InterparkTriple teams up with Sabre to boost inbound tourism to Korea
Travel and entertainment platform to lure “set-jetters” inspired by K-drama
In a move that both companies hope to boost inbound tourism to Korea, Sabre Corporation and InterparkTriple, Korea’s leading travel and entertainment platform, have signed a new long-term, strategic partner agreem [...]
Accor’s new dynamic duo driving innovation across 21 brands: “The answer is always in the consumer”
Former Estee Lauder and W veterans take reins to hone brand promise and differentiation
A day after their announcements as the new global brand presidents for Accor’s Premium Brands, Midscale & Economy Brands (PM&E), I caught up with Benoit Racle and Jean-Yves Minet in Bangkok where they [...]
Reiwa Travel raises US$33m to deepen tech at NEWT and expand beyond Japan
New fund raise hailed as “major turning point” for travel packaging startup
In March this year, Reiwa’s founder Takaya Shinozuka had spoken to WiT about his plans to take his new travel packaging startup global and that he was in the midst of raising a new round of funds to power the expansio [...]
Agoda’s human approach to learning and growing with AI
The project began as something of a lark: Using generative artificial intelligence to create a children’s book about life at an online travel agency.
The story told of a girl’s journey to her mother’s office, where she is awed by the size of server rooms “that make sure people all around [...]
Korean alternative payments giant, GLN International out to power intra-regional travel in Asia
GLN International, the South-Korea based global alternative payments network, is setting its sights on the intra-regional travel market to drive the next phase of growth by leveraging on the national, proprietary QR payments and ATM networks established in Asia.
Spun off from Hana Bank in July 20 [...]
Airbnb lockouts in HCMC. Nomads paid in Spain. Gojek out of gas in Vietnam. More
Jewel of a deal for Trip.com
Jewel Changi Airport and Trip.com have agreed a three-year partnership to promote travel through the Changi aviation hub.
Jewel will leverage Trip.com’s extensive global network to reach a wider international audience, encouraging travel to Singapore and more vis [...]
Middle East travel sector on 40% growth, bookings surpassing $127 billion by 2027
Insight Out Consultancy, known for its hospitality market insights, has partnered with Phocuswright, the world’s foremost authority on global travel research, to contribute to the annual Middle East Travel Market Report. The latest edition forecasts a 40% growth in the region’s travel sector wit [...]
Rail vs Air. The failing debate
In recent years, there's been an increasingly popular belief that rail could replace air travel, particularly for short journeys under 500 kilometers (or roughly 300 miles). With growing concerns over environmental sustainability and the push for greener alternatives, rail appears to be the perfect [...]
Fliggy highlights growing demand for premium experiences and self-driving tours
Prominent online travel platform and subsidiary of Alibaba Group, Fliggy, has released its 2024 Summer Travel Report, revealing an uptick in demand for premium travel experiences among Chinese consumers.
The report outlines key trends in both domestic and international travel, indicating an ove [...]
Muslim travel market set for 230 million international arrivals by 2028, with an expenditure of USD 225 billion
Mastercard and CrescentRating have jointly launched the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024, a comprehensive guide designed to study and deliver insights around Muslim-friendly tourism. This year’s report highlights major advancements and insights into a fast-growing market, shedding light on e [...]
