Accor partners with Rakuten Group to convert rewards
Partnership unlocks a range of lifestyle and shopping benefits for loyalty members
Accor has announced a new partnership with Rakuten Group, Inc., a key technology player in the region. As part of the partnership, members of Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL - Accor Live Limitless, can con [...]
How an Indian techie, inspired by his first computer, is disrupting corporate travel
Building tech alone won’t make an impact, says company co-founder. Products must be business-first.
You’ve heard of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), but Travel-as-a-Service is a term uniquely coined by Spotnana – a service provider that calls itself a cocktail of ‘Online booking tool provider, [...]
Trip.Biz’s new app streamlines company’s business travel booking
Trip.Biz, a digital travel management company (TMC) under the Trip.com Group, has launched its latest app, focusing on enhancing its corporate travel arrangements offerings. With a focus on user-friendly technology and sustainability, the new app aims to simplify the complexities of business travel. [...]
Amadeus’ Picard delves into field trips, AI PAs, and simplified digital expenses
'Bleisure' anticipated to reach US$731.4 billion by 2032, with Gen Z representing 27% of the global workforce soon
Industry analysts anticipate that business travel spending will fully rebound by the end of 2024, returning to levels seen before the pandemic in 2019. Adding to those analyses, Amadeu [...]
Biometrics key to smarter digital travel, says new white paper
A recent white paper by SITA, titled 'Face the Future,' underscores the pivotal role of biometric technology in revolutionizing the air travel experience. With existing paper-based and manual processes struggling to keep pace, biometric-driven IT solutions offer a promising avenue for enhancing effi [...]
Traveloka and Hong Kong Tourism Board partner to expand travel experiences in Southeast Asia
Traveloka, a key travel platform in Southeast Asia, has announced that it has formed a partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) aimed at showcasing experiences and attractions in Hong Kong to travellers across the region. The collaboration comes at a time when Hong Kong's tourism sector i [...]
53.2% increase in demand for international flights in APAC, highest load factor among all regions
The latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows continued growth in global passenger demand for February 2024, indicating a strong start to the year for the aviation industry.
According to the report, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), sur [...]
TROOP partners with Direct Travel to enhance meeting management offerings
TROOP, a meeting planning and group travel logistics platform, has announced a partnership with Direct Travel to expand its meeting management technology to both new and existing customers of the corporate travel management company.
Known for its award-winning TROOP ONE platform, TROOP provides a [...]
Ascott earns S$342 million in loyalty platform bookings, unveils refreshed brand promise
90% of direct web and mobile app bookings were attributed to ASR members, leading to a surge in booking revenue by over 40%
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), celebrated the 5th anniversary of its global loyalty platform, Ascott Star Re [...]
Mastercard partners with Singapore Airlines for co-branded card programmes across South-east Asia
Mastercard and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have unveiled a five-year strategic partnership, appointing Mastercard as the preferred partner for SIA’s upcoming co-branded card programs across Southeast Asia. The partnership extends to countries including Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, [...]
