The Wrap: Perth Airport enhances traveller experience with Amadeus’ cloud technology
In the news: Amadeus’ cloud technology for Perth Airport, Ascott’s new properties in Asia, joint campaign by ANA and TripAdvisor to sell JapanPerth Airport enhances traveller experience with Amadeus’ cloud technology Perth Airport is turning to cloud technology to improve its service to both t [...]
Best of TW Asia Global Wrap: ANA lands at KL International Airport
Featured stories from TravelWeekly Asia: All Nippon Airways’ new service to Kuala Lumpur, Starwood’s Tribute Portfolio brand in Hokkaido, sharp decline in tourists to MacauANA lands at KL International AirportJapan-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) started daily services between Tokyo Narita and KL [...]
Coin-Back makes progress, new kiosk boasts simple UI for travellers to donate
Caught up with Naoe Miyata and co-founder Jasnam Sachdev of Coin-Back, our WIT Indonesia 2015 Start-Up winner, in Bangkok this week – I was curious to find out how his project which encourages travellers to drop coins, pick their cause and track their donations was getting on.Well, he came to Siam [...]
Happy with your leisure time? The new national divide
This ia guest post by Laurens Van Den Oever, Global Industry Lead, Travel and Hospitality, GfKThe busy pace of life is a popular complaint for many people, but there are notable differences between countries. Russia and Japan have the highest percentage of people actively unhappy with the amount of [...]
Call for entries: WITovation Awards returns in 2015
The WITovation Awards, which recognise excellence in digital marketing and user experience in travel, returns with the WIT Conference (Singapore, Oct 19-21).Entries are being sought in four categories - Social Butterfly, Absolute Mobile, Data Specialist and Content Magician.Into its fourth edition, [...]
Oakwood launches Studios brand, enters Singapore
Oakwood Asia Pacific announced last week it will be launching a new serviced residence brand in Singapore – Oakwood Studios – due for completion in November 2016. A management contract with local developer Newfort Realty Pte Ltd was signed for a period of 10 years, with an option to renew for 10 [...]
How to go beyond being a “digital vampire”: Take some tips from The Who’s Townshend
In his John Peel Lecture of 2011, Pete Townshend of The Who called iTunes a “digital vampire”, saying it was bleeding artists with its enormous 30% commission.He then went on to give some tips as to how iTunes could create a better world for all – unearth new, good music through editorial guid [...]
The Wrap: Sabre reveals seven trends in APAC corporate travel management
In the news: Seven trends in corporate travel management, Myanmar National Airlines’ partnership with Amadeus, LUXE Concierge - a new digital subscription serviceSabre reveals seven trends in APAC corporate travel managementSabre Corporation has identified seven trends emerging within the Asia Pac [...]
Best of TW Asia Global Wrap: Conrad Macao Launches ‘PINK Inspired 2015’
Featured stories from TravelWeekly: ‘PINK Inspired 2015’ campaign by Conrad Macao, impact on hotel rates from impending recession, Thailand to reform tourism sectorConrad Macao launches ‘PINK Inspired 2015’Conrad Macao, Cotai Central has announced its ‘PINK Inspired 2015’ campaign. From [...]
Hunt for best start-up begins – entries close Aug 31: WIT Bootcamp uncovers hot spaces for innovation
The WIT Bootcamp returns to Singapore on October 19 with its annual competition to find the travel start-up of the year and to put the spotlight on hot spaces in the start-up world.Entries for the WIT Start-Up Pitch 2015 close next Monday August 31 and thus far, submissions have come in from Malaysi [...]
