Aboard the luxurious and sustainable Le Commandant Charcot
They say cruising and sustainability is like oil and water. PONANT’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot - the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship…
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PONANT appoints Bruised Passports as brand ambassadors
PONANT, the French luxury cruise line, has appointed Bruised Passports as its first-ever Brand Ambassadors in Asia. Bruised Passports is a travel blog and photography duo founded by Savi…
Amari Hua Hin: Where the warmth of Thai hospitality awaits
Hua Hin is growing in popularity thanks to its beautiful, powdery sand beaches, numerous restaurants, a lively night market, and some great inland activities, including golfing at some…
RSG and Amala target 30 per cent net conservation benefit by 2040
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…
IWTA speaks with Rosemarie Wong Director at The Ranee Sdn Bhd
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…
Is Convening the New C in TMC?
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 …
Rail Europe simplifies train travel in the continent
Rail Europe, the independent high-tech travel company, has rebranded after becoming a private-owned company, no longer part of e. Voyageurs SNCF. The rebrand also introduces the…
IWTA speaks with Naowarat Arunkong (Khun Bee) Cluster General Manager Anantara Hua Hin and Avani+ Hua Hin
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…
Places in Bangkok that are perfect for different types of travel
Bangkok is a vibrant and bustling city that offers visitors a unique blend of cultural experiences, delicious cuisine, and exciting nightlife. As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok…
EQUATOR: The true B2B marketplace for tourism sector
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…
Swiss-Belhotel International’s ambitious expansion plans in APAC
The hospitality sector seems to have recovered from the pandemic as occupancy picks up and hotel companies are building new properties. Swiss-Belhotel International aims to double its…
IWTA speaks with Nidhi Gupta Global Head- Supplier Partnership & Activities at Travelbullz.com
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…
Crystal Cruises reborn: TD speaks with Tony Archbold on A&K Travel Group’s acquisition and relaunch
After rough seas, Crystal Cruises was born again, offering a perfect opportunity to re-enter the cruise market with its new family.
Travel Daily (TD): With A&K’s history and…
IWTA speaks with Geraldine B. Gomez, General Manager, Hotel 101 Group
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…
IWTA speaks with Stephanie Strunk Manager Corporate Innovation & Partnerships at Xpdite Capital Partners
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…
IWTA round table with Naureen Ahmed, Founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality
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,…
The Time Is Now: MICE and business travel are on the rise
Over the past few decades, business travel has experienced a significant rise as companies expand their operations globally and seek to tap into new markets. In parallel, the Meetings,…
Here’s how Marriott’s “win-win” approach puts its people first
The hospitality industry is currently facing a significant labour shortage worldwide. The industry, which includes hotels, restaurants, bars, and tourism, has been struggling to find and…
Destination weddings back on track: Egle
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…
IWTA speaks with Laura Houldsworth Managing Director, Asia Pacific Booking.com
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.…
IWTA speaks with Anh-Thu Van Do General Manager Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Mekong Region Lufthansa Group
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…
Reducing the friction: Technology hotels should invest in to increase profits
Digitalisation has become an increasingly important aspect of the hospitality industry in recent years. With the rise of technology and the increasing use of mobile devices, the way…
IWTA speaks with Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi – President Thai Hotel Association & Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels
Meet Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi – President Thai Hotel Association & Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels, Marisa leads the organisational development, operational and marketing…
Letting the unique beauty and personality of Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya shine
It is an exciting time for Marriott in Malaysia, particularly in the city of Putrajaya, where the hotel giant has several properties which will boom the business in the Putrajaya area.…
Jelena Dokic’s Unwavering Desire to Success
During my attendance at AIME, where Jelena was a keynote speaker for the Resilience and Perseverance session, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jelena for fifteen minutes to learn…
How to empower next generation of hoteliers with technology
Never before have hoteliers relied on this scale of technology to power their basic decision-making and improve the guest experience. There is no denying that hotel technology has become…
Rural tourism for community development and poverty alleviation
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…
Hotelbeds on being the ‘partner of choice’ of hotels in APAC
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…
AIME Celebrates 30 Years With Good Vibe And An Elegant Organization
Silke Calder, AIME's Event Director, expressed delight at the wonderful energy this year's event produced and the excitement that welcomed the Welcoming Event and 30th Anniversary.
