State of travel startups 2022: Investors betting on full recovery
TRAVEL startups, like the rest of the industry, took a heavy hit in 2020, with annual funding dropping 45% to just $4.5 billion in the first year of the pandemic.
In 2021, annual funding to travel startups bounced back impressively – notching $12.5 billion, exceeding the previous high of $8.3 b [...]
Study: Two in five travel managers cite technology as top pain point
A new study from GBTA and FCM reveals the latest tech trends and changing role in how travel managers can serve their companies and business travellers.
Business travel and the role of the travel manager changed significantly during the pandemic. As business travel returns, many are que [...]
Villa rental market in APAC growing along with travel recovery
How has travel behaviour changed over the past two years, and how can villa owners stay on top of the trend?
Travellers are ready to fly again
According to a research by American Express, 74% of travellers are more willing to book a trip, even if they have to change or cancel it later on. Masterca [...]
Singapore students win Accor’s Take Off! Challenge with metaverse idea
THREE university students from Singapore and their metaverse idea won Accor Group’s Take Off!
Challenge this year, an annual worldwide student competition designed to attract young talent to the global hotel group.
The winning team, Meta Trio, comprised Phuan Shi Yun, Ng Min Feng and Chia Pe [...]
D’EDGE names Accor marketing veteran as new MD APAC
D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions has named Accor marketing veteran Emilie Couton as APAC managing director, replacing Christine Tan, who led the business for seven years.
Couton was formerly with Accor, covering sales, digital marketing, guest experience and loyalty roles, over 20 years, the last [...]
Bali, Thailand make it to Airbnb’s top 20 places for remote work
OUT of Airbnb’s list of 20 destinations in its Live and Work Anywhere initiative, only two in Asia made the cut – Bali, Indonesia and Thailand.
The choice of Bali and Thailand in Asia is not surprising – these are the two places that consistently make it to the many lists of top places for [...]
The Wrap: Passengers love mobile, touchless tech, Ascott expands, Air India transforms
Passengers going all in for mobile and touchless tech, SITA Insights show
ITA’s 2022 Passenger IT Insights research highlights pent-up demand for both business and leisure travel emerging from the pandemic, with passengers further embracing mobile and touchless technologies.
The survey revea [...]
“Mountain Kid” Le Masurier wants to build Dek Doi resort for those seeking “new era of community”
From renting one room on Airbnb to building a brand
FROM helping his mother rent out the top floor of their holiday home in Chiang Dao on Airbnb six years ago, William Le Masurier now has plans to develop a resort that will capture the essence of his “Dek Doi” (which means mountain kid) brand. [...]
Here’s the lowdown on Ovolo: From underground bars to peanut butter bourbon in Bali
Hotel group says the time is right to expand its brand across Asia
THERE is no question that Hong Kong hotel group Ovolo likes to do things, well, a bit differently. It likes to stand out from the crowd.
Take its latest venture in Melbourne: a near-secret, 45-seat underground meeting place – i [...]
Metaverse could become equaliser for small, independent brands, says Accenture’s Tansey
With rising consumer interest in virtual experiences, Accenture highlights opportunities for travel and hospitality
ACCENTURE recently released its latest research on the impact of the growing use of immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality in the travel and hospitality sector. [...]
