B2B platform Globick secures $1.5 million in funding to fuel technological advancement
The platform is expanded its client base to serve over 35 customers across 12 different countries.
Globick, a B2B connectivity platform specialising in tours and experiences, has successfully secured $1.5 million in funding through a recent investment round. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Globick revea [...]
‘Made in Singapore’ adopts bolder, playful approach to marketing the city state
STB's new campaign focuses on transformation of ordinary moments into special memories
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB)'s newly-launched “Made in Singapore” global campaign is aimed at spotlighting quintessential Singaporean experiences, from iconic attractions to hidden gems, showcasing how [...]
An audio tour of Little India, spiced up and augmented with a love story
“New World's End” brings theatre to walking tours
Most people think of Augmented Reality as adding another layer to your mobile device, that is, you point your phone at something and something pops up in your screen, animated and telling you something about what’s in front of you.
To me, [...]
84% jump in Asian vacation rentals, big uptick in longer rental stays
Data from Trip101 confirms growing trends in the vacation rentals space and the shifting nature of work in the region
According to global travel media startup Trip101, which curates and recommends vacation rentals and hotels, Asian vacation rentals have experienced an 84% surge in bookings from 202 [...]
Weakest link in cybersecurity. Poles’ rail revolution. 24/7 concierge. FlyAkeed gets boost.
Humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity
The vulnerability of the travel industry to modern tech has been exposed by the cyberattack on MGM Resorts in Las Vegas which crippled the company’s operations.
Frustrated guests were unable to check in at MGM Resorts, electronic payments were disru [...]
GetYourGuide gets into pole position to win in $250b experiences market
The biggest risk is cultural risk, says CEO Johannes Reck
Racing between meetings, and fresh from watching his first Singapore Grand Prix, you could say that Johannes Reck, CEO and co-founder of GetYourGuide, is as on top of the world as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who won the Singapore race.
Afte [...]
Expedia Group and Philippine Airlines launch PAL Holidays travel platform
New platform will connect travellers to 900,000 properties worldwide, supported by Expedia's network
In a strategic collaboration, Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippines' national flag carrier, has unveiled PAL Holidays, a travel website powered by Expedia Group. This new platform, available in [...]
Top of the WiT: Human revolution, social marketing, true sustainability, and the Heart of a Friend
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a nugget-sized podcast.
In this episode, we're gearing up for WiT's annual flagship event, WiT Singapore. Themed 'The Human Revolution, this year's event gathers the brightest minds and [...]
Go City launches Weixin Mini Program; tapping into one of China’s largest social media platforms
Surpassing 2019 revenue from Mainland Chinese customers, Go City becomes first global sightseeing pass to launch a mini program
Go City, a global sightseeing pass company, has introduced its Weixin mini program, a lightweight platform within Weixin, one of China's largest social media networks. Thi [...]
WOW Porto, it’s a corker of an experience
Lady Gaga meets Dom Perignon over a glass of port at this new cultural hotspot
If you didn’t know already, Lady Gaga once wore a cork dress, a fetching little number adorned with gold and silver-plated cork, embroidered beads and metallic threads.
The image of Lady Gaga and her cork dress is a [...]
