The Wrap: HomeToGo buys Tripping.com, its largest US competitor
In the news: HomeToGo’s purchase of Tripping.com, record year for Japan’s tourism, launch of Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme
Vacation rentals: HomeToGo buys Tripping.com, its largest US competitor
Tripping has more than 10 million properties listed on its site.
Berlin-based HomeToGo, [...]
Chinese tourists are flocking to islands. Here’s why
Due to rapid urbanisation in China the conception of leisure for many Chinese is escaping to an island, leading to a growing demand for island vacations. Although China has a long coastline it is not dotted with beaches, and the rare ones are often overcrowded during holiday seasons; so many travel [...]
Stop and stay in Doha: An invitation from Qatar to South Asia’s travellers
Qatar is eyeing visitors from South Asia, particularly from Malaysia and Singapore, on transit in its capital Doha to stay longer than just a few hours to enjoy what the country has to offer before moving on to their final destinations.
To achieve this goal Qatar National Tourism Council (Q [...]
The Wrap: De Schepper joins Amadeus to take charge of online travel and APAC region
In the news: New role at Amadeus for Mieke De Schepper, Klook and Italy’s CoopCulture team up, holiday quickies from AirAsia
People: De Schepper joins Amadeus to take charge of online travel and APAC region
De Schepper to lead online travel for Amadeus
Amadeus has appointed Mieke De Sch [...]
WiT Middle East makes a comeback to Dubai, April 9 with strong local support
WiT, which held two Middle East editions in 2014 and 2015, is returning to the region and will hold its signature conference in Dubai on April 9.
“After four years away, we feel it’s time to make a comeback plus we’ve had numerous requests from key players in the region, who’ve attended [...]
Anywhr takes its mystery travel planning model everywhere
Singapore-based Anywhr, launched two years ago, to “surprise and delight” travellers by planning holidays to unknown destinations (literally) on their behalf has taken its mystery travel planning model global.
Co-founder Zelia Leong said, “We are marketing globally in the UK, Berlin and a [...]
Cybersecurity takes top investment priority in air traffic industry, according to SITA
Airports and airlines are amongst travel’s most rigorous when it comes to physical security checks – from baggage scans, restrictions on liquids, and random passenger searches. However, the development of technology in the air industry has meant that threats to safety are no longer just physica [...]
The Wrap: AirAsia abolishes ‘klia2 fee’ for flights out of Kuala Lumpur
In the news: Airlines in focus with AirAsia removing a passenger fee to maintain its low fare stance while Indonesia’s Lion Air is charging for checked baggage, and a ‘young’ Cambodia Airways is looking to expand its network through partnership.
Airlines: AirAsia abolishes 'klia2 fe [...]
How Alila achieved “zero waste to landfill” in Bali: What else can independent hotels do
After pledging “zero waste to landfill” over two years ago, Alila Hotels & Resorts has achieved its goal across all four of its Bali properties and plans to take and adapt the model to its other hotels.
“It’s quite complex to actually get yourself to ‘zero waste to landfill’,” [...]
6 trends in tours and activities to watch in 2019
Solo travel, pop culture influence and the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) effect are among the six driving factors in tours and activities for next year, reveals Hong Kong-based leading travel activities and services booking platform Klook.
The predictions are based on data from Klook’s 2019 trave [...]
