IATA develops methodology for calculating passenger CO2 emissions
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched what it describes as a “first industry-developed” per-passenger CO2 calculation methodology.
The IATA Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology uses verified airline operational data to provide the most accurate calculation methodolo [...]
Singapore hotels aim for net zero emissions by 2050
SINGAPORE hotels are aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 as part of a new Hotel Sustainability Roadmap launched this week at the inaugural Hotel Sustainability Conference and Marketplace.
The roadmap, drawn up jointly by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Singapore Hotel Association ( [...]
Relaxed testing and quarantine requirements spur demand for business travel
BUSINESS travel management platform CWT has observed a significant increase in corporate travel to and from several countries, which have recently relaxed testing and quarantine requirements for international travel.
The company gave as example three countries that have seen a rise in bookings f [...]
Reopening gains momentum, but Asia travel still impeded by Covid restrictions
“Testing and quarantine major barriers to travel”, IATA reiterates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it welcomes the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as Covid-19 moves into the endemic phase.
An IATA survey of trav [...]
Flight Centre takes majority stake in TPConnects
FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FLT) has increased its stake in Dubai-based IT provider and aggregator TPConnects from 22.5% to 70%.
The Australian travel retailer initially invested in TPConnects in February 2020 (22.5% stake) with “a view to supercharging the development of TPC’s innovative tec [...]
The Wrap: Malaysia Airlines’ new BNPL scheme, Vouch mobile check-in for HK & Macau, trending Spring destinations for Singaporeans
THE Wrap is a round-up of news in the travel and technology sector – new partnerships, product launches, aviation industry updates, innovative solutions, and more …
Malaysia Airlines flies with hoolah to offer BNPL option for travellers
With the imminent reopening of Malaysia, Malaysia Avi [...]
Recovery in air travel slowed in January, impacted by Omicron
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel slowed for both domestic and international in January 2022 compared to December 2021, owing to the imposition of travel restrictions following the emergence of Omicron last November.
Total demand for ai [...]
IATA welcomes Malaysia’s reopening of borders, calls for end to pre-departure testing
THE long-awaited reopening of Malaysia’s international borders will become a reality on April 1 with quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated travellers.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in making the announcement yesterday (March 8), said the reopening is in line with plans t [...]
The Wrap: Joint STB-Agoda marketing campaign, Mayflower Holidays’ partnership with TA Network, Duetto’s revenue management survey
THE Wrap is a round-up of news in the travel and technology sector – new partnerships, product launches, aviation industry updates, innovative solutions, and more …
STB partners Agoda to ramp up tourism drive in South-east Asia
To drive visitors from South-east Asia to Singapore, the Singa [...]
WiT and Phocuswright team up for Global Startup Pitch
“Time to unite around innovation”
AS part of the Northstar Global Travel Technology group, WiT and Phocuswright are kicking off 2022 with a round-the-world Global Startup Pitch. This combined effort is the next evolution of a relentless, ongoing 25-year search for startups that disrupt, innovat [...]
