The Impact of AI in the Travel Industry, Pros and Cons
BANGKOK – In the ever-evolving landscape of travel, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, AI is reshaping how we explore the world. Let’s delve into the pros and cons of … Continue reading The Impact of AI in the Travel Industry, Pros and Cons
EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
BRUSSELS – The EU is seeking to deepen its trade ties with Asian countries to promote economic prosperity and limit the influence of China and Russia in the region. To this end, it is currently negotiating with several countries about … Continue reading EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macao
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that the bid for hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2024 has been awarded to the Macao Government Tourism Office. This prestigious annual event will be supported by SJM Resorts, S.A. and will be held … Continue reading PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macao
Survey: Asia is on the cusp of a new era
HONG KONG – The world is changing rapidly, and Asia is at the center of many of these changes. As the region becomes more influential and interconnected, it also faces new challenges and uncertainties. How can Asia’s business leaders navigate … Continue reading Survey: Asia is on the cusp of a new era
New COVID variant ‘Eris’ discovered is 36 countries
JERUSALEM – A novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) variant known as EG.5.1 is spreading around the world, health experts have said. As the JERUSALEM POST is reporting, as of July 24, 2,442 sequences of EG.5.1 had been detected in 36 countries around the world, … Continue reading New COVID variant ‘Eris’ discovered is 36 countries
KUEHNE+NAGEL: Asia is most important growth market
BREMEN – Stefan Paul, who took over as the Chief Executive Officer of Kuehne + Nagel Management AG, a global logistics provider based in Switzerland, in August 2022, has shared his vision and strategy for the company in an exclusive … Continue reading KUEHNE+NAGEL: Asia is most important growth market
WHY TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTHEAST ASIA ?
BANGKOK – Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures, landscapes and experiences that offers something for every traveler. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, history or spirituality, you will find it in Southeast Asia. Here are some reasons … Continue reading WHY TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTHEAST ASIA ?
ASEAN: A new phase of integration and connectivity ?
HONG KONG – For more than a decade, a cornerstone of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) policy has been an incremental push to establish the ASEAN Community. Based on three interconnected pillars — political-security, economic, and people-to-people — the ASEAN Community is meant to usher in a … Continue reading ASEAN: A new phase of integration and connectivity ?
Australia: Former PM Kevin Rudd new U.S. ambassador
NEW YORK – The Australia government announced yesterday its nomination of Asia Society President and CEO and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as the country’s next Ambassador to the United States, commencing in March 2023. Asia Society Board of Trustees … Continue reading Australia: Former PM Kevin Rudd new U.S. ambassador
Widodo: ASEAN must be a stable and peaceful region
PHNOM PENH – Prior to the closing ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen handed over a hammer to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as a symbolic handover of ASEAN presidency from Cambodia to … Continue reading Widodo: ASEAN must be a stable and peaceful region