The Wrap: AirAsia X spends US$6 billion on 25 Airbus A330-300s
In the news: A new year means new beginnings – for AirAsia X, it's a gift of 25 new Airbus for flying to more destinations, for Tune Hotels two additional properties in the Philippines and Indonesia, for Malaysia a beautiful video to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
AirAsia X spends US$6 bil [...]
The Wrap: Hotel room items “hot” among travellers as souvenirs
In the news: Travellers and hotel’s souvenirs, New Travelport Smartpoint, EMD technology for four Asian carriers, VoA for Chinese and Indian visitors to Malaysia
Hotel room items “hot” among travellers as souvenirs
Shampoo, conditioner, towels, and even TV remote controls in hotel room [...]
HomeAway buys Australia’s vacation rental group, Stayz, for US$200 million
US based online marketplace, HomeAway, has acquired Stayz Group, that operates Stay.com.au, online vacation rental site in Australia, for US$198 million in cash.
Stayz, which also includes Rentahome.com.au, TakeABreak.com.au and YesBookIt, was purchased from Fairfax Digital, a division o [...]
Spring prepares for low cost revolution, mobile now at 50% of sales
China is on the verge of a low cost revolution and Spring Airlines, the country's first privately-owned low cost airline, is preparing itself for a future of increased competition by adopting an aggressive IT and digital strategy.
Speaking at the CAPA World Aviation Summit in Amsterdam, Jo [...]
Vietjet set to expand and build image beyond ‘cheap airline’
Fresh from its biggest aircraft order worth US$9 billion for 92 A320s, Vietjet, Vietnam’s only privately-owned lost cost airline is charting a course for “massive growth”, board member Cuong Viet Chu (left) told WIT.
When the aircraft deal was announced, managing director Luu Duc Kha [...]
The Wrap: Most annoying in-flight behaviour uncovered
In the news: Cheapflights.com survey on annoying in-flight behaviour, STB's new Market Insight reports, Dorsett's four new hotels in Malaysia
Most annoying in-flight behaviour uncovered
Are you guilty of kicking the seatbacks of fellow air passengers which, according to a recently realeased [...]
Dorsett Hospitality and Diamond Resorts – a “perfect fit” for growth
Hong Kong based Dorsett Hospitality International believes its partnership with US hospitality group, Diamond Resorts International, is not diluting its "China Wallet" strategy but instead is helping it reach markets where it is not represented.
"We’re still very China focus as we recognis [...]
Modest airfare and hotel rate Increases for APAC next year
Country-specific, rather than global, economic trends are expected to contribute to a slight uptick in business travel prices within specific regions next year, according to the American Express Global Business Travel Forecast 2014.
Brazil’s preparation for global sporting events, Germany’ [...]
Airport IT investments set to reach US$6bil, focus on passenger experience
Airports globally are increasing their IT investment to US$6 billion this year, according to data released by SITA in its IT Trends Survey 2013.
The report revealed that 90% of airports expect to either increase or maintain their IT spend in 2014, despite economic challenges, with a key focu [...]
The Wrap: A St Regis and world-class convention centre for Langkawi
In the news: Investments for Langkawi, Amadeus’ Consulting Services, Mr & Mrs Smith first hotel awards, Ibis pillow hunt
A St Regis and world-class convention centre for Langkawi
The idyllic Malaysian island of Langkawi gets a boost in its race to be a top class world tourist destinati [...]
