Do consumers care about influencers?
The effectiveness of Influencer Marketing in driving direct sales is not significant, but there’s still a lot of value in this vertical, says Milieu study
In the last decade or so, the undeniable growth of social media has given rise to a new breed of celebrities: the influencers. These individua [...]
Generative AI and “seamless travel” dominate Expedia’s Fall catalogue
Company has doubled down and invested massively in the latest tech capabilities using AI and machine learning to accelerate innovation, says CEO
Expedia Group has unveiled its Autumn Release 2023, showcasing an array of new features and products aimed at enhancing the travel planning process. These [...]
Google’s enhanced Bard AI Chatbot integrates with Google apps, expanding possibilities for travel and more
New features improve collaboration, check answers, and extend language support
Goolgle took a big step towards enhancing the capabilities of its generative AI chatbot, Bard, by unveiling a host of new features that enable users to double-check responses, collaborate seamlessly, and integrate with a [...]
Weakest link in cybersecurity. Poles’ rail revolution. 24/7 concierge. FlyAkeed gets boost.
Humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity
The vulnerability of the travel industry to modern tech has been exposed by the cyberattack on MGM Resorts in Las Vegas which crippled the company’s operations.
Frustrated guests were unable to check in at MGM Resorts, electronic payments were disru [...]
Expedia Group and Philippine Airlines launch PAL Holidays travel platform
New platform will connect travellers to 900,000 properties worldwide, supported by Expedia's network
In a strategic collaboration, Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippines' national flag carrier, has unveiled PAL Holidays, a travel website powered by Expedia Group. This new platform, available in [...]
Top of the WiT: Human revolution, social marketing, true sustainability, and the Heart of a Friend
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a nugget-sized podcast.
In this episode, we're gearing up for WiT's annual flagship event, WiT Singapore. Themed 'The Human Revolution, this year's event gathers the brightest minds and [...]
Your face is your passport. AI ranks Phuket restaurants. Trip.com gets sustainable.
SITA works on ‘biggest innovation in the travel industry in at least a decade’
A time when airline passengers no longer need to show their physical passport when arriving in a country may not be too far away following a trial between SITA and the government of the Caribbean nation of Aruba.
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Go City launches Weixin Mini Program; tapping into one of China’s largest social media platforms
Surpassing 2019 revenue from Mainland Chinese customers, Go City becomes first global sightseeing pass to launch a mini program
Go City, a global sightseeing pass company, has introduced its Weixin mini program, a lightweight platform within Weixin, one of China's largest social media networks. Thi [...]
Flightroutes24 adds hotels as it continues global expansion
Back in the hands of its original founders, Flightroutes24, the global B2B marketplace for flight content, is ready to expand not only geographically but also across verticals – it is adding hotel content, launched in 2023, according to Nancy Zhou, co-founder and vice president, business developme [...]
3 trends keeping travel leaders awake at night
Ahead of the Web in Travel Singapore event on October 2-4, titled The Human Revolution, three travel leaders have told us about the emerging trends that are keeping them awake at night. With AI developing faster than ever, and climate change becoming increasingly urgent, these leaders told us what [...]
