The Wrap: AirAsia revamps executive team in move to streamline op, spearhead growth
In the news: Executive changes at AirAsia, Straight to Gate with Jetstar, strong Q3 for Amadeus
AirAsia revamps executive team in move to streamline op, spearhead growth
AirAsia on November 6 announced a series of major changes in its management team and board following the recent merging o [...]
Low cost airlines soar in Asia
Asia is now the engine of low cost airline capacity growth across the world, accounting for 80% of all new seats in the first six months of 2013, revealed the latest analysis by Amadeus' Air Traffic solution.
Out of the 35.6 million seats, which were added in the first half of 2013, Asia saw [...]
The Wrap: MAS reinstates Kota Kinabalu as its eastern hub
In the news: Malaysia Airlines returns to Kota Kinabalu, Agora Place Asakusa's special services for Muslim guests, Pan Pacific debuts in Myanmar
MAS reinstates Kota Kinabalu as its eastern hub
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has reintroduced direct flights to Narita International Airport, Tokyo, f [...]
#wit2013: SGD100,000 raised for Phare the Cambodian Circus
WIT Conference 2013 ended on a high note at Dorsett Singapore’s rooftop party hosted by Dorsett Hospitality International (DHI) with a record SGD100,000 raised from the charity auction.
The highlight of the auction were two beautiful paintings by Myanmar's leading contemporary arti [...]
Disparity between supply and demand for LCC’s content on online travel agent sites
Posted on 23 Oct 2013 at 07:02 am
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One in five travel agencies in the Asia Pacific region are dedicated almost entirely to online business, while those more offline tended to fulfil that way even if the query originated on the net, according to the finding [...]
What Do Instagram-able Generation Say About Luxury Hotels?
Do travelllers tell others they are getting enough value out of their money spent? Continuing the analysis published in our recently released ILTM Report on Luxury Hotels, we at Circos Brand Karma decided to dig deeper into our data to find out more about the generation that’s creating [...]
#wit2013: Seven start-ups to pitch at WIT Bootcamp
Seven start-ups have been selected to pitch live at the WIT Bootcampon October 21 for the chance to be crowned Start-Up of the Year 2013.
The seven semi-finalists – Grata, Voyagin, BeMyGuest, Ikut Ikut, Trip38, Travelatus and CherryPickedTravel– were shortlisted by our judges from a record [...]
Why travel and mobile is an amazing fit
Until a few years ago, a traveler couldn’t leave home without a credit card. Today, she can’t leave home without a smartphone.
The smartphone is pervasive and the use of the mobile device by consumers to address and enhance their travel needs makes it an area for focus for Samsung’s conte [...]
The Wrap: Tune Hotels’ rapid expansion in Philippines buoyed by country’s booming economy
In the news: This week it’s all about the Asia Factor featuring companies - Tune Hotels, ReviewPro, Abacus and Philippiine Airlines, TripAdvisor - that are helping to grow the region's thriving tourism and travel industry
Tune Hotels’ rapid expansion in Philippines buoyed by country’s b [...]
SGD500,000 in angel funding and a new partner for BeMyGuest
Singapore based travel site, BeMyGuest that specialises in niche travel experiences around Asia, has secured SGD$500,000 in angel funding, as well as a new partner to fuel its expansion.
The successful investment has led to the company boosting its senior executive team with Blanca Menchaca ( [...]
