What now travel, after Brexit?
The implications for travel, post-the Brexit vote, are immense. Hard questions will have to be asked and they will be at the inaugural WIT Europe in London this Thursday.
So it has come to pass. The UK will leave the European Union (EU) and as the world grapples with the massive implications of t [...]
The making of Town Hall Hotel and the rise of a London neighbourhood
I've always believed in the power of collaboration and more than that, creative conflict. That often it takes two opposites, like yin and yang, to create magic. Such is the case of the story of the making of the Town Hall Hotel & Apartments in London.
Marie Baxter still remembers the day in [...]
ADARA reveals Singaporean millennials are travel disruptors
Millennials in Singapore are disrupting traditional travel models and influencing travel, said a new global study from travel data platform ADARA.
The research showed that Singaporean millennials are dedicated travellers who prioritise travel above any other expense, savvy bargain hunters who are [...]
Anand Nadathur takes lessons from father to sharpen SilverNeedle for next generation of travellers
The occasion was the launch of the first Sage Hotel in Western Perth but actually it was more significant than that for Singapore-based SilverNeedle Hospitality – it also marked the comeback of Anand Nadathur to the business he founded.
Anand, the younger son and director of the Nadathur Gr [...]
Fear only the fearmongers
It’s an interesting place to be. Here we are planning for our first WIT Europe conference in London and we don’t know if by June 30, Britain will still be part of the EU depending on how the referendum on June 23 goes.
Some people would call it awful timing but for me, it's the best of time � [...]
Now you can book an Uber ride on Hotels.com app
Hotels.com is the latest OTA to integrate Uber, the ride-sharing service, into its mobile app to enable travellers to hail a ride to their hotel with just a tap on a button.
Customers of Hotels.com who make a reservation wil see an Uber button appear on the booking site’s mobile app on the day [...]
South Korea rising star for Hostelworld as it embarks on campaign to correct perceptions about hostel stays
Where previously Asia was more of an inbound destination for Hostelworld Group, today it has become a strong source market for travellers and South Korea, in particular, is taking the Dublin-based company by surprise.
The global marketplace for hostels now counts South Korea as its seventh la [...]
The Wrap: Study reveals booking patterns of travellers worldwide
In the news: Agoda’s study on traveller booking patterns, Malaysia’s Rayani Air grounded, disagreement over name of Malaysia’s budget terminal
Study reveals booking patterns of travellers worldwide
Hong Kong travellers like to plan their trips well in advance, booking their accommod [...]
Kathleen Tan returns to AirAsia: North Asia, here she comes
There’s a Chinese saying, ‘A good rest will enable you to take on a longer journey’. Today, Kathleen Tan returns to AirAsia as CEO North Asia, saying, “I feel fully rested, physically and mentally ready, for this next journey.” In this interview with Yeoh Siew Hoon, she talks about her new [...]
Letter from Tokyo: Subtle changes speak of a deeper shift
For the last eight years, I’ve been visiting Tokyo pretty regularly – more so after visa restrictions for Malaysians (and the rest of South-east Asia) were lifted a couple of years ago. But it’s only this year that I am noticing discernible changes in the visitor experience for foreigners.
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