BeMyGuest introduces web-based point of sale system for offline transactions
SINGAPORE’S BeMyGuest has developed Xplore WebPOS, a web-based point of sale (POS) system, for offline transactions.
The online specialist said the software module, the company’s first, is designed for activity operators to sell faster over the counter. It has been created specifically for t [...]
D’EDGE points to revolution in hotel distribution as direct takes hold
A REVOLUTION is taking place in hotel distribution with a reshuffling of the cards between different players and different sales channels, according to a new White Paper "Hotel Distribution and the Pandemic: The Travel Chessboard” from D-EDGE.
The paper studies the evolution of hotels' online [...]
Fintech companies targeting the next billion users are living a pipe dream. Here’s why
This article was originally published by Saurya Simha Velagapudi in e27
THE future belongs to those who keep their feet firmly planted on the ground. This also applies to fintech companies.
Before we get into fintech companies, let us begin this article by taking a quick history lesson.
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Travellers support mask-wearing as part of onboard safety, but frustrated with Covid rules and requirements
THE wearing of masks has been a bone of contention in the time of coronavirus, but most air travellers support mask-wearing, believing it is part of onboard safety.
However, a majority are frustrated with the “hassle factor” around Covid-19 protocols, including confusion and uncertainty abou [...]
Tripadvisor Plus on the move, signs three hotel groups, four connectivity partners
HOT on the heels of its signing three hotel groups to its Tripadvisor Plus subscription programme, Tripadvisor, now calling itself “the world’s largest travel guidance platform”, announced four new connectivity partnerships that it says will enable thousands of hotels to participate for the f [...]
WiT Startup Pitch 2021 is back, with $250,000 worth of AWS credits and support
WiT’s annual Startup Pitch is back, bolstered by the continuing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, for the fourth year running.
AWS will provide over US$250,000 worth of AWS credits and technical support towards WiT Startu [...]
Phuket Sandbox’s encouraging response paves way for Thailand’s reopening to international tourists
TWO weeks on since the July 1 launch of the Phuket Sandbox – a cocoon of vaccinated foreign tourists – despite a surge of Covid infections on the mainland, the scheme has seen some measure of success, receiving 5,473 arrivals and almost 200,000 room nights booked up until the end of August.
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WTTC warns inconsistent global vaccine recognition could impede international travel recovery
THE World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned the restart of international travel could be “seriously delayed” without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved Covid-19 vaccines.
The warning comes amid reports of tourists being
blocked at borders because they have the ‘w [...]
Return to normal of travel unlikely until 2023 or later, say industry insiders
IN a new Centre for Aviation (CAPA) and Collinson Report, sentiment among insiders is muted on the prospects of a travel recovery, but there is still much to be done to prepare for travel’s eventual return.
In a survey of C-Suiters,
executives and senior managers from the airlines, airports, [...]
IATA calls on states to follow WHO guidance on cross-border travel
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel. It will be presented to the WHO [...]
