Agoda’s Tim Hughes on preparing for the coming travel boom
As travel begins booming again in some parts of the world, the travel market in Asia Pacific continues to face significant challenges in its recovery, according to Phocuswright’s Asia Pacific Travel Market Report 2021-2025.
Agoda’s vice president of corporate development, Tim Hughes, estimat [...]
Changing seasons boosts travel demand between Australia and South-east Asia
Australians heading to Asia to escape the cold
WHILE July to September is considered a slow travel season for both Australia and South-east Asian countries, Trip.com data (during June and July for these two key areas) shows that more travellers from these regions are booking trips during this seaso [...]
Strong passenger demand continues in June
RECOVERY in air travel remains strong, according to June 2022 passenger data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The highlights:
Total traffic in June 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 76.2% compared to June 2021, primarily propelled by the o [...]
Social commerce takes off in Philippines, Clement Wong’s startup Triber eyes travel
As border restrictions ease, BeMyGuest founder wants to get back to travel
ONCE in travel, always in travel, it is said. And that seems to be the case with Clement Wong, who left the industry four years ago after he exited from tours and activities technology platform, BeMyGuest.
His new soc [...]
KKday doubles down on Vietnam, sets $100m target by 2023
FOLLOWING its Series C+ round close in July, KKday is setting its sights on Vietnam and says it aims to drive over $100 million for Vietnam's tourism industry by 2023.
The online travel experiences platform said it will focus on working with local merchants to digitise, launch marketing campaigns [...]
Javier Laforgue to head Amadeus APAC at “time of renewal”
AMADEUS has appointed Javier Laforgue as Executive Vice President, Travel Unit & Managing Director, Asia Pacific where he will oversee Amadeus’ business across the region. Javier brings more than two decades of travel industry knowledge to Asia Pacific with extensive experience in various seni [...]
Longhaul makes a comeback, hotel and flight demand stay strong during Q2
Despite a variety of industry and economic headwinds, travel demand remained strong – “people still found a way to travel, and in many cases, went further afield,” said Jennifer Andre, global vice president, Media Solutions, for Expedia Group following the release of its Q2 2022 Travele [...]
Expedia Group posts highest ever Q2 revenue and profit
Expedia Group’s second quarter financial report includes several records for the global travel company – with the highest ever revenue and adjusted EBITDA for Q2, as well as the highest lodging bookings in the company’s history.
Revenue in the quarter was $3.2 billion, up 51% year-over-year [...]
For laughing out loud, what’s the funniest travel experience you ever had?
THIS morning, I woke up to the sound of heavy breathing. Now before you get excited, it was only my dog. Soon as I opened up my eyes, she threw up on me. It was hard not to laugh. Of all the things I’d imagine waking up to in my life, it wasn’t this.
A few minutes later, I am walking my other [...]
The Wrap: Cheers all round as Q2 earnings soar for travel brands
GOOD news all round as major travel companies report buoyant results for their second quarter. Here’s a wrap of the latest earnings from Phocuswire over the past week.
Airbnb achieves most profitable Q2 in history
Airbnb says its financial results for the second quarter of this year prove the co [...]
