Behold the GranWhale – A metaverse globetrotter that aims to be a lifestyle platform
ANA NEO is reaching out to Gen Z consumers first, with big ambitions in the pipeline.
“It’s more to have fun, to enjoy yourself in the metaverse.” That was the response I got when I asked Masaru Watanabe, Board Member & COO of ANA NEO Inc. about the gap in the market ANA NEO’s GranWhale [...]
Korean colour analysis. Uber eyes tours market. Amadeus pairs with Meituan.
Amadeus and Meituan partner to enhance hotel access for Chinese travellers
Amadeus has forged a partnership with Meituan, a tech-driven retail platform, enabling hoteliers using iHotelier Channel Management to directly connect and share their availability, rates, and inventory. Meituan, favored amo [...]
Travel spending to soar by 28% in the next 12 months, reveals Outpayce research
Research reveals travellers' fintech preferences and Singapore's wanderlust
According to the latest Outpayce research, travelers are projected to increase their spending on international trips by 28% over the next 12 months. Despite economic uncertainty, travel remains the top priority discretionar [...]
Embracing mobile, sustainability, and unique experiences – insights from an indie traveller at heart
What is the value we are bringing travellers, asks Branavan
In a vibrant gathering of travel enthusiasts and industry leaders at WiT Indie 2023 (Penang, Malaysia), Branavan Aruljothi, (Cluster Market Lead, Malaysia, Booking.com), took the stage and shared his journey as an indie traveller while s [...]
Indie travel urged, it’s time to be optimistic, proactive, and bold again
“Healthy cultural progress within a technology-based word depends on the curiosity, imagination and boldness of individuals, of entrepreneurs, of people who dare to see what is not there yet.” - Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
As the executive director of host venue Penang Institute, Dato’ Dr. Ooi K [...]
Spotnana tackles unused airline tickets across diverse content channels
Travel-as-a-Service platform Spotnana becomes the first to offer self-service ticket credit redemption for multiple airlines
Spotnana, a Travel-as-a-Service platform aimed at modernizing the travel industry's infrastructure, has unveiled capabilities that allow travellers to redeem unused airline t [...]
Travellers spend more time researching trips than they do running a marathon
Expedia Group's Path to Purchase research unveils travellers' content consumption habits, showcasing the growing impact of social media and advertising on travel decisions.
Expedia Group recently released its Path to Purchase research, providing insights into how travellers plan and book their trip [...]
Sold out! How Singapore won the music tourism lottery
The city-state went all out and supplied to a surging demand, reaping the rewards of a regional gap in the market.
According to Dictionary.com, the word “flex”, when used as slang, means to boast or brag; show off. Cambridge Dictionary, on the other hand, describes it as “to show that you are [...]
Finding the new: Travel pros are shifting marketing strategies and redefining experiences
Insights on the changing landscape of destination marketing and the power of personalized experiences
In the wake of the pandemic, destinations worldwide were forced to pivot their marketing strategies and find innovative ways to attract local customers. As travel resumes and borders reopen, the fo [...]
What “Dominating the Skies” entails for Teleport, owners of a new black freighter
The Airbus 321 freighter (A321F), named Awan, turns Teleport into full-fledged air logistics provider.
When I got the invitation to attend the unveiling of Teleport’s first A321F aircraft, I didn’t know what to expect. I remember being at the launch of Malaysia Airlines’ first Airbus A380 whe [...]
