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Swayy wins 2018 Travel Technology Disrupt Award
Swayy, a new service that allows hotels and travel companies to quickly and easily connect with digital influencers, has been named the winner of the 2018 Travel Technology Disrupt Award. Swayy will be awarded a full-size stand at the 2019 Travel Technology Europe (TTE) conference in London, worth £8,000 plus marketing support. Swayy successfully applied for the event’s Launchpad, which supported 15 of the most innovative start-ups in the travel technology industry this year. David Gabriele, CEO Swayy commented: “Winning this award is symbolic of the hard work and dedication we have put into providing accountability and transparency to hoteliers and travel companies around the world, both small and large. It’s no secret that the current way in which hotels and influencers work together is inadequate, time-consuming and frustrating. We have streamlined the process and finally given much-needed control back to the hotel industry.” "A much-needed solution to a difficult problem" Judge Renee Tsielepi, consultant, Transcendence said: “The finalists all showed huge potential to disrupt the industry, Swayy particularly impressed by offering a much-needed solution to a difficult problem. Swayy’s platform quickly matches hotels and influencers and removes much of the pain for hoteliers in finding the right influencers to work with.” Judge Martin Cowen, contributing editor, Tnooz added: “Swayy’s algorithm that identifies “fake followers” is a great innovation and one that has massive potential in travel and beyond.” Swayy’s fellow finalists were Protected Trust Services, Wanup, Live2Leave and Guidewiser – all shortlisted from the event’s 15 Launchpad exhibitors. They were chosen during a three-week online vote, which was open to the public and received over 1,000 nominations. The shortlist was then presented to a panel of judges: Walter Toscano, senior advisor, Travel & Telecom Martin Cowen, contributing editor, Tnooz Renee Tsielepi, consultant, Transcendence Sergio Gonzalez, CTO, Regency Resorts Lee Hayhurst, head of news, Travel Weekly Group
RME on Travel Technology Europe Disrupt Award Finalists Announced
Five of the most exciting and disruptive travel technology start-ups have been unveiled as finalists in this year’s Travel Technology Europe Disrupt Award. The final will take place at Travel Technology Europe next week at 3.35pm, Thursday 23 February. The finalists, which were shortlisted from the event’s 15 Launchpad exhibitors, are Airlines Technology, Flyto, Ensygnia, Rich Media Exchange and UnitPal. They were chosen during a three-week online vote, which was open to the public and received over 1,000 nominations. The five will present to a panel of esteemed judges in a Dragons’ Den style pitch to battle it out for this year’s crown, which includes a PR and marketing campaign and a stand at next year’s Travel Technology Europe worth £8,000. This year’s event will be 30% larger, it has doubled the amount of Launchpad investment, has drawn 56 new exhibitors, 147 in total, and has completely sold out. The finalists are: Airlines Technology Airlines Technology helps Airlines, Travel Agents and third party vendors drive more revenue out of business. With our NDC based solutions we improve traveler’s buying experience, substantially improve airlines ancillary sales with reduced distribution cost. www.airlinestechnology.com Flyto Flyto allows travellers to pay for flights in easy, fixed monthly instalments rather than upfront in one go. www.flyto.io Ensygnia As consumers are impatient and hackers everywhere, we believe you need brilliant usability combined with the best security. That’s why we created the Onescan platform. It turns any “call-to-action” into an Instant Action via a mobile. Instantly enables registration, login, payments, purchasing and loyalty from print, digital signage, SMS, email, social media, website or anything else you can imagine. www.ensygnia.com Rich Media Exchange We are experts in content curation, aggregation, production, management, marketing, delivery and distribution - so you don't have to be. We provide the largest library of travel content available in the marketplace, we distribute partner content to over 1,800 media and 3,000+ travel agents/agencies, and we deliver the most intuitive and robust self-service content portal to our subscribers. We provide a one-stop shop to our customers for content, hosting, syndication, delivery, and production. richmediaexchange.com UnitPal The complexity of hotel property management and revenue management