Airline ancillary revenue soars 21% in 2014
Airlines are seeing healthy revenue from ancillary activities, going up nearly 21% in 2014 to US$38.1 billion from the previous year.The data is revealed in the 2015 CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorksCompany that compiled disclosures from 63 airlines worldwide, out of researched f [...]
Middle East online bookings set to surge
The Middle Eastern travel market is poised for major growth in the next few years, according to new research from travel industry research authority Phocuswright.As Internet penetration increases, so does the population of young adults ready to travel and as the region's technology infrastructure im [...]
Priceline Group and its plans to cast its integrated web over China
This is a guest article by Ritesh Gupta, a reporter for ChinaTravelNews.It was almost a decade ago when The Priceline Group’s Glenn D. Fogel (Head of Worldwide Strategy and Planning) spoke to me in Shanghai about the timing of making of a foray in the Chinese market.Fogel said, “While early par [...]
Best of TW Asia Global Wrap: Hunter Valley seizes opportunity to showcase MICE offerings
Featured stories from TravelWeekly Asia: MICE offerings from Hunter Valley, Hugh Jackman’s Qantas’ global ambassador, self check-in at Jetstar AsiaHunter Valley seizes opportunity to showcase MICE offeringsAustralia’s regional areas are keen to let the MICE industry know of their capabilities [...]
The Wrap: Hilton and Uber ride together in a new partnership
In the news: More new partnerships formed with Hilton and Uber going to bed together and Shijie99 teaming up with Amadeus, while Skyscanner discloses cheapest month to travelHilton and Uber ride together in a new partnershipHilton Worldwide, as part of its efforts to streamline the travel experience [...]
WIT Start-Up Pitch: Kaligo wants to solve the loyalty gap in OTAs
Feel you're not being rewarded properly when you book your hotel room? One OTA is trying to address that. Kyle Armstrong, CEO & co-founder of Kaligo, tells WIT their plan.Q: Describe the business, core products and services in one paragraphKaligo.com is an online booking platform that rewards cu [...]
No travellers left behind with Rome2rio’s new alert service
Rome2rio’s newly launched Advance Booking Alert advises travellers when they must book in advance and when they can “wing it”, ensuring that its users are not left behind.The alert function makes sure travellers are fully informed when transport operators require or recommend advance reservat [...]
WIT picks three projects to support at this year’s Charity Auction
The WIT Charity Auction, held in conjunction with the annual WIT Conference Oct 19-21 in Singapore, returns this year to support three beneficiaries – Children of Vietnam, KOTO Enterprise, Hanoi and a Community Craft Project in North Thailand.“Continuing with our purpose of supporting women, chi [...]
The Wrap: Perth Airport enhances traveller experience with Amadeus’ cloud technology
In the news: Amadeus’ cloud technology for Perth Airport, Ascott’s new properties in Asia, joint campaign by ANA and TripAdvisor to sell JapanPerth Airport enhances traveller experience with Amadeus’ cloud technology Perth Airport is turning to cloud technology to improve its service to both t [...]
Best of TW Asia Global Wrap: ANA lands at KL International Airport
Featured stories from TravelWeekly Asia: All Nippon Airways’ new service to Kuala Lumpur, Starwood’s Tribute Portfolio brand in Hokkaido, sharp decline in tourists to MacauANA lands at KL International AirportJapan-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) started daily services between Tokyo Narita and KL [...]
