Agora launches ‘style MY stay’ concept to go after new travellers to Japan
The entry of low cost airlines into Japan will bring with them “young and active travellers with word of mouth power” and this is the set that Agora Hospitalities intends to engage with via online media and social networks such as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and blog.To capture this customer, [...]
A chief minister turns anger into a force for good for Penang tourism
When you’ve spent a total of three years in prison, it either breaks you or it makes you angry. In Lim Guan Eng’s case, it made him angry – “but in a positive way”, he is quick to assert.“It made me more determined to change things,” said the man who, as Chief Minister of Penang (left [...]
What is the one thing the travel industry must do to inspire, motivate and retain young talent?
As a new generation enters our workplace, the travel and tourism industry needs to ask this critical question: What is the one thing that the travel industry must do to inspire, motivate and retain young talent?This was the question we asked during the WITNext Summercamp (watch video below) on June [...]
ASEAN embarks on intensive promotions to achieve tourism target
ASEAN member countries are implementing a clear road map to achieve the tourism objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community due 2015.There will be a new “ASEAN for ASEAN” campaign and special promotions, along with enhanced strategic cooperation with the growth markets of China, Korea, Japan, I [...]
Travelmob wants to change the way people travel in Asia
In the world of new social stay start-up, Travelmob, everyone in Asia can be a host and tour guide and co-founder Turochas Fuad (left) believes this will unlock the kind of local experiences desired by a growing breed of travellers coming to the region.From a host in Hanoi who will offer cooking cl [...]
Mygola chases simple to become the 21st century travel agent
If Anshuman Bapna has his way, travel planning should be as easy and simple as it is to plan with a friend. “That’s my desire – to make it simple, to become the Oprah Winfrey of travel planning. But to do simple is really hard,” says the founder ofMygola.com, a travel planning site.Mygola� [...]
Big year for South Korean travel industry
It is just halfway into 2012 and a number of market indicators are reinforcing Amadeus’ belief that the outlook for the South Korean travel sector remains strong, with its government and travel players making strategic investments to drive growth.David Brett, president of Amadeus Asia Pacific ( [...]
New AsiaRooms index shows region leads in online hotel bookings
Asia leads in online usage for hotel bookings with cost savings ranking lower on priorities compared to other markets, according to the new AsiaRooms.com Traveller Confidence Index (TCI).The survey, commissioned by AsiaRooms.com and in partnership with research firm VisionOne UK, shows Asia had t [...]
The man who wants to put Humaneity in travel
The first time Mark Philpott’s life changed was when he was working for DHL in Belgium. He was watching a local TV programme about an athlete who had been badly injured and would no longer be able to compete again.He determined to find the athlete and after a few hours of searching, his colleague [...]
Online travel service Valadoo flying high
Business has been good for the new Indonesia start-up, Valadoo, which reported a 300% increase in order inquiries in Q2 2012 and 500% growth in sales in the past three months. "The growth of our business has been phenomenal. We started this business to encourage people to travel more and enjoy t [...]
