These tech trends are shaping business travel in Asia Pacific
The
business travel landscape is changing as employees have greater freedom and want
a travel culture that combines productivity and personalised experiences. This
includes the rise of bleisure (business and leisure) among employees in Asia
Pacific – a trend that is growing in popularity as work- [...]
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Thomas Cook collapses after rescue plan fails
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Launched in 2014 in the Nether [...]
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Luxury Escapes to roll out flights and experiences as it scales up in Asia
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It appointed a head for Asia, Graham Hi [...]
