WiT Podcast: Customer love to planet love; practise what you preach
This is Episode 2 of the Customer Love series. Listen to Episode 1 here.
In the middle of this episode, “From Customer Love to Planet Love”, Eric Ricaurte, CEO of Greenview burst (nearly) into song, reciting the lyrics of Barry White’s Practise What You Preach – “You say there's a lesso [...]
Mistletoe grows; new αFund seeks to raise $300m-$400m for positive impact investments
Fund started by Taizo Son and Atsushi Tarai buys SoftBank Ventures, aims to build ecosystem of “like-minded investors and founders”
After eight years of running the global seed stage innovation driven impact vehicle, Mistletoe, as a family fund, co-founders Atsushi Taira and Taizo Son are rea [...]
Agoda expands partnership with WWF to support conservation initiatives across Southeast Asia
Travel booking platform, Agoda, announced its enhanced collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF). The expansion includes the Eco Deals Program, now supporting eight conservation projects in Southeast Asia. Agoda has also pledged USD $1 million to WWF-Si [...]
Luxury liner anchors in Port Klang, Malaysia’s first international cruise homeport
New collaboration eyes Malaysia’s growing Muslim market and leverages the country’s strategic location in the region
Costa Cruises, known for its European luxury cruising, and Hwajing Travel & Tours, a Southeast Asian cruise tour operator, have joined forces to make history at Port Klang by [...]
Asia economy class fares up by 21%, but business travel demand continues to grow
According to FCM Travel Asia, business travel is set to maintain its significance in 2024, with corporate travel programs facing scrutiny amid budget considerations. This, coupled with economic shifts worldwide, is set to create a few intriguing travel trends this year, as outlined by FCM’s six pr [...]
Post-ticketing automation. Vietjet flies with Trip.com. Sleeping through Europe. More
PKFARE takes the stress out of ticket refund turmoil
The process of air ticket refunds and changes is complex, involving communication among retailers, ticket agents, and airlines. The rules and regulations for customers vary widely, making manual processing time- � [...]
Social media, wine prices and the economy are pushing innovation in hospitality
EHL Hospitality Business School announced the release of a study conducted jointly by Dr Jean-Philippe Weisskopf and Dr Philippe Masset, revealing the trends shaping the hospitality industry in 2024.
Here are a few key takeaways from the study:
Over the past two years, the industry's biggest [...]
Turboprops and zero-emission short-haul aircraft are keys to sustainability goals in Southeast Asia
In a review commissioned by the Aviation Studies Institute, Sobie Aviation explores the future landscape of super short-haul air transport in Southeast Asia.
This analysis, the first of a two-part series, delves into the dynamics shaping the region's aviation industry, with a focus on flights cov [...]
Tribe Tours Singapore goes all in on accessibility and automation
Pilot tours on Sentosa and automation to consolidate bookings from multiple sources to streamline operations.
With inbound travel expected to soften to Singapore this year, due to the strong currency, stiffer competition and higher costs of living, one of the city state’s leading tour companies, [...]
APAC air travel strongest among all regions, global demand hits 99% of 2019 levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that the global air travel demand in November 2023 surged past 99% of 2019 levels, showcasing yet another milestone in the rebound from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2023 witnessed an increase of 29.7% in to [...]
