Through The Looking Glass: How travel and home helped Hugh Oliveiro find his voice as an artist
In this first series of articles around our WIT Singapore Conference theme of “Through The Looking Glass”, where we look outside travel in search of different stories and lessons, we feature Singapore-Australian artist Hugh Oliveiro and how his journey, from Singapore to Australia, has influence [...]
Letter from Seoul: Fasten your seatbelts and brace yourself for another golden era in low cost travel
I know it sounds like I am starved for recognition but it always gives me a small buzz when I hand over my Malaysian passport to the immigration officer at Incheon, Seoul and the little machine in front of her greets me in my native language – definitely warmer than the welcomes you get from human [...]
Sojern grows presence in APAC with expanded Singapore office and team
Travel's marketing engine Sojern is increasing its office space and work force in Singapore “following the company’s rapid growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.”
The Singapore office, opened in March 2015, currently has 40 employees and Sojern plans to expand this work force by 25% this y [...]
From a Thrive toolkit to gamification of feedback: How Hilton is creating a “Great Place To Work”
Hospitality faces its fair share of challenges when it comes to recruiting fresh blood and retaining promising talent. With changing demands from a modern-day workforce, how can a traditional industry like hospitality keep up with modern expectations?
Brendan Toomey, Vice President, Human Resourc [...]
Thailand’s Minor ups stake in Spain’s NH Hotel Group, offers to take over the company
Thailand-based Minor International (MINT) has purchased an additional 25.2% stake in Spain’s NH Hotel Group from Chinese conglomerate HNA Group for 619 million euros (US$732 million) and is bidding for a takeover of the company.
The latest acquisition follows MINT’s earlier purchase of a 9. [...]
The Wrap: Sabre to make available NDC-enabled solutions in 2018, partners Microsoft to expand cloud services
In the news: Sabre presents NDC-enabled solutions and teams up with Microsoft; Meritus Hotels & Resort has a new distribution platform; Klook and Everland Resort sign strategic deal
Distribution: Sabre to make available NDC-enabled solutions in 2018, partners Microsoft to expand cloud servic [...]
GOEureka wants to be the new disruptor in hotel bookings using blockchain and crypto
With the words “blockchain” and “ICO” being the latest buzzwords in tech startups, Singapore-based GOeureka is pitching itself as the new disruptor in hotel bookings. GOeureka, which aims to launch by the fourth quarter of this year, wants to “decentralise the hotel booking sector and del [...]
It’s a done deal: AccorHotels buys Mantra Group for AU1.2bil
French accommodation giant AccorHotels has completed its acquisition of Mantra Group, the largest Australian based hotel and resort operator, for AU$1.2 billion.
The deal includes the Mantra, Peppers, BreakFree and Art Series brands, representing 138 hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii [...]
The Wrap: SIA’s NDC connection with Skyscanner introduces direct way for customers to book flights
In the news: This week it’s about all airlines and airports - Singapore Airlines’ NDC agreement with Skyscanner; ‘Drop and Fly” from Incheon airport; growth in April passenger traffic for APAC airlines
Airlines: SIA’s NDC connection with Skyscanner introduces direct way for customers to [...]
The Wrap: Qantas launches new distribution platform, more personalised experience for customers
In the news: Qantas has a new NDC platform; Dubai and Tencent partnered to drive tourism in the Emirate; Minor International acquires additional shares in NH Hotel Group; Andaz Singapore introduces its digital concierge
Distribution: Qantas launches distribution platform, more personalised expe [...]
