Author: Sam Allcock

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company with brands including RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has appointed Sergiu Les as the new Head of Corporate Department. This senior-level appointment is aimed at strengthening the company’s corporate travel segment as it prepares for an important business season. Based in Strasbourg, France, Les will oversee the corporate product strategy and development for Roundtrip, Emerging Travel Group’s travel booking platform tailored for small and medium businesses. His role involves leading a team of over 50 professionals and ensuring the platform continues to meet its sales targets and enhance customer satisfaction. Les brings over 20…

A new study conducted by Frost & Sullivan and commissioned by WEX (NYSE: WEX) has forecasted a significant rise in mixed-energy fleets due to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The research, titled “The Commercial EV Transition: Global Insights on a Mixed-Energy Fleet Future,” reveals that 80% of mixed-energy fleet operators plan to have at least a quarter of their fleets comprised of EVs by 2030, with 42% aiming for half or more. The 2024 global survey provides essential insights for organisations navigating the shift to electrification across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The transition to mixed-energy fleets, which…

Trip.Biz, the corporate travel management brand of Trip.com Group, held its annual conference, ‘Trip.Biz Transform 2024,’ in Singapore. The event brought together over 200 corporate clients, partners, and industry leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region to showcase the latest advancements in corporate travel management technology. One of the key moments of the conference was the unveiling of the ‘Trip.Biz Product Matrix,’ a suite of innovative solutions designed to optimise every aspect of business travel. The new offerings aim to streamline corporate travel management and support sustainability goals for businesses worldwide. Jim Chung, General Manager of Global Key Accounts and Southeast…

Global travel technology company Travelport has announced the integration of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Emirates into its Travelport+ platform, providing enhanced booking and servicing options for travel agents. This development marks a significant step forward in modernising how agents access and manage bookings with the airline, one of the world’s largest international carriers. The new partnership will allow Travelport’s agency customers to view and compare more dynamic offers and ancillary services from Emirates, streamlining the travel booking experience. Through Travelport+, agents will also be able to modify and cancel bookings made via Emirates’ NDC channel, offering a more…

Emerging Travel Group, a prominent global travel company operating RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has announced a significant partnership with Sabre Hospitality, a leading provider of software and technology solutions. This new alliance integrates Emerging Travel Group’s platforms with Sabre’s SynXis technology, aimed at boosting revenue opportunities for hoteliers and enhancing their connectivity and distribution processes. The collaboration will enable hotels to leverage the extensive reach of Emerging Travel Group’s platforms, which offer robust distribution channels and global exposure. Notably, the partnership grants hotels access to RateHawk, a renowned B2B platform that connects them with over 80,000 travel professionals, retail travel…

Altezza Travel, the world’s leading operator of Kilimanjaro climbing tours, has significantly bolstered fire prevention measures at Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park. The company has equipped the park with essential firefighting tools and set up six strategically located safety containers, designed to ensure rapid response to any future fire emergencies. Following devastating bushfires in 2020 and 2022, which saw extensive mobilization of park rangers and volunteers, Altezza Travel identified a critical delay in emergency response due to the time required to transport essential firefighting equipment. The distance from storage locations, sometimes up to 50 kilometres away, meant that vital tools such…

Trip.Gourmet, the leading food travel guide from Trip.com Group, has unveiled its updated global restaurant rankings and new features at a high-profile event held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The launch, which also marked the presentation of the Trip.Best Gourmet Awards, is part of the company’s efforts to enhance the dining experiences of global travellers as food tourism continues to grow in popularity. With more tourists focusing on culinary experiences as part of their travels, Trip.com has seen a 30% year-on-year increase in global users searching for food-related keywords. This includes heightened interest in fine dining, local specialities,…

LearnUpon, a leading Learning Management System (LMS) provider, and Planhat, a customer management platform, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how businesses onboard, retain, and grow their customers. The collaboration seeks to merge powerful customer data with targeted educational content, providing businesses with a comprehensive solution to enhance their customer experience at every stage of the journey. The partnership between LearnUpon and Planhat comes as organisations increasingly prioritise customer education to drive retention and satisfaction. This collaboration offers companies a unique opportunity to integrate customer insights with educational programmes, empowering businesses to optimise onboarding, improve customer engagement, and…

A groundbreaking report by NielsenIQ (NIQ) and World Data Lab (WDL) sheds light on Generation Z’s spending patterns and market influence, forecasting them to become the wealthiest generation in history. Titled “Spend Z,” the report details how this demographic, born between 1997 and 2012, is set to command a global spending power of $12 trillion by 2030. With 2 billion individuals, Gen Z represents 25% of the world’s population. Their spending is projected to surpass that of Baby Boomers by 2034, contributing over $9 trillion in global expenditure. The report underlines a shift in consumer dynamics, highlighting Gen Z’s preference…

Infinix has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the ZERO 40 5G and its 4G counterpart, boasting revolutionary video capabilities. These new models are equipped to seamlessly integrate with GoPro devices, allowing users to capture high-definition footage of their adventures, such as swimming alongside the world’s largest fish. The launch of the Infinix ZERO 40 Series marks a significant advancement in mobile video technology. The smartphones feature 50MP Ultra-Wide front and rear cameras, as well as a 108MP OIS rear main camera, complemented by ProStable video functionality. This combination promises to enhance the quality of video captures, making it possible to…