Meet the 18 finalists of the 2024 Global Startup Pitch
Finals to be held August 15 to pick winners from four regions
Eighteen travel tech startups have been selected for the finals of the 2024 Global Startup Pitch. The competition, in its third year, is jointly produced by WiT and Phocuswright. The virtual event will be held on August 15.
Judges s [...]
Never been more exciting to be a storyteller in heritage and conservation, says Blue Mansion’s pioneer
New mission to make Fort Cornwallis, Penang, a must-visit, and not-boring, experience
For the psychologist-lecturer-turned-conservator-researcher, who pioneered story telling in Penang and brought the story of 19th century Chinese merchant Cheong Fatt Tze to life, through the Blue Mansion, ther [...]
Off to Africa to learn from cheetahs: Klook’s Sarah Wan on self-care, high growth and travel trends
Event tourism and slow travel factoring high in Travel Pulse survey
When you’re working for a high growth company like Klook, it is important to practise self-care regimes, said Sarah Wan, general manager, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, such as keeping to a good fitnes [...]
Asia Pacific leads as global business travel industry spending expected to hit record $1.48 trillion in 2024
According to the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Report, spending in the business travel industry is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028 because of economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum.
The forecast by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), a business travel a [...]
Solo female travellers. Hotel Switch launches. Thailand’s long stayers. Qatar’s inflight connectivity. More.
Hotel Switch a breeze for agents
Trip Affiliates Network has taken the wraps off Hotel Switch, a connectivity tool to provide access to a broad network of hotel affiliates.
TA Network says Hotel Switch enhances travel agents’ ability “to offer a wide range of accommodation, manage booking [...]
Lessons to take from Weeva’s closure
A long game with no immediate payback, says Greenview’s Ricaurte
The news of Weeva’s closure has come as a surprise and disappointment to many who had been following the company’s progress since its startup in 2021.
Borne out of the pandemic by two hoteliers’ passion for sustainability [...]
Asia dominates TechPat attraction, Singapore has most tech startups per capita
TechPats, defined as skilled technology workers who choose to work abroad, are in high demand globally due to shortages in tech skills within businesses. These individuals possess specialised skills in technology and opt to relocate internationally for better career prospects, higher salaries, and e [...]
Go, ixigo – a new chapter begins as two co-founders mark milestone and plans bright future
Customer obsession remains focus, AI will bring “unimaginable shifts”
After a three-year delay, ixigo’s parent company, Le Travenues Technology, is finally listed on the Indian stock exchanges and at its debut on June 18, listed at 78% premium over issue price, making it “one of tech’s mo [...]
Weeva, sustainability tool for hospitality, to close down
Decision taken by board after “exhaustive review”
The board of Weeva, the sustainability management tool for independent hotels and tourism businesses, has called for the closure of the business “based on a considered view of external market forces, associated risks and the path to commercial [...]
Seek Sophie wants to be the “Patagonia” of travel
Co-founders say no plans to raise funds, aims to reach target of $100m sales by 2028
Just as a trip to Uganda changed her life, Jacinta Lim wants to do the same for other travellers, which is the reason why she and co-founder Lina Gedvilaite, decided to start Seek Sophie, a travel marketplace that [...]
