vice president of openings and operations, Ooi Joon Aun, to lead the region as their president and managing director for Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim.
With the recent announcement of its new brand, new properties and plans of global expansion — Palladium Hotel Group has got its hands full.
Emaar Hospitality Group’s newest appointee at Manzil Downtown, Sharihan Al Mashary, is dubai’s first female Emirati general manager.
70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.
Following Katerina Giannouka’s appointment as Radisson’s head-honcho in APAC, the driven executive was thrown in at the deep end with a major company rebrand , overseeing an aggressive expansion strategy and looking after more than 130 hotels and 25,000 employees.
In this exclusive interview, we caught up with Guy Hutchinson, COO at Rotana, to dig deeper and find out what’s brewing.
SBC Travel hasn’t been launched officially yet, but it already gained a lot of traction due to its recent acquisitions.
Vietnam’s coastal city Da Nang has exploded as a tourist destination. Recent years have seen visitor numbers steadily rising with nearly seven million visitors packing their sun lotion, goggles and bathing suits to check out the city’s sumptuous beaches, rich heritage as well as dig into the nation’s famously toothsome cuisine — an increase of 19% on 2016’s figures.
We asked CEO Julio Delgado about his vision for the brand, its sustainability practices, what makes the luxury resort appealing and its grand master plan.
We caught up with Jeremy Canivet, newly-appointed DOSM at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, about what’s new for 2019 and raising the bar in luxury hospitality.
Unproductive and uncreative are how Spacebase co-founder and CEO Julian Jost described the conventional board meeting culture. Working as a strategy consultant for years, Julian has witnessed and has attended numerous company meetings and events and most of them took place in a closed room.
Last week in the first part of my interview with Josephine Lim – MD of Preferred Hotels in Southeast Asia — we discussed what it takes to become a member of the prestigious group and its strategy in Asia.
One of Mandarin Oriental’s best city escapes, we review the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and check out why and how it complements the fun city.
Ahead of the Direct Booking Summit in Singapore next February, Triptease has spoken with Chetan Patel, VP for strategic marketing & e-commerce at ONYX Hospitality Group.
Ahead of Hard Rock Hotel London opening its doors in spring 2019, we caught up with its hotel manager, Robert Catlin, to talk about the new icon.
Overtourism can have a huge impact on society and the environment of a destination. To learn more about how travel could inspire change, we asked Thomas Kohler, head and founder of travel2change.
Following the recent debut of Hilton’s flagship brand in the Philippines, we caught up with Paul Hutton, VP of operations in Southeast Asia to talk about the hospitality giant’s expansion plans.
Travel Counsellor Allison Barnard tells us how she got started, the best and worst features of being a TC, tricks of the trade and more.
Just a few weeks after he took up his first GM position at Novotel Hua Hin, I grabbed some time
We asked Kitmun Fung of Dream Hotel Group about the growing market in APAC, maintaining an edge over the competition, and their expansion plans for Asia.
With Bangkok Airways hitting the big fifty in 2018, I sat down with Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, VP of sales for the Thai regional airline to discover how it has grown since its inception, plans for the future, NDC and a whole bunch more.
Last week it was announced the legendary Sri Lankan hotel, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo had taken on international hospitality veteran and luxury expert Robert C. Hauck as the new GM.
TD speaks with Mark Godfrey about his journey, the challenges that came with it and the lessons he learned — so we too, can follow the right path.
As a gesture to its B2B customers in the Rewarding Events Loyalty programme, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok has hosted an exclusive Food Photography Workshop.
A week ago, we featured Radical Innovation, an award-giving platform that recognises the best hotel concepts that could very well change the course of hospitality. In this article, we reached out to the president and CEO of The John Hardy Group, and the team working behind it — pushing the envelope of hotel designs.
A couple of weeks ago at STX Singapore, I had the opportunity to see Kathy Morgan, Sabre’s vice president of product management, address delegates about the potential of New Distribution Capability, more commonly known as NDC. I caught up with the fast talking and charismatic speaker to ask a few questions about the technology, that many don’t know the answers to.
We chat with the general manager of the newest property, Vinoth Kumar, to discover the hidden gem – Yangon and the first Grand Mercure in Myanmar.
We speak to Calum Evans, CEO and founder of Gay Passport, a gay influencer agency that allows hotels to gain exposure in gay audiences by providing quality vetted visit proposals from leading influencers.
Just a couple of weeks ago, I spoke to the CEO of Swayy, David Gabriele, on how he built a tech company that helps hotels through influencer marketing. In this article, we dive into the details of what it’s all about, how to innovate in a social media-driven world, and the trends he sees ahead.
As Dream Hotel Group continues its unprecedented growth, we talk to its CEO for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Abid Butt, on the Group’s international expansion plans, the challenges that come with his role and its edge over the competition.
