The Wrap: Qantas launches new distribution platform, more personalised experience for customers
In the news: Qantas has a new NDC platform; Dubai and Tencent partnered to drive tourism in the Emirate; Minor International acquires additional shares in NH Hotel Group; Andaz Singapore introduces its digital concierge
Distribution: Qantas launches distribution platform, more personalised expe [...]
Letter from Amsterdam: Scale Infinity War and Local Avengers
The promise of summer is in the air as I walk through the streets of Amsterdam. The smells from both the canals and coffee shops waft through the air as I stroll aimlessly in a city made for walking and cycling, although these days, bicycles seem to have taken over.
I find crossing the streets in [...]
Wegogo takes a long shot at the long tail – can outsiders to travel and China make a go of it?
They are not your usual travel tech startups. First, they are hardly in the first blush of youth. They had successful corporate careers in blue chip companies in Singapore before they took the plunge into their first travel startup in 2014.
Second, their office is not in some cool co-working space [...]
Hyatt collaborates with Ctrip to open first flagship store in China
Leading global hospitality group Hyatt has teamed up with Ctrip Group to launch its first flagship store on the Chinese OTA's website and mobile app.
Over 300 million Ctrip members are now able to access Hyatt hotels in the Greater China region and, in the near future, Hyatt properties globally. [...]
Travel Innovation and Tech-Focused Debate Share the Spotlight at Phocuswright Europe
Phocuswright Europe, in its eleventh year, gathered 600 European travel leaders for elevated content and unprecedented networking. Over two days (15-17 May), more than 40 speakers from Europe’s leading travel companies presented fresh insight into the unique challenges of the European travel marke [...]
Value Alliance ups ante on website, promises “seamless experience”
The world’s first pan-regional Low Cost Carrier alliance has announced a new website, powered by Air Black Box technology, that enables cross-airline booking for connecting flights. It also features ancillary products offered by its members.
It claims to offer a “seamless booking experience i [...]
The Wrap: APAC airlines flew high in 2017 with US$8.8bil net earnings
In the news: APAC airlines reported improved financial performance; Trip.com, HanaTour boost service delivery with new solutions
Aviation: APAC airlines flew high in 2017 with US$8.8bil net earnings
2017 was a good year for Asia Pacific airlines as they achieved healthy combined net earn [...]
John W. Brown is new CEO of Agoda, Rosenstein moves up to chairman
Booking Holdings announced today that Agoda COO, John W. Brown has been appointed as the new company CEO, effective from June 1, 2018. Current CEO Rob Rosenstein will take on the role as Chairman of Agoda and Special Advisor to the CEO of Booking Holdings, Glenn Fogel.
Brown has served as COO sin [...]
AXUS adds destination content to digital itinerary platform in partnership with travel4
AXUS, the leading provider of itinerary management solutions for travel advisors and tour operators, has partnered with travel42 to integrate in-depth destination content into the itinerary planning app.
The collaboration makes available more than 6,000 detailed city and country guides through a [...]
The Wrap: Qantas’ redesigned booking platform aims to convert lookers to bookers
In the news: Qantas has a new redesigned booking platform; Frasers Hospitality partners with Duetto in managing revenue; Travelport and Sabre ink more agreements with airlines
Aviation: Qantas’ redesigned booking platform aims to convert lookers to bookers
Travellers searching for flight [...]
