The Wrap: Good year for international tourism in 2015, record of 1.2b travellers
In the news: UNWTO’s report on overseas travel, Thai Lion Air’s first GDS partner, Amadeus’ new rebooking solution for travellers, SLH's redesigned Apple appGood year for international tourism in 2015, record of 1.2b travellersDespite fear of terrorism and attacks on holidaymakes in various pa [...]
WIT and Hotel ICON team up for WIT Hospitality
In line with Web In Travel’s (WIT) mantra of innovation and nurturing new talent, the first WIT Hospitality in Hong Kong on March 22, 2016 will be held in partnership with Hotel ICON, the teaching and research hotel built for the School of Hotel and Tourism Management by the Hong Kong Polytechnic [...]
Happy 2016: What was over-hyped and what’s coming, Part 3
With the dawn of a new year, we ask a few of our industry leaders for what they felt was most over-hyped in the year that was, their prediction for 2016 and for good measure, we asked them their one wish for WIT. Tao Tao, CMO, GetYourGuide1. Most over-hyped trend of 2015 Apps. Acquiring customers on [...]
Ctrip & MakeMyTrip: A union that sets tone for Fiery Monkey year
Some liken it to fulfilling what Admiral Zheng He, the great Chinese explorer, started in the 14th century when the eunuch mounted expeditionary voyages across the world, from Asia to Africa.Some see it as the awakening of Asia, a time when Asian giants have the ambition, appetite and, most importan [...]
Happy 2016: What was over-hyped and what’s coming, Part 1
As 2015 draws to a close, we ask a few of our industry leaders for what they felt was most over-hyped in the year that was, their prediction for 2016 and for good measure, we asked them their one wish for WIT. John Kim, Chief Product Officer, Expedia Inc1. Most over-hyped trend in 2015Self driving c [...]
May the Internet be with you – hark the forces at play at Expedia
As I write this at JFK airport, waiting for my Korean Airlines flight to Incheon, the Force has awakened. Yesterday – December 17 – was the premiere of the long-awaited and much-anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, which is getting smash reviews by the way. It was thus only natural t [...]
The Wrap: Travelport ups stake in Aussie tech start-up, shuffles management team
In the news: Higher stake for Travelport in Locomote, AccorHotels and Samsung partner, enhanced CWT mobile app Travelport ups stake in Aussie tech start-up, shuffles management teamTravelport has increased its investment in Australian corporate travel technology company, Locomote, to 55% to become i [...]
The Wrap: The best of ASEAN in an e-book
In the news: An e-book on Asean top tourist attractions, Kaligo’s iPhone app, Expedia Singapore’s new loyalty programme, enhanced services on Scoot’s Dreamliner fleet The best of ASEAN in an e-bookFollowing closely on the heels of the formation of the ASEAN Community the region’s national to [...]
The Millennial Traveller: Phoning It In
A recent report published by eMarketer has estimated that booking trips via mobile device will be an increasingly popular method for US travellers. Specifically, the report predicts that of those that book online, 51.8% of individuals will do so on their phones, marking a 43.8% increase from this ye [...]
The Wrap: China, Thailand, Hong Kong most favoured destinations for Singapore travellers
In the news: GfK Travelscan report on Singapore travellers, lower booking costs for agents with VANs, AirAsia’s new mobile appChina, Thailand, Hong Kong most favoured destinations for Singapore travellers Travellers in Singapore have chalked up more outbound trips by air in the first three quarter [...]
