Wego launches world’s first Arabic iOS travel metasearch app
On the eve of the inaugural WIT Middle East, travel metasearch site Wego launched the world’s first dedicated flights and hotels travel metasearch mobile app in Arabic for iOS.
The app comes complete with right to left language support for comfortable navigation of Wego’s extensive globa [...]
Multi-Modal In Europe: A Wrap-Up
Rod Cuthbert, CEO of multi-modal search specialist Rome2rio, gives an overview of where multi-modal is at in Europe.
I’ve just returned from Berlin, where I gave a presentation on the state of the multi-modal sector at the annual ITB Conference. Being in Europe was a good opportunity to me [...]
The Wrap: Abacus is first foreign GDS to gain BSP certification in China
In the news: Abacus’ BSP certification in China, HICAP acquires AOCAP, American Express' new JV for business travel
Abacus is first foreign GDS to gain BSP certification in China
Abacus has become the first foreign Global Distribution System (GDS) to secure IATA Billing and Settlement P [...]
HRS repositions as global hotel solutions provider
Cologne-based Hotel Reservation Service (HRS) opens a new chapter in its company history by presenting itself as a global hotel solutions provider from just being a hotel booking portal.
Complete with a new logo, HRS’ repositioning will see it emphasising the ongoing expansion of its produc [...]
Asia’s best 10 beaches are in the Philippines, Thailand, India
White Beach in Boracay (pictured) heads the top 10 list for Asia in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Beaches 2014, followed by two in India – Radhanagar Beach on Havelock Island and Agonda Beach in Agonda.
In its second year the awards recognise more than 322 beaches globally, [...]
Asia’s emerging middle class an untapped consumer force
The Emerging Middle Class (EMC) is a rapidly growing global market of consumers newly entering the middle-income group, whose immense opportunity remains untapped by many multinational corporations, reveals a study by social innovator, Eden Strategy Institute.
According to the Asia Emerging Mi [...]
The Wrap: Falling hotel prices in Asia boost for travel to the region
In the news: Prices drop in Asian hotels, Ryanair partners with Travelport, Singgasana Hotels and Resorts inks deal with eRevMax, SilverNeedle Hospitality's new sleep system
Falling hotel prices in Asia boost for travel to the region
Hotel prices in Asia fell by 2% in 2013, compared with [...]
Mobile travel bookings in APAC set to surge
A recent PhoCusWright Global andAsia Pacific Edition report projects that aggregate mobile travel bookings in China, Japan and India will jump from US$4.6 billion in 2012 to $18.7 billion in 2015.
The report, issued at a time when travel companies across Asia Pacific (APAC) are scrambling [...]
Can we manage the consumer Journey?
This is a guest blog by Paul King, regional director of revenue management in Sabre Hospitality's EMEA (pictured left) on how hoteliers can maximise their revenue management strategy in response to consumer changing behaviour and needs.
Consumer behaviour is constantly evolving. It is esse [...]
Emirates’ Dr Nejib to headline WIT’s roster of 50 speakers in Dubai
Up to 50 leading minds influencing the development of online travel will come together on March 26-27 in Dubai to debate the trends and issues impacting one of the world’s leading growth markets.
WIT Middle East, held at Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, will field speakers from Europe, the US, A [...]
