Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
The experts came together at Phocuswright Europe to talk about travel tech trends around the world, things like generative artificial intelligence, machine learning and the metaverse.
So, it might have seemed jarring when one of the panelists on Center Stage defined travel in terms that evoke pho [...]
Gardens by the Bay named the world’s most Instagrammable flower gardens
With searches for ‘the world’s most beautiful flower gardens’ up by over 1360% in the last 2 years, a new study has ranked the botanic gardens you must add to your travel bucket list this summer.
Titan Travel researched the world’s most beautiful gardens, utilising TikTok, Instagram, Tripad [...]
Singapore’s heritage champion honoured; Prime Minister says “better story telling” needed
Mrs Pamelia Lee (second left) flanked by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Melissa Ow, CEO of Singapore Tourism Board. With them is chairman of the STB, Olivier Lim.
In accepting the Lifetime Achievement For Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award at the Singapore Tourism Awards last week, [...]
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 [...]
How Mandai’s Belina Lee found her “ikigai” in tech, business and wildlife
From immersive wildlife experiences to tech automation and animal care, Singapore Mandai’s deputy CEO says she’s in the business of love
After 27 years of working in the corporate world, Belina Lee, Deputy CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group and CEO, Mandai X, says she’s finally found her “ikiga [...]
‘MICE events on cruises’ an emerging trend in Asia, and Royal Caribbean is riding the wave
“We have a marketing partnership with Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport enabling us to reach MICE buyers during the months outside of peak family holiday groups,” says RCI’s Diane Chiang
According to a recent study by Mordor Intelligence, bleisure travel, a burgeoning trend where emp [...]
Viator’s origin story – A tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
Rod Cuthbert, the founder of Viator, doesn't claim to have had the idea for the tours and activities business. It originally came from a contract with Sabre back in the late '90s when the idea of selling tours and activities, via the travel agency community, appealed to the distribution company.
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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 [...]
New funding for Holibob’s ecommerce engine for experiences
Holibob, a provider of tours & experiences technology for travel brands and tourism boards to sell experiences online, has confirmed the addition of funding to its previously announced Series A raise. Led by Guinness Ventures, the funding marks the first institutional capital raised by Holibob.� [...]
Go City’s expansion into Eastern Europe with Prague Pass “a pleasant surprise”
Go City has officially expanded into Eastern Europe with the introduction of the All-Inclusive Prague Pass, offering access to over 30 attractions, tours, and experiences in the Czech capital. The new pass includes exclusive access to four attractions not available on other Prague sightseeing passes [...]