made simple. With UnitPal, no installations are needed and there are no manuals to read. Hotels simply create beds, rooms, prices and packages and are instantly set for making reservations, sending confirmations, checking in guests and issuing invoices. www.unitpal.com The judges are: Walter Toscano, Senior Advisor, Travel & Telecom Ltd Jon Pickles, Global Director - 360 Engagement, The Travel Corporation Tim Wright, Chairman, Travel Technology Initiative Lee Hayhurst, Editor, Travolution Travel Technology Europe increased its investment in innovation this year: 15 as opposed to eight start-ups will exhibit for free in the Launchpad next week. They include the Disrupt finalists plus Winding Tree, Tineri, upgrade2, Tengio, traveknowledgy, RoomAssistant, AirGateway, Bubbl, Sumplex and Switch.cm. The show’s organisers have also invested in new technology called Poken to further boost networking opportunities for buyers. All buyers – and media – visiting Travel Technology Europe next week will receive a Poken: a hand-shaped USB attached to their lanyard that allows them to swap business cards digitally with suppliers, speakers and other buyers simply by tapping the hands together. Where they see Poken Collect boards they can also download information straight to their USB ready to be uploaded to their PC when they get back to the office. Sam Cande, group commercial director, Travel Technology Europe, added: “Supporting innovation in the travel technology sector is very important to us and by increasing our investment into more start-ups, our visitors get the chance to see some of the most exciting products coming to market. Following the first year’s successful Launchpad, it’s an honour to be able to lend a helping hand to the future titans of the travel technology industry through Launchpad and the Disrupt Award. We wish the companies the best of luck and look forward to working with the winner in the future. This was only our second year of hosting both Launchpad and the Disrupt Award and we’ve been overwhelmed with the response. We had over 40 applications for this year’s Launchpad and over 1,000 votes to whittle those exhibitors down to our five Disrupt finalists.”
Top 5 Finalists Announced for Travel Technology Europe Disrupt Awards, Rich Media Exchange Included
Rich Media Exchange has been named one of the Top 5 Finalists for the prestigious Travel Technology Europe Disrupt Awards. The finalists will compete for the Disrupt Award itself at Travel Technology Europe on Feb 23. Aside from Rich Media Europe (RME), the other finalists are Airlines Technology, Flyto, Ensygnia and UnitPal. The companies were chosen during a three-week online vote, which was open to the public and received over a thousand nominations. The five companies will now present to a panel of judges in a Dragons’ Den style pitch that battles it out for this year’s crown. The winner not only receives the distinction, but also aPR and marketing campaign and a stand at next year’s Travel Technology Europe worth £8,000. Expanding its presence into the UK and European market, Rich Media is an expert in digital asset management, including curation, production and distribution. With 2,000 plus videos and more than 500,000 images, RME owns the largest library of travel content available int he marketplace. It is dedicated to simplifying the use of rich media for travel marketing, RME distributes to more than 1800 media outlets and over 5,000 travel agents. Rich Media Exchange is the strategic content partner to sister company, Travel Daily Media USA, the next generation in travel news, media and research. “It’s really an honor to be nominated for this year’s Disrupt Award”, said Kulin Strimbu, President and CEO of Rich Media Exchange. “We are very excited to present to this year’s Panel and showcase the full capability of our technology platform and video delivery system. Everyone in our industry should have affordable, easy access to high quality videos and images and RME has a one-stop solution for those wanting to incorporate it”. Travel Technology Europe, hosted at Olympia London between Feb 21-23 is in its 14th year, and beyond the awards ceremony offers travel tech companies two days of networking opportunities, social events and 1-2-1 appointments between attendees, industry experts and suppliers from across the continent. The show attracts more than 5,500 of Europe’s top travel technology professionals and more than 130 suppliers. The Disrupt Awards are a longstanding feature of the show, designed to “disrupt traditional thinking” and reward one exhibitor with the coveted Award for Disruption.
