Sojern expands its travel marketing platform with the acquisition of VenueLytics
Travel marketing platform, Sojern, has announced its acquisition of VenueLytics, a guest experience platform for the hospitality industry. The addition of VenueLytics' technology allows Sojern to offer an end-to-end marketing platform that engages travelers throughout their journey.
Sojern has es [...]
Opinion: Why North Asia will lead the way in travel digitisation
“Trust is the bedrock of collaboration”
In my recent visit to North Asia, specifically Japan and South Korea, I have been impressed by two characteristics – first, how polite and understanding particularly to tourists the local population is and second, a strong willingness to work towards a [...]
The story behind MGM Resorts’ ambitious $10b integrated resort in Japan
Jiro Kawakami: “Most people think Las Vegas is a big gaming market but it’s only $8b in annual gaming revenues. Japan’s market is huge.”
It’s been a long time coming but this April, after years and years of waiting, MGM Resorts International received the green light to develop a resort in [...]
Sabre buys Techsembly. AI helps rhinos. Booking.com’s new Trip Planner is here.
Sabre swoops on gift card leader
Sabre Hospitality has moved closer to its long-term strategy to be the leading global hotel commerce and distribution platform by acquiring UK-based hospitality e-commerce provider Techsembly.
Techsembly provides an automated e-commerce solution enabling hotels t [...]
Why the medium-term is critical to AI disruption
What is more natural than a conversation? This may be the biggest promise of generative or autonomous AI.
Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of Agoda, gets to grips with the possibilities of Generative AI in travel in the short to medium term.
It seems there are two distinct camps when it comes to the futur [...]
Wanderlust vs economic uncertainty: Over half of APAC travellers stay confident in their travel plans
Singaporean travelers demonstrate a strong commitment to spending their money on experiences rather than fleeting pleasures.
Booking.com recently unveiled its much-anticipated APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI) for 2023, offering an analysis of travel mindsets in the region. Despite financial conc [...]
Blogxiety is real. NFTs keep Bali’s culture. Traxo tracks NDC, more.
NFTs help to preserve Bali’s culture and artisans
Craftsmen in Bali are among 11 artisans from Indonesia who are helping to protect the country's heritage and culture by placing their work on Web3, a web feature that includes blockchain technology.
A BBC report reveals the artisans have joi [...]
Spotnana and United Airlines look to create seamless traveller journeys with NDC integration
Direct NDC integration supports bookings, post-ticketing changes, real-time analytics, and servicing through a modern retailing experience
Spotnana, a travel infrastructure company, has unveiled its strategic collaboration with United Airlines to introduce direct NDC integration, providing seamless [...]
Rapid surge in chargebacks poses challenges for travel companies, reveals Outpayce study
Perceived difficulties in obtaining refunds and increasing traveler awareness of ‘chargebacks’ driving 30% year-over-year growth
A recent study conducted by Outpayce has shed light on the significant rise in chargebacks faced by travel companies, signaling a growing concern within t [...]
Northstar Travel Group launches The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in 2024, hosted in Singapore
"There was an opportunity to bring our world class experiences to the Asia Pacific meetings market under the established and successful brand of The Meetings Show.”
Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B information, events and marketing solutions company in the travel industry, announces the [...]
