Klook appoints former Agoda co-founder as chief commercial officer
Klook has announced its appointment of Wilfred Fan as chief commercial officer. Fan was previously Agoda’s VP global partnership.
RoomIt by CWT: Less time worrying, more time for building
RoomIt by CWT, the hotel distribution division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), has appointed Brian Zacker as vice president of global sales.
Breathe in, breathe out set to become a travel industry favourite
The 13th annual Summit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from 15-17 October 2019. We sat down with Susie Ellis, chairman & CEO, Global Wellness Summit before the madness begins.
Travel tech this week: New start-ups and groundbreaking updates
This week, we saw new start-ups launch worldwide KIWIride, SensorFlow, and Bounce. Zudu cooked up digital strategies while Egencia updated its platform to enhance customer experiences, business value and employee care.
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ForwardKeys: Chinese arrivals in EU continue to rise
Data provider ForwardKeys has reported European travel is on the rise despite the slow-down in the Chinese economy and concerns about Brexit.
Cvent: European travel budget to rise in 2019
Cvent has revealed that European corporate travel decision makers (CTDMs) anticipate travel budget to increase in 2019.
Cruise news: Heritage at Halong, falconry and more
Boutique is the way to go as cruise lines take every effort to customise their experience with off beat attractions and onboard design. Addition of vessels in the industry and more...this…
Trouble in paradise: Why travel industry should take water safety seriously
Water safety should be a discussion, especially in the travel industry since most of the accidents either happen during the trip or while staying in a hotel.
Play the HARP, save the corals
Conservation is key for resorts that dwell on the beauty of its natural surroundings. We recently reported the coral reef conservation work undertaken by The Andaman in Langkawi and…
Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.