Dara Khosrowshahi on pivotal leadership moments, confluence of 3Ms and being a tortured executive
In a catch-up over local coffee with Yeoh Siew Hoon, Dara Khosrowshahi, president and CEO of Expedia Inc, recalls his early stepping-back-in-leadership moments, and why it’s important to know where you are going, not just what you are doing. Plus, his thoughts on the confluence of the 3Ms and the [...]
Expedia’s first Innovation Lab in Asia will be beach-head for mobile learning
We sat in one room watching a man have sensors attached to his face – two above the eyebrows and a couple on his cheeks. The sensors, using Electromyography (EMG) technology, will tell us when he’s frustrated or delighted as he browses the Expedia website for his dream hotel.
Turns out he’s [...]
Gibergues’ view of online travel: New trends being set in Asia, Skyscanner & Ctrip will bring marketplace model to the world
Having just spent three months based in its Asia offices, Sebastien Gibergues, Head of Leisure and Online Travel at Amadeus, is better able to appreciate the different way the Asia online travel market is developing compared to Europe and the US.
“I also spent a lot of time in the US previously [...]
The Wrap: Sabre redesigns online booking tool GetThere, optimised for road warriors
In the news: New look for GetThere, easier bus booking with Amadeus, restructured management team at FCM Travel, ‘handy’ smartphone with hotel stay
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY: SABRE REDESIGNS ONLINE BOOKING TOOL GETTHERE, OPTIMISED FOR ROAD WARRIORS
Sabre has revamped its travel management solu [...]
Northstar acquires conference series and publications from Schneider Publishing
Northstar Travel Group, parent of WIT, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of publications SportsTravel and Association News, as well as the conference series, TEAMS Conference + Expo and Meetings Quest from Schneider Publishing.
The purchase also includes the rights to the Shamro [...]
Tide of opposition swells up against government’s plans for highway bridge along famed Chao Phraya
A tide of opposition from various corners of Bangkok society including architects, environmentalists, businesses, engineers, community leaders is swelling up against the Thai’s government plans to build a highway running along both sides of the Chao Phraya from Rama VII bridge to the Gulf of Thail [...]
Letter from Hong Kong: Hard questions posed at WIT Hospitality, the answer lies in commitment to change
The sky was blue. The air was distinctly chilly. Hong Kong put on her best winter frock for us as we kicked off our first WIT event of the year, our conference dedicated to hospitality.
The day prior to the event, we had held a Think Tank gathering of about 20 industry leaders and we were gathere [...]
AccorHotels in talks to buy French hospitality firm Potel & Chabot
AccorHotels is on the acquisition trail again, as it is in negotiations to purchase French event company, Potel & Chabot Group.
The French hotel group is working with private equity firm, Edmond de Rothschild Investment, to acquire the company.
Under the deal Edmond de Rothschild Investment [...]
Special Report: No slowdown in Malaysia’s outbound travel despite weak ringgit
The Malaysian ringgit may be tumbling, prices of essentials in the country may be rising, and many in the country’s population of 31 million may be cutting down on spending, but one thing hasn’t changed – travel.
As one friend said: “I can reduce the number of dresses I buy or stop upgrad [...]
BeMyGuest recognised as Ctrip’s most valued strategic partner
BeMyGuest has made the news again – this time being awarded ‘Best Strategic Partner 2016’ by China’s largest online travel agency Ctrip at its annual partners’ conference, the China Travelers’ Forum and the International Tourism Industry Summit 2017.
The Asian attractions, tours and a [...]
