Cruise lines step up for the challenge of making “high-tech on the high seas” a smooth experience
As cruise passengers jump back onboard, they’re discovering a new world of technology
You’ve woken early on MSC Bellissima – the cruise ship is sailing off the coast of Naples – and you can’t recall which of the ship’s 12 dining venues serves your favourite breakfast of smashed avocado [...]
Should travel businesses invest in crypto?
Is crypto too risky? Here's what travel tech experts have to say.
The travel sector exists to get people from A to B and provides everything they need in between. But there’s one very popular journey many around the world are taking right now that the travel industry doesn’t seem to be paying a [...]
The start-up on track to revolutionise rail distribution
Investor and a partner hop onboard Rail Online as it grows its global ambitions
James Dunne has been around trains long enough to know the pain points for travel agents when booking rail travel.
Dunne, along with founding partners Lachlan McCallum, and Kew Muthalif – all three are former Rail [...]
Reality check: WFA it’s not what you think it is!
WFA is all good and well for those who've actually worked in an office before and know what it's like. But what about the newbies who've never had a chance to experience working with people in a real environment? What are they missing? Can the older generation offer a helping hand? Timothy O'Nei [...]
The Wrap: Agoda partners with GSTC, Sustainability Lead at FCM, Vietnam Air and Sabre extend partnership, RedBus Offers “Cancel For Any Reason” Protection
Agoda partners with GSTC to support hotels
Agoda is partnering with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels develop sustainable tourism practices.
Singapore is the first country where the programme will be launched, with Agoda and GSTC sponsoring 50 Singapore hotel pro [...]
Travel brands that aren’t on TikTok, you’re missing out! (pssst… WiT is on TikTok)
Editor's note: Web In Travel is now on TikTok. Follow us at http://tiktok.com/@webintravel for tips and tricks on how to #TravelBetter!
With digital demand for travel higher than pre-pandemic levels, industry members are increasingly turning to TikTok to achieve business goals.
TikTok, the s [...]
Grab me a Volocopter: eVTOL service gears up for 2024 launch in Singapore
The future of urban air mobility in Singapore and Asia, the land of millionaires
The 2021 Asian Air Passenger Urban Air Mobility In Perspective report states, “The Asia-Pacific region is a key market for UAM and for premium transportation modes in markets like China, India, Singapore, and South [...]
A “pretty much recovered” BeMyGuest waits for next wave of travel
“We all died, and we got a chance to restart with all the tricks in the bag”
AFTER a tough two years, a time Blanca Menchaca, CEO and co-founder of BeMyGuest, would rather not remember, her attractions, tours and activities, technology company is “pretty much fully recovered”.
And th [...]
Seven startups advance to Grand Finals at WiT Singapore
Travel startup ecosystem is alive and well, say judges
THE travel startup ecosystem is alive and well, despite the ravages of the pandemic, concluded judges at the WiT/Phocuswright Global Startup Pitch held August 25, as they named seven startups to advance to the Grand Finals at WiT Singapore 2022 [...]
The Wrap: WeMo Scooter Launches RenTour, Airbnb vs rowdy guests, Sentosa wins Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification
WeMo RenTour goes electric
WeMo Scooter has launched WeMo RenTour, Taiwan’s first shared all-electric vehicle platform. WeMo RenTour has partnered with smart vehicle brands and rental companies to offer drivers with smart vehicle rentals and short-term leases.
WeMo RenTour’s first launch i [...]
