8 Thoughts for 2018, Part 3
As we kick off 2018, it's time to look ahead to what awaits us and we ask our panel of industry leaders to share their thoughts and personal wishes for the new year.
Blanca Menchaca, Co-founder, BeMyGuest
One word to describe 2017: Defying
One word to describe 2018: Closing cycles
One key le [...]
Letter from Assam, Part 1: Of tea, monsoons and learning to be a guest
Since everyone's talking about the desire for local, authentic experiences these days, there's no better place to have them than in places which are remote and less travelled. The lack of infrastructure and tourists does mean giving up on certain conveniences but hey, isn't that the point of travel? [...]
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Distribution
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PhocusWire has four core areas of focus: Startups, Distribution, Technology and Online.
In this analysis for the PhocusWire Forecast 2018, we ask if the developments in distribution during 2017 are a barometer [...]
Future Leaders Series to be launched at WIT Hospitality 2018 in Hong Kong
WIT will launch a 'Future Leaders Series' aimed at nurturing outstanding individuals to become future leaders in the digital travel space as part of WIT Hospitality 2018, which will be held on 20 March at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong,
The half-day forum (from 2 p.m.- 5.30 p.m.) on 19 March, a day be [...]
PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Startups
This post is reproduced courtesy of PhocusWire. The article first appeared here.
PhocusWire has four core areas of focus: Startups, Distribution, Technology and Online.
In this analysis for the PhocusWire Forecast 2018, we look at the world of emerging businesses and the opportunities and chal [...]
Northstar Travel Group acquires HotelsWorld
Northstar Travel Group has purchased HotelsWorld, the leading suite of hotel and industry events for senior hotel executives in the Australia & New Zealand region from Hotels World Australia Pty Ltd.
HotelsWorld comprises four consecutive events held over three days in Sydney, Australia each [...]
Planning your holidays for 2018? Here are the best times to book air travel
Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report, which uncovers air ticket pricing trends for economy (economy and premium economy class) and premium fare (first and business class) travellers.
Expedia said that t [...]
Nagaland, here I come – travel is still not easy, thank goodness for that
As I prepare for my year-end trip to Assam and Nagaland in Incredible India, I can’t help but reflect on the year that’s just whizzed by and the year that will undoubtedly come upon us faster than we can say travel.
Here are my reflections on the cusp of a new year.
• Isn’t it wonderfu [...]
The Wrap: Booking.com’s chatbot assistant is now available globally to help travellers with stay-related queries
In the news: This week it’s about chatbots, payments and partnerships with highlight on Booking.com, Malaysia Airlines, Amadeus, Cebu Pacific, PayRemit, CarTrawler and HostelWorld
CHATBOTS: Booking.com’s chatbot assistant is now available globally to help travellers with stay-related queries
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8 Thoughts for 2018, Part 2
As 2017 draws to a close, it's time to look ahead to what awaits us and we ask our panel of industry leaders to share their thoughts and personal wishes for the year to come.
Dr Jennifer Cronin, President, Wharf Hotels, Hong Kong
One word to describe 2017: Collaboration
One word to describe 2 [...]
