Expedia appoints company veterans to lead newly formed operating divisions
Following the succession from Peter Kern to Ariane Gorin, Expedia Group appoints Alfonso Paredes as President of Private Label Solutions and Greg Schulze as President of Travel Partners and Media
Expedia Group has announced the appointment of Alfonso Paredes as President of Private Label Solutions [...]
Looking ahead in the Northeast Asia travel market
Northeast Asia is a mosaic of interconnected yet distinct travel markets, making it an incredibly dynamic region. Throughout the past year, airlines have worked to reestablish connections between Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, rejuvenating routes that had faltered during the pandemic. The Northe [...]
Amadeus strengthens biometrics portfolio with acquisition of Vision-Box
Travel distribution system Amadeus recently announced its acquisition of Vision-Box, a leading provider of biometric solutions catering to airports, airlines, and border control sectors. This strategic move marks a significant step towards enhancing the seamless traveller journey, with a focus on in [...]
Global air travel up 37% in 2023, yet challenges remain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released data indicating a continued rebound in global air travel throughout 2023, inching closer to pre-pandemic levels. Let's delve into the numbers and trends shaping this recovery.
In 2023, total air traffic, measured in revenue pass [...]
WiT Podcast: Customer love to planet love; practise what you preach
This is Episode 2 of the Customer Love series. Listen to Episode 1 here.
In the middle of this episode, “From Customer Love to Planet Love”, Eric Ricaurte, CEO of Greenview burst (nearly) into song, reciting the lyrics of Barry White’s Practise What You Preach – “You say there's a lesso [...]
Phocuswright, WiT to launch Middle East travel tech conference in Dubai, May 3
Northstar Travel Group’s two leading travel tech platforms, Phocuswright and WiT, are joining forces to launch a Middle East conference in Dubai on May 3.
Scheduled to be held pre-Arabian Travel Market week, the one-day conference, at Grand Movenpick Media City, will blend the best of Phocuswri [...]
Travel + Leisure Co acquires Accor Vacation Club
Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL), the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, announced an agreement to acquire the vacation ownership business of global hospitality giant Accor (AC:FP) for US$48.4 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024 and to be i [...]
JTB and Veltra partner for Tour & Activity business, focused on enhanced experiences
In a move to tap into individualised travel preferences, travel companies JTB and Veltra recently formalised a capital and business alliance agreement. The primary goal is to foster and expand tour and activity businesses, with a specific focus on catering to the growing demand within the Japanese o [...]
Vietnam Airlines and Sentosa Development Corporation sign MoU to channel inbound traffic to island attractions
In a strategic move to bolster tourism ties between Vietnam and Singapore, national carrier Vietnam Airlines and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) have inked a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a collaboration that aims to enhance the appeal of Sentosa Island as a premier destination [...]
APAC air travel strongest among all regions, global demand hits 99% of 2019 levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that the global air travel demand in November 2023 surged past 99% of 2019 levels, showcasing yet another milestone in the rebound from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2023 witnessed an increase of 29.7% in to [...]
