The Wrap: Perth Airport enhances traveller experience with Amadeus’ cloud technology
In the news: Amadeus’ cloud technology for Perth Airport, Ascott’s new properties in Asia, joint campaign by ANA and TripAdvisor to sell JapanPerth Airport enhances traveller experience with Amadeus’ cloud technology Perth Airport is turning to cloud technology to improve its service to both t [...]
Best of TW Asia Global Wrap: ANA lands at KL International Airport
Featured stories from TravelWeekly Asia: All Nippon Airways’ new service to Kuala Lumpur, Starwood’s Tribute Portfolio brand in Hokkaido, sharp decline in tourists to MacauANA lands at KL International AirportJapan-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) started daily services between Tokyo Narita and KL [...]
Oakwood launches Studios brand, enters Singapore
Oakwood Asia Pacific announced last week it will be launching a new serviced residence brand in Singapore – Oakwood Studios – due for completion in November 2016. A management contract with local developer Newfort Realty Pte Ltd was signed for a period of 10 years, with an option to renew for 10 [...]
The Wrap: Sabre reveals seven trends in APAC corporate travel management
In the news: Seven trends in corporate travel management, Myanmar National Airlines’ partnership with Amadeus, LUXE Concierge - a new digital subscription serviceSabre reveals seven trends in APAC corporate travel managementSabre Corporation has identified seven trends emerging within the Asia Pac [...]
Best of TW Asia Global Wrap: Conrad Macao Launches ‘PINK Inspired 2015’
Featured stories from TravelWeekly: ‘PINK Inspired 2015’ campaign by Conrad Macao, impact on hotel rates from impending recession, Thailand to reform tourism sectorConrad Macao launches ‘PINK Inspired 2015’Conrad Macao, Cotai Central has announced its ‘PINK Inspired 2015’ campaign. From [...]
How to sell travel to seniors who are cash and time rich
In our lifetime, we will never see another demographic that has as much disposable cash to spend, or as much free time as our current seniors.We have interviewed, researched ,and “studied” thousands of seniors and their travelling habits. Seniors come with a natural intrigue and a zest for life [...]
How Red Planet intends to conquer the value hotel sector with technology
“Give customers more of what they want, and less of what they don’t”. That’s the mantra of Bangkok-based Red Planet Hotels, which aims to redefine the value hotel experience in Asia. WIT speaks to Tim Hansing, Chief Executive Officer, Red Planet Hotels, about the technology-driven opportunit [...]
Korea’s MyRealTrip gets new funds to step up global expansion
WIT Japan Start-Up Pitch winner of 2014, MyRealTrip, a Korea-based start-up specialising in tour & activities, has received an undisclosed amount of investment from Silicon Valley’s Altos Ventures to accelerate its global expansion. The company, started in 2012, raised KRW1 billion (approx US$ [...]
Ryanair partners with CarTrawler to create Ryanair Car Hire
CarTrawler, the world’s biggest online car rental platform, announced its appointment as exclusive car rental provider to Ryanair. The new service, Ryanair Car Hire, will go live on Tuesday September 1. Speaking in London, Mike McGearty, Chief Executive Officer of CarTrawler, said:“Ryanair is a [...]
Travel Weekly China launches the inaugural CruiseWorld China
Travel Weekly China announced today the launch of CruiseWorld China on October 12, 2015, in Shanghai, China.The inaugural one-day event, held at the Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, will see the attendance of executives from three of the world’s largest cruise lines – Carnival Corporation’s CEO Arn [...]
