Articles tagged “superapps”

The ride-sharing app has just hailed itself a brand new deal

Even for superapps, mindless growth at all costs can be a trap that's hard to defend, while strategic, careful expansion aligning with a travel company's mission is a moat.

By hosting travel services inside its app, Grab is positioning itself as a regional travel hub rather than just a ride-hailing platform.

While MakeMyTrip’s success hinges on how well it stitches together a seamless travel journey, one thing's clear: India’s biggest online travel agency wants to own the full journey. And it's betting that travelers are ready for that.

Madhya Pradesh’s tourism strategy shows how Indian states are combining experiential elements to attract more travelers. While recent growth is promising, addressing infrastructure and accessibility challenges will be key to sustaining momentum.

Domestic and inbound tourism, along with a growing MICE segment, are the Indian hotel industry's biggest bets, as demand continues to outpace supply.

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight.

It's all flights on board as AirAsia Move aims to carve out its own niche in the OTA space. The superapp doesn't want to be seen playing favorites with its parent airline.

No, Brian Chesky isn't necessarily talking about launching flights on Airbnb when he refers to becoming a "cross-vertical company." Google Flights, relax.

AirAsia on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mohamad Hafidz, who is currently the chief fintech officer, as the acting CEO of AirAsia superapp from April 1 onwards.