The Wrap: Travelport unveils tool to customise flight search
In the news: Search Control Console from Travelport, passenger growth for APAC airlines, mobile apps for LAN and TAM airlines Travelport unveils tool to customise flight searchTravelport has launched its new Search Control Console, a customisable tool for flight search in real time.The company sa [...]
#wit2013: WIT launches Developer & Designer Challenge
As part of its conference taking place in Singapore Oct 21-23 this year,Web In Travel will launch the WIT Developer & Designer Challenge 2013.The initiative is designed to spark the creation and development of new commercial applications in travel and foster entrepreneurship among developer, [...]
The Wrap: Secret Retreats partners SiteMinder to expand online presence
In the news: Secret Retreats partners SiteMinder, full house at ITB Asia, Firefly’s self check-in kiosksSecret Retreats partners SiteMinder to expand online presenceSingapore based Secret Retreats has begun using the fully integrated solution, Room Distribution Exchange (RDX) powered by global o [...]
Indonesia’s travel industry on a roll
Local brands, local payment options and a greater inventory have propelled Indonesia’s tourism landscape to grow at breakneck speed according to an industry snapshot by travel metasearch site, Wego.This trend is reflected in the growing number of Indonesian travel businesses partnering with Wego [...]
Who do you miss most on holiday? For women, it’s their dogs
Skyscanner should perhaps change its name to Skypoller for the number of surveys they do with their customers – but every now and then – okay, call me four-legged biased – one comes along that hits home.This latest survey says that women miss their dogs more than their partners, friend or fam [...]
The mobile way to explore Malaysia Truly Asia
Tourism Malaysia has launched “Malaysia Trip Planner”, a mobile app for both iOS and Android devices that puts a complete travel guide into visitors’ hands.The NTO's director general, Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, said the app was to meet the demands of today's travellers who want tourist info [...]
Start-up trends to watch as ‘new Japan’ emerges
As an online travel start-up myself – I started travel.jp, a meta-search site in Japan, 12 years ago – it’s been interesting to watch the evolution of the Japanese online start-up scene.Unlike the US, where Silicon Valley has been around for almost 40 years – so remember, it didn’t happen [...]
The Wrap: MAS in expansion mode to widen network and boost revenue
In the news: MAS expands route network, Jetstar top LCC in Japan, mobile apps from CheckInTonght and transavia.comMAS in expansion mode to widen network and boost revenue Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is adding a new route to Kochi, India, reinstating flights to Dubai (UAE) and Darwin (Australia) and in [...]
Discovering ASEAN the thematic way
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is promoting six experiential and creative travel themes to encourage multi-country trips across Southeast Asia as part of the ASEAN Tourism Marketing Strategy 2012-2015.The themes, illustrating the region's diversity, are "The Tastes of Southeas [...]
Asians offered a chance to go to space
Space tourism has arrived in Asia with Netherlands-based Space Expedition Corporation setting up an office in Hong Kong - SXC Asia - to strengthen its customer network especially in Greater China.This latest move would take SXC one step closer to making space travel more accessible and affordabl [...]