We talk to David Gabriele, founder and CEO of Swayy, on the challenges of creating a disruptive tech company and how he turned frustration into an innovative platform.
Following Travel Daily’s report on news that Singha Estates had signed a deal with Jalboot to run the marina within the company’s Crossroads project in the Maldives, I spoke to Dirk De Cuyper, the chief hospitality officer of S Hotels & Resorts (SHR) to discuss the Singha strategy, the travel habits of Millennials and the Crossroads project.
Simon Powell, CEO and founder of TransferTravel, has created a marketplace dedicated to travellers who want to sell their unwanted but non-refundable flights, accommodation and cruises.
We talk to marketing professional and Bitcoin-based entrepreneur James Tsuei about his new environment project
Bangkok’s rapid urbanisation has resulted in gridlocked streets and disconnected transport modes. Various solutions are offered to resolve the city’s traffic that costs the Thai economy millions.
Gerard Inzerillo, CEO at Forbes Travel Guide, talks about the key trends in luxury travel, how to stay competitive, and the cornerstone of the luxury hospitality experience.
There are few greater pleasures in life than “simply messing about in boats” as Ratty said to Mole in Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows. Ocean Group, Singapore based water sports specialists, has taken this concept and run with it by taking guests from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru under the waves in their James Bond-esque mini-submarines.
As a veteran of the industry – with over 25 year’s experience working for Starwood, Accor and Onyx across Asia and Australia – Brendan Daly is a hospitality man through and through.
Well ensconced as the GM of YOTEL Singapore, the first YOTEL in Asia, Daly has seen travel trends come and go and is canny enough to know which will last and which are just fads, so when he got in contact to discuss ‘bleisure’ – a combo concept matching business and leisure travel— I was more than a little curious to find out more.
As Hilton’s first regional manager for Malaysia, Jamie Mead has carved out an enviable reputation in the relatively short time he has been in the country. Described by Hilton as a “visionary leader” Mead instigated the extensive renovations of Hilton Kuala Lumpur repositioning it as one of the city’s top five-star hotels in the process.
It is still less than a year from when Hidden Iceland was first set up by Scott Drummond, Ryan Connolly and Dagný Björg Stefánsdóttir – a small group of friends who came together through their shared love of the dramatic and primal nature of Iceland’s landscape…
Back in mid-May I ran a story announcing Mövenpick’s new Malaysian MICE powerhouse Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA and the appointment of its new GM Hairul Maharis. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure to discuss the finer points of opening up a new hotel as well as all things MICE with the charismatic hotelier.
Last month, we featured Explora.ph, a travel platform that partners with locals to offer bespoke travel experiences in the Philippines. Here’s the inspiration behind the company, and some of their adventures along the way.
On Monday, I reported on the latest in a long line of company acquisitions by AccorHotels, when the company announced its purchase of the Mantra Group in Australia. Almost every day I find myself reading about another intriguing buy from the French hotel group. But what is tying all these Accor deals together?
Arriving in a new city, in a country you have never been to before, can be an overwhelming experience. You may have all the right plans to discover ‘the real’ Bangkok, for example, but once on the ground, uncovering the spots beyond the tourist traps can be extremely difficult.
Located 20k from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Radisson Blu Bali Uluwatu, the debut resort from the company on the Indonesian island, is all set to fling open its doors to the public. And with its 5 July Grand opening fast approaching, I spoke to general manager Björn-Henning Buth to pick his brains on what he thinks will drive the new hotel to success in one of the world’s most popular and exotic destinations.
When Webbeds recently hosted a series of workshops with Tourism Switzerland in Bangkok recently I was able to grab an interview with the Asia with CEO Daryl Lee and grill him on the millennial effect, what it takes to be a WebBeds partner — and why the ambitious B2B company is bringing all of its brands together.
We previously posted the first part of our interview with Experience Philippines founder and CEO Giancarlo ‘Gian’ Gallegos, who has made us want to round up a few companions for a Random Road Trip. The self-professed ‘serial start-up founder’ now shares how he has turned a risky proposition into a booming business.
We sat down with EXPH founder and CEO Giancarlo ‘Gian’ Gallegos, who explained how taking friends and strangers off the tourist grid goes beyond business:
Darvin Kurniawan, the Indonesian co-founder and CEO of Singapore-based start-up Crowdvilla, entered the alternative accommodations industry by way of blockchain-powered
Marriott International’s homesharing business, Tribute Portfolio Homes, is still in its testing phase, but CEO Arne Sorenson is confident that
The week of 16 April is a crucial conference week for travel marketers from around the world and especially in Singapore,
The 21st century and the rise of the internet and social media has made the world more connected, and, on many occasions, a lot more judgemental. Whereas it once took a natural disaster to necessitate a crisis management command centre, in 2018 a crisis is just as likely to be an errant tweet or misjudged soundbite.
