Could technology dehumanise the hotel experience? A thin line between sweetness of efficiency and coolest new thing
Hotel chiefs speaking at the HICAP Update in Singapore this week expressed concern over whether “too much attention to technology” could dehumanise the industry.
In his opening, Robert Hecker, managing director, Pacific Asia, Horwath HTL asked that with all the talk about the Internet of thin [...]
Amid Global Uncertainty, Hotels Must Prepare Strategy for Possible Downturn
The Asia Pacific market ended 2016 with a mixed bag of results, marginally increasing occupancy 1.6% to 69%, but also posting a 0.9% fall in average daily rate to finish at US$100.46, according to data from STR. Hotels grappled with balancing stable demand and steadily increasing supply of inventory [...]
Amadeus takes a stake in tech startup FLYR
Amadeus, through its the corporate venture arm Amadeus Ventures, has invested in FLYR, a San Francisco-based startup that forecasts future airfare volatility through complex data analysis.
Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
FLYR is the latest addition to Amadeus Ventures’ portfolio t [...]
Hack Horizon now taking applications for world’s first travel-tech hackathon on a plane
Hack Horizon – the world’s first travel-tech hackathon in the sky – is now accepting submissions for its competition on May 5 – 8, 2017.
After a three stage selection process, 32 carefully chosen finalists will take part in the 80-hour hackathon, flying from Hong Kong International Airpo [...]
The Wrap: AccorHotels strengthens foothold in Brazil with BHG deal
In the news: It’s about partnership this week as AccorHotels teams up with Brazil Hospitality Group, TrustYou with multiple global companies, Adelaide Airport with Amadeus, and Sabre with Hertz
HOTELS: ACCORHOTELS STRENGTHENS FOOTHOLD IN BRAZIL WITH BHG DEAL
AccorHotels is set to take o [...]
No Vacancy & TRAVELtech to expand under new owners
Australia’s key industry events No Vacancy and TRAVELtech will return on a bigger platform under its new owners National Media which acquired the two events from founder Martin Kelly.
Grounded in “strong industry recognition and credibility”, both events will be expanded said National Media [...]
LodgIQ wants 3,000 more hotels to get onboard; Asia is strong growth market
While technology can sometimes leave smaller players on the back foot, LodgIQ’s latest self onboarding tool hopes to level the playing field for smaller independent boutique hotels.
“LodgIQ ONE completely eliminates any dependencies on PMS or CRS connectivity, therefore lends itself best [...]
Deep dive into MakeMyTrip’s culture – meet Sid and yes to more women at leadership level
On International Women’s Day, Yeoh Siew Hoon speaks to Deep Kalra, CEO & co-founder of MakeMyTrip, on the people who make his company tick and how the integration with Ibibo Group will affect the culture of this first Indian OTA to go public on the NASDAQ in 2010.
“Come meet my most inspi [...]
e27’s TOP100 plays matchmaker between startups and investors
As part of the run up to Echelon Asia Summit in June 2017, e27 is revamping TOP100 – its annual startup pitch competition and conference exhibition showcase – by playing matchmaker between startups and their ideal investors. All startups need to do is fill out an online profile.
TOP100 will [...]
From intern to product and design head, Arthur Chapin talks about the blending of tech and consumer-facing skills
Arthur Chapin started at Expedia as an intern and never left. Today, 16 years later, he’s senior vice president of global product and design at Expedia Inc. Yeoh Siew Hoon catches up with the self-professed geek who’s not only curious about tech stuff but also what makes humans tick.
Q: Clear [...]
