2019: Tipping point for the reinvention of travel
Chetan Kapoor, co-founder and COO, of Videc, does a recap on the key events of 2019.
Distribution Re-wired
From IATA’s 202020 – 20 of IATA’s Leaderboard airlines to achieve 20% of their sales via the NDC framework in 202020; to Marriott and Expedia’s wholesale distribution agree [...]
In 2020, mind the facts, ask key questions and channel Rihanna
We couldn’t have asked for a more spectacular way to mark the end of a decade in Asia – the annular solar eclipse on December 26. According to experts, the next time this will occur in our part of the world will be in 2063 and given I won’t be able to wait that long, I didn’t want to miss i [...]
What’s fuelling the rise in solo travel: Tapping into a growing market
Eric Gnock Fah, COO and co-founder of Klook, shares his thoughts on the market promise that's offered by the rise of solo travel.
Eric Gnock Fah: Different reasons are prompting travellers of all ages to go it alone.
Until recently, solo travel would have
been a daunting concept for many peo [...]
Air prices to remain stable in 2020 amid global uncertainty
Political and economic uncertainty across the globe will contribute to a continued slowdown in demand growth for air travel in 2020, but airfares globally will remain relatively stable with only minor rise.
This forecast in the Air Monitor 2020 published by American Express Global Business Trave [...]
Top 3 Lessons of 2019, Part 3
We continue our series on top lessons learnt in 2019, a pivotal year as we enter a new decade. What are yours?
Angel Llull Mancas, vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com
1. It’s all about the experience. A trip is more than just where you lay your head. That’s [...]
Malaysia Airlines gets clearance for joint business with JAL, but yet to find strategic partner
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) are ready to launch a joint business structure in 2020 following a decision from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to grant an individual exemption and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to grant an antitrust immunity. [...]
More live entertainment, sports events for Accor’s customers in group’s expanded deal with AEG
Members of Accor’s new guest loyalty programme ALL (Accor Live Limitless) will get to enjoy more concerts and sports events with the extension of the French hospitality group’s partnership with leading sports and live entertainment company AEG.
In announcing the partnership’s expansion Acc [...]
JAYRIDE oils its wheels with new fund injection
JAYRIDE, the online global marketplace for airport transfers, has raised $5 million via an initial $3.2 million placement to new investors announced on 14 November then upscaled with a further $1.8m from existing shareholders.
Rod Bishop (pictured left), its managing director, said the additiona [...]
Top 3 Lessons of 2019, Part 2
We continue our series of Top 3 Lessons learnt in 2019 as travel industry leaders share their reflections on the pivotal year that was, and how they will prepare for the year ahead. What are yours?
Greg Schulze, senior vice president, Expedia Group
1. Success requires us to operate under [...]
YTL Hotels’ Luke Hurford on the hotel owners’ perspective on distribution and branding
As general manager of Niseko Village from 2007 to 2009, Luke Hurford used to look after family members of YTL Hotels when they stayed at the integrated resort, then managed by Hilton.
So when YTL Hotels acquired the resort from Citigroup Principle, which in turn bought it from Prince Hotels in [...]
