Asian mass-affluent travellers expected to invest in long-haul trips, with multiple destination stops
Expedia Group unveiled its study highlighting the preferences of the growing Asian middle class, expected to reach 3.5 billion people and make up two-thirds of the world’s middle class by 2030. The study provides travel industry professionals with the context to better serve the increasing number [...]
Where the leap comes – AI moves outside
Timothy O’Neil-Dunne gets excited about an experimental project called I-XRAY which removes the screen and could potentially change the human-machine interface like nothing we’ve yet seen. He also examines its possible applications for society and travel and how to mitigate privacy concerns.
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The only way to compete, get efficient and productive, says Atlas’ Mary Li
Low cost flight startup develops five digital employees; meet Florence, its newest customer care agent
As a startup operating in the highly competitive and volatile world of third party low cost flight distribution, Atlas’ founder Mary Li believes the optimum way to compete is by using tech to be [...]
82% of Southeast Asians follow influencer recommendations, YouTube most popular platform
Despite whispers of its waning popularity among younger demographics, Facebook still incredibly influential in the Southeast Asian region
impact.com, a partnership management platform, in collaboration with Cube Asia, an e-commerce market intelligence provider for Southeast Asia, have released a [...]
A thaw in the airline-GDS relationship is happening
Timothy O’Neil-Dunne reports on his key observations made at the recent T2RL Engage conference in London.
That great chill between airlines and the GDSes is beginning to see a softening and a thaw in the relationships. Perhaps global warming can have some positive impact.
That’s th [...]
South-east Asia: Reality vs hype
Lightspeed report, from Gojek co-founder, aims at resetting expectations of founders and investors
Lightspeed Venture Partners, the multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends, has released a report on “South-east Asia: Resetting Expectations”, to [...]
Vouch harnesses AI to boost hotel efficiency and revenue
Vouch, a hotel operations management solutions provider, recently announced the expansion of its product suite with innovative AI-powered features. Vouch is a multi-award-winning platform which services 35,000+ rooms across 32 cities, supporting hoteliers to boost revenue, enhance guest experience, [...]
Kabuk Style announces partnership with Hotelbeds to expand global destinations
Kabuk Style Inc., the company behind HafH, an online subscription hotel booking service, recently announced an strategic partnership with Hotelbeds, a leading online distributor for wholesalers, supply partners and destinations worldwide. This collaboration is a milestone in Kabuk Style’s miss [...]
HalalTrip’s Saudi ambitions in-sync with Kingdom’s Vision 2030 transformation
Singapore-based Muslim travel specialist aims to promote Saudi beyond Hajj and Umrah
The expansion of multi-layered tourist visas and a national drive to diversify the economy has positioned Saudi Arabia as a rising destination for both domestic and international tourists. Couple that with its sign [...]
Letter from Ho Chi Minh City: From instant noodles to skyscrapers
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“When you live in it, you don’t see it.”My friend said this with a wry smile as she navigated the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City. I sat beside her, wide-eyed, taking in the sweeping changes of a city I hadn't seen sinc [...]
