14% increase in travel technology investment set for 2024
Recent research conducted by Amadeus, titled "Travel Technology Investment Trends," reveals a significant surge in technology investment across various sectors within the travel industry in 2024. The study, the first of its kind to comprehensively analyse investment intentions and technology priorit [...]
WiT Podcast: Peter Harbison on ‘Alan Joyce and Qantas’, women in aviation and life Down Under
Aviation veteran and consultant Peter Harbison has many accolades - founder of CAPA, aviation lawyer and commentator, and of course, author. His new book, 'Alan Joyce and Qantas: The Trials and Transformation of an Australian Icon' contains all the ingredients of a corporate thriller, filled with co [...]
45% surge in APAC air traffic, China’s reopening a big contributor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest data, revealing a positive start for global air passenger demand in January 2024. The statistics, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) and available seat kilometers (ASK), demonstrate significant growth across key [...]
Bolder and better funded: Takaya plans global growth path for Reiwa
Former Relux founder takes lessons from India’s startup scene
Fresh from his first trip to India, Takaya Shinozuka, founder of Japanese online travel company, Reiwa Travel, is blown away by the dynamism of the market and the ambition of the travel startup founders he met.
“I spent five days, [...]
Flight Centre Travel Group reports strong mid-year performance for FY 2024; FCM Asia leads with 44% revenue surge
Flight Centre Travel Group has announced robust mid-year results for the fiscal year 2024, with FCM Asia emerging as a standout performer, registering a 44% increase in revenue.
The company reported an underlying profit before tax (PBT) of AUD$106 million for the half-year period ending December [...]
AirAsia MOVE and HTS form partnership, offering flexibility via fintech ancillaries
Collaboration enables refundability to non-refundable fares booked through the AirAsia MOVE channels.
AirAsia MOVE, in collaboration with HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions), has announced a strategic partnership aimed at integrating fintech ancillaries into AirAsia MOVE’s digital channels. This in [...]
Taylor’s terabyte tsunami. AI sidekicks. AA offloads advisors. Yugo flies with Eve.
Taylor Swift’s terabyte tsunami
It wasn’t only the airlines and hotels which had a ball when Taylor Swift performed sell-out shows in Melbourne this week.
Figures released by telco Telstra revealed that during the three nights of Swift’s Eras Tour concerts almost 300,000 people packed insi [...]
Swifties spike Airbnb prices. STB re-engages Traveloka. Penny for her thoughts. More.
Airbnb hosts pull a Swiftie
Pop icon Taylor Swift’s appearances in Melbourne and Sydney in coming days have seen hotels in the two cities booked out – even with room rates going through the roof – while some Airbnb customers feel they been left in the lurch by landlords.
Swifties travellin [...]
Majority of aviation leaders expect flight disruption to remain elevated
In a recent study conducted by travel technology company Amadeus, aviation leaders shed light on the persistent challenges faced by airlines and airports amidst heightened levels of flight disruption. As demand for air travel surges and operational hurdles persist, the industry grapples with the nee [...]
China’s outbound spurs partnership. Simplifying Thailand’s long-stayers. Airline IT insights. More.
PKFARE and Umetrip step out together
As China bounces back from the pandemic, the challenge for companies is to seize emerging opportunities in the accelerating outbound travel market – and find the right partners to achieve lasting results.
Cue, PKFARE which has inked a strategic partnership [...]
