[TravelNews] Luxury lounge wars heat up as airlines vie for high-end passengers Date:2018-07-19 17:17:54 Click:4 Times
Many carriers use their top-tier lounges as an extension of their premium onboard experience, but one challenge could be space constraints....
[TravelNews] Beijing-Shanghai rail link is reportedly planning IPO Date:2018-07-19 17:17:54 Click:4 Times
The unit’s parent China Railway and investors Ping An Asset Management and the National Social Security Fund have reached a consensus on the flotation, according to financial news outlet Caixin....
[TravelNews] Why Booking invested in Chinese ride-hailing company Didi? Date:2018-07-19 17:17:54 Click:7 Times
There’s “lots of opportunities for Booking to start thinking about transportation” and “ride-hailing is an important part” of the strategy, said Booking.com CEO Gillian Tans....
[TravelNews] Muji Hotel Beijing becomes second property in portfolio Date:2018-07-19 17:17:54 Click:28 Times
Guest rooms are available in six types and standard amenities include many of the same items sold in Muji stores...
[TravelNews] Chinese lured by beaches are Philippine Airlines' next target Date:2018-07-19 17:17:54 Click:45 Times
The carrier flew about 700,000 passengers from the mainland in 2017, and expects an increase of about 50% this year, said Sales Vice President Ryan Uy....
[TravelNews] Booking.com gets down to Basics, gets rates from other agencies Date:2018-07-16 12:20:27 Click:31 Times
The prices are included alongside existing rates from its own contracted inventory but come via third parties....
[TravelNews] Agoda expands non-hotel listings for tourists living like locals Date:2018-07-16 12:20:27 Click:10 Times
Customers looking for non-hotel accommodation are expanding 30% to 40% faster than people looking for hotels, according to Agoda....
[TravelNews] LINE invests in Venture Republic for 34% worth of equity ownership Date:2018-07-16 12:20:27 Click:5 Times
LINE and Venture Republic Announce Strategic Partnership to provide “LINE Travel”, online travel service addressing the end-to-end needs of travelers by leveraging knowledge from Venture Republic’s “Travel.jp” and LINE’s mobile messaging platform....
[TravelNews] Seatfrog picks up £4.5m Series A as rail pax engage with upgrade auctions Date:2018-07-16 12:20:27 Click:4 Times
In the ten months since going live, Seatfrog has seen a 130% month-on-month increase in revenues. The technology can work with both trains and airlines....
[TravelNews] CMAC Group buys taxi platform Cabfind Date:2018-07-16 12:20:27 Click:7 Times
Cabfind offers a seamless end-to-end experience in journey bookings, providing a taxi anywhere in the UK while streamlining travel expense management....