2017 Business Travel Disrupt Award finalists revealed
Five business travel start-ups have been unveiled as finalists in this year’s Business Travel Disrupt Award. The final will take place at the Business Travel Show at 4pm, Wednesday 22 February. The finalists, which were shortlisted from the event’s 14 Launchpad exhibitors, are DataSyrup, FairFly, ReboundTAG, Transporters.io and Tripcloud.io. They were chosen during a three-week online vote, which was open to the public and received over 1,000 nominations. The five will present to a panel of esteemed judges in a Dragons’ Den style pitch to battle it out for this year’s crown and a stand at next year’s Business Travel Show worth £8,000. The finalists are: DataSyrup The team is made up of data scientists, visualisation experts, market researchers, programmers and communicators with a common passion for getting the most out of data and helping organisations of all sizes to do the same. http://datasyrup.net/ FairFly A travel technology company that maximises savings on business airfare post-booking. FairFly’s proprietary algorithms support all types of tickets globally, and search for identical, similar, and better flight options taking corporate travel policies and preferences, as well as airline cancellation fees, into account. FairFly’s automated rebooking solution allows for savings opportunities to be taken advantage of around the clock without any manual work involved. http://www.fairfly.com ReboundTAG ReboundTAG is the most advanced luggage tag available, using radio frequency identification microchips, NFC, barcode and printed number, and exclusive integrations with global baggage handling systems. http://www.reboundtag.com Transporters.io Launched in 2016, Transporters.io is working to solve the everyday troubles that transport providers must deal with and help their businesses run more efficiently and profitably. Transporters.io Ground Edition was officially released in April 2016, with customers already using it to manage their daily operations. https://transporters.io TripCloud An online travel-desk application for small and mid-sized businesses with no contracts or expensive monthly fees. Customers get everything they need to effectively plan, book and manage travel for their company in one place. http://tripcloud.io/ The Business Travel Show increased its investment in innovation this year: 14 as opposed to eight start-ups will exhibit for free in the Launchpad next week. They include the Disrupt finalists plus AirWander, Business TripBuddy, FLIO, Meetings Benchmark, My Webspot, Provide Apartments, Travelhorst, TRIPBAM and Where for Business. The show’s organisers have also invested in new technology called Poken to further boost networking opportunities for buyers. All buyers – and media – visiting Business Travel Show next week will receive a Poken: a hand-shaped USB attached to their lanyard that allows them to swap business cards digitally with suppliers, speakers and other buyers simply by tapping the hands together. Where they see Poken Collect boards they can also download information straight to their USB ready to be uploaded to their PC when they get back to the office. Sam Cande, group commercial director, Business Travel Show, added: “The number of innovative start-ups out there trying to break into this industry is inspiring and makes me feel excited about the possibilities they present for the future of business travel. This was only our second year of hosting both Launchpad and the Disrupt Award and we’ve been overwhelmed with the response. We had over 40 applications for this year’s Launchpad and over 1,000 votes to whittle those exhibitors down to our five Disrupt finalists. They are all highly creative companies and I wish them all good luck for next week.”
IWTA Awards 2024 celebrates women shining in the travel industry
With the theme: “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion” the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 returned to recognise and celebrate women. In its second avatar, IWTA Awards 2024 continues to inspire women at all levels to confidently be seen and heard, while showcasing leading organisations that afford women equal opportunities to grow and succeed in a respectful and safe environment. This event held on Saturday 27th April 2024, at the Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Bangkok, Thailand witnessed a full house of 450 guests , showcasing the immense support for women-centric events within the industry. In an unconventional yet refreshing opening, the event was initiated by Gary Marshall’s 15 year old daughter, Jasmine Marshall. She went on to say; “Dad, last year you invited me to step out of my comfort zone and join you on stage to translate your speech. Well, I did it and this year, I'm turning the tables and inviting you to step out of your comfort zone and open the evening with your inspiring words. “In the spirit of tonight’s theme “speak up”, “stand out”, and “be the voice that inspires inclusion”. Affectionately called ‘Jaz’, Jasmine Marshall has already won hearts with her incredible stage presence and Thai