Go City and Mandai Wildlife Group announce multi-year partnership, targeting long-haul travelers
Go City will deliver a range of global marketing activities to promote the destination, specifically the US and UK
Attraction pass company Go City has signed a multi-year partnership with Mandai Wildlife Group, the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a popular wildlife and nature destination in Sin [...]
Despite high air fares, Sabre data indicates significant outbound travel rebound in China
WITH more than 166 million international trips booked by Chinese travelers in 2019, contributing over $245 billion to global tourism in the process, it is no wonder that the world has been watching, and waiting, for China to re-open its borders, after nearly three years of Covid-19 closure.
Now t [...]
Travel Talk: Takeaways from ITB Berlin
Returning to the marquee travel trade event for the first time in four years, Northstar’s thought leaders share first impressions.
This week, the halls at Messe Berlin were buzzing with thousands of members of the travel trade, returning in person to ITB Berlin for the first time since 2019. Am [...]
Travelsoft acquires Travel Compositor, will now transact €5bn bookings annually
Travelsoft will generate over €35m annually and employ 200 technology professionals worldwide.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) group Travelsoft has announced the acquisition of B2B booking engine provider to travel companies, Travel Compositor, as part of the group’s strategy to become the world [...]
Global Startup Pitch kicks off 2023 edition in search of the most groundbreaking innovations in travel technology
Calling all startups – here’s your chance to raise your global game
Following a successful launch edition, the Global Startup Pitch, by Phocuswright, the leading travel industry research and events authority and WiT, the premier travel technology, distribution and marketing news and events plat [...]
Dynamic bundling, alternative payments and digitisation high on the agenda for APAC travellers
Datalex's study shares traveller expectations for airline retailing
With the reopening of China, and ahead of the Aviation Festival Asia 2023 opening in Singapore tomorrow, Datalex has released insights from its research into traveller sentiment in APAC regions such as Singapore and Australia headi [...]
Top of the WiT 19: Metaverse builders, dull offices, and the value of loyalty
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news that happened this week in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a quick-and-easy nugget-sized podcast.
In this episode, we discuss the metaverse and how brands like Sentosa are using it as an extension of their physical space, and to also trans [...]
Women in South-east Asia keen to develop professional skills in the data economy
New survey by She Loves Data and Milieu shows appetite for digital learnings
There’s strong demand from women in South-east Asia to develop their professional skills in the accelerating data economy, according to a survey conducted by Singapore-headquartered She Loves Data (SLD), a global-not-f [...]
Travel is back to “old normal”: GHA sees growth in revenue, ADR and international stays
UAE is top destination, delivering US$32m in room revenue in Q4 2022
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of 40 independent hotels brands, has reported robust 2022 results, with every performance indicator exceeding 2019 levels by Q4 – an indication of travel’ [...]
Top of the WiT 18: ChatGPT is the biggest thing, Traveller Tribes, betting on trip planners, and AI poems
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news that happened this week in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a quick-and-easy nugget-sized podcast.
We're joined by Christian Watts (Founder and CEO, Magpie Travel) to discuss the potential of ChatGPT in the Tours and Activities space. We al [...]