Klook at 10: From $1m to $1b by 2018, founders reflect on journey and see bright future for experiences (WiT Podcast)
People will have more free time and space travel, the ultimate experience
They put their own money into the business, one of them selling his house. Together, they scraped together $1m. By 2018, their tours and activities platform was valued at around $1b, and the business continues to grow.
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Startup stories and lessons from regional entrepreneurs
Up and coming startups, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore, paint a picture of a robust region with ample tech-driven opportunities
“Opportunities” was one of the first words that kick-started a panel at WiT Indie a few weeks ago that focused on rising startups in the region - two from Mala [...]
Meet the rock star astronauts behind COMO’s Space Camps
How space tech can help life on earth – mission behind “Space For A Better World”
So, how do you get from singing with Ringo Starr on the “Vertical Man” album to managing Buzz Aldrin, the second man to land on the Moon, to becoming an “Astronaut Wrangler” and working with veteran astr [...]
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
The experts came together at Phocuswright Europe to talk about travel tech trends around the world, things like generative artificial intelligence, machine learning and the metaverse.
So, it might have seemed jarring when one of the panelists on Center Stage defined travel in terms that evoke pho [...]
Gardens by the Bay named the world’s most Instagrammable flower gardens
With searches for ‘the world’s most beautiful flower gardens’ up by over 1360% in the last 2 years, a new study has ranked the botanic gardens you must add to your travel bucket list this summer.
Titan Travel researched the world’s most beautiful gardens, utilising TikTok, Instagram, Tripad [...]
Four markets, four approaches – lessons on how to unlock opportunities in Africa, North Asia, ASEAN and Middle East
WiT Europe puts spotlight on four regions investing in travel and tech
Four markets with growth promise and opportunities – how do you choose between them? Well, during the WiT Europe track at Phocuswright, the audience was taken on a tour of Africa, North Asia, South-east Asia, Middle East and A [...]
TV shopping giant Japanet acquires senior travel specialist Yuko Yuko
“Considerable synergy” between the two companies, says Yuko Yuko's Wakako Tokuda
Japan’s largest home shopping company, Japanet Holdings, has acquired Yuko Yuko Holdings and Yuko Yuko Net, a travel company specialising in the senior ryokan and onsen market, in a deal [...]
Go City’s expansion into Eastern Europe with Prague Pass “a pleasant surprise”
Go City has officially expanded into Eastern Europe with the introduction of the All-Inclusive Prague Pass, offering access to over 30 attractions, tours, and experiences in the Czech capital. The new pass includes exclusive access to four attractions not available on other Prague sightseeing passes [...]
Accor partners with Amadeus, focusing on distribution strategies and personalisation
Hospitality group Accor has expanded its strategic partnership with Amadeus by implementing the Amadeus Central Reservation System (ACRS) across its worldwide portfolio of properties. This collaboration aims to enhance Accor's distribution strategies, boost revenues, and create more personalized con [...]
With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back
Goal to be No 1 flight OTA in five years; robust growth driven by higher-tier members and youths
Trip.com Group is back and if you ever had any doubts about its resurgence and ambitions, well, those were swept away by the mighty and impressive show of force it put on for its Envision 2024 Global Pa [...]
