Multi-Modal In Europe: A Wrap-Up
Rod Cuthbert, CEO of multi-modal search specialist Rome2rio, gives an overview of where multi-modal is at in Europe.
I’ve just returned from Berlin, where I gave a presentation on the state of the multi-modal sector at the annual ITB Conference. Being in Europe was a good opportunity to me [...]
The Wrap: Abacus is first foreign GDS to gain BSP certification in China
In the news: Abacus’ BSP certification in China, HICAP acquires AOCAP, American Express' new JV for business travel
Abacus is first foreign GDS to gain BSP certification in China
Abacus has become the first foreign Global Distribution System (GDS) to secure IATA Billing and Settlement P [...]
TrustYou wants to be ‘the alternative to TripAdvisor’
How many reviews can anyone possibly read before deciding on a hotel? Well, a recent TripAdvisor study commissioned byPhoCusWright shows that travelers read at least six to twelve reviews prior to booking.
Now imagine as the universe of user reviews grows – TripAdvisor now boasts more th [...]
HRS repositions as global hotel solutions provider
Cologne-based Hotel Reservation Service (HRS) opens a new chapter in its company history by presenting itself as a global hotel solutions provider from just being a hotel booking portal.
Complete with a new logo, HRS’ repositioning will see it emphasising the ongoing expansion of its produc [...]
Asia’s best 10 beaches are in the Philippines, Thailand, India
White Beach in Boracay (pictured) heads the top 10 list for Asia in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Beaches 2014, followed by two in India – Radhanagar Beach on Havelock Island and Agonda Beach in Agonda.
In its second year the awards recognise more than 322 beaches globally, [...]
Asia’s emerging middle class an untapped consumer force
The Emerging Middle Class (EMC) is a rapidly growing global market of consumers newly entering the middle-income group, whose immense opportunity remains untapped by many multinational corporations, reveals a study by social innovator, Eden Strategy Institute.
According to the Asia Emerging Mi [...]
Recruit steps up efforts in highly-competitive Indonesian market
Japan's Recruit Holdings, which has three travel joint ventures in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam, sees great opportunities in these emerging markets but realizes competition is also getting stiffer as more players, both global and local, enter the space.
Kohei Nakajima (left), who [...]
The Wrap: Falling hotel prices in Asia boost for travel to the region
In the news: Prices drop in Asian hotels, Ryanair partners with Travelport, Singgasana Hotels and Resorts inks deal with eRevMax, SilverNeedle Hospitality's new sleep system
Falling hotel prices in Asia boost for travel to the region
Hotel prices in Asia fell by 2% in 2013, compared with [...]
Letter from Cardiff: A tale of flowers, food, fact and fiction
It’s early March and the daffodils are out. Narcissus flowers are blooming (left). This time of the year usually, the flowers are still hiding. But the last weekend I spent in Cardiff, it felt that spring had sprung.
Not too soon though for the poor folks in the British Isles – there’ve b [...]
Mobile travel bookings in APAC set to surge
A recent PhoCusWright Global andAsia Pacific Edition report projects that aggregate mobile travel bookings in China, Japan and India will jump from US$4.6 billion in 2012 to $18.7 billion in 2015.
The report, issued at a time when travel companies across Asia Pacific (APAC) are scrambling [...]
