Four travel tech trends to watch in 2018: Expedia
It is not enough to keep up with the digital expectations of today's tech-savvy consumers, Expedia says. Exceeding these expectations is a "travel industry...
Still room for hotels growth in Singapore to meet ‘frustrated demand’
Concerns over the large supply of hotel rooms in Singapore has receded amid stronger tourist arrivals and stabilising corporate demand driven by firmer economic...
What makes millennials, Gen Z tick in travel?
The recently released publication, New Horizons IV: A global study of the youth and student traveller, has revealed six trends for the under-30 travel...
Airbnb: friend or foe to Singapore hotel industry?
Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) conducted a study to evaluate if Airbnb complements existing accommodation provision or presents disruptive competition that...
Stronger growth for APAC airlines in 2018
The region's airlines recorded a firm 7% increase in number of international passengers carried to 356.6 million in 2018, a stronger growth than was...
Holiday parks in Australia wrestle back online bookings share from OTAs
Australian holiday parks are gradually regaining control of their online sales distribution channels, and clawing back market share from large OTAs such as Booking.com and Expedia,...
Sabre unveils consumer retail trends influencing hospitality
Today's travellers crave flexibility, personalisation and a seamless shopping experience, according to Sabre Corporation's recent consumer trends study.
The global travel tech provider partnered with...
Movie magic trumps sleep as most-desired airport facility
CINEMAS have emerged as the top dream airport facility, according to a recent Skyscanner survey, beating out sleep pods and play areas for children.
The...
Hilton named world’s most valuable hotel brand, Premier Inn most powerful
The latest annual Brand Finance Hotels 50 report by valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance has ranked Hilton the world’s most valuable hotel brand...
Mobile payment gains momentum for China’s tech-savvy travellers
As travel expenditure of Chinese tourists pick up, so too have mobile payments, with a recent survey showing 65 per cent of Chinese tourists...
