Wednesday, May 2, 2012

AirAsia Expedia CEO: Asians are spontaneous, smartphone-savvy, social travelers

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 10:43 — Anonymous by Frances ChaDaniel Lynn, Managing
Director and Vice President of Expedia Asia Pacific Operations. Expedia Korea
launched in July 2011 without much fanfare in the local market, where the
online travel website's brand does not carry much awareness.  While Koreans
tend to favor schizophrenically detailed and stylized websites updated every
second, Expedia's Korean site is stark and frills-free.  But with a
rapidly-growing business out of a Seoul-based Korean office, Daniel Lynn, CEO
of Expedia Asia Pacific Operations says that Korea is the hottest new market
for the multi-billion dollar company. Currently, the Korean site offers hotel
services and AirAsia flight options, following the launch of the 50-50
Expedia-AirAsia joint venture last year.   We quizzed the Singapore-based
travel expert about the industry, his own travels, and of course, his travel
tips. read more

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