language translation skills. Opening the event, Gary Marshall, CEO, Brand TD by Travel Daily Media said: “I am thrilled to see so many of you here to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Inspiring women who have already made an indelible mark on the travel and hospitality industry. Letting women shine brighter than ever, we can change the face of the travel industry. And, as men and women continue to come together to support and uplift one another, we will create a brighter future for us all.” The recipients of the IWTA Awards 2024 exhibited unparalleled innovation, creativity, and dedication across various categories, ranging from sustainable tourism initiatives to technological advancements and exceptional customer service. Each winner stood as a shining example of excellence and has set new standards for the industry to aspire to. The IWTA Awards 2024 not only celebrated the achievements of the winners but also served as a platform to foster collaboration and encourage the exchange of ideas among industry professionals. Attendees had the opportunity to network, share insights, and forge valuable partnerships that will undoubtedly drive innovation and propel the travel industry forward. The atmosphere was charged with optimism, enthusiasm, and a renewed sense of purpose. The event served as a reminder that the travel industry continues to adapt and thrive, fuelled by the passion, determination, and ingenuity of the remarkable individuals and organisations. Looking ahead, the IWTA Awards will continue to serve as a beacon of excellence, honouring and inspiring women who shape the future of travel. IWTA Awards 2024 was sponsored by AirAsia, Minor Hotels, BCD Travel, Agliysys Hospitality Solutions and Intrepid Travel. Gary further stated: "I am humbled and proud to have the opportunity to showcase Brand TD by Travel Daily Media as a platform that supports and amplifies such important initiatives. This achievement is truly a testament to the tremendous teamwork of many individuals whose dedication and effort are invaluable. While it's impossible to name everyone involved, I trust that each person knows how deeply their contributions are cherished. A heartfelt thank you to Chris Head, Kanchan Nath, Khun Thoe, Khun Pang, Khun Guang from Brand TD, and the remarkable members of our Inspiring Women in Travel Asia - IWTA committee: Michaela Connor, Joana Button, Sunny Yu, Donna Campbell, Marta Grutka and our esteemed advisor and friend, Khun M.L.laksasubha Kridakon, your passion and commitment are truly commendable. I extend my deepest gratitude to each one of you for your dedication and perseverance and the time you donate. Lastly, I wish to pay tribute to the greatest source of inspiration in my life – my beloved mother, who passed away 1.5 years ago at 99.5 years of age. She was the epitome of grace, kindness, and wisdom, imparting invaluable life lessons and values. Her selflessness, unwavering integrity, and genuine, infectious smile touched the hearts of many. For her, life was not measured by wealth, but by the richness of family values, honesty, and spreading joy to others. May we all strive to emulate her virtues and remember that true wealth lies in the depth of our character, the sincerity of our actions, and the impact we have on those around us." Stay riveted for our next gala event, The Brand Travel Daily Media Travel Excellence Awards that recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals in the travel, airline, and hospitality industry. They are scheduled to take place in 11 October, 2024 For inquires, to attend or sponsor next awards, kindly email here: Gary@traveldailymedia.com If you know of any female leaders or up and coming superstars in the Travel and Hospitality industry you would like to nominate, please visit our page and complete a nomination form! NOMINATE SOMEONE NOMINATE YOURSELF The prestigious IWTA Awards 2024 Award Winners are listed below: AWARD Winner's Name Position Company Rising Star in Travel - Hotel & Hospitality Sector Daun Jeong Just Say SO Manager SO/ Bangkok Rising Star in Travel - Travel Tech Sector Natenapit Chaisalee Founder The KPI Plus Co., Ltd Management Champion Award -Travel Agent, DMC & Tour Operator Sector Michelle Gao Regional Manager, Mekong region Booking.com Management Champion Award - Hotel & Hospitality Sector Karuna Laosakhul Business Development Manager for Accor Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, & Myanmar Accor Management Champion Award - Travel Tech Sector Regina Lourenco Head Strategic Partnerships Regional Chains, APAC & Regional Manager Hotelbeds Executive Woman Champion - Travel Agent, DMC & Tour Operator Sector Lerdtida Williams Company secretary & Co Founder Trunk Travel Col.,Ltd Executive Woman Champion - Hotel & Hospitality Sector Carina Chorengel Senior Vice President – Commercial, Asia Pacific Hyatt Hotels Corp Executive Woman Champion - Technology provider Sector Pippa Williamson Vice President – Commercial for Asia Pacific (APAC) Hotelbeds Executive Woman Champion - Tourism Board & Travel Related Sector Dalya Altuntepe CEO nüma tourism Woman of Synergy