Ho Chi Minh was a fabulous location and I have run out of superlatives to describe the hospitality, grace, support and professionalism of our co-hosts Airports Corporation of Vietnam and IPP Group.
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Events
Back on the road as The Trinity Forum hits Ho Chi Minh City
It’s the 21st anniversary of the event I created way back in 2003 when the first Trinity Forum was held in London. The event, like the travel retail sector, has come a long way since, both geographically and in terms of substance.
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People
Someday we shall return to this place upon the meadow
“Why is that easy?” Colm demanded to know. The answer was clear. Nothing had been easy. But Colm had the genius to make it look so.
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Airports
Is Changi the world’s most user-friendly airport?
Changi offers a quality that is almost a contradiction of terms with most world airports. Serenity.
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Events
Flying as high as Danaus Plexippus at World of Wines & Spirits by Changi Airport
‘Whenever I sang, the moon swayed with me. Whenever I danced, my shadow went wild. Drinking, we shared our enjoyment together.’ – Li Bai
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Events
Embracing the Cannes-do spirit and a Dr. Seuss philosophy
The Moodie Davitt Report’s future is secured for the long term; we will run very much as before (you’ll have to put up with me for a few more years yet); and we have additional firepower for acquistions and organic development.
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Events
The manifestation of a thousand transitions
“For what matters in life is not whether we receive a round of applause; what matters is whether we have the courage to venture forth despite the uncertainty of acclaim.”
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People
All aboard the Gucci Pink Express bound for an Amar (and AI) reimagined Heathrow
From the moment you step aboard, you’ll be transported into a world of opulence and adventure, all bathed in the beautiful hue of pink.
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People
Eating cats and dogs in media land
Having read the half-question, I just knew there was an ‘or’ coming up. And indeed, like a Kamala Harris retort to the former President’s barking mad canine claim, it didn’t take long.
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People
Won’t see the golden of the sun when I’m gone
My pen won’t pour a lyric line when I’m gone/So I guess I’ll have to do it while I’m here
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Quirky
Perfect pours, great green fehlers and The Incredible Bulk
The great fehler (mistake) is believed to have inspired a similarly named American World War II movie starring Steve Mcqeen as a POW in which the original choice of a Springstab or pogo stick as his choice of escape vehicle was accidently translated as motorbike.
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People
How George Drivas is ensuring The Forgotten Women of Brisbane are forgotten no longer
Referred to as the hidden homeless, these women may be living in cars, couch surfing, or facing threats of violence, among other challenges.
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Travel
Listening out for the Song of Cathay
Because of the prevailing conditions, I can hear but not see the planes soaring above the distant hills, a sight that, on clear days, serves as a constant and oddly comforting reminder of the world of travel that I have inhabited for the past 37 years.