Accor on hunt for global media agency, limits distribution partners to four
Karelle Lamouche: “The consumer has changed, distribution has changed”
There’s no denying the massive job ahead for Karelle Lamouche as she aligns commercial strategies for Accor’s Premium, Midscale & Economy division, which encompasses 21 different brands and 90 percent of Accor’s po [...]
Wego’s Veitch on new hub in Malaysia, growth in emerging markets, bed banks and business travel
“The corporate business has the potential to become as big as our consumer business eventually.”
Leading meta-search engine and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East, North Africa & Asia Pacific, Wego, opened its new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia earlier this week. Though [...]
Mind games in Sydney. MRT miles ahead in Singapore. Worldwide refunds. More.
IHG’s eye tracking technology
IGH Hotels and Resorts has become a major partner with SXSW - South by South West Sydney, an event which promotes itself to creative thinkers across Asia Pacific.
As part of its partnership, IHG will deliver a series of experiences “set to delight and disrupt� [...]
Workation, slow tourism, culinary tours: Niche travel big in Middle East, India and North Asia
Europ Assistance recently concluded its 2024 Holiday Barometer Power Breakfast in Singapore, a deep dive into global travel trends and insights from Europ Assistance and IPSOS, in line with their 23rd edition of the Holiday Barometer report. The survey gathered insights from 21,000 respondents acros [...]
Accor’s new dynamic duo driving innovation across 21 brands: “The answer is always in the consumer”
Former Estee Lauder and W veterans take reins to hone brand promise and differentiation
A day after their announcements as the new global brand presidents for Accor’s Premium Brands, Midscale & Economy Brands (PM&E), I caught up with Benoit Racle and Jean-Yves Minet in Bangkok where they [...]
Airbnb lockouts in HCMC. Nomads paid in Spain. Gojek out of gas in Vietnam. More
Jewel of a deal for Trip.com
Jewel Changi Airport and Trip.com have agreed a three-year partnership to promote travel through the Changi aviation hub.
Jewel will leverage Trip.com’s extensive global network to reach a wider international audience, encouraging travel to Singapore and more vis [...]
Middle East travel sector on 40% growth, bookings surpassing $127 billion by 2027
Insight Out Consultancy, known for its hospitality market insights, has partnered with Phocuswright, the world’s foremost authority on global travel research, to contribute to the annual Middle East Travel Market Report. The latest edition forecasts a 40% growth in the region’s travel sector wit [...]
Fliggy highlights growing demand for premium experiences and self-driving tours
Prominent online travel platform and subsidiary of Alibaba Group, Fliggy, has released its 2024 Summer Travel Report, revealing an uptick in demand for premium travel experiences among Chinese consumers.
The report outlines key trends in both domestic and international travel, indicating an ove [...]
Muslim travel market set for 230 million international arrivals by 2028, with an expenditure of USD 225 billion
Mastercard and CrescentRating have jointly launched the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024, a comprehensive guide designed to study and deliver insights around Muslim-friendly tourism. This year’s report highlights major advancements and insights into a fast-growing market, shedding light on e [...]
Traveloka boasts 35 million+ customers for its most successful sales campaign
Traveloka announced the record-breaking success of its EPIC Sale 2024, which attracted over 35 million customers and served millions in USD savings through its discounts, with the company calling it the most successful sales campaign in its history.
Established in I [...]
