Lufthansa cosies up to agents, corporates through direct channels
Digitalisation and greater personalisation of products and services will play key roles in the Lufthansa Group’s push in developing a “multi-channel landscape” as the...
Taiwan-based KKday wants to corner Thailand’s FIT marketplace
As part of its expansion plans in Asia, Taiwan-based e-commerce travel platform KKday has launched in Thailand last week after recently going live in...
Focus on technology, enhanced buyer-seller matching at ITB China
With the proliferation of trade shows targeting China's massive outbound travel market, ITB China knows it has to offer a more compelling value proposition...
GHA chooses Sabre as technology partner
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), which represents more than 550 hotels across 35 brands, has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions as an alternative distribution provider for...
The Travel Corporation launches e-learning platform for agents
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has launched the TTC Agent Academy, a new training initiative for travel consultants.
The e-learning platform showcases the four core brands...
Agencies in Japan up the sell using virtual reality
Travel businesses in Japan are embracing virtual reality as a means to increase sales and to upsell.
From November, travel agency HIS will begin offering...
Technology will take centrestage at ATF 2017
NEXT year’s Travel Exchange (TRAVEX), held alongside the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), will feature a “one-of-a-kind” tech hub that showcases the latest solutions...
United Airlines’ MileagePlus now integrated with Mileslife
MILESLIFE, a mileage-earning app in China, has welcomed MileagePlus, United Airlines’ frequent flyer programme to its fold, the 10th airline loyalty programme partner for...
FCM launches new travel management suite
FCM Travel Solutions has launched a new product suite providing end-to-end solutions for corporate travel management.
Global general manager for FCM Travel Solutions Marcus Eklund...
Indonesian OTAs ride on wave of mobile adopters
MOBILE is touted to be the most lucrative channel for OTAs in Indonesia to conquer the country’s swelling ranks of travellers, as the archipelago...
