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Articles tagged “sfa2019”

Hotels

Airbnb Crosses 1 Million Listings in Asia-Pacific Despite Hurdles

Airbnb intends to grow further in Asia-Pacific by providing what it calls the most "magical" experience. The challenge, of course, will be staying true to its core values as competition intensifies.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb Crosses 1 Million Listings in Asia-Pacific Despite Hurdles

Hotels

Fosun Exec Does Not Rule Out Buying Thomas Cook

Fosun says a major path to its future is through acquisitions. But Qian Jiannong wouldn't tip his hand on Thomas Cook. It sure feels like a bigger deal is in the works.

Tom Lowry, Skift | 5 years ago

Fosun Exec Does Not Rule Out Buying Thomas Cook

Business Travel

Plastics Are the ‘Scourge of the Earth’: The Travel Corporation CEO

Travel executives sure like to talk the talk when it comes to eliminating plastics. TTC CEO Brett Tollman aims to be more than a talker.

Madhu Unnikrishnan, Skift | 5 years ago

Plastics Are the ‘Scourge of the Earth’: The Travel Corporation CEO

Hotels

Rosewood Hotel CEO Demands ‘Sense of Place’ in Each Property

An ambitious expansion strategy won't stop Rosewood from tailoring each of its 21 planned properties to the cities they're in. CEO Sonia Cheng says localization is a critical differentiator for Rosewood. Cheng talked about bringing a sense of place to each of the Rosewood properties.

Madhu Unnikrishnan , Skift | 5 years ago

Rosewood Hotel CEO Demands ‘Sense of Place’ in Each Property

Online Travel

Agoda CEO: Online Travel Is Becoming Like the Game of Thrones

Agoda has been an online travel leader in Asia for more than a decade. CEO John Brown doesn't doubt that it will stay the same, but the new competition sure indicates winter is coming.

Tom Lowry, Skift | 5 years ago

Agoda CEO: Online Travel Is Becoming Like the Game of Thrones

Airlines

United President Warns New Low-Cost Carriers Can’t Control Their Business Model

Network airlines have long sought to drive out low-cost carriers by matching fares in certain markets. But now, equipped with basic economy fares and other options, United Airlines' Kirby vows to match the fares of new entrants in a much more rigorous way.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

United President Warns New Low-Cost Carriers Can’t Control Their Business Model

Travel Booking

Skift Forum Asia: Agoda’s CEO Touts Homesharing for That Competitive Edge

The Singapore-based online travel agency is focused on expanding outside of Asia through the marketing of non-hotel accommodations on its site. This strategy could work well as homesharing continues to grow in popularity.

Dennis Schaal and Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Forum Asia: Agoda’s CEO Touts Homesharing for That Competitive Edge

Business Travel

Skift Forum Asia: Fosun Tourism CEO on Creating the Foliday Brand

Fosun has quietly integrated the companies it has either invested in or bought into its Foliday ecosystem, with the plan to manage and control every stage of the tourism experience.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Announcements

Skift Forum Asia: Start Networking With Our Mobile App

It’s easier than ever for Skift Forum Asia attendees to stay connected and network with the biggest names in the travel industry thanks to the new and improved Skift Forums mobile app. Register today for access.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Forum Asia: Start Networking With Our Mobile App

Hotels

Skift Forum Asia: China Is on Track to Be Airbnb’s Top Origin Market by 2020

Will Airbnb be able to break through in China and other parts of Asia Pacific where other Western companies have fallen off their scooters? We'll discuss these issues with Siew Kum Hong, one of Airbnb's earliest employees in the region, at Skift Forum Asia in Singapore.

Dennis Schaal and Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Forum Asia: China Is on Track to Be Airbnb’s Top Origin Market by 2020