Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA UK & Ireland) has identified a growing trend in the UK market, noting that travellers are increasingly opting for secondary beach destinations.
As businesses come to terms with a world market that is expected to be dominated by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity due to geopolitical, economic and environmental risks, they are increasingly looking for reliable, proactive and dynamic logistics systems that can better facilitate the flow of goods and limit the risk of major disruptions. The trend of global investors reconfiguring their supply chains to minimise risks during the COVID-19 pandemic has also underscored how important it is for countries to upgrade their connectivity to the world market and improve the efficiency of their logistics.
published : 11 Jan 2021 at 11:55
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As Thailand marches towards its goal of sustainable development under the Thailand 4.0 model, the smart-city concept is front and centre in the country’s action plan.
By leveraging cutting-edge ICT technology and new generation platforms – including cloud-base products which enable on-demand computing mobile, AI, and big data analytics Thailand’s smart-city plan centres on providing innovative services to citizens, businesses and tourists in the form of social, business and environmental solutions.
Through sensor-based devices, and their ubiquitous connectivity enabled by novel ICT infrastructure such as 5G ultra-high speed internet, cities around the world are adopting the smart-city concept to address many of the challenges arising from urban expansion, such as traffic congestion, waste management, air pollution, and security, while also meeting business objectives and improving people’