No…
Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Centre – Home Of AIME
Natalie O'Brien was appointed CEO in January 2023 and brings a wealth of leadership experience in the tourism and events industry. She is a former CEO of Food and Wine Victoria,…
The Face-To-Face Business Events Scene Returns After The Pandemic
The face-to-face Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held this week in Melbourne, has been hailed as a success by buyers, exhibitors, and Julia Swanson, chief executive of…
Reinventing but keeping the DNA alive: Monaco tourism preps for exciting 2023
With new luxury offerings and attractions combined with ancient architecture and a mild climate, it is a perfect travel destination for 2023.
IWTA speaks with Katharine Ng Director of Training OneCrew
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…
IWTA speaks with Nattareutai Thanapoomikul (Khun Aimmy) General Manager Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit
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…
IWTA speaks with Vitna Achour Flight Attendant, Life Coach and Trainer Cebu Pacific Air
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…
IWTA speaks with Arpatip Reancharoen Chief Business Officer of the ITC Group
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…
IWTA speaks with Amelia Roziman Chief Executive Officer at Business Events Sarawak
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…
IWTA speaks with Delphine Guillon Deputy Managing Director & Head of Sales and Operations at Asian Trails – Thailand
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…
Catching up with Mike Williams, Senior Partner, Senior Consultant, Gaining Edge and AIMEbassador 2023.
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…
IWTA speaks with Anchalika Kijkanakorn, Managing Director & Founder, AKARYN Hotel Group
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…
Unlocking NDC’s full potential for the industry
The travel industry has seen steady progress in the adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) in the last few years. The recent pandemic drove the need for personalisation and…
IWTA speaks with Ha Lam Founder of The Happy Firm Saigon, Vietnam
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…
All Y’all Are Welcome: Escape to the authentic South of the USA
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.
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completes its opening
On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with…
IWTA speaks with Supawadee Chaisongkram – Room Division Manager Tawaravadee Resort BW Signature Collection by Best Western
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…
How Duetto helps hotels to be more agile and react quickly to market changes
78% of hoteliers planned to increase their investment in hotel tech in the next three years. To drive up revenue, streamline operations, or understand hospitality trends. Duetto is at…
Aurora Expeditions takes travellers to the “Garden of Eden”
Travel Daily Media has spoken with Eamon Larkin, Expedition Guide for Aurora Expeditions, about the voyage to Costa Rica and Panama.
IWTA speaks with Nopparat Aumpa – Senior Assistant Vice President and General Manager Banyan Tree Bangkok
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.
IWTA speaks with Christine Olivares Cunanan – Publisher and Editor Travelife Magazine and Owner of La Esperanza Granada
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.
IWTA speaks with Sukeerti Raikwar – Founder Soulful Safaris
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…
IWTA speaks with Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report uncovers the key trends transforming accommodation
Coming out of the health crisis, the urge to travel is stronger than rising inflation, and the already popular ‘bleisure’ travel trend — combining business and leisure — is pushing new…
Transforming hospitality for all: Cross Hotels & Resorts vies to be ‘relentlessly relevant’
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…
Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts focuses on delivering Malaysian hospitality
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.
Distinctively Thai: Kingston Hotels Group unveils Aira Hotel after rebrand and renovations
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.
IWTA speaks with Gai Tyrrell – Managing Director Australasia at Globus family of brands
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…
Board the life-changing expeditions in Antarctica
TD had a chat with snorkelling and diving guide Edwin Sargeant about Aurora Expeditions’ journey back to Antarctica.
IWTA speaks with Carmela Bocanegra – Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Chroma Hospitality
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…
Best Western is back in full swing
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…
IWTA speaks with Liz Ortiguera – CEO of PATA
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.
IWTA speaks with Xuan Xu – Managing Director, Xuan Xu Co Ltd
born in China and raised in Germany. Having an artistic upbringing with both her parents in the field, she experienced an artistic life closely.
The pandemic changed how we travel, hospitality should follow suit
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.
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives takes the business of caring seriously
In a tête-à-tête, Raffaele Solferino, general manager of Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives about the resort’s features and sustainability practices.
Alo! Mauritius sets new targets for the new post-Covid traveller
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
Back to basics: Here’s how Maldives is ‘Redefining MICE’
The Maldives is best known as an idyllic place and a slice of heaven here on earth. The island is now marketing itself as a MICE destination.
The aim is to redefine the business…
IWTA speaks with Lily Udomkunnatum Founder and Managing Director of the Burasari Group
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…
Standing out in a saturated market to be Phuket’s favourite resort destination
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…
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.
OTA Insight provides hoteliers the right tools to get ahead of the competition
OTA Insight is a company that gives hotels tools that help them make informed decisions.
IWTA speaks with Huong Dang, Founder of Hopebox VN
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…
Travel is a tonic: Bart Buiring shares optimism and excitement on the return of travel
Travel Daily Media met Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer - APAC at Marriott International, to discuss insights and optimism in hospitality and tourism.
