Asia
Chinese OTAs open to new ways of distribution connectivity and integration
The recent decision of Emirates to make their offerings available for booking on their ‘store’ on Alitrip via an NDC API indicates the readiness of intermediaries in China to embrace […]
Asia is now driving Expedia strategy
Dressed casually in a pair of jeans and black jacket, Dara Khosrowshahi spoke with a friendly smile, but with determination in his eyes. “The U.S. used to be the driver […]
Airbnb fights for outbound Chinese travelers
Airbnb is still fighting to grow its footprint in China. The San Francisco-based company has named an existing executive, Hong Ge, as Vice President in charge of its business in […]
Driving direct business and better revenue in 2017
In today’s ultra-competitive hospitality marketplace, any competitive edge can translate into a stronger bottom line, and it’s no secret that driving direct business and better revenue is one of the […]
Are Asian Hoteliers Today Overwhelmed by Data?
Are Asian hoteliers today overwhelmed by data? Is all of this data helpful? Over recent years, Asian hoteliers have witnessed a huge influx of data delivered by online reviews, social […]
Driving direct business and better revenue in 2017
In today’s ultra-competitive hospitality marketplace, any competitive edge can translate into a stronger bottom line, and it’s no secret that driving direct business and better revenue is one of the […]
New trends being set in Asia online travel market
Having just spent three months based in its Asia offices, Sebastien Gibergues, Head of Leisure and Online Travel at Amadeus, is better able to appreciate the different way the Asia […]
Big room for growth in ancillaries for Asian travel brands
Asian travel brands have plenty of room to grow sales of ancillaries by presenting customers with personalized offers. A report prepared by SapientRazorfish in the lead-up to Digital Travel Asia […]
Data Analytics Top Priority in Asia to Deliver Loyalty Personalization
Loyalty building is apparently a high priority for Asia’s travel brands, with data analytics as a top priority to deliver loyalty-fostering personalization. The survey, part of a recent report by […]
Amid Global Uncertainty, Hotels Must Prepare Strategy for Possible Downturn
The Asia Pacific market ended 2016 with a mixed bag of results, marginally increasing occupancy 1.6% to 69%, but also posting a 0.9% fall in average daily rate to finish […]
