Metaverse could become equaliser for small, independent brands, says Accenture’s Tansey
With rising consumer interest in virtual experiences, Accenture highlights opportunities for travel and hospitality
ACCENTURE recently released its latest research on the impact of the growing use of immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality in the travel and hospitality sector. [...]
As recovery pace quickens, airlines cut losses to $9.7b
AS the pace of recovery quickens, the IInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) says the airline industry’s losses are expected to reduce to -$9.7 billion (improved from the October 2021 forecast for an $11.6 billion loss) for a net loss margin of -1.2%, an improvement from losses of $137.7 [...]
Enough of solo, APAC travellers now want to go with friends, says Klook
Travelling with friends seems to be the preferred thing to do, now that travellers in Asia Pacific are back on the road.
According to Klook’s latest traveler trends research, users in the Asia Pacific prefer traveling with friends, with only 30% expressing interest in taking a spontaneous solo [...]
Humour from Switzerland, in-your-face from Singapore, body art from Philippines – destination videos that rock
One thing you have to thank the pandemic for is the extra burst of creativity it’s given destination marketing.
From cool places like Iceland to remote spots like Faroe Islands, that united us in yearning and humour during the pandemic, we will always remember this period for its inspiration in [...]
Yanolja Cloud names David Peller as EVP, launches into f&b with Gusto X
YANOLJA Cloud, the Software-as-a-Service company owned by South Korea’s Yanolja, continues its expansion with the appointment of a global senior leader and a joint venture in the f&b sector.
It has appointed David Peller, formerly managing director, travel and hospitality, Amazon Web Servic [...]
Strong international traffic propels continuing air travel recovery
AIR travel, driven primarily by international demand, resumed its strong recovery trend in April, despite the war in Ukraine and travel restrictions in China, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) .
Total demand for air travel in April 2022 (measured in revenue passen [...]
Agoda launches Eco Deals, inks pact with WWF Singapore
Agoda is launching Eco Deals with accommodation partners in five countries – Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Singapore – to offer travellers between 5% and 15% discounts on their bookings.
For each booking, Agoda will contribute to WWF-Singapore’s marine conservation and fl [...]
Global travel search nears pre-pandemic levels; half of top city pairs fully recovered
Amadeus Travel Pulse shows India leading green shoots for travel in APAC
FOR the first four months of 2022, search volumes around the globe have been increasing, almost reaching 2019 levels, according to Amadeus Travel Pulse, which measures air travel search data.
Frédéric Barou, Senior Vice [...]
FCM steps up its game in Japan with blend of global-local tech solutions
GLOBAL travel management company FCM is marking its 10th year of operating in Japan by opening a new, dedicated Tokyo office as part of its decision to have more skin in the game in the world’s fourth largest business travel market
Last September, it took a majority stake in NSF Engagement, w [...]
“Be really good at one thing”: Focus pays off for Trip101
Longer stays, workations helping to fuel travel guide's growth
GROWTH in vacation rental and Airbnb bookings in the US and around the world gave travel media startup Trip101 a strong performance in 2021.
The Singapore-based startup saw growth across all metrics in 2021 – 87% in Gross Merchan [...]