Kunthari Sangchat General Manager SO-Sofitel Hua Hin Start-up Trailblazer Nguyen Thi Huong Lien I Love Hue Tour Company Positive Disruptor Michelle Ho General Manager of Philippines and Thailand Klook Forward Thinking Innovator Preeti Naini Product Manager, APAC Go City Sustainable Development Advocate - Travel Agent, DMC & Tour Operator Sector Aye Mya Mya Soe General Manager Cambodia Intrepid Travel Sustainable Development Advocate - Hotel & Hospitality Sector Bobbie-Jane Gaylard-Skewes General Manager Selong Selo Lombok Sustainable Development Advocate - Cruise, Car, Rail & Airline Sector Yap Mun Ching Chief Sustainability Officer Air Asia Sustainable Development Advocate - Tourism Board & Travel Related Sector Trang Nguyen Senior Consultant, Sustainable Tourism Clickable Impact Consulting Group Community Champion & Humanitarian Award Potjana Suansri Founder Thailand Community Based Tourism Institute (CBT-I) Excellence in Mentoring Dawn Jeremiah Vice President, Global Brand Marketing Go City Inspirational Entrepreneur Hannah Pearson Director Pear Anderson IWTA Hall of Fame Christine Galle-Luczak Founder & CEO Heavens Portfolio MOST INSPIRING WOMAN IN TRAVEL (ASIA) 2024 - Travel Agent, DMC & Tour Operator Sector Sadia Haque CEO & Co-Founder ShareTrip Limited MOST INSPIRING WOMAN IN TRAVEL (ASIA) 2024 - Hotel & Hospitality Sector Suphajee Suthumpun Group CEO Dusit International MOST INSPIRING WOMAN IN TRAVEL (ASIA) 2024 - Cruise, Car, Rail & Airline Sector Mintira Sawangphong Operations Supervisor Ocean Marina Jomtien MOST INSPIRING WOMAN IN TRAVEL (ASIA) 2024 - Travel Tech Sector Jintana Borin Head of Market Development, APAC Cloudbeds MOST INSPIRING WOMAN IN TRAVEL (ASIA) 2024 - Tourism Board & Travel Related Sector Nisha Abu Bakar Co-founder World Women Tourism Brand TD Publisher’s Choice Award Thapanee Kiatphaibool Governor Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Brand TD Publisher’s Choice Award Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya President Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
GRID 2.0 Travel Intelligence App wins fast company’s most Innovative Award
Representative Image The Global Rescue Intelligence Delivery system (GRID 2.0) that places critical travel intelligence in the hands of leisure and business travelers was named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. “Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is both a comprehensive look at the innovation economy and a snapshot of the business trends that defined the year,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. The GRID 2.0 system distributes targeted notifications and alerts to individuals who could be impacted by events including civil unrest, disease-related developments, safety issues, transportation disruptions, communications blackouts, and natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanic activity. “It is the world’s only integrated medical and security mobile app for travel risk, asset tracking, intelligence delivery and crisis response management. Last year more than a million targeted event alerts were distributed to individuals who could be affected by more than 10,000 global events reported,” said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies, the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services. As leisure and business travel increase globally, so do the challenges to balance safety in the face of travel disruptions from extreme weather, flooding threats and transportation delays as well as threats of international violent conflicts, terrorism and civil unrest. Most travelers lack immediate access to travel intelligence information or communication capabilities that may be lifesaving in the event of a medical or security emergency. “Global Rescue's GRID 2.0 changes that. In an emergency, the GRID 2.0 app puts its users in immediate contact with the medical teams and military special operations veterans who staff Global Rescue's Global Operations Centers,” said Harding Bush, associate director for Global Rescue security operations. The GRID 2.0 system is comprised of two parts to reduce traveler risk. The Individual Traveler Mobile App and the Desktop Administrator Control Center work together to help individuals, organizations, companies and universities protect, track and communicate with remote travelers, employees and students. Travelers using the GRID 2.0 Individual Traveler Mobile App can research medical and security risks by destination, obtain automatic Destination Reports, receive active security alerts including analysis and advice, connect for GPS "check-ins" with real-time location tracking, and stay in touch with in-app communications both internally and with Global Rescue. Administrators managing the GRID 2.0 Desktop Administrator Control Center receive comprehensive situational awareness of global risks 24/7/365, monitor real-time global threats and analysis with Event Alerts, audit a dynamic global risk map to identify regions of increased risk, manage communications using the in-app messaging that allows direct contact with individual or group GRID 2.0 Mobile App users.
