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Agoda Launches Impact Lab at ASEAN Forum
Agoda, a company that helps people book travel online, has started something called the Agoda Impact Lab.
This lab is like a special place where people can work together to make travel better and more sustainable in Asia.
They will teach people how to use computers to sell their hotels and other travel services, talk about new technologies like AI, and make sure that travel doesn't harm the environment.
Agoda wants to make travel easier, smarter, and more responsible for everyone.
Agoda launched the Agoda Impact Lab at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Manila, Philippines, on January 29.
The lab aims to drive innovation and value creation in travel and technology across Asia.
It will focus on storytelling, industry upskilling, capacity building, and sustainability.
Agoda will run e-commerce training programs, AI masterclasses, and collaborate with ASEAN and WWF-Singapore on ecological and economic value of destinations.
The lab will also promote the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a digital training platform developed with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
- Who
- Agoda, a digital travel platform
- What
- Launched Agoda Impact Lab, an initiative for travel and technology innovation in Asia
- Where
- ASEAN Tourism Forum, Manila, Philippines
- When
- January 29
- Why
- To boost industry resilience, promote sustainability, and foster collaboration between public and private sectors
Key facts
- Organization
- Agoda
- Initiative
- Agoda Impact Lab
- Location
- ASEAN Tourism Forum, Manila, Philippines
- Date
- January 29
- Focus Areas
- Storytelling, Industry Upskilling, Capacity Building, Sustainability
- Partners
- ASEAN, WWF-Singapore, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
- Training Programs
- E-commerce, AI, Sustainable Tourism Academy
- Contact
- [email protected]
Quotes
Omri Morgenshtern
Chief Executive Officer at Agoda
“Across Asia-Pacific, we’re seeing professionals plan to intentionally extend their work trips with personal days to enjoy local experiences and make the most of their time on the road. At Agoda, we’re focused on making it easy for travelers to seamlessly plan both the business and leisure parts of their journey, all in one place and at great rates.”
theprint.in
Sources
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