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‘Poverty was my classroom’: Aviation leader on her path to the top
IWTA interviews Lei Apostol on "overcomes poverty to lead in aviation"
‘Culture is our engine’: Cebu Pacific’s Iyog on transforming aviation
IWTA interviews Candice Iyog on "Culture transformation in aviation industry"
‘Experience is our growth engine’: OV Traveller head on scaling up
IWTA interviews Ellice Bugayong on "OV Traveller leader draws on experience to grow firm"
‘The active traveller is the new priority’: EHL professor explains Singapore’s $24 billion tourism shift
The paradigm of Singapore’s tourism sector is shifting from spectator-heavy entertainment to high-value participatory sports. As of early 2026, Singapore’s
‘Candidates avoid side-steps’: Radar Recruitment on the shift in travel hiring trends
The travel industry is facing a new recruitment bottleneck as “radar candidates”—high-performing professionals who remain visible to recruiters but
‘Value is the new volume’: TAT New Delhi director outlines shift in India outreach
Thailand is pivoting its 2026 India strategy toward “value-led growth,” targeting a 10% increase in tourism revenue by prioritising high-spending
‘Sustainability is no longer optional’: Boutique owners embrace new conservation codes
The Golden Tusk is redefining the boutique resort model by shifting the focus from “bucket list” tourism to immersive, conservation-led
‘Fast travel is over’: JourneyLabel CEO on the new definition of luxury tourism
True luxury today is having the time and space to slow down, stay longer in one place, and reconnect with
‘AI is the future of hospitality’: Agoda highlights key growth drivers for Asian hotels
Garnering insights on the way forward for growth, TDM interviews Romain Christodoulou, Vice President, Supply at Agoda on the process of making travel seamless and intuitive at every step.
‘The future is touchless’: SITA executive on the digital overhaul of Asian aviation
The future of aviation is all about staying connected, using data smartly, and making everything touchless wherever possible. Airports
‘Believe in your path’: Elena Lavrushina-Homyakova on empowering women in the travel industry
IWTA interviews Elena Lavrushina Homyakova on "Shaping Ethical Travel"
‘The agency is evolving’: IBS Software VP on the digital transformation of APAC travel
In last decade, the centre of gravity for aviation has clearly moved East. Economies in Asia Pacific have outpaced global
‘The heart of sales is people’: Le Meridien Chiang Rai director on leading in a competitive market
IWTA interviews Sitaporn Jesadavisut (Ann) on "Transforming Adversity into Growth"
‘Travel should shift your perspective’: Lisa Pagotto on the power of authentic connections
IWTA interviews Lisa Pagotto on "Authentic Travel Connections"
Gen Z Business Travel Trends 2026: Risks, Sustainability, and Flexibility
Gen Z out there are looking to have fun along with doing some proactive work when travelling for business.
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