France implements new law to limit disruptions during air traffic control strikes
Travel has been disrupted by strikes and walkouts over the last couple of years. However, following recent air traffic control strikes in France, the country is now looking to improve the situation for passengers. For those caught in the air strikes and still seeking compensation for flights or package holidays, a spokesperson for Claims.co.uk shares the best options: "Whilst booking a package holiday can slash the cost of going away, if your flight is cancelled you can risk having your whole holiday cancelled or rearranged. “If you have booked a package holiday and your flights are cancelled, you have the rights to either claim a full refund, a reroute of the trip destination and potentially compensation from the airline. “However, in these specific circumstances, delays and cancellations caused by air traffic control restrictions are considered an ‘extraordinary circumstance’ and therefore do not qualify for compensation. “In cases of flight delays and flight cancellations due to an ‘extraordinary circumstance,’ the airline must provide you with additional services, depending on the length of your delay and waiting time. “These additional services include free meals and refreshments, which you are entitled to when your flight is delayed by at least 2 hours. Passengers should also receive a free overnight accommodation and a transfer to and from the airport if the flight is shifted to the next day. “If a travel operator needs to cancel a package holiday for any reason, they are required to notify you as soon as possible and without undue delay. This is to ensure that you have enough time to help you make alternative arrangements or seek refunds. "However, in many people's case due to the disruption, if you are at the airport when the flight is cancelled, it is advised that you contact your travel company straight away to talk through your options. “If the delay lasts more than five hours, but is not actually cancelled, you should also be able to choose not to travel and get a full refund on your ticket. “If your flight cannot be rearranged, meaning your whole holiday must be cancelled, then the travel company must offer an alternative holiday if possible, or a refund of the full package price, not just the flight part.” What is the best option? If you are wondering whether to claim a full refund or reschedule your holiday, this depends on personal circumstances. There are several factors you can consider making this decision: Refund Amount- if the travel operator is offering a full refund, this could be financially more appealing, especially if you are uncertain about your future travel plans. Availability- consider if the dates the travel operator offers you are a suitable alternative date for your original trip. If the new dates do not align with your schedule, rescheduling might not be a viable option. Change Fees: check if the travel operator is waiving any change fees for rescheduling. Some operators might impose fees for changing travel dates, which could impact your decision. Travel Insurance: if you have travel insurance, review your policy to see if it covers cancellations or changes due to unforeseen circumstances. This might influence your decision to reschedule or opt for a refund. A spokesperson for Claims.co.uk adds: “If you received less than 14 days’ notice of the cancellation, you can claim compensation. This can be awarded in pounds or euros depending on where your flight was due to depart from.” The awards are according to the following scale: £220 / €250 for all flights of 1,500km or less (e.g. Glasgow to Amsterdam); £350 / €400 for all flights between 1,500km and 3,500km (e.g. East Midlands to Marrakech); £520 / €600 for all other flights (e.g. London to New York).
Disrupt wins with Wizz Air
Disrupt, has been selected by Wizz Air, Europe's fastest growing and the world’s most environmentally sustainable airline*, to build brand awareness and trust among younger travellers through creator partnerships. Wizz Air has become the award-winning agency’s latest high-profile client. London-based Disrupt is lining up an influential, curated selection of brand-authentic creators who will target a broad millennial audience of price conscious, adventurous and bold travellers in a range of travel sectors. As part of this activity Disrupt will also monitor brand uplift through AI-driven sentiment analysis. With pandemic travel restrictions left behind, Wizz Air’s low-cost fares open up a world of opportunity thanks to the expanding airline’s fleet of 185 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. Stevie Johnson, managing director of Disrupt and former Made in Chelsea star, said: “Our Wizz Air campaign is taxiing for take-off and we’re about to put the airline on the tip of everyone’s tongues, and on their travel documents. “Wizz wants customers – especially young travellers – to explore and live life to the full. Wizz Air is an airline which is disrupting the travel market with an ever-expanding range of destinations from UK, Europe and Middle East airports. Disrupt is here to help Wizz Air soar whilst driving increased trust across for the ultra-low cost, reliable airline that will ensure young people see more of the world.” Disrupt’s Wizz Air influencer strategy will target price-conscious, adventurous millennials who are excited about exploring hidden gems. Wizz Air carried 45 million passengers in 2022. The company was recently named one of the world's top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world's only safety and product rating agency, and Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW) in 2020. Wizz was also Airline of the Year in the Air Transport Awards in 2019 and in 2023, the most coveted honour an airline or individual can receive, recognising individuals and organisations that have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, innovation, and superior service. Wizz Air has also been recognised as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” in the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2022 and “Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year”* by the CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022. Fruzsina Polácska, Marketing Manager at Wizz Air, said: “We chose Disrupt because their team was full of campaign ideas which we believe will resonate with our price-conscious, environmentally aware, young passengers.“With Disrupt, we know that Wizz’s content will increase brand clarity and drive attention, in order to help us reach and educate new audiences about the possibilities out there for adventurous young travellers.” In the UK, Wizz Air operates from London Luton and Gatwick airports, as well as from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and Liverpool. The airline has 8,000 employees in more than 50 countries and operates more than 950 routes to nearly 200 destinations worldwide.
