Kindles rule the beaches amongst savvy travelers
In an urban setting kindles and nooks may seem archaic (they certainly aren't as cool or trendy as iPads) but for travelers who want to read in the sun, these e-readers are the way to go. Get one and you'll be the envy of everyone on the beach.
Prepackaged ice - an unnecessary luxury that feeds egos and landfills
Even in developed countries where the tap water is perfectly safe to drink like Hong Kong, we came across pre-packaged ice cubes made from spring water imported from New Zealand into local supermarkets. If the public isn’t foolish enough about avoiding tap water (we drink it when we can), this is definitely feeding into their paranoia.
Group buying for private jets: a win-win situation
For most of us, the idea of hiring a private jet is completely foreign. But in a tight economy, Jetsuite, a private jet charter company, has started a host of promotions to make private jets more affordable to monetize otherwise empty seats
Maldives announces mandate for solar energy
The Maldives are sinking, energy's a fortune and waste disposal is a major issue. At Climate Week NYC, the country's vice president announces a mandate that 60% of energy be produced by solar power in a bid to be carbon neutral by 2020.
Hainan isn't an "international tourism destination"
In 2008, Hainan had more than 20 million Chinese visitors, but less than 1 million foreign visitors. Why are we so concerned about it being an 'international destination' when it can flourish with the domestic market alone?
Brilliant and innovative marketing strategies
At the ArtisTree Gallery in Hong Kong a multi-media exhibition on Gehry’s prominent works includes models and sketches from his archives dating back to the 70's. Quite strategically, the exhibit finishes off with a comprehensive display of the architect's design process for OPUS Hong Kong.
HOTELS - In the Green
Yvette Jong, Founder and Director of Craft House, was interviewed by HOTELS, the magazine of the worldwide hotel industry, on the topic of sustainable practices in hotels across the world.
WWF Publication - Business Case for Sustainable Hotels
How clear is the business case for hotels to become socially and environmentally sustainable and what factors are encouraging or discouraging this trend? The nine case studies written by Yvette Jong identify business drivers encouraging sustainable practices and impediments.