Mobile & Social
Social media’s evolving role in travel: More than just inspiration, it’s driving bookings
A new study by Phocuswright, a travel industry research firm, reveals that social media has evolved beyond a mere source of travel inspiration. It's now a powerful force driving actual bookings and influencing key decisions throughout the traveler's journey.
Odakyu Electric Railway and Klook introduce a new way to buy tickets to key Japanese destinations
Japanese railway firm Odakyu Electric Railway Co, Ltd and Hong Kong-based travel solutions developer Klook Travel Technology Limited present a new way by which foreign travellers can buy tickets to some of the country’s most popular destinations.
Klook marks 10th anniversary with comprehensive report
Klook released a report showing how it leverages its scale to introduce a range of initiatives to drive positive impact.
SiteMinder and IDeaS bring dynamic revenue management to Asian hospitality
SiteMinder ushers in a new era of revenue management for hotels in Asia as it launches Dynamic Revenue Plus.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises brings Starlink WiFi to its fleet
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that it has completed the installation of Starlink satellite internet on all six vessels in its fleet.
Traveloka teams up with Tourism Authority of Thailand
Southeast Asian travel platform Traveloka announced a new partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)geared towards promoting the country’s stunning destinations, unique experiences, and hidden gems during the green season.
Airalo and Nok Air team up to simplify travel connectivity
Thai airline Nok Air teamed up with eSIM marketplace Airalo to help simplify travel connectivity for its passengers.
Bo Sun of Trip.com is CMO Asia Awards’ Marketing Professional of the Year
Bo Sun received the prestigious Marketing Professional of the Year award at the 2024 CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding & Marketing.
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel launch Customer Self-Service app
Building momentum on its digital-first strategy, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have launched a Customer Self-Service (CSS) holiday app.
Alipay enhances travel experience with upgraded 16-language app
Alipay now supports 16 languages on its mobile application, enhancing the travel experience of foreign travellers making their way through China.
Tourism Authority of Thailand launches TAT Connex influencer marketing platform
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially launched TAT Connex to ramp up the digital transformation of its marketing initiatives.
Travel cashback app azgo hits growth targets
Asian travel cashback app azgo reports that it already hit its ambitious growth targets for the year since it launched in February.
Travel sector dominates mobile traffic, but just 25% of consumers are confident booking a flight or hotel on their phone
The latest statistics from Quantum Metric reveal that the travel industry sees the highest share of mobile traffic (73%), yet just 24% of consumers book their hotels and flights completely on mobile.
Princess Cruises introduces next-level cruise connectivity
Princess Cruises announced the launch of onboard Wi-Fi service for the growing demands of today's intensively digitally-connected travelers.
Sim Local expands Heathrow partnership with outbound strategy
eSIM and travel SIM provider Sim Local has launched a trial project with Heathrow, expanding its partnership with the UK’s busiest airport.
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