APAC and Middle East, inter-regional hotspots for long distance air travel
An analysis by Amadeus and its partner, airconomy, reveals inter-regional hot spots of airline traffic growthThe review, Amadeus Total Demand by airconomy, shows that demand for air traffic between APAC and the Middle East grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 13% to almost [...]
As AirPhil Express expands, it banks on Sabre
Low cost Philippine carrier Airphil Express, which is set to expand regionally this October, is looking to Sabre Airline Solutions to underpin its business transformation and growth.The carrier, formerly known as Air Philippines before it was rebranded in March this year, has renewed its partnershi [...]
As outbound booms, Amadeus helps Taiwan agents on web and mobile
With outbound travel from Taiwan on the rise and consumer use of the Internet and mobile increasing, travel agents are looking for ways to reach customers through these new channels.As such, Amadeus has introduced new and improved features for travel bookings on Amadeus Master Pricer technology in [...]
As Tan’s fantasy becomes real, she promises new model for new customers
The bride who will execute on the new joint venture with Expedia recalled how when she was first asked by her boss Tony Fernandes to run AirAsiaGo, she asked him, “Have you ever thought of working with Expedia?”Her idea was not taken seriously at the time because, said Kathleen Tan, AirAsia’s [...]
Asia Connect S’pore kicks off: What keeps you up at night
Today we're attending the 6th Annual HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International) Asia Connect Conference at Novotel Clarke Quay.Andrew Chan, head of the Singapore chapter, opened the event by sharing survey results of members. When asked what was keeping them up at night, h [...]
Asia rising, mobile dreams, social commerce talk and then whoosh …
The weather couldn’t have been better during ITB Berlin last week – crisp clear blue skies, cold but sunny. It was a pleasure not to have to trudge through snow and rain to get to the exhibition grounds.Yes, there was a railway strike – hey, wouldn’t be the same without a strike or two – b [...]
Australians are falling in love with Vietnam
Australians love Vietnam as statistics show that visitors from Down Under are flocking to the country like never before. They also represent the largest non-Eastern growth segment in Vietnam.Vietnam's National Administration of Tourism reported a 128% rise in Australian visitor numbers in 2010, the [...]
Average Asia Pacific hotel room price stays flat in 2010
The average price of a hotel room around the world rose just 1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price IndexTM (HPI).However, despite prices stabilizing in both Q2 and Q3 of 2010, the average price of a hotel room by the end o [...]
Bali is top Asian destination according to Wotif.com
If you want to take only tried and tested routes in Asia for your 2011 holidays, Wotif.com has revealed the Asian destinations that were most popular with travellers in 2010 to help you decide. For a sure winner, visit Bali, the most popular destination on Wotif.com for 2010. Bali rose through the [...]
Banyan Tree, fighting for every booking and counting on China
In the tough economic climate and because a stay in Banyan Tree is “purely discretionary expense”, the group has to fight for every booking and Arthur Kiong, just promoted to Managing Director, Hotel Operations (Asia Pacific) and Senior Vice President, Group Marketing Services, says he is “rea [...]
