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As an industry we need to work collaboratively to reach sustainability goals: Suyin Lee

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.


Global

IWTA speaks with Putu Seruni Pratiwi Sudiharta, Operation and Reservation Leader DISCOVA

IWTA Chairwomen Michaela Connor speaks with Putu Seruni Pratiwi Sudiharta, Operation and Reservation Leader at DISCOVA


Appointments

Discova appoints Nicoline Dolman as Regional Contracting Leader 

Starting July 1, Nicoline Dolman has been working at both a commercial and operational level, leading the contracting team in Asia to deliver a market product range for the region that drives business growth. 


Global

IWTA speaks with Angkana Yukkaseamwong – Head of Global Shared Services, Discova

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.


Asia

The villagers of Subak Bakung transform the future of tourism with Kaura, Bali

Cross Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Discova, are proud to announce the launch of new brand “Kaura”, and the first of its kind “Kaura Bali”.  This immersive village experience is located in the lush hills of Karangasem, East Bali and developed in harmony with the environment, in direct partnership with the villagers of Subak Bakung. Kaura is the sixth brand from Cross Hotels & Resorts and is poised to transform the hospitality landscape.


Features

IWTA speaks with Sina Lorn Assistant Country Manager, Discova Cambodia

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.


Cuba

Discova expands into Cuba

Discova has expanded operations in the Caribbean with a new office in Havana, Cuba. With presence established in Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic already, the Republic of Cuba is Discova’s 4th country in the Americas, and 15th globally. Regional Manager for the Americas Simon Lindsay said: “I lived and worked in Cuba for three years, so I already […]


Features

IWTA speaks with Ayu Kristiana, Country Manager – Discova Indonesia

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.


Appointments

Discova appoints Peter Christiansen to Director of Operations

Discova, one of the world’s leading DMCs, has promoted Peter Christiansen to the role of Director of Operations.


Features

IWTA speaks with Michaela Connor, DISCOVA

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!


Features

Horus Development & Consulting announces key partnership with Discova

Horus Development & Consulting will enter a key partnership with Discova, the world’s leading Destination Management Company (DMC).


Asia

Discova acquires bike tour operator Grasshopper Adventures

Global destination management company Discova recently acquired Grasshopper Adventures, one of Asia’s leading operators of sustainably focused bicycle tours, specialising in multi-day adventures.


Features

IWTA speaks with Phuong Doan, Education Manager at DISCOVA Asia

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)


Americas

Discova grows sales team in US to support agent network

Global destination management company Discova has appointed Nicholas “Nico” Mendenhall as Trade Sales Executive


Americas

Not only surviving but thriving: Discova’s resilience shines during the COVID crisis

Discova is a global DMC powerhouse covering the Americas and Asia and truly embodied its tagline “connecting people and places with a world of possibilities”.


Appointments

Adam O’Keefe to steer travel recovery at Discova in new role

Global destination management company, Discova, has announced the appointment of Adam O’Keefe as the new Global Marketing Manager. Adam is stepping into the role from October 11 and will be based in Thailand.


Global

IWTA speaks with Suyin Lee, Managing Director – Discova

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).


Asia

TD aims to inspire women in travel

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.


Asia

Going local! Discova unveils new project to support farmers in Bali

With a long-standing commitment to generate alternative income for the communities they work with, Discova has unveiled a new project to support the local communities of the region in Bali


Asia

Discova unveils destination guides for travel partners

Discova’s 2020-2021 guides aim to provide partners with the destination information they need to make well-informed decisions for their customers and offer trips and experiences