Guest Blog
Sponsored Post: 2022 will be the Year of Purpose-Driven Travel
16/02/2022 by Michael Dykes
WHETHER one’s ideal getaway is a quiet weekend close to home or an international bucket list trip, travelers’ desire for travel is at an all-time high. Expedia Group’s recent Traveler Value Index: 2022 Outlook revealed that the majority of those surveyed (81%) plan to take a vacation in the fi [...]
Opinion: Technology for safe travel is the key to getting APAC travelers back on the road
15/02/2022 by WiT
By Mieke De Schepper, executive vice president and managing Director, Asia Pacific, Amadeus COLLABORATION between stakeholders in governments and the travel industry has been especially challenging in such a dynamic region like Asia Pacific. Presented with a variety of circumstances, the approach o [...]
Sponsored Post: 6 ways Sentosa offers a sustainable leisure experience
18/01/2022 by Sentosa
The leading leisure destination is forging ahead with a sustainability roadmap to achieve its ambitious climate goals. SINGAPORE’S Sentosa island is a complete destination in itself, with a variety of attractions, resorts, restaurants and enriching experiences on one island, just minutes [...]
No, guests do not require human-provided services in hospitality
10/01/2022 by WiT
This opinion piece is by Max Starkov, a hospitality and online travel tech consultant and strategist. THE classic philosophy in hospitality goes like this: customers – whether leisure, business, corporate group or SMERF members - require services provided by super nice, smiling, well-trained [...]
Words to banish and those to live by in 2022
23/12/2021 by Timothy O'Neil-Dunne
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne of T2Impact pens a year-end piece that captures his thoughts on the thinking that needs to change and the new words to embrace in the new year. ENDING my formal work position this year has given me a lot to think about what 2021 has come to mean and what we should aspire to [...]
The future of work and travel
30/11/2021 by Timothy O'Neil-Dunne
IN most major coporations travel for work occupies a major facility for the worker of all types. Will business travel ever fully recover? I believe that the answer is no, but with some caveats. Interaction between teams has long been part of the work life we are used to. So has meeting with cu [...]
Sponsored Post: Travel industry maintains momentum
THE third quarter of 2021 saw sustained momentum for the travel industry, even if the Covid-19 Delta variant and other global factors impacted performance slightly. For instance, in Asia Pacific (APAC) the reopening of Singapore - and Australia’s trial vaccine passport programme with select c [...]
Sponsored Post: Singapore’s Sentosa Island provides enriching experiences for visitors with a variety of new openings
15/11/2021 by Sentosa
Travellers to the island can explore new work, stay and play experiences that are fruitful and memorable. Sentosa Island Gateway at night SENTOSA has forged ahead with its endeavour to constantly refresh and reinvent itself, and to provide new avenues for their guest’s enjoyment. The Islan [...]
Sponsored Post: Trip.com leads the way for global travel recovery by launching innovative campaigns to support industry partners
09/11/2021 by Trip.com Group
The international online travel agency has efficiently launched campaign initiatives across Asia to support partners in line with changing customer demands. THROUGHOUT the past 18 months, Trip.com, an international one-stop travel service provider owned by Trip.com Group, has launched several in [...]
Sponsored Post: 10 reasons Sentosa Island in Singapore is the ideal destination for your next MICE event
16/09/2021 by Sentosa
The best and most convenient location for work and play with a healthy dose of nature and heritage SENTOSA, a tropical island that is conveniently located minutes away from Singapore’s city centre, is an ideal choice for meetings, conventions, exhibitions and events of all sizes.  Th [...]