GOEureka wants to be the new disruptor in hotel bookings using blockchain and crypto
With the words “blockchain” and “ICO” being the latest buzzwords in tech startups, Singapore-based GOeureka is pitching itself as the new disruptor in hotel bookings. GOeureka, which aims to launch by the fourth quarter of this year, wants to “decentralise the hotel booking sector and del [...]
It’s a done deal: AccorHotels buys Mantra Group for AU1.2bil
French accommodation giant AccorHotels has completed its acquisition of Mantra Group, the largest Australian based hotel and resort operator, for AU$1.2 billion.
The deal includes the Mantra, Peppers, BreakFree and Art Series brands, representing 138 hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii [...]
Skyscanner’s Williams takes on chairperson role, Dove is new CEO
Gareth Williams (featured image), Skyscanner's co-founder and chief executive officer, is to take up a new role as chair of the Edinburgh-based metasearch engine.
Replacing Williams, who co-founded the company in 2003, as CEO is chief technology officer Bryan Dove.
“I’m very excited to tak [...]
The Wrap: SIA’s NDC connection with Skyscanner introduces direct way for customers to book flights
In the news: This week it’s about all airlines and airports - Singapore Airlines’ NDC agreement with Skyscanner; ‘Drop and Fly” from Incheon airport; growth in April passenger traffic for APAC airlines
Airlines: SIA’s NDC connection with Skyscanner introduces direct way for customers to [...]
Report: What APAC millennials want on their travels
Amadeus has singled out millennial travellers (ages 18-35) in its latest report, Journey of Me Insights: What Asia Pacific Millennial Travellers Want, dissecting their preferences and behaviours.
This is the latest in a series of Journey of Me reports that Amadeus first launched in August 2 [...]
The Wrap: Qantas launches new distribution platform, more personalised experience for customers
In the news: Qantas has a new NDC platform; Dubai and Tencent partnered to drive tourism in the Emirate; Minor International acquires additional shares in NH Hotel Group; Andaz Singapore introduces its digital concierge
Distribution: Qantas launches distribution platform, more personalised expe [...]
Stay One Degree raises US1.5 million in seed funding by blue chip investors
Stay One Degree – a private accommodation cum social networking site – has raised US1.5 million in seed funding, tripling their initial target.
Launched in December last year and co-founded by Thomas Bennett and Jorge Munoz, Stay One Degree aims to rebuild the experience of people lending out [...]
Letter from Amsterdam: Scale Infinity War and Local Avengers
The promise of summer is in the air as I walk through the streets of Amsterdam. The smells from both the canals and coffee shops waft through the air as I stroll aimlessly in a city made for walking and cycling, although these days, bicycles seem to have taken over.
I find crossing the streets in [...]
Wegogo takes a long shot at the long tail – can outsiders to travel and China make a go of it?
They are not your usual travel tech startups. First, they are hardly in the first blush of youth. They had successful corporate careers in blue chip companies in Singapore before they took the plunge into their first travel startup in 2014.
Second, their office is not in some cool co-working space [...]
Hyatt collaborates with Ctrip to open first flagship store in China
Leading global hospitality group Hyatt has teamed up with Ctrip Group to launch its first flagship store on the Chinese OTA's website and mobile app.
Over 300 million Ctrip members are now able to access Hyatt hotels in the Greater China region and, in the near future, Hyatt properties globally. [...]
