Articles tagged “skift forum asia”

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

There have been hotel occupancy dips and rapid accelerations in China, but underlying data shows the country is still leading the world in the race toward a full economic recovery from the pandemic.

Is Asia is still the future of travel, for itself and for the world at large, in a global economy & consumer behavior restructured by the pandemic?

As we launch into Skift Forum Asia next week, we're thrilled to bring a day of in-depth and thought-provoking conversations between industry leaders and Skift editors to this online format, available live on October 15 and on-demand after.

Skift Forum Asia takes shape as a virtual conference this year, with speakers from across the region being interviewed over video. It will be a day jam packed with insights and strategies on how companies are adapting and where travel is headed.

Thailand is in a good position to tap the green rush and forge a path in medical marijuana tourism. Its neighbors are keenly watching its developments, even as the region's pace toward marijuana legalization is still slow.