Articles tagged “sfa2020”

Coronavirus

Video: Interview With AirAsia.com CEO Karen Chan at Skift Forum Asiađź”’

Skeptics are nothing new for AirAsia. So when it announced it was going to become more than just an airline but a superapp, executives ignored the critics. Karen Chan makes her case on why this strategy makes perfect sense.

Tom Lowry , Skift | 3 years ago

Video: Interview With AirAsia.com CEO Karen Chan at Skift Forum Asiađź”’

Tourism

Video: Interview With Noted Global Strategist Parag Khanna at Skift Forum Asiađź”’

This geopolitical scientist notes that an awareness of history plays a huge role in any recovery from crisis. Asia has that advantage for the long-term view coming out of the pandemic.

Tom Lowry, Skift | 3 years ago

Video: Interview With Noted Global Strategist Parag Khanna at Skift Forum Asiađź”’

Coronavirus

Video: Interview With Marriott Group President Stephanie Linnartz Skift Forum Asia

China's healthy domestic travel has helped fuel much of Marriott's recovery after the crushing collapse at the start of the pandemic. But will that be enough for the hotel giant without a strong corporate travel market?

Tom Lowry , Skift | 3 years ago

Video: Interview With Marriott Group President Stephanie Linnartz Skift Forum Asia
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Skift Forum Asia Video: The Next Era of Lifestyle Hospitality in Asia

In this video conversation from Skift Forum Asia, we hear from Gaurav Bhushan, CEO, Lifestyle of Accor and Mark Peters, Co-Founder and Director of Tribe Hotels on the rise of lifestyle hospitality in Asia.

Accor Group + Skift | 3 years ago

Skift Forum Asia Video: The Next Era of Lifestyle Hospitality in Asia
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Skift Forum Asia Video: The Future of Wellbeing in Travel

In this video conversation from Skift Forum Asia, we hear from Fred Taso, Founder of the Octavie Institute about the future of wellness, embracing collaboration, and cultivating the right mindset to lead and thrive in the decade ahead.

OCTAVE Institute + Skift | 3 years ago

Skift Forum Asia Video: The Future of Wellbeing in Travel

Business Travel

Tripadvisor CEO Dismisses Concerns Over Rivals Amazon, Airbnb and Klook in the Experiences Business

Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer may be underestimating the threat competitors pose to its tours and activities business, a segment the company may see as its largest opportunity. But it's true that Airbnb is only going after a small slice of that market for now, and Amazon's intentions are unclear.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Tripadvisor CEO Dismisses Concerns Over Rivals Amazon, Airbnb and Klook in the Experiences Business

Coronavirus

Travel Industry Still Being Held Accountable on Green Efforts Even in This Pandemic

There's a potential quick fix for coronavirus — a vaccine. Unfortunately, that doesn't exist for solving climate change and other environmental issues.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Industry Still Being Held Accountable on Green Efforts Even in This Pandemic

Coronavirus

Will Hong Kong’s Travel Economy Ever Catch a Break?

Hong Kong's travel industry desperately needs a lifeline. But it is unclear if mainland China's increased influence on the city will help Hong Kong come out of its cratered state of tourism.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Will Hong Kong’s Travel Economy Ever Catch a Break?

Tourism

The Silver Lining to Asia’s Travel Recovery Will Be Who Learns the Most From This Pandemic, Says Global Strategist

A crisis can seem "unprecedented" if you haven't schooled yourself on what has happened elsewhere before. Expect Asia to be the center of the travel sector's recovery as some countries leapfrog others.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

The Silver Lining to Asia’s Travel Recovery Will Be Who Learns the Most From This Pandemic, Says Global Strategist

Coronavirus

Marriott Taps Into New Revenue Streams Amid Strong Recovery in China

Marriott's newer initiatives and brands like Homes & Villas may find success during the pandemic, but old-fashioned revenue streams like corporate travel are still a vital factor in a full recovery.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Marriott Taps Into New Revenue Streams Amid Strong Recovery in China