Travel Insights


Trade Talk: Chan Kong Leong of Shangri-La Group
A Q&A with the company’s Regional CEO for Southeast Asia & Australasia on a significant milestone for the brand, upcoming openings, and mo...
Kempinski Hotels and Salvatore Ferragamo Forge New Partnership
Guests bedding down at Kempinski properties worldwide will enjoy bespoke Ferragamo amenities and greater access to the brand’s range of pr...
Trade Talk: Marco Groten of Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt’s Area Vice President for Indonesia speaks about the evolution of the local market and the ongoing recovery in the country’s hospi...
Trade Talk: Rina Mariani of Andaz Bali
The General Manager of the brand-new beachside resort shares a few tips for guests and lessons gleaned from her career thus far.
Trade Talk: Rainer Stampfer of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
The company’s President of Hotel Operations in Asia Pacific speaks about recovery, properties in the pipeline, and how the brand maintains...
Trade Talk: René Mayer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation
The Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for Hyatt in Bali shares his insights about the three properties he looks after, and how he is pre...
Trade Talk: Mark Hehir of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
A Q&A with the General Manager of the ultra-luxe brand’s first Maldivian outpost — opening this June — on its dining venues, spa, and ...
Trade Talk: Marco Den Ouden of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
The General Manager of the soon-to-open resort elaborates on the ethos of the new Patina brand and what guests can expect at its debut prope...
Trade Talk: Roland Grohmann of Formia
The Hong Kong–based company’s CEO and Managing Partner tells us how Covid-19 has changed the game for airline amenity kits while driving...