Digitisation, sustainability, new design thinking – there’s no turning back for hospitality, says Park Hotel Group’s Shin Hui
A new generation hotelier, Shin Hui Tan brings fresh perspectives to hospitality. The grand-daughter of renowned banker Wee Cho Yaw (United Overseas Bank), she spent four years in finance and private equity before joining Park Hotel Group in 2009, where she leads commercial and brand strategy. [...]
Velocity Ventures closes first round of funds to focus on Covid-19 themed mandate
VELOCITY Ventures, a hospitality & travel-focused venture capital firm based in Singapore, announces the initial closing of the first-ever venture capital fund dedicated to hospitality and travel startups.
The fund has a Covid-19 themed investment mandate, focusing on supporting distressed a [...]
As business events claw their way back, APAC to lead the way in digital innovation and adoption
Studies show stronger appetite in region for virtual and hybrid
ONE-and-a-half years into Covid, and attending a conference in person still feels like a novel activity. Even the driver who dropped me off at Marina Bay Sands this Monday was curious. “You going to an event? How many people? Got [...]
Flexible payment options are drawing consumers back to travel
THE pandemic has seen a sharp rise in consumers opting to buy first and pay later due to the current economic uncertainty, and these flexible payment options are driving consumers to travel.
Pay When You Fly (PWYF), a new research by Amadeus, states this is the “most appealing payment option� [...]
Thailand ramps up organic tourism movement with reopening of Phuket
Thai Organic Consumer Association partners with TAT to launch platform connecting travellers with organic farmers
IN tandem with the reopening of Phuket tomorrow (July 1), the Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA), in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), will be launching [...]
The Wrap: Emirates expands implementation of IATA Travel Pass, SIA Group launches carbon offset programme, and more …
THE Wrap is a round-up of
news in the travel and technology industries, and an update on how businesses
in these sectors are adapting and resetting as they prepare for post-pandemic
travel.
Emirates extends IATA Travel Pass to 10 cities
The IATA Travel Pass-Alhosn check-in counters at Dubai I [...]
Impact of Covid-19 on Asia’s villa rental market and trends for 2021: A case study
Villa Finder carried out a research on the impact of travel restrictions on the US$440m villa market in Asia and outlook for the region's vacation rentals sector. The company presents its findings in this guest post.
THE Covid-19 pandemic has heavily impacted the travel industry, and the vill [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings adopts climate action strategy to reach carbon neutrality
Commits to offset three million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over three years to bridge gaps in decarbonisation efforts.
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian), which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, is taking action again [...]
S’pore works on roadmap, Phuket gets green light, online travel brands make their bets – all in a Covid kind of day
EPISODE 4 of the WiT Travel Roadshow on June 24 was a jumble of emotions – from exhilaration with the news today that finally, Singapore is preparing its population to deal with Covid-19 as part of their daily lives, to the mixture of excitement and trepidation in Phuket with six days to go befor [...]
Booking.com names Laura Houldsworth new APAC chief
BOOKING.com has appointed Laura Houldsworth as managing director & vice president for the Asia Pacific region, effective June 2021. She succeeds Angel Llull Mancas, who served as managing director for Asia Pacific since August 2018.
Laura Houldsworth: From SAP Concur to leading Booking.com i [...]
