Luxury Escapes’ Adam Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind, and new superstore in Melbourne
Adam Schwab runs barefoot half marathons and plays golf in the dark to give himself more time to devote to Luxury Escapes where, as CEO, he has overseen the company’s rise to one of the fastest growing travel companies worldwide.
Luxury Escapes has seven million global members and off [...]
India’s ground transportation: Analyzing market dynamics of rail and intercity bus travel
The Indian transport and mobility landscape is undergoing a transformation, powered by significant investments in both physical and digital infrastructure. Against the backdrop of a burgeoning transportation industry, the India Ground Transportation Market Sizing & OTA Benchmarking Study, FY20-F [...]
Airbnb partners with MDEC to promote digital nomad-friendly accommodations in Malaysia
Collaboration aims to facilitate long-term stays with adequate amenities for remote work
Airbnb and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly support MDEC’s pioneering DE Rantau initiative.
This strategic alliance is in respon [...]
Air travel and accommodation costs are high in Asia amidst market turbulence
FCM Consulting's Q2-2023 Global Trends Report highlights challenges and opportunities for corporate travel
The second quarter of 2023 was a period of halves in the global travel landscape, as detailed in the latest Global Trends Report by FCM Consulting. While the Northern Hemisphere witnesses a su [...]
Korean Air weighs passengers. Skyscanner speaks Hindi. Grab enjoys revenue boost.
Skyscanner introduces Hindi option to cater to growing Indian demand
Skyscanner is launching a new Hindi language option across its products and services as part of its commitment to the Indian market. With Hindi being the third most widely spoken language worldwide and the increasing number of Hin [...]
Who you travel with, and how you travel with them, matters
Your choice of travel companions can significantly impact your trip experience and budget
In a recent 10-year forecast unveiled by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a strong desire for travel is prevailing despite global economic uncertainties. The report indicates a significant prioriti [...]
JTB, Trip.com Group join forces to set up JTB Inbound Trip
JTB and Trip.com Group have agreed to set up a joint venture called JTB Inbound Trip.Co., Ltd to address the challenges faced by business partners such as accommodation and local governments in the inbound tourism sector from Asia to Japan.
Said the press release issued by JTB, “In anticipation [...]
400 million online interactions point to the rise of experiential travel
Analysis of traveller behaviour was to discern whether changes caused by the pandemic would persist or if a return to traditional tourism was imminent
It’s probably an oversimplification to call the travel industry dynamic - where preferences are constantly evolving alongside global circumstances [...]
A minute of silence for the physical SIM card, please
Airalo’s bet on eSIMs pays off as it raises $60m – “we want to be available at every OTA checkout”
In 2019, during an investor’s pitch, Bahadir Ozdemir, co-founder of Airalo, which uses software-based eSIM connectivity to provide a wide range of lower-cost mobile data packages for interna [...]
Google’s e-ConomySEA points to resurgence of travel demand in the region
The travel landscape across Southeast Asia is experiencing a notable resurgence, as revealed by the latest findings from Google's e-ConomySEA travel spotlight. The objective analysis of travel data offers interesting insights on the evolving trends, preferences, and patterns that are shaping the tra [...]
