Quick Bites
A treasured travel souvenir?
The stories and connections I make with people.
If you could time travel, which year would you relive?
2011
A destination that completely surprised you?
Sochi, Russia
What’s your hidden talent?
I’m a pretty good cook!
An advice you would give to your 18-year-old self?
Listen more than you speak.
A travel trend you secretly wish would disappear?
Checklist tourism.
Sandeep Khetarpal, Founder & CEO, The Global Rep
Malaysia set to host Global Travel Meet 2025
Tourism Malaysia is hosting the Global Tourism Meet 2025, an international tourism business event set to become a pivotal gathering. The event will connect 600 international buyers and 100 media representatives from around the globe with 400 Malaysian sellers representing hoteliers, travel agents, airlines, and a diverse array of tourism products under one roof. Set to convene from 1 to 3 October 2025 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, this three-day programme aims to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a preferred travel destination.
Accor expands global footprint with new premium subscription
Accor‘s subscription business has launched its new premium global travel subscription, ALL Accor+ Explorer . It’s the first subscription to feature the new ALL Accor+ global brand, as the business looks to expand into new key markets next year. The programme is a clear driver of loyalty for Accor and offers tangible advantages for hotel owners and partners. Last year alone, Accor Plus members stayed 5 times more nights than non – members, with over 3.1 million nights at Accor hotels in 2024.
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