EyeforTravel News: Asian News
Bezurk.com changes name to wego.com
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
Travel search engine Bezurk.com has opted for re-branding and will be known as Wego.com. The company acknowledged that Bezurk was hard to remember and spell, though it was quirky, fun and had a certain irreverence to it.
Understanding unique economic environments and local customs of doing business in Asia
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
TDS Asia 2008 Special Online consumer behaviour in Asia is characterised by differences in the level of macro economic development, telecommunications infrastructure, availability of payment methods, as well as presence of online players that drive growth in the local online space.
Online is not the panacea for all distribution problems
Published: 30 Apr 2008 (1 comments)
TDS Asia 2008 Special One of the most cost-effective methods of distribution – from a cost per transaction perspective – is online since the GDS and travel agent commissions do not apply.
Podcast: Tim ‘The BOOT’ Hughes talks to EyeforTravel
Published: 29 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
Tim Hughes of The BOOT and VP Commercial at HotelClub.com talks to EyeforTravel on his thoughts chairing our Sales and Marketing in Travel Asia-Pacific 2008 conference taking place on 29-30th July in Sydney.
Europcar commences first direct operations outside of Europe
Published: 29 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
Europcar has entered into an agreement to acquire the Australian and New Zealand subsidiaries of ECA Car Rental, which operates its "Master Franchise" within the Asia-Pacific region.
GlobalCollect opens its Asia-Pacific office in Singapore
Published: 25 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
Leveraging its experience in setting up online payment processing platforms across Europe and in the US, GlobalCollect has opened its office in Singapore to cater to an increasing demand for e-payment solutions across the region.
Dohop.com flight search engine's Chinese version unveiled
Published: 24 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
Dohop Ltd. has launched the Chinese version of its flight search engine. The initiative follows the recent launch of the Japanese version of travel technology company's Dohop.com Flight Planner.
Google makes steady progress in China
Published: 24 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
China search engine market size (excluding the revenue from the channel) has reached CNY 922 million in the first quarter of 2008, down 3% over the previous quarter.
Venere.com signs agreement with Derbysoft
Published: 22 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
European accommodation site Venere.com has signed a new agreement with Derbysoft that allows the leading Asian Channel Manager's travel agencies portfolio to resell Venere's hotels to their customers.
Priority Club Rewards welcomes 20,000 members every month in Greater China
Published: 18 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
InterContinental Hotels Group's Priority Club Rewards has surpassed one million members mark in Greater China.



