The WiT Podcast: Unity In Crisis – Episode 22: Tom Peacock-Nazil, Founder, Seven Clean Seas
This is a
story that begins on Koh Lipe, an island in the Andaman Sea near the border of
Malaysia, a popular spot for travellers. It is known for lots of small islands,
sandy beaches and coral-rich waters.
Tom Peacock-Nazil and wife Pamela needed a break from their hectic urban life in Singapor [...]
FIT, customised and bleisure travel: Trends among Chinese travellers in the new normal
With health and safety as key concerns in the time of coronavirus the habits of travellers worldwide have changed which, in turn, led to new travel trends in the new normal.
Such concerns have impacted the travel intentions of Chinese consumers who are showing preferences for customised and FiT [...]
The WiT Podcast: Unity In Crisis – Episode 21: Carl Jones, VP and Head of Travel, APAC and Greater China, SAP Concur
Carl
Jones’ last trip was to Seoul in February and since his return to Singapore, he
hasn’t flown nor has he returned to the office. Like all of us, the executive,
who’s been in the corporate travel world for many years, is rethinking how he
will travel in future.
While he’s
hoping to be [...]
Have safety measures in place and people are more likely to travel, Travelport study finds
The majority of travellers will consider booking domestic and international trips but only if airlines, airports, hotels and car rental companies collectively implement 10 different safety measures.
This is the finding in a new independent research released on August 24 by Travelport. The study [...]
The Wrap: Singapore commended for easing of border restrictions to restart travel, Beijing Capital Airport implements contactless technologies, and more …
The Wrap is a round-up of
news in the travel and technology industries, and to keep track of developments
in these sectors as the green shoots of recovery slowly take root.
IATA, AAPA applaud Singapore’s initiative to reopen air travel corridors
The airline industry is on “life support" a [...]
Redseer identifies the 4 P’s to succeed in Indonesia’s fintech space
This report was originally published by Redseer.
1. Fintech payments in Indonesia have witnessed explosive growth in the past years with e-wallets being the torchbearer for adoption
Indonesia fintech payments have seen a massive upsurge in adoption over the past few years owing to the digita [...]
AirAsia comes together with Agoda to expand its offerings, incentivise travel in SE Asia
AirAsia seems to be on a partnership-forming spree. Close on the heels of tying up with Chinese travel giant Trip.com Group to reignite travel in South-east Asia (SE Asia) it has inked another “strategic partnership”, this time with digital travel platform Agoda.
Through this partnership Ai [...]
The Wrap: Singapore Tourism Board’s new programme ensures Indian travellers have the city in mind, Flight Centre buys San Francisco-based Whereto, and more …
The Wrap is a round-up of news in the travel and technology industries, and to keep track of developments in these sectors as the green shoots of recovery slowly take root.
STB keeps Singapore in the minds of Indian traveller until they can travel again
Virtual tour of Singapore's Sentosa Isl [...]
The WiT Podcast: Unity In Crisis – Episode 20: Todd Arthur, Vice President, Sabre Travel Network, Asia Pacific
Todd Arthur is himself an avid traveller. He’s been to 117 countries and
you can imagine how antsy he is to make it to 118. But for now, like all of us,
he’s had to get used to a new routine at home and picking up a new life skill
(and it’s not cooking or baking).
And even though he says S [...]
Strong consumer demand and restored confidence behind recovery in China’s travel market
Gradual control of the Covid-19 pandemic and the willingness of Chinese tourists to hit the road again for tourism activities are behind the steady recovery in China’s travel market.
Coupled with this is the majority of Chinese consumers believe travel is still one of the preferred leisure act [...]
