Technology
Go City’s expansion into Eastern Europe with Prague Pass “a pleasant surprise”
11/06/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
Go City has officially expanded into Eastern Europe with the introduction of the All-Inclusive Prague Pass, offering access to over 30 attractions, tours, and experiences in the Czech capital. The new pass includes exclusive access to four attractions not available on other Prague sightseeing passes [...]
Meta flies with Lufthansa. PKFARE’s branded fares. Tipping treat for guides. More.
07/06/2024 by Ian Jarrett
Meta flies with Lufthansa Lufthansa is partnering with Meta, Facebook's parent company, to enhance the inflight experience in its newly launched Allegris Business Class. The initiative marks the first time an airline will offer Meta’s Quest 3 headsets in a commercial inflight setting. As pa [...]
Accor partners with Amadeus, focusing on distribution strategies and personalisation
06/06/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
Hospitality group Accor has expanded its strategic partnership with Amadeus by implementing the Amadeus Central Reservation System (ACRS) across its worldwide portfolio of properties. This collaboration aims to enhance Accor's distribution strategies, boost revenues, and create more personalized con [...]
APAC leads global airline demand growth as industry eyes $30.5b in profits for 2024
04/06/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a positive forecast for the global airline industry's profitability in 2024, which also marks an improvement compared to the predictions made in June and December of 2023.  However, the report also emphasises that the industry is st [...]
Letter from Shanghai: Of Mona Lisa, Gravitational Arena and Innovationism
31/05/2024 by Yeoh Siew Hoon
The last time I was in Shanghai was in October 2019, when I attended Trip.com Group’s 20th anniversary party. I recall it felt like a rock concert, almost like a coming out party as the group declared its ambitions to grow into a global giant as well as be the champion for Chinese inbound. [...]
Emirates flies with Spotnana. Expedia powers Cathay. Swiipr eases disruption. SITA goes swimming. More.
31/05/2024 by Ian Jarrett
Heading out to the best real-life experiences Headout has acquired the team behind start-up Dabble to help build a generation of AI-powered travel experiences for Headout users. Dabble, founded by Neil Mathew, Prasenjit Mukherjee and Yan Ma, “sits at the intersection of AI, computer vision and [...]
Latin America’s largest fintech bank launches travel portal powered by HTS
28/05/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
Nubank Ultravioleta, the largest fintech bank in Latin America, has announced the official launch of NuViagens, a travel portal powered by Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS). The platform is set to provide Nubank’s 100 million customers with the ability to book air tickets, hotels, and access trave [...]
Lighthouse expands in APAC, brings its insights to hoteliers in the region
28/05/2024 by Yeoh Siew Hoon
The newly-rebranded Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight) is keen to shine more light on data insights for hoteliers in Asia Pacific. Chief Revenue Officer, David Collier, during a recent visit to Singapore, shared that with the business experiencing significant global growth, Lighthouse is keen to expa [...]
What makes the perfect remote work destination?
28/05/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur can focus on safety while Singapore can benefit from providing a more welcoming environment for remote workers, data says Remote, a company specialising in building, managing, and supporting globally distributed workforces, recently released its annual list of the Best Des [...]
APAC amusement industry forecasts $16.8B in visitor spending in 2024
27/05/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
At the upcoming IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, running 27 to 30 May, the global amusement industry will converge in Bangkok to learn about the latest innovations and trends in the market as well as take a sneak peek into its future. From rides to robotics, safety features to AI experiences, the three-day [...]