One founder’s bid to reduce dependence on Google amid drop in traffic
Reeling from the drops in organic traffic his two websites, Travel.jp, a Japanese travel metasearch and guide site, and Trip101, a travel guide promoting unique stays and experiences, have sustained as a result of the updates made by Google search since the third quarter last year, Kei Shibata is re [...]
Letter from Burrator: A slice of Sarawak in Dartmoor, and where AI does not mean what we think it does
As my friend and I were walking down a quiet country lane in Sheepstor, in West Dartmoor, England, a man stopped and asked us, “Would you two ladies happen to be from Sarawak?”
We smiled and said, “No, but we are from Malaysia.”
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Hassle-free airport security. Japan’s easy restaurant booking. Counting flamingos in Botswana. More.
Airport security without the hassle
The Airport Authority Hong Kong is introducing a smart security screening system at Hong Kong International Airport.
The new system will be put into service across all terminals in phases from July.
Passengers using the new smart security screening channels [...]
Asians vacation-deprived and need to adopt a Boomer mindset, says new Expedia study
Singapore 5th most vacation-deprived country globally while Japan’s utilisation of vacation days ranks lowest in the world
Expedia has released the 24th edition of its global Vacation Deprivation study, revealing insights into the work-life balance of over 11,000 workers from the Asia-Pacific reg [...]
Inclusive properties up by 200% in APAC, says new study
70% of LGBTQ+ travellers seek travel inspiration from LGBTQ+ pop culture.
Booking.com has released the fourth edition of its annual global LGBTQ+ travel research, highlighting key trends, experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ travellers, especially those from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
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Jane’s Tours Singapore pivots to private groups and excursions
Pandemic forced a rethink to adapt to changing trends
It often takes a foreigner to appreciate what locals take for granted about their countries and no one has been more passionate about showing off and sharing Singapore’s heritage, culture and story to foreign visitors and locals alike than Ja [...]
42% travellers in Asia and Middle East say sustainable choices can’t reverse damage, 30% downplay climate change
Hong Kong recognised as a sustainable getaway destination for 2024
Booking.com has published its annual sustainable travel report, offering insights from over 31,000 travellers across 34 countries and territories, including Hong Kong. The findings reveal that while 83% of travellers consider sustai [...]
Why Melanie de Souza finds AIUla fulfilling and what’s behind “Forever Revitalising”
First brand campaign to showcase Saudi’s luxury heritage destination to the world
Nearly five years into her role as Executive Director Destination Marketing, at the Royal Commission of AlUla, and Melanie de Souza says “it’s been the most fulfilling chapter in my career”.
De Souza, who s [...]
What makes the perfect remote work destination?
Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur can focus on safety while Singapore can benefit from providing a more welcoming environment for remote workers, data says
Remote, a company specialising in building, managing, and supporting globally distributed workforces, recently released its annual list of the Best Des [...]
The luxuries of human interaction in travel and hospitality
Anyone who’s been on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, any given podcast platform or any bookstore in the last decade has heard or seen the works of Simon Sinek. He’s a leadership coach, motivational speaker, podcaster and bestselling author of several books including ‘The Infinite Game’, and he r [...]
