Eyes on the prize: Innovating for the Next Generation
Editor’s Note: The future of travel experiences will hinge on how we differentiate our offerings in a way that captures and holds our customer’s hearts and minds. At Singapore’s Web in Travel, Luke Clark discovered two different yet unique approaches to injecting innovation into the travel mix [...]
All-inclusive travel is booming. Travel partners should take advantage. (Sponsored)
About the author: Greg Schulze is the Chief Commercial Officer at Expedia Group
All-inclusive holidays have exploded in popularity in recent years, with more travelers booking all-inclusive packages now than ever before. Since 2019, the all-inclusive demand on Expedia and Hotels.com has grown [...]
The New Face of Hospitality: Different models emerge to meet post-pandemic demand
From apartment-style hotels to longevity retreats and high-end private villas, travellers are seeking new experiences
The world of travel has changed dramatically since the pandemic, bringing with it a wave of innovation in hospitality. While traditional hotel stays are still in demand, the hospita [...]
How Ascott thinks about return on technology and innovation
Striking a balance between finance and sustainability, and commerce
In the Eurythmics’ song “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves”, Annie Lennox croons, “Standin' on their own two feet, And ringin' on their own bells, we say, Sisters are doin' it for themselves”.
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How a Third Generation Hotelier is Transforming Dusit: From Wonderfruit to a Flagship Revival
For Siradej, sustainability, serenity and spirituality are the three new S’s
When Siradej “Champ” Donavanik, a third-generation member of Thailand’s Dusit family, was given the opportunity to develop a plot of land in Chonburi, the path he opted for was surprising.
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From Gamblers to Makers: How entrepreneurship in travel has evolved over two decades
"Someone's always playing corporation games… we just want to dance here, someone stole the stage." Starship's iconic line from We Built This City could be an anthem for the travel industry, which has faced its own corporate games, disruptions, and rebirths over the last two decades.
The industr [...]
Letters from the WiT Tribe: What I Learnt at “Next Generation”
Thank you, all those who shared their experience and key takeaways from WiT Singapore 2024. Here are a few more we’ve collected from our tribe.
Stephen Joyce, Global Travel Lead, Protect Group
“After 30 years of online travel and the fundamental shifts in technology that has resulted i [...]
Hotel revenues reach U$2 billion, up 15% year-to-date
Global Hotel Alliance reports outstanding Q3 numbers as all key performance indicators hit double-digit growth
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with more than 800 properties in 100 countries, has reported an exceptionally strong Q [...]
Japan emerging as top ski destination with hotel bookings up 417%, Singapore hotel bookings down
Sojern, a leading digital marketing platform built for travel, shared its latest travel data ahead of the holiday season and beyond. Travellers are eager to hit the road or skies, but economic concerns and inflation are widening the wealth gap. Compared to 2023, more consumers are opting for road tr [...]
Trip.com Group donates SGD$500,000 to support fertility preservation efforts in cancer patients
Leading global travel services provider Trip.com Group announced a donation of S$500,000 to the SingHealth Duke-NUS Obstetrics and Gynaecology Academic Clinical Programme (OBGYN ACP) and the KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) to establish the new Trip.com Oncofertility Programme. This donation will support fe [...]
