Letter From Sydney: A city that hides its secrets in plain sight
Like the rest of the world, Australia is gearing up for an interesting year in travel and hospitality. The Australian Tourism Exchange or ATE23 is back in full force for the first time since 2019, welcoming travellers both international and domestic to an array of new attractions in the colossal cou [...]
What’s stopping sustainable travel? Booking.com explores “trust” and “cost” in a new study
47% of Singapore travelers don’t believe that sustainable travel options are truly more sustainable.
The rise of sustainable travel since the return of travel has been well documented, with many major players in travel and hospitality adopting a more conscious approach to meet consumer demands. [...]
Singaporeans travel to relax, while Malaysians travel seeking adventure
55% of Singaporeans and Malaysians who have travelled this year plan to travel again in the next 3 months
“Same-same but different” is a very common saying when it comes to describing, or rather differentiating, Singapore and Malaysia. The two countries share a common history, identical cuisine [...]
Klook strikes partnership with Mandai Wildlife Group, targeting millennial and Gen Z travellers
Partnership includes marketing campaigns across six key markets in the region
Travel and experiences platform Klook and Mandai Wildlife Group have announced a three-year strategic partnership to boost international visitorship to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the integrated wildlife and nature preci [...]
She asked for it and now Jessie Lim’s driving sustainability at Fairmont and Swissotel
How one woman is making a difference in plastics, food waste and community outreach
It’s probably the hottest and newest job title in the travel industry right now – that of chief or director of sustainability – with almost every major travel brand seeking expertise and chasing certificat [...]
Why change now? The reasons and aspirations behind Sentosa’s big brand refresh (Sponsored)
SINCE 2014, Sentosa has had the “State of Fun” tagline to its name. That all changed this year when Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) announced its new tagline, "Where Discovery Never Ends” while initiating a total brand refresh, which also included a new motif and new frontiers beyond jus [...]
Go City and Mandai Wildlife Group announce multi-year partnership, targeting long-haul travelers
Go City will deliver a range of global marketing activities to promote the destination, specifically the US and UK
Attraction pass company Go City has signed a multi-year partnership with Mandai Wildlife Group, the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a popular wildlife and nature destination in Sin [...]
In an ideal world, his travel startup shouldn’t exist, says misterb&b founder
Mission: To be “the main place for all LGBTQ+ peoples to connect around travel”
While it’s fun to think of travel as an all-inclusive activity, the harsh reality is that not everyone experiences the benefits of travel equally. It’s not uncommon for marginalised communities, people of colour [...]
Expedia’s accelerator bet on inclusion and diversity pays off
Final pitch day for 12 finalists set for May
Expedia Group’s bet on launching an accelerator focused on inclusion and diversity last September appears to have paid off, with 12 startups joining its first cohort.
In an interview with WiT, Aditi Mohapatra, vice president, Global Social Impact an [...]
Eric Ricaurte: From voice in the wilderness to “travel’s most wanted man”
After years of toiling away at the fringe, Greenview finds its moment in time
FOR more than two decades, his was a voice in the wilderness. Although Eric Ricaurte started his company, Greenview, to focus on sustainability practices in hospitality, in 2008, the Singapore-based executive has been inv [...]
