Special Reports
The Resort Specialist: How Outrigger’s Jeff Wagoner is Rewriting the APAC Hospitality Playbook
At HICAP in Singapore, Outrigger CEO Jeff Wagoner breaks down why leisure-only focus beats mega-brand bloat. From flexible deal structures and asset repositioning in Thailand to dedicated global leisure distribution, explore how Outrigger is maximizing ROI for APAC hotel owners.
South Africa dominates African safari market as domestic travel and tech upgrades fuel growth
The safari sector in Africa has made a great comeback after the pandemic, but South Africa has continued to redefine what a safari can be.
Bangkok puts climate action at the heart of the city’s next chapter
Bangkok puts climate action at the heart of the city’s next chapter
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa puts a new spin on Jomtien’s beachfront appeal
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa puts a new spin on Jomtien’s beachfront appeal
Beyond arrivals: Thailand rewrites the rules for tourism growth in 2027
Beyond arrivals: Thailand rewrites the rules for tourism growth in 2027
The Gen Z Lens on Luxury: Park Hyatt Busan
As a 17-year-old who’s been traveling most of my life, I’ve learned that my generation looks at travel through
From Bangkok to the World: Siriporn Sachamuneewongse Joins Travel Daily Media as Editor
Travel has always been more than a destination. It is about the people we meet, the places that stay with us and the stories we bring home. For journalist Siriporn Sachamuneewongse, nearly two decades of following those stories now lead to a new chapter with Travel Daily Media (TDM), where she has been appointed Editor.
Conscious Capital and Regenerative Travel: Rewriting the Strategic Tourism Blueprint
The paradigm of destination marketing is undergoing a seismic shift. As global travel hubs grapple with the ecological degradation of natural ecosystems, traditional commercial metrics like room occupancy rates and raw visitor headcounts are being challenged by progressive economists. Leading this thought revolution in Southeast Asia is Khun Sirikil "Nui" Laukaikul, founder of the Bangkok-based boutique strategic consultancy The Brand Being.
AI shifts APAC corporate travel toward better trip outcomes
Intelligent platforms are reducing fragmented administration whilst balancing traveller service with policy and cost control.
The Ultimate Return on Human Connection: How Trisara Phuket’s Sabina Ahuja is Rewriting Luxury Guest Relations
In an era increasingly dominated by numerical hierarchies and predictive algorithms, luxury hoteliers face a complex question: what does true hospitality look like when standard corporate metrics are stripped away? For Sabina Ahuja, the Director of Guest Experience at Trisara Phuket, the answer did not come from climbing a traditional real estate ladder, but by stepping off it entirely.
Redefining the Corporate Matrix: Naureen Ahmed on Gender Balance and the Future of Hospitality Leadership
In an era where structural agility and talent retention dominate the strategic discourse of the global travel sector, the traditional templates of hospitality leadership are facing intense scrutiny. For Naureen Ahmed, founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality, the path to solving the industry's talent crunch requires more than just standard diversity initiatives.
Beyond the Basics: Navigating the Nuances of the $310B Muslim Travel Market
The global halal tourism sector is no longer a niche industry—it is a macroeconomic powerhouse. By 2030, international Muslim arrivals are projected to reach 262 million globally, commanding an estimated annual expenditure of $310 billion.
Navigating the Non-Linear Landscape: How Preferred Travel Group’s Seema Roy is Redefining Global Soft Branding
In an era where regional market shifts, geopolitical variations, and digital disruptions happen on a daily basis, the hospitality sector requires highly agile leadership. Seema Roy, the Area Managing Director for South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Preferred Travel Group, stands at the center of this commercial evolution.
“Don’t be scared to say yes”: Saima Hamidi shares secrets to massive career pivots
In the latest episode of Inspiring Women in Travel Asia, hosted by Sumi Soorian, Advisor to the Phuket Hotels Association, Saima Hamidi, Regional Director of Supply Relations at Flight Centre Travel Group Asia, shared a compelling career journey that highlights resilience, adaptability and the power of embracing the unknown.
Leading with Heart: How Angelina Koay is rewriting the hospitality blueprint
In the competitive landscape of Asia-Pacific hospitality, ascending to a first-time general manager role represents a significant career milestone. For Angelina Koay, newly appointed General Manager at Novotel Living Singapore Orchard, this milestone is uniquely historic: she is navigating her inaugural GM position by launching the very first Novotel Living property in Asia.
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