Legends wins WiT/Phocuswright Global Startup Pitch
Legends has won the 2023 Phocuswright/WebinTravel Global Startup Pitch event while SquadTrip received the People’s Choice Award.
The competition began in May with more than 120 startups, categorized by region - Asia Pacific, Europe, Americas, Middle East/Africa – and a Wild Card division. [...]
Google, Expedia, Travelport and Wego on AI risks, opportunities
Accuracy – and the risk of hallucinations – are key concerns about responses generated by large language models.
In late November it will be one year since OpenAI launched ChatGPT.
In the months since, figuring out how to use the large language model technology behind it and other generative [...]
Winners of WiT Travel Changemakers Awards 2023 announced
10 Innovative Organisations are honoured for transforming their propositions with technology, paving the way forward for the APAC Travel Industry
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Travel Changemak [...]
With great elasticity, Healy aims to wrap arms around 1,001 hotels from Dubai
Excited about Middle East opportunity, Accor's CCO to focus on revenue management, pricing discipline and distribution partnerships
After 12 years of living in Singapore, a full cycle in the Chinese calendar, Kerry Healy, who took up her new role of (wait for this, it’s a long one) Chief Commerci [...]
Global hospitality industry sees double-digit growth in Q4, Europe leads the way
Cultural events help economy, with Beyonce's Seattle concert boosting hotel occupancy by 36%
As we step into the fourth quarter of 2023, the global hospitality industry is experiencing a notable surge in optimism. Amadeus has released its Demand360 business intelligence data, revealing that global [...]
Air Asia on the MOVE. Hopper’s new bed partner. Go City rides with Big Bus. More.
Now everyone can help Tony Fernandes
Air Asia founder Tony Fernandes says he came up with the airline’s tagline – “Now, Everyone Can Fly” - while taking a shower.
Now, Fernandes wants help with a tagline for airasia MOVE which he describes, in a personal message to airasia members, as � [...]
‘Made in Singapore’ adopts bolder, playful approach to marketing the city state
STB's new campaign focuses on transformation of ordinary moments into special memories
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB)'s newly-launched “Made in Singapore” global campaign is aimed at spotlighting quintessential Singaporean experiences, from iconic attractions to hidden gems, showcasing how [...]
Hospitality in 2024: Daycations and luxury brands make it big
Trends driven by the Experience Economy and shift in traveller patterns
At the time of writing, there are 96 days left in 2023. It feels like only yesterday when everyone was abuzz over new travel and hospitality trends for the year - social marketing, a rebound in footfall, the Metaverse... now, [...]
Generative AI and “seamless travel” dominate Expedia’s Fall catalogue
Company has doubled down and invested massively in the latest tech capabilities using AI and machine learning to accelerate innovation, says CEO
Expedia Group has unveiled its Autumn Release 2023, showcasing an array of new features and products aimed at enhancing the travel planning process. These [...]
84% jump in Asian vacation rentals, big uptick in longer rental stays
Data from Trip101 confirms growing trends in the vacation rentals space and the shifting nature of work in the region
According to global travel media startup Trip101, which curates and recommends vacation rentals and hotels, Asian vacation rentals have experienced an 84% surge in bookings from 202 [...]
