Despite it being a high season at many of our Asian destinations, December has also offered me some quieter, contemplative moments to reflect on the incredible and momentous year 2024 was for Discova.   

As a DMC, we believe travel can be a transformative experience for visitors as well as the residents of a destination. Our partners echoed this sentiment at two recent global trade shows, as their customers greatly appreciate the opportunity to give back and engage with locals during their travels through Discova’s owned and operated Signature Experiences.

The idea of empowering grassroots communities at our destinations is further highlighted through our work in Educational Travel, where we work with specific villages to improve their infrastructure, education, and healthcare and support them in accessing economic opportunities to improve their circumstances.    

The Eileen Yee Educational Fund deserves a special mention here. Contributions to this initiative from our generous partners have allowed us to start providing financial assistance to high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds at our destinations. This support will enable them to complete their education and access a wider range of life opportunities.    

As we continue to expand our operations in East, Southeast, and South Asia, we are determined to take the local community along, whether it’s through nurturing the 95% local staff at all our offices or engaging with the people whose history, traditions and culture make our destinations living, breathing, and thriving places that continue to draw travellers from far and wide.    
  
I am confident that 2025 will be a thrilling year for Discova and our partners. We hope you will come along for the ride!   

Best, 

Suyin Lee 
Managing Director