Travel Daily…
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…
IWTA speaks with Dr Avita Khawas Owner and Director of WalkaroundIndia
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…
Oaky, Duetto pair up to enable hotels to provide personalised upgrade offers
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…
IWTA speaks with Christina Ho, SOARING HIGH! the airline pilot spreading good vibes
From her training days at Flight Training Adelaide to volunteering at Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy (HKYAA) as an instructor, she dons many hats
IWTA speaks with Emily Chang, CEO McCann worldgroup China, Shanghai
Meet Emily Chang
CEO McCann worldgroup China, Shanghai
BACKGROUND:
She first studied a degree in biology at the University of Rochester, school of medicine and…
Scotland comes back stronger and more sustainable
Scotland is calling louder than ever to all travellers as a place to enjoy world-class food and drink, events, films, history and culture.
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…
Bali Dynasty Resort: Where guests’ satisfaction is the number one priority
Bali Dynasty Resort is 100% ready to welcome back its guests.
IWTA speaks Natalie Glebova, Russian-Canadian television host, author, dancer, model and beauty queen.
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 speak with Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy – Elephantstay
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…
First Courtyard by Marriott in Central London gears up for ever-changing hospitality landscape
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
Back to normal: Travel to Singapore is now quarantine-free without testing
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.
IWTA speak with Shoba Mohan – Rare India
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.…
Turning lemons into lemonade: How Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa shows resilience amid the health crisis
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…
IWTA speaks with Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya
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.…
IWTA speaks with Captain Zephina Khanam Mohd Jasbir Khan
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…
Amazing Thailand, New Chapters champions country’s COVID-19-adapted tourism products
Luxperience Australia and Thailand Tourism Authority hosted a bespoke event in Sydney to celebrate Thailand's unique MICE luxury experiences and the amazing culture.
IWTA speaks Monika Anggreni – Captain for AirAsia Indonesia
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…
IWTA speaks with Cynthia Usui – Country Manager for LOF Hotels, Tokyo & published author
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…
IWTA speaks with Chooleng Goh – General Manager Athenee Hotel Bangkok
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.
IWTA speaks with Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin – founders of Laos Buffalo Dairy
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…
IWTA speaks with Minu Chawla – Founder of RoadsWellTravelled, a boutique tourism development consultancy
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…
IWTA speaks with Gloria Bui – Director Exotica Asia
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,…
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)
IWTA speaks with Komal Darira – Courageous Change Maker, & Founder Women for World
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…
IWTA speaks with Chitra Gurnani Daga – co-found Thrillophilia.com
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…
Rise of aparthotels: The future of travel in the post-Covid world
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
How a robust customer data platform can help hotels to recover
A Customer Data Platform (CDP) helps hotels manage huge amounts of data and gain valuable insights from them.
IWTA speaks with Mari Tomoda – Captain, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda
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…
IWTA speaks with Vicki Parris – VP Customer Success FCM Travel Solutions Asia
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…
IWTA speaks with Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital
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…
IWTA speaks with Vinita Rashinkar – Tourism Marketing Entrepreneur
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…
IWTA speaks with Surayyal Hizmi – PATA 2021 Face of the Future
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
How OAG is fuelling the future of travel with product innovation
As we enter a new era post-COVID, travel companies now focus on recovery looking for tech solutions to recapture the market.
IWTA speaks with Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva
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).
Smart Tourism and Global Challenges! Sharjah looks ahead to SITTF 2021
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 wins Front Runners Competition proving they have more to offer as the travel industry restarts
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.
IWTA speaks with M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin
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).
IWTA speaks with K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok
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…
From then to now! Embracing the hospitality and tech evolution
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…
IWTA speaks with Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader – FCM Hong Kong
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).
IWTA speaks with K. Rujirapun Juangroongruangkit (Mook), Executive Vice President Pattana Sports Resort, Chonburi, Thailand
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…
Podcast Super Seven Series – Charles Van Rensberg & Herbie Rosenberg
Episode No 7, is a cracker to complete this present series, two stalwarts of the African travel industry tell us where to go.
Getting the MICE industry back together
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.
Podcast Super Seven Series: Tony Giles
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…
Podcast Super Seven Series: Rachel Oakes-Ash
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…
Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical
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…
Podcast: Super Seven Series: Campbell Wilson
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,…
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).
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…
Podcast: Super Seven Series: Georgia Rickard
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…
SUPER SEVEN SERIES -2nd podcast drops – interviews with travel identities – who’s next?
