Pitch me something I don’t understand, says investor supremo Joel Cutler
It is said the best ideas either terrify you or make you laugh. In Joel Cutler’s case, it’s ideas he doesn’t understand. Known as the man with the Midas touch with his investments in companies such as ITA Software, KAYAK and Airbnb, the co-founder and managing director of General Catalyst Part [...]
The Wrap: How APAC business travellers stay connected with family while on the road
This week is all about surveys and reports: CWT's study on how travellers on business trips stay in touch with family and the recently released report on travel fraud statistics by e-commerce fraud prevention company, Forter.
CORPORATE TRAVEL: How APAC business travellers stay connected with fa [...]
Next stop for Rome2rio as it graduates from cockroach startup – global travel brand for A to B, with everything in between
You could call it a coming of age for Rome2rio – the seven-year-old Melbourne startup has finally left the co-working space it called home for several years to move into its own offices.
Having grown from 10 to 40 staff in the last 18 months, it was deemed necessary to get its own space. “The [...]
Sojern acquires Adphorus, aims to accelerate Facebook adoption for travel industry
Sojern has acquired Facebook & Instagram Marketing Partner (FMP) Adphorus, the leading FMP specialising in custom advertising solutions for travel brands, and aims to help its travel clients capitalise on Facebook’s scale to drive bookings.
According to Sojern CEO Mark Rabe (pictured right) [...]
#BookingHero social media competition celebrates unsung hospitality professionals
At one time or another during your travels you may have come across a hotel employee who has gone out of the way to fulfil a last-minute request, or the concierge who gets you the hard-to-buy concert ticket.
Want to recognise such a dedicated professional?
Well, Booking.com is offering you the [...]
AirAsia Foundation launches Destination: GOOD – marketplace to support Asean social enterprises
The philanthropic arm of AirAsia Group, AirAsia Foundation, has opened its first social enterprise pop-up shop at klia2, Malaysia's budget terminal in Sepang, to provide a new platform for Asean social enterprises to market and sell their products.
Destination: GOOD, as the shop is called, is a joi [...]
De Schepper rises to CCO at Egencia
Mieke De Schepper will assume the role of chief commercial officer of Egencia from January next year, following the upcoming departure of senior vice president and CCO Christophe Peymirat. De Schepper is the current vice president market management APAC.
"After 17 years at Egencia, Christophe has [...]
Singapore travel agents offered a slew of initiatives in a bid to transform industry
Singapore travel agents this week were presented a slew of initiatives all aimed at
transforming the industry that has been facing the onslaught of new technology, competition from new players, manpower-related challenges and the changing demands of travellers.
The initiatives, spearheaded by Th [...]
Airports a major hurdle to high tech air travel, says AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes
In the eyes of Tony Fernandes, airports represent the largest hurdle when it comes to an airline’s ability to advance its digital capabilities. Fortunately, some are starting to see the light… and for AirAsia, it has started with the ultra-modern Terminal 4 at Singapore Changi Airport.
At a p [...]
How to fly high: Lessons from Tony Fernandes
It was fitting that I was flying high on a United Airlines flight to San Francisco when I read the new book by Tony Fernandes, group CEO of AirAsia, as he told his story from the low cost airline to QPR (Queen’s Park Rangers, for those who may not be familiar with soccer).
It’s a great inflig [...]
