McKinsey’s ‘golden age’ tech. Costco and Mystifly simplify. Spotnana flies with Kyte. Tech czars want EPL.
McKinsey’s tech for a ‘golden age’ of travel
More people are traveling to less visited destinations, luxury-hospitality is growing faster than any other industry segment, and younger generations show significant, growing interest in travel, according to a new McKinsey report.
In addition [...]
Jane’s Tours Singapore pivots to private groups and excursions
Pandemic forced a rethink to adapt to changing trends
It often takes a foreigner to appreciate what locals take for granted about their countries and no one has been more passionate about showing off and sharing Singapore’s heritage, culture and story to foreign visitors and locals alike than Ja [...]
Key trends to heed in “Next Generation” of travel in APAC
As we enter the next generation of travel in Asia Pacific, here are the key trends to watch – from the revolution in B2B, to transformation of the human-machine interface and changing demographics with all the inherent changes in customer behaviour to come. It’s a summary of the thoughts and ide [...]
China outbound surges by almost 400% in 2024
With only about 13% of Chinese citizens holding passports, there is substantial potential for growth, a new report indicates.
According to a new report by Sabre, China's outbound travel market is experiencing a resurgence, with a nearly 400% increase in bookings for 2024 compared to the previous ye [...]
“Don’t build zombie companies,” Thayer’s Hemmeter advises startups
Specialist travel investor sees “bloody battle” ahead as AI plays out in the changing of search and engagement
AI or no AI, new tech or old tech, teams still make all the difference between success and failure in a startup, said Chris Hemmeter, c0-founder and managing director of Thayer Venture [...]
Tipsy Unicorn: Sentosa’s party animal wants to redefine the Asian beachfront scene (Sponsored)
Tipsy Collective’s latest cheeky animal-themed venue plans to attract global partygoers with international gigs
Rae Ng, Marketing and Communications Director, Tipsy Collective, recently spoke with WiT about the unique aspects and future plans for Tipsy Unicorn, the latest venture under the Collec [...]
Meta flies with Lufthansa. PKFARE’s branded fares. Tipping treat for guides. More.
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 [...]
Solve air problems with tech and commercial will follow, urges Trip’s Xing Xiong
AI “most powerful tool” – 15% efficiency improvement in engineering, 80% of queries answered by bots, 95% answered within 20 seconds
“Use tech to solve the problems and commercial will follow”. That was the central message delivered by Xing Xiong, COO of Trip.com Group, to the more than [...]
Sustainability reigns in Taiwan amid tourism recovery
From forest parks to Slow Food festivals, emphasis is on biodiversity and local communities
Amid the recovery in the Taiwan travel market, with inbound back at 70% of 2019 levels and outbound exceeding 2019 levels to some destinations, Taiwan’s travel players are willing to take it slow and ste [...]
Letter from Shanghai: Of Mona Lisa, Gravitational Arena and Innovationism
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.
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