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 winners announced
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala ceremony at Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok on June 24. TD-IWTA Awards honoured women who have made outstanding contributions to the travel industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to driving positive change. The awards aim to inspire and empower more women to pursue their dreams and excel in various roles within the travel sector. “It was an incredible evening being surrounded by and celebrating the amazing women in our industry across Asia. Congratulations to all the awardees and to the outstanding line up of inspirational nominees. We truly have so many amazing women in our industry. I am immensely inspired to keep the IWTA movement moving forward. We will be hearing more stories of incredible women, round table discussions, and meeting male champions in our industry,” Michaela Connor, co-founder and chairperson, Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA). This year’s winners were selected from a record number of entries, and the judging panel was impressed by the high level of innovation and creativity on display. ALSO READ: Meet the top nominees for Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 The winners of the TD-IWTA Awards 2023 are: Women Entrepreneurs in Travel Asia Excellence in Mentoring - Celia Lao, Vice President, GBA Aviation Association & GM – China, AirAsia Teleport Woman Foodpreneur - Pichaya Soontornyanakij, CEO & Chef, Potong Inspirational Entrepreneur - May Wang, CEO and Founder, Linens N Love Women of Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainable Development Advocate - Carissa Nimah, Chief Marketing Officer, Department of Tourism - Bhutan Community Champion - Mariglo Laririt, Director Of Sustainability, Ayala Land Hotels And Resorts Corporation - Ten Knots Group Humanitarian of Travel - Tanya Pirapokin, Executive Director, Siam Express and FCM Travel Solutions Women of the Future Tourism Innovator - Christine Galle-Luczak, Founder And Managing Director, Heavens Portfolio Tech Trailblazer - Nanki Singhachthep, Co-Founder, Avalon Analytics Forward Thinker in Travel - Rigzin Lachic, Proprietor, Dolkhar Resorts Essence of Women Positive Disruptor - Caroline Shen, Director Of Sales & Marketing, Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa Woman Synergy - Aline Boulom, Director Of Industrial Relations & Compliance, Accor Woman of Virtue - Cathy Hsu, Chair Professor, School Of Hotel And Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Women Champion in Travel C-Level Woman Champion - Vitna Achour, Human Factors Officer, Cebu Pacific Air Rising Star in Travel - Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director, Megaworld Hotels And Resort Woman of Resilience - Tracy Cosgrove, Founder, VRHTI Male Champion for Gender Equality - Mike Stewart, General Manager, Intrepid Travel Most Inspiring Woman in Travel - Anchalika Kijkanakorn, Founder & Managing Director, Akaryn Hotel Group Hall Of Fame - Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, Executive Vice President, Sukosol Hotels And The Siam Hotel TD-IWTA Awards is sponsored by Ponant Cruises, BCD Travel, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Shiji, Myanmar Airways International, Thaiger, Abercrombie & Kent, Paulaner, Regent Seven Seas, HotelBeds, TBO.com, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Air Astana, Rival, Cebu Pacific, Intrepid Travel, Campbell PR, B-Concept. Meanwhile, Cision – PR Newswire is TD-IWTA Awards’ official news distribution partner. "I am in awe of the remarkable achievements and trailblazing spirit exhibited by the winners of the TD-IWTA Awards 2023. I am grateful to our invaluable sponsors, whose support has been instrumental in making the event a resounding success; the esteemed judges for their tireless efforts in evaluating the submissions and selecting the winners; and to the dedicated committee members who have worked relentlessly behind the scenes. “I would like to extend my admiration and appreciation to the incredible women who have participated in the TD-IWTA Awards 2023. Your courage, resilience, and exceptional talent have shattered glass ceilings, inspired generations, and paved the way for a more inclusive and diverse industry,” Gary Marshall, CEO, Travel Daily Media.
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Winners of the Holiday Villa Hotel Langkawi, Wina Kuta Holiday Villa Bali and Holiday Villa Pantai Indah Bintan have been announced!
Situated just a ferry ride away from Singapore or Johor Bahru in Malaysia, as well as its neighboring Batam Island, Bintan is the largest island in the Riau Islands province and one that offers the perfect getaway with its high-end resorts, world-class golf courses, and refreshing coastal atmosphere.