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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Technology
09/01/2018 by WiT
This post is reproduced courtesy of PhocusWire. The article first appeared here PhocusWire has four core areas of focus: Startups, Distribution, Technology and Online. In this analysis for the PhocusWire Forecast 2018, we focus on technology and a number of the important elements that are [...]
8 Thoughts for 2018, Part 3
05/01/2018 by WiT
As we kick off 2018, it's time to look ahead to what awaits us and we ask our panel of industry leaders to share their thoughts and personal wishes for the new year. Blanca Menchaca, Co-founder, BeMyGuest One word to describe 2017: Defying One word to describe 2018: Closing cycles One key le [...]
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Distribution
02/01/2018 by WiT
This post is reproduced courtesy of PhocusWire. The article first appeared here.  PhocusWire has four core areas of focus: Startups, Distribution, Technology and Online. In this analysis for the PhocusWire Forecast 2018, we ask if the developments in distribution during 2017 are a barometer [...]
Future Leaders Series to be launched at WIT Hospitality 2018 in Hong Kong
30/12/2017 by WiT
WIT will launch a 'Future Leaders Series' aimed at nurturing outstanding individuals to become future leaders in the digital travel space as part of WIT Hospitality 2018, which will be held on 20 March at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong, The half-day forum (from 2 p.m.- 5.30 p.m.) on 19 March, a day be [...]
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Startups
26/12/2017 by WiT
This post is reproduced courtesy of PhocusWire. The article first appeared here. PhocusWire has four core areas of focus: Startups, Distribution, Technology and Online. In this analysis for the PhocusWire Forecast 2018, we look at the world of emerging businesses and the opportunities and chal [...]
Northstar Travel Group acquires HotelsWorld
22/12/2017 by WiT
Northstar Travel Group has purchased HotelsWorld, the leading suite of hotel and industry events for senior hotel executives in the Australia & New Zealand region from Hotels World Australia Pty Ltd. HotelsWorld comprises four consecutive events held over three days in Sydney, Australia each [...]
Planning your holidays for 2018? Here are the best times to book air travel
21/12/2017 by WiT
Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report, which uncovers air ticket pricing trends for economy (economy and premium economy class) and premium fare (first and business class) travellers. Expedia said that t [...]
Summary of WIT 2017 Conference, Day 2, in Videos
21/12/2017 by WiT
Here is part two of the WIT 2017 Conference digest, where we summarise the key ideas shared on Day Two – dipping our toes in topics spanning the true potential of AI, to the evolution of the corporate travel sector, and how North Asia and Europe plan to cash in on regional growth. Coffee Chat [...]
The Wrap: Booking.com’s chatbot assistant is now available globally to help travellers with stay-related queries
20/12/2017 by WiT
In the news: This week it’s about chatbots, payments and partnerships with highlight on Booking.com, Malaysia Airlines, Amadeus, Cebu Pacific, PayRemit, CarTrawler and HostelWorld CHATBOTS: Booking.com’s chatbot assistant is now available globally to help travellers with stay-related queries [...]
8 Thoughts for 2018, Part 2
19/12/2017 by WiT
As 2017 draws to a close, it's time to look ahead to what awaits us and we ask our panel of industry leaders to share their thoughts and personal wishes for the year to come. Dr Jennifer Cronin, President, Wharf Hotels, Hong Kong One word to describe 2017: Collaboration One word to describe 2 [...]