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…
A WORLD reimagined: WorldHotels on keeping a competitive edge as we emerge from the pandemic
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.
Streamlining booking process for tours, activities and attractions, the Livn way
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…
Journey to the Land of the Rising Sun
Let PONANT be their guide to Japan’s culture, cuisine and daily life.
Vaccine distribution as a key to unlocking pent-up travel demand, says Booking.com CEO
Glenn Fogel, president and CEO at Booking Holdings and CEO, Booking.com talks about post-covid travel, how business has changed in the past one year and vaccine distribution as a key to…
South Australia is ready to deliver remarkable experiences
TD sat down with Rodney Harrex, executive officer of South Australia Tourism Commission, and discovered why travelling in South Australia is so special.
The future of travel: How Plaza Premium is redefining airport hospitality
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…
South Australia tourism is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons
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.
Revenue rebound, the Groups360 way: This platform is helping hotels on journey to post-pandemic recovery
Kemp Gallineau, president and CEO of Groups360, talks about why hoteliers need tools to simplify and automate their processes, now more than ever
How NDC can help in travel recovery in a post-COVID world
As vaccines roll out worldwide, we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we can expect travel recovery soon.
Small ship expedition cruising emerges from COVID-19 as a clear winner
TD speaks with Monique Ponfoort, CEO of Aurora Expeditions, to share her journey and thoughts for the future
When will Middle East travellers return to UK and what lies ahead when they return?
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…
PONANT promises luxurious adventure while keeping you safe
Whether on land or onboard, safety is PONANT’s absolute and primary concern. The cruise company leads the way of sailing with confidence.
For Accor, the future is always incredibly positive
Simon McGrath, CEO of ACCOR Pacific, has plenty of EQ, and his philosophy is simple: “Keep smiling and the world smiles back at you”.
Fishing where the fish are: How one woman steers 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts amid the pandemic
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…
Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey
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.
Discover Vana Belle Koh Samui: “The perfect atmosphere to relax, recharge and rejuvenate”
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…
Why International Women’s Day is particularly important this year
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…
Why a July reopening is ideal for vaccinated tourists to travel freely in Thailand
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…
Tee off in Thailand’s golf quarantine
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.
Steering cruise travel towards innovative sustainability in Asia Pacific region
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
Boeing CEO on navigating through biggest crisis in aviation history
In an exclusive interview, Boeing's new CEO talks about the roadmap ahead for the company. Excerpts:
Travelling to the fully reopened island of Maldives
The Maldives is one of the few countries, which fully opened its borders for all global travellers.
Sailing ahead: River cruises are ready to bounce back
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…
4 travel trends in APAC in 2021
TD has spoken with Kerry Healy and she gave us her two cents on some of the travel trends in APAC this year.
Barefoot luxury experience, plant-based menus and tracking manta rays! This luxury resort is perfect for your getaway
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…
World Tourism Network wants Travel and Tourism on hold
The World Tourism Network in alignment with the African Tourism Board is urging the public to limit travel to essential business only.
Taking Hilton’s ambitious plan forward in Southeast Asia
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…
InterContinental Sofia is Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel for 2020 at the World Travel Awards
GM Angelo Zuccala talks about the key to this and many other achievements after only two years of operation.
How the ingenious combination of AI and financial practices can increase profitability in travel
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.
As Halloween looms make sure to take a walk through Dark Bangkok
For October, being the spookiest month of the year, this creative Bangkok tour operator has created a spine-tingling Halloween tour
Bikes, Boats & Beer: Take the hassle out of travel and focus on the fun
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…
ITB Asia 2020 shows how resilient travel industry can be
TD caught up with Katrina Leung, managing director, Messe Berlin (Singapore) about ITB Asia going virtual this year.
Rebuilding Travel, WTTC, all G-20 Nations and 45 CEOs have a common view
Rebuilding.travel, a global platform for tourism leaders in 120 countries, invited Maribel Rodriguez, Vice President of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), today to explain how the…
Reopening Travel in Europe? Tom Jenkins, CEO of ETOA will let you know today
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…
Age of Aquarius? TD speaks to AQI about megabucks luxury hospitality investment
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…
BA boss to speak from London
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.
The peak of incentive travel: What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020
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…
LIVE FROM LONDON – JOHN HOLLAND-KAYE Chief Executive Officer Heathrow Airport Ltd
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…
Podcast: Can Sea Islands Provide a Blueprint for the Future of Tourism?
