Can MYAirline recover? Shock suspension highlights challenges in crowded market
Financial pressures force Malaysian budget carrier to halt flights, prompting assistance from other airlines and regulators.
In a decision that has blindsided the regional aviation industry, MYAirline, a Malaysian budget carrier, has abruptly suspended its operations due to financial pressures, lea [...]
APAC leads in travel resurgence; consumers see trips as a necessity, not luxury
“Stability has returned and seasonality is back,” says Google's Hermione Joye
While the travel industry flourished in 2019, it came to an abrupt halt in 2020 for obvious reasons. Over the past two years, the sector witnessed a series of closures, reopenings, the emergence of vaccinated travel l [...]
Hopper’s APAC B2C team axed amid cuts of 250 jobs
Hopper’s 250 job cuts this week included its entire Asia Pacific B2C team, including its head of Asia, Reno Wang.
In his LinkedIn post, Wang, who said this was the first layoff in his career, said, “I have had the amazing privilege of trailblazing Hopper business into APAC, where we were active [...]
Fun factor 10: How tech is making human experiences even better
In a year in which Disney, the world’s most iconic theme park brand, celebrated its 100th birthday, and Taylor Swift, its most iconic pop star broke records galore with her colossal world tour, it would seem like a stretch for those in the travel and experiences business to feel anything but optim [...]
Letter from Samui: Great balls of fire and long live The Human Revolution
Key takeaways from WiT Singapore 2023
I am writing this from Rocky’s, a resort in Samui, a Thai island I haven’t visited in at least a decade. There’ve always been other destination distractions and somehow, Samui had lost its appeal to me – the over-building in Chaweng, the main beach stri [...]
SpotQuest wants to turn location-based data into insights for hotels and restaurants
Millions of data points tell a single, actionable story for hotels and restaurants, says founder
In a world where data drives decision-making, the travel industry has long grappled with the challenge of harnessing location-based insights effectively. Hannes Bos, the CEO and Founder of SpotQuest, ai [...]
Next revolution: Airbnb looks set to shake up our cities
As one of technology’s biggest disruptors of travel confirms from the US that its ‘biggest update’ is coming in November this year, indications at WiT Singapore 2023 are that the company is set to diversify its service offering in a way that could help shake up our city spaces.
In a Financi [...]
What makes a good investment in today’s Al-centric world?
“Some of the most incredible stuff that's going to happen in the next 10 years is happening as we speak”, say travel industry investors
A panel of leading investors agrees that it is one of the most exciting times in history for travel industry investors - and they say that AI is responsible fo [...]
Smart baggage at Munich. Booking.com ‘frustrated’. Traveloka eyes Thailand. More.
First smart baggage trolleys for Munich Airport
Passengers at Munich Airport can now enjoy a more digital experience before departure.
Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travellers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They will then receive their flight in [...]
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While the travel industry is much stronger than it was during the pandemic, companies are still recovering and adapting to a v [...]