As the world’s very first multi-carrier booking system, Air Black Box is in the business of empowering airlines with the ability to “truly cross-merchandise their products”
Back in February, I wrote about the debut of Angie, the 24-hour interactive guest-room assistant. It’s an innovative piece of technology that’s revolutionising hospitality both for guests and hoteliers and now it’s time we meet the man behind the curtains.
Bob Fabiano first joined Marriott back in 1972, and in that time he made his way up the company ranks, travelled the world, and worked in five continents. Now in his capacity as GM Bangkok of Marriott Queen’s Park we discuss MICE, guest markets and the future of the hotel.
It’s been little more than 18 months since Kumar Renoo took the helm as general manager at Le Meriden in Putrajaya, Malaysia’s gleaming planned city. We caught up for a chat about Putrajaya’s architecture and the hotel’s upcoming events.
With the news that Mövenpick will open 11 hotels and resorts across nine countries during 2018 landing last week, I headed
We have been following RedDoorz as it scales up towards becoming the leading accommodation marketplace in Southeast Asia.
Andres Fabris earned a finance degree from the University of Texas at Austin in the hopes of working in the finance side of the IT industry. Instead, he has spent 23 years growing, then disrupting, the travel industry: leadership roles in Sabre, World Choice Travel and Travelocity prepared him to build a web-based travel proximity alert service that would allow him to stay in touch with his classmates after finishing graduate school. This became Traxo, which is now a rising star in travel data aggregation and itinerary intelligence analysis.
BedLinker is a Vietnamese joint stock company providing technology solutions that allow hotels, travel agents and tour operators to work together. The start-up founded by Thuan Dao, whose 16-year career includes working on revenue management, e-commerce, reservations and sales for five-star properties in Vietnam like Sheraton and Vinpearl, has a growing portfolio with three products to date.
Spencer Lee, head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, looks quiet and unassuming. But if you talk about travel, the transport industry veteran can hardly contain his excitement. We sat down with him to discuss how marketing and technology tie into the AirAsia Group’s core principle of “opening the skies and making sure everyone can fly,” as he puts it.
Following stints as a GM with Hilton, Hyatt and Regent Hotels & Resorts, Aussie born Remko Kroesen hit Thailand as the general manager for Banyan Tree Samui. I got the low down on his evolving impressions of the hotel, what changes he has lined up and his take on the ‘Banyan Tree experience’.
Aviation Festival Asia is coming into land this Tuesday and as part of my previews of the we speak to HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong, to find out more about how he got to play panel host, and what he is looking forward to most this year.
Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and has set its sights on becoming a global interest.
Following the addition of Conrad Seoul to the city’s International Finance Centre, five years ago, the hotel has very quickly gone on to establish itself as one of the main players in the thriving capital hospitality industry. A key component of the luxury accommodations rapid success has been GM Mark Meaney, who has guided the brand’s flagship Korean property since the end of 2016.
UpsellGuru, based in Germany with a satellite office in Malaysia, has become a favourite of boutique chains and independent brands in the luxury side of hospitality for this reason. Launched in May 2016, it is currently the only pre-arrival up-selling management system on the market that allows guests to bid on – as opposed to simply avail – room upgrades and add-on services.
Twins & former vacation rental hosts Amiad & Koby Soto realised the need for an all-in-one technological solution to manage & automate logistics in Guesty.
Hospitality and travel professionals should not miss this Q&A with CEO and co-founder Benjamin Yost
We sat down with Tink Labs founder and CEO Terence Kwok to learn why this sharp-eyed Hong Kong native and his product have both reached rock-star status in the hospitality and tourism scene.
We recently touched base with Valéry Linÿer, CEO and founder of MagicStay, to show us how a rental platform dedicated to business travellers holds its own.
The problems with business to business payments in the travel industry are numerous and abundant. A single booking from a travel agent, inclusive of flights and accommodations, can pass through a myriad of middlemen, accruing charges as it bounces from pillar to post – before eventually reaching the suppliers — with as much as 5 percent subtracted from the initial spend.
We got in touch with Unified Inbox CEO and founder Toby Ruckert, to figure out how seemingly disparate interests could create a platform that allows for a harmonious relationship between customers and service providers in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
Travel Daily catches up with Nick Hughes, sales director of dnata Travel B2B Europe.
Twistar, a mobile device that harnesses feedback into actionable data, provides engagement that businesses can customise & customers can enjoy.
Travel Daily catches up with Luc Delafosse, regional vice president Europe and general manager of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London.
Travel Daily speaks with James Kafton, co-founder of London’s self-drive sightseeing experience, Yonda. What is Yonda and when did it
Mystifly has become the definitive anywhere-to-anywhere B2B global airfare marketplace.
I recently sat down with Tripkada’s April Cuenca to learn more about how both she and the startup she built are disrupting the Philippine travel industry.
