The Wrap: Amadeus achieves level 3 certification on latest NDC standard, accepts Qantas to its distribution programme
In the news: NDC and data protection are current ‘hot’ issues among technology companies, travel providers as well as travellers. Here are the latest developments in these two areas.
Distribution: Amadeus achieves level 3 certification on latest NDC standard, accepts Qantas to its distributi [...]
Letter from Seoul: Fasten your seatbelts and brace yourself for another golden era in low cost travel
I know it sounds like I am starved for recognition but it always gives me a small buzz when I hand over my Malaysian passport to the immigration officer at Incheon, Seoul and the little machine in front of her greets me in my native language – definitely warmer than the welcomes you get from human [...]
Sojern grows presence in APAC with expanded Singapore office and team
Travel's marketing engine Sojern is increasing its office space and work force in Singapore “following the company’s rapid growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.”
The Singapore office, opened in March 2015, currently has 40 employees and Sojern plans to expand this work force by 25% this y [...]
10 to vie for WIT Japan & North Asia Startup Pitch title in Tokyo
Ten semi-finalists, covering areas from tours & activities to hotel technology solutions and a photography marketplace, have been selected to compete in the WIT Japan & North Asia Startup Pitch happening in Tokyo June 28-29.
Powered by Amadeus APAC, the competition will see one winner cro [...]
From a Thrive toolkit to gamification of feedback: How Hilton is creating a “Great Place To Work”
Hospitality faces its fair share of challenges when it comes to recruiting fresh blood and retaining promising talent. With changing demands from a modern-day workforce, how can a traditional industry like hospitality keep up with modern expectations?
Brendan Toomey, Vice President, Human Resourc [...]
I can see clearly now, but the future is still blurred
As I go through my life without glasses, for the first time in a long, long, long time, I find myself feeling liberated, yet strangely vulnerable.
For the most part of my considerable adult life, I have been shielded by a visible barrier which helped me see the world better yet protected me from [...]
Thailand’s Minor ups stake in Spain’s NH Hotel Group, offers to take over the company
Thailand-based Minor International (MINT) has purchased an additional 25.2% stake in Spain’s NH Hotel Group from Chinese conglomerate HNA Group for 619 million euros (US$732 million) and is bidding for a takeover of the company.
The latest acquisition follows MINT’s earlier purchase of a 9. [...]
The Wrap: Sabre to make available NDC-enabled solutions in 2018, partners Microsoft to expand cloud services
In the news: Sabre presents NDC-enabled solutions and teams up with Microsoft; Meritus Hotels & Resort has a new distribution platform; Klook and Everland Resort sign strategic deal
Distribution: Sabre to make available NDC-enabled solutions in 2018, partners Microsoft to expand cloud servic [...]
Travel industry urged to step Through the Looking Glass and embrace five new values at WIT Singapore 2018
In its 14th year, the award-winning WIT (Web In Travel) invites the travel industry to take a step Through the Looking Glass at this year’s WIT Singapore 2018 Conference at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from October 15 to 17.
Attendees will also be encouraged to imbibe WIT’s f [...]
Hotel PMS platform Mews raises US$7m in Series A funding
Mews, the cloud-based Property Management Software platform has received a significant boost in its development plans, raising €6m (US$7 million) in a Series A funding round.
Led by Notion, with participation from HenQ and Thayer Ventures, the funding will be used to “accelerate its missi [...]
