AirAsia eyes units in the Philippines, Japan as it sets course for the next five years
Malaysia based low cost carrier, AirAsia Bhd, is looking at the Philippines and Japan for its expansion outside Malaysia, while keeping India, “an exciting market”, within its sights as it unveils its strategic five-year review.AirAsia group chief executive officer ,Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, said [...]
Roomorama unveils new services and tie-ups
To celebrate its fourth anniversary Singapore-based short-term rental site, Roomorama, launched a free mobile app and instant booking service, as well as formed strategic partnerships with Wego and Airizu to enhance benefits for its users.The app, for both iOS and Android devices, allows users [...]
The Wrap: Make Visit Malaysia Year 2014 a “national mission”, calls M’sian PM
In the news: Malaysia in the spotlight as it gets ready to host Visit Malaysia Year and ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2014, Vietnam's Mũi Né is beach resort of choice for value, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group links up with TravelportMake Visit Malaysia Year 2014 a “national mission” calls M’sian PMIt [...]
WIT Start-Up Pitch goes to Tokyo, entries now open for Japan event
Web In Travel is bringing its Start-Up Pitch to Tokyo as part of the second WIT Japan to be held on May 24.“While the market is still very young in terms of online travel start-ups, we felt it was time we tried to ignite the first sparks of interest,” said Yeoh Siew Hoon, editor and founder of W [...]
E-commerce in Indonesia: Is the princess waking up?
This is a guest blog by Minh Bui, a Founder Institute mentor, who travelled through Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam to explore the e-commerce landscape. In Jakarta he had a Q+A session with a few players in the online business to get their views on the industry in Indonesia. F [...]
Videos helping customers discover Hanuman Travel on the web
With YouTube now the world’s second largest search engine, film-maker Nick Ray is finding that his skills in film-making are coming in handy in getting Hanuman Travel, Cambodia, discovered on the web.Ray, who also writes for Lonely Planet, has so far produced 50 videos forHanuman TravelTV which [...]
Singapore is top regional destination for Hotelbeds
Global accommodation wholesaler, Hotelbeds, reveals its 10 best-selling destinations in 2012 for the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Pacific Islands (MEAPAC), with the Lion City heading the list.MEAPAC is the largest geographic region for Hotelbeds worldwide, as well as the fastest growing due to [...]
Asia, Middle East, South America to shine at ITB Berlin
ITB Berlin 2013 is seeing high demand in floor space from exhibitors worldwide, especially from Arab and Asian countries and South America.Two segments - travel technology and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travel (LGBT) - continue to see growth. The Travel Technology Hall (Hall 6.1) is f [...]
The Wrap: CWT’s new booking app enhances domestic business travel in China
In the news: Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s new app, Firefly aims high, AirFrance-KLM and Amadeus renew deal, Ascott ties up with Yuexiu Property, PARKROYAL Pickering opensCWT’s new booking app enhances domestic business travel in ChinaCWT Online China, the recently launched mobile booking app from [...]
WIT Start-Up Pitch: The pick of AdventureHoney
A travel start-up, AdventureHoney, launched in Thai beta, aims to help travellers find the honey in adventure experiences. Chief Experience Officer Chris Ball tells WIT the story behind the enterprise, which is powered by digital house and incubator Blue Chilli.Q: Describe the business, core produ [...]
