Chinese consumers prefer higher-rated hotels and last minute bookings, Ctrip reveals
There is a growing demand by Chinese consumers for four- or five-star hotels accompanied by shorter reservation time, according to findings in the 2017 Ctrip Hotel White Paper (in Chinese) on the latest trends and consumer data insights for the hospitality industry in China.
The Chinese travel [...]
NVC Foundation launches Mingo Meals feeding programme, funded by WIT
As a result of the annual WIT Charity Auction held at its conference last October, 154 children have been enrolled in a six-month feeding programme by the NVC (Negrense Volunteers for Change) Foundation, titled Mingo Meals.
The meal programme was funded in part by the US$24,000 raised by WIT’s [...]
Now you can share your land – Big Tiny wants to build eco-friendly ‘caravan’ network
It isn’t easy to ignore the impact of private accommodation on hospitality over the past two years. Alternative accommodation has soared, with traditional hotels (both international brands and boutique) finding themselves on the back foot.
But with that come new traveller demands and expectatio [...]
Johan Svanstrom on how Hotels.com intends to stay on the pitch in Asia
Before he became president of the Hotels.com brand, Johan Svanstrom was based in Hong Kong and played a key role in building up the business in Asia Pacific. With Expedia committing more resources to growth in the region, Svanstorm and his team are riding high on the wave of globalisation. I caught [...]
Booking.com’s 2017 Guest Review Awards reveal preferences for unique hospitality experiences
Booking.com unveiled its top ranking properties worldwide this week through its Guest Review Awards, and in doing so, highlighted an ever-growing preference towards alternative accommodation and away from traditional hotel stays.
The most noticeable shift in the rankings is seen as as apartments [...]
Hoteliers, investors, innovators and future leaders to spark inspiration at WIT Hospitality
As hospitality undergoes a sea of change and lines continue to blur between industries and technologies, WIT Hospitality 2018 (March 20, Hong Kong) will gather hoteliers, investors, innovators and future leaders to imagine what “Better Hospitality” will look like.
A CEO panel, comprising Oliv [...]
The Wrap: The Travel Corporation ‘creates’ an online portal for agents and rolls out e-documentation
In the news: We highlight The Travel Corporation’s new online travel portal, and reveal why 2017 was the safest year for air travel.
TRAVEL: The Travel Corporation ‘creates’ an online portal for agents and rolls out e-documentation
Travel and leisure group The Travel Corporation (T [...]
Letter from Assam, Part 3: Creatures great and small, and sunsets to make you weep in Kaziranga
From Majuli Island, the third leg of my travels through Assam takes me to Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve. This being my first safari experience in India, I really didn't know what to expect. All I know is I got more than I bargained for.
I knew I was in for something magical when, o [...]
Your time is gold and yes, we have yobots to serve you too: The Yotel promise
Walk into Yotel Singapore and you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into the mission control of a space capsule. The look and feel is white and minimal with splashes of purple.
Two Yobots, one male and one female (distinguished by her eyelashes), catch the eye. Wifi-enabled, the [...]
As online travel reaches maturity in the west, what does the next chapter look like?
As the global online travel market reaches a turning point, what lies in store for all players, from global to local?
To me, there was one key message that came out of the two largest conferences in online travel for Asia Pacific and North America – WIT (Web in Travel, Singapore) and Phocuswrig [...]
