Singapore, the home of world-class business events?
THE country has its sights set on growing high-quality MICE events in sustainability, urban solutions, food security, energy security, fintech and advanced manufacturing.
Right from the get-go when Singapore fully reopened to the world on April 1, the country sprang into action, issuing a clario [...]
Reopening “exciting but terrifying” – Penang’s indie tourism businesses asking hard questions
“I HEARD some Singaporeans on the hill yesterday. I can’t tell you how happy I was.” “We had our first visitors from Singapore last weekend, they asked if we had durians.” “We are getting bookings from Singapore, we are so thrilled.” “The floodgates are opening, a bit overwhelming.� [...]
CWT launches carbon footprint indicators to help customers make responsible travel choices
TRAVEL management platform CWT has rolled out point-of-sale carbon footprint indicators as part of its $100 million investment in the myCWT travel management platform and its ongoing sustainable offerings.
According to the company, the indicators provide travellers with insights into the potentia [...]
IATA develops methodology for calculating passenger CO2 emissions
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched what it describes as a “first industry-developed” per-passenger CO2 calculation methodology.
The IATA Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology uses verified airline operational data to provide the most accurate calculation methodolo [...]
Singapore hotels aim for net zero emissions by 2050
SINGAPORE hotels are aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 as part of a new Hotel Sustainability Roadmap launched this week at the inaugural Hotel Sustainability Conference and Marketplace.
The roadmap, drawn up jointly by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Singapore Hotel Association ( [...]
The stars align for Phum Baitang – first Jolie, then Aok Sokunkanha
How a luxury resort in Siem Reap pivoted to the local market, helped by celebrity-dom, rice fields and water buffaloes
LIKE most resorts in South-east Asia, Phum Baitang (Green Village) in Siem Reap, Cambodia, had a record year in 2019 and was on track for another stellar performance the following [...]
“Womenomics” and ESG champion, MPower’s Matsui is preparing “teenager” startups for stardom
Venture capitalist advises travel to go on “attack mode management”
THOSE who still doubt the Covid pandemic will significantly change the way we will live and work in the future should listen to Kathy Matsui, formerly with Goldman Sachs and now general partner of Japan’s first ESG-focuse [...]
Travel is good for mental well-being, “vaccinations are a part of life”
“Not much space for the unvaccinated,” says Dr Walter Lim
IN Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2022, which surveyed 24,000 travellers across 31 countries, one finding stands out – that “Vitamin Vacay” is the best thing for mental well-being.
Sharing the
highlights at its media brie [...]
Sponsored Post: 6 ways Sentosa offers a sustainable leisure experience
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 [...]
5 technology trends transforming the travel industry in 2022
THIS article by Sébastien Fabre, CEO, SITA for Aircraft, examines the five critical travel technology trends emerging from the Covid pandemic set to transform the industry in 2022 and beyond. He calls for sustainability to be baked into today's essential industry transformation.
1. Auto [...]
