How Nikoi and Cempedak execute on the 4Cs of sustainability
At WiT Indie, Andrew Dixon, owner of the private islands of Nikoi and Cempedak, off Bintan, Indonesia, shared how he pursues the four Cs – Community, Culture, Conservation, Commerce – prescribed by The Long Run organisation, to which his islands belong.
Q: Let’s start at the beginning. [...]
Embracing mobile, sustainability, and unique experiences – insights from an indie traveller at heart
What is the value we are bringing travellers, asks Branavan
In a vibrant gathering of travel enthusiasts and industry leaders at WiT Indie 2023 (Penang, Malaysia), Branavan Aruljothi, (Cluster Market Lead, Malaysia, Booking.com), took the stage and shared his journey as an indie traveller while s [...]
Indie travel urged, it’s time to be optimistic, proactive, and bold again
“Healthy cultural progress within a technology-based word depends on the curiosity, imagination and boldness of individuals, of entrepreneurs, of people who dare to see what is not there yet.” - Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
As the executive director of host venue Penang Institute, Dato’ Dr. Ooi K [...]
Unlocking sustainability. Any Wear in Japan. Asia x Sydney.
Restaurants tap into new booking source
Trip.com Group has been busy of late, joining forces with and dining platform Chope to offer a new dining experience for travellers visiting South-east Asia.
Trip.com Group’s gourmet arm, Trip.com Gourmet will collaborate with Chope to allow users exclus [...]
Judges announced for Travel Changemakers Awards
Asia's top travel tech leaders to recognize innovators who redefined post-pandemic travel
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) have unveiled the prestigious panel of judges for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023.
The awards aim to honor trail [...]
Finding the new: Travel pros are shifting marketing strategies and redefining experiences
Insights on the changing landscape of destination marketing and the power of personalized experiences
In the wake of the pandemic, destinations worldwide were forced to pivot their marketing strategies and find innovative ways to attract local customers. As travel resumes and borders reopen, the fo [...]
Uncovering future opportunities in red ocean and soft power of Japan
From digital collaboration to new desires of travellers, travel brands seize new growth in Japan
The first thing you notice when you land at Haneda airport is how busy it is – from immigration to customs to the taxi rank – despite it being almost 10pm. I think I waited almost an hour for a tax [...]
Wanderlust vs economic uncertainty: Over half of APAC travellers stay confident in their travel plans
Singaporean travelers demonstrate a strong commitment to spending their money on experiences rather than fleeting pleasures.
Booking.com recently unveiled its much-anticipated APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI) for 2023, offering an analysis of travel mindsets in the region. Despite financial conc [...]
Letter from the Priorat, Catalonia: Listening to the wines, and the silence
To be honest (and I’ve always been told to be wary of people who start their sentences with those three words but in this case, it’s sincere), I had never heard of Priorat until, well, this year when I started planning for my Catalonia holiday.
I had asked ChatGPT to recommend the top three d [...]
Finland’s phone-free island. Risk of greenwashing. Shiji’s frictionless payments, and more.
Tourist island declares itself phone free
Finland’s Ulko-Tammio tourist island is going phone-free this summer.
Those travelling to the island, located in the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park, will be encouraged to switch off their smart devices, take a break from social media and enjoy n [...]
