[Updated] ZUZU Hospitality Solutions raises US$3.7M in Series A led by WaveMaker Partners
Online hospitality management startup ZUZU Hospitality Solutions has announced it has raised US$3.7M in Series A, led by Wavemaker Partners, to help it expand into three key markets.
Access Ventures and Line Ventures, as well as other existing investors, Golden Gate Ventures, Convergence Venture [...]
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David Kong on the transformation of Best Western through quality, talent and technology
Ever since he took over as CEO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts in 2004, David Kong has been a man on a mission to transform the company, and the process continues with the recent acquisition of WorldHotels, which added 300 hotels to its global portfolio. In Singapore for the first time, the so [...]
Here are some of the ways the IATA NDC could transform air travel
At
the CAPA Global LCC Summit held in Singapore recently, a panel of experts
offered a primer on NDC (New Distribution Capability). Specifically, the panel
discussed how the NDC API has the potential to transform digital distribution
for air travel.
To offer a brief overview, the NDC Program re [...]
WiT Japan & North Asia Startup Pitch 2019 issues call for entries amidst growing entrepreneurial mindset in region
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Startups are urged to send in their pitches for the annual WiT Japan & North Asia Startup Pitch 2 [...]
Alternative accommodation soars at Booking.com as it continues its push into Asia
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In [...]
Travelport urges more support for airline passengers with intellectual disabilities in global campaign
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It is with the aim to create more awareness and encourage [...]
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“I don’t think the hotel indust [...]
Tech disruption, commoditisation keeping airline CEOs awake, among other things
Anyone who ever thought aviation was a glamorous business would have had their illusions shattered at this week’s CAPA LCC Global Summit in Singapore as airline executives, one after another, spoke of the myriad challenges facing their industry.
Those of us
who’ve followed the industry know [...]
WiT Indie returns to Penang in March with stellar cast of travel experts to boost independent businesses in Asia
Following its debut success in 2018, WiT Indie returns to Penang on March 15 with a strengthened focus on tours and activities, startups, creative and independents.
As travellers become more independent and adventurous, they do most, if not all, of their travel planning and research online, acti [...]
HolidayMe expands to South-east Asia through merger with Tripfez
Dubai-based online travel platform HolidayMe is expanding its footprint to South-east Asia through its merger with Muslim travel site, Tripfez.
The deal, which involved a share swap and undisclosed terms, will see the Malaysia-based startup merged with HolidayMe.
CEO Geet Bhalla, who started [...]