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…
Road to recovery! Luxury and adventure to drive revival of travel in the post-COVID world
Travel entrepreneur Hamish Keith talks about how communication and safety will be the two major drivers to renew the industry
7 Months in a COVID Travel Bubble [PODCAST]
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.
Kew Green CEO opens up about exciting new Thai Anglo partnership
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…
Everything you need to know on hotel reopening and market trends in APAC
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.
Stay with peace of mind in Anantara Hoi An Resort and Anantara Quy Nhon Villas
Anantara luxury resorts introduced the Stay With Peace Of Mind programme to ensure that you can rest well from check-in to check-out.
Getting Thailand back on its feet – an interview with David Barrett
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 post-COVID traveller is going to be like a baby”
Bill Barnett, the Phuket-based head honcho of C9 Hotelworks, is not someone who needs an introduction to anyone working in the Thai travel industry.
Barnett is a force of nature in…
Soneva CEO: “We have a strategic competitive advantage”
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the global economy, travel has taken a broadside to its fortunes leaving the industry with a catalogue of unanswered questions to about the future. But…
Wendy Wu Tours on coronavirus crisis and travel 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…
Podcast: Jay Jhingran Crises Leadership in Hotels, Covid 19 & beyond of Java with Jay, Hotel stories
Jay Jhingran discusses Crises Leadership in Hotels, Covid 19 & beyond of Java with Jay, Hotel stories
Come for Angkor Wat, stay for Siem Reap: Fall in love with Cambodia again
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…
Our expansion in mid-2021 will set AYANA apart: Stefan Fuchs
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…
3 advantages of having female leaders
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…
Setting a new benchmark: Experience the Wonder. Full. with Ovolo
With a new brand identity that promises guests a stay filled with unique surprises and unforgettable experiences, Ovolo Hotels is transforming the hospitality business. In a freewheeling…
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives owner on how to thrive in the fiercely competitive Maldives market
He's the owner of the super-luxe and ultra-glam beach resort The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, but Amir Mansoor has not always led the enviable life of a high-end international hotelier and,…
Elevating Thai tourism to new heights and continuing the legacy: TD interviews the CEO of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group
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…
Travel Agent alert: Enabling growth in the travel industry
After a successful year that included major milestones such as our big rebrand, a name change and of course the re-launch of the stglobe booking platform, we now aim even higher than before…
How to increase productivity and motivation at work
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…
“Travel has been a working passion”: TD speaks to TTC Asian MD Nicholas Lim
The Travel Corporations Asian MD Nicholas Lim has never stopped opening doors.
Ay Caramba! TD speaks to Kurumba Maldives new GM
Andrew Jansson joined Kurumba Maldives in August last year, as the luxurious Maldivan property's (is there anything less than luxurious on the small island nation?) new GM.
Keen to pick…
TAP Air outlines steps to zero-carbon future
The national carrier of Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving its 30th new aircraft also ending the commercial operation…
Leading the mobility revolution: TD speaks to Keith Rankin, president – international, at Avis Budget Group
Back in September last year, Avis Budget Group appointed Keith Rankin as its new President – International. This is the second time the dynamic executive has worked for Avis, who joined the…
Why you need to i(e)nsure your travel this season
India has seen around four million new outbound travellers in the last two years and is one of the fastest growing outbound tourism markets in the world. Vivek Chaturvedi, head of…
“Efficient, comfortable and reliable” TD speaks with Aeromexico’s Rocio Blazquez
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…
Harry’s Game: An in-depth interview with the Greek Minister of Tourism
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…
The balancing act of driving business and revenue
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…
Travel Cancellation Assurance: When your plans don’t take off
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…
This man has the best job in the world
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.
Here’s the tech that shapes the future of 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.
Red Elephant Reps: “A one-stop-shop for representation services”
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…
Conservatorium: Hotel for lovers of design, history and finer things in life
Built in the late 19th century, the Conservatorium in Amsterdam, was originally a bank before becoming a 20th-century music school and now has been transformed into five-star Leading…
“A labour of love”: StayWell Holdings celebrates spectacular London debut
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…
Meliá Hotels: “Our goal is to foster high-quality, sustainable growth”
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…
HR, red flags and why ‘eating strategy for breakfast’ doesn’t go far enough
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.
15below and the business of disruption management
Named after their commitment to answering the phone in 15 seconds or less, 15below is a global tech company firm dedicated to arming travel companies with the tools they need, in order to…
Celebration and reconciliation at IBCC
It is a miserable grey August day in Lincolnshire, which is especially frustrating given that just two days before was one of the hottest days on record. But scorching heat and blue skies…
Boon or bane: What does the longest, non-stop flight mean on business travel?
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!
