The sweet spots that startups forget
Everyone just wants to be the next Airbnb or Grab. But the real opportunity lies somewhere else. Simon Akeroyd, vice president corporate strategy & business development, Amadeus Asia Pacific, explains why and where.
How ‘hidden automation’ is a game-changer for travel agents
Think beyond robot butlers in hotels. ‘Hidden automation’ can help travel agencies save millions of dollars and significantly improve service outcomes. Kulpreet Singh, managing director EMEA & APAC for UiPath Robotic Process Automation, shows how
Onyx appoints Craig Bond as EVP operations
Craig Bond has been appointed executive vice president of operations at Bangkok-based Onyx Hospitality.
Prior to joining Onyx, Bond held the role of vice president...
Ancillary revenue soars worldwide, held up by a la carte activity
Airline ancillary revenue is projected to increase 22 per cent to hit US$82.2 billion worldwide this year, US$57 billion of which comes from a la carte fee activity, according to research by IdeaWorks Company and CarTrawler.
Danang Hotel Association to train low-rated hotels on how to scale...
Danang Hotel Association is starting a training and assistance programme in December to guide one- and two-star hotel members on transforming their business to...
Okinawa expects more growth next year from opening of third airport
An increase in air links is boosting arrivals to Okinawa, with the southernmost island chain in Japan looking at continued growth next year with...
AirAsia, Changi team up to digitise LCC processes
AirAsia has announced plans to capitalise on data from its operations at Changi Airport T4 to increase and improve digitalised airport processes.
This is also...
Travlr lands US$5 million in Series A
Travlr, a travel recommendation and booking site by the founders of The Bali Bible, has raised US$5 million in its Series A round of...
Japan to get a splash of Indigo
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)'s Hotel Indigo brand will debut in Japan with an opening in the hot spring town of Gora slated in 2019.
The...
A familiar face helms Thai tourism but Kobkarn will be missed
Thailand’s Cabinet reshuffle on November 24 sees the return of former minister of tourism and sports, Weerasak Kowsurat, to the role, replacing Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul...