Travel Daily catches up with Mark Robinson, sales & reservations manager at luxury hotel barge operator European Waterways. What does your role
Pace promises that it will allow hotels to work less in order to change rates more frequently and accurately thanks to its platform’s AI and analytics tech.
As one of the biggest players in the uber-competitive Singaporean travel market, it stands to reason they would have a CEO with a profile to match. Travel Daily sits down with Arthur Kiong the man behind the wheel at FEH, to pick his brains on the companies achievements to date, expansion strategy and how to get the best from Millennials.
Ryan shared that the Be app’s secret lies in keeping the balance between what visitors want and what locals recommend. ‘It’s important that the Be app stays authentic in terms of locations and experiences, because that’s what our community is all about,’ he shared. ‘It’s important for us to know people locally in each city who can help us grow.’
RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality services with affordable lodging.
Travel Daily catches up with Colin Piper, CEO of Discover Dominica Authority to hear about the island post-Hurricane Maria. Following
Traveltek is a technology provider for the global travel industry and in Q4 2017, opened a Middle East headquarters in
Travel daily catches up with Tomohiro Muraki, director of the Setouchi Tourism Authority. What is your role and how
Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go
Travel Daily spoke to the dynamic Dutchman to find out his thoughts on the industry in Koh Samui, what to expect from SALA’s latest resort and how he plans to make an impact on the popular island.
Q&A Brenda Collin, managing director, Preferred Hotels & Resorts UK, Ireland, The Nordics & The Netherlands What is your
This week,Travel Daily catches up with the glamorous general manager of the iconic hotel, to discuss the past, present and future of Thai tourism.
Travel Daily catches up with the chairman of ANTOR, Tracey Poggio. What is the purpose of ANTOR (the Association
Travel Daily catches up with Neil Barclay, head of sales at Viking Cruises UK. What does your role include and
Travel Daily catches up with Cachet Resorts’ go-getting new signing to get the low-down on Cachet Resort Dewa Phuket, ahead of its December launch.
Travel Daily Media catches up with Sara Ellis, account manager for Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland. What is your
Travel Daily Media catches up with Patricia Maher, CEO at the Grenada Tourism Authority. What is your role and how
Travel Daily sat down with Rachel to discuss tech, MICE and how IDeaS Revenue Solutions has released the potential of “free sell”.
Travel Daily Media catches up with Aicard Guinovart, director of Catalan Tourist Board for UK and Ireland. What is your
The managing director of Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel and The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central talks shop with Travel Daily.
Travel Daily Media catches up with Haitham Matter, Ras Al Khaimah Development Authority during WTM 2017. How is tourism
Travel Daily catches up with David Ippersiel, GM of the Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, for a rundown of the last year, the importance of MICE and plans for the future.
People, quality, integrity and delivery are at the core of Discover the World’s philosophy. And the global travel services and distribution company, has developed a rather enviable reputation in Thailand for not just espousing these lofty ideals, but living up to them too.
What is Spinning Globe? Spinning Globe is a unique website which integrates both a consumer travel inspiration site, with a
Elizabeth Aston, senior advisor in industry affairs at Amadeus tells Travel Daily Media about the need for better accessible travel
Travel Daily catches up with Michelle Daniels, head of commercial at Voyages to Antiquity, to hear more about the cultural cruise
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UK travel technology specialist Traveltek has opened a Singapore office,
marking its foray in South-East Asia – a market where its advanced solutions can help the travel industry keep pace with demand for leisure travel, in particular, cruise, says the company’s new regional Business Development Manager, Javine Tan
Cherie Richards, commercial director at The Global Travel Group tells Travel Daily UK about GNOW. The Global Travel Group Conference
Q&A with Zyel Abraham, cruise trade executive, Saga. Zyel has worked at Saga for 16 years dealing with both holidays
Margaux Marshall, a digital product manager, has created a travel website and community for solo travellers which is due to
Travel Daily catches up with Mark Thompson, VP of tourism at VisitDallas, and Mitch Whitten, VP of marketing and communications
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Welcome to Travels With Lindsey Meet Lindsey O’Connor, self-described writer, traveler, storyteller and creator of Travels With Lindsey. After traveling
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Can you give us an update on Bourne Leisure and its three brands? 2017 has been another excellent year for
This week, Travel Daily catches up with Gordon Oldham, the lawyer, entrepreneur, adventurer and philanthropist created who created The Pavilions
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How have UK visitor statistics compared this year with last? The overall figures in 2016 compared to 2015 show an
Ian Scott is group managing director at representation and marketing agency AMG (Advantage Management Group Ltd). He was previously UK&Ireland
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General Manager of the Quito Tourism Board, Veronica Sevilla, talks about Quito Turismo’s new strategy to position the city as
In recent years, the Asia Pacific region – the world’s fastest growing aviation market – has been seeing rapid development
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