The Wrap: Klook, STB join forces on travel recovery, rezio picks payments partner, AirJapan goes with Radixx,
Klook, STB sign deal to drive travel recovery
Klook and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have launched a partnership to drive travel recovery across South-east Asia and promote Singapore as a destination. The partnership, launched in June 2022, builds on the collaboration agreement signed in 2020 and [...]
Travellers seeking inclusive choices but not seeing enough in advertising
Expedia's new reports says 7 in 10 willing to pay for more inclusive choices
NEW data released by Expedia Group™ Media Solutions shows that seven in 10 consumers are willing to pay more when making a travel choice that is more inclusive to all types of travelers. Furthermore, 78% of consumers sai [...]
Saint-Emilion uncorked: Monoliths, merlot and a man called Ma
IN the ancient medieval village of Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux, France, the people who once upon a time lived there spent a lot of time underground. The unique terrain – sand, clay, limestone and a micro climate (although that is a double-edged sword these days given the storms, hail and heatwave th [...]
Singapore travel confidence peaks, 73% planning trips before October
More planning needed to find a good deal amid rising prices
TRAVEL in the post-pandemic world has been redefined in many ways – rebuilding trust in travel again while navigating through a complex and high-cost travel environment has made travellers much more aware about their travel planning need [...]
For digital nomads, Madrigal de las Altas Torre beckons
Want to become one of the village people? Ask the boss
Digital nomads are on the move. From Bali to Monserrat and Malta, destinations are laying out the red carpet to attract overseas talent.
Estonia was the first country to offer a digital nomad visa in 2019; since then, more than 25 countries [...]
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 [...]
Around Asia In One Hour: Talking wallets, mobile videos and open-ness to weed
FROM fintech to e-commerce, fuel prices and open-ness to weed, much has fast forwarded in the time travel stood still in Asia, a region that accounts for close to 60% of the world’s population, and where the biggest market, China, remains close and another major market, Japan, is still not fully o [...]
With Bangkok launch, Go City banks on strong city passes to spur growth in APAC
AS part of its ramping up efforts in Asia, Go City launched its Bangkok pass last month. Senior vice president, commercial, APAC, Baidi Li speaks to WiT about its plans for Thailand as well as other markets in the region.
Q: Congratulations on the Bangkok launch. I understand it was a relaunc [...]
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. [...]
Not-so-fast: Travellers show caution as travel resumes
Booking.com survey finds that disruptions, cost and safety still holding back travellers, but not in India, China and Vietnam
IT’S called separation from travel anxiety. The desperate urge to get away after two years of Covid-enforced lockdown. Anywhere. Anytime.
A staycation. A short-haul t [...]
