A panel of judges, the Phocuswright Dragons, comprised of investors, and subject-matter experts in travel and technology, determine the region's innovator of the year and runner-up.
GURGAON, India – Travel industry research authority, Phocuswright, has announced the award winners of the first Asia Pacific Travel Innovation Summit during Phocuswright India, currently underway in Gurgaon, India. Ten innovators took the stage to demonstrate their applications and solutions that are set to change the Asia Pacific travel industry. The winners represent the best of this elite group.
“The Asia Pacific region is a hotbed of innovation, and is also very active with respect to acquisitions, mergers and IPOs,” said Phocuswright’s managing director, Tony D’Astolfo. “There is a proud history of APAC-based companies taking the stage at Phocuswright’s Travel Innovation Summit events including MakeMyTrip, Rakuten, IBS, QYER, Trip Hobo, Guiddoo, Booking Boss, and others. This year’s presenting companies are a great representation of the region’s innovations that are sure to make an impact on APAC’s growing travel landscape.“
A panel of judges, the Phocuswright Dragons, comprised of investors, and subject-matter experts in travel and technology, determine the region’s innovator of the year and runner-up. Attendees of Phocuswright India determined the People’s Choice Award.
Winners
Asia Pacific Travel Innovator of the Year: QuadLabs Technologies, Travog
The 2016 People’s Choice Award: AudioCompass
Amadeus Next Award: AudioCompass
Runner-up
Asia Pacific Travel Innovator of the Year: Myles
About the companies
– QuadLabs Technologies, Travog: QuadLabs’ Travog is a comprehensive metasearch and insta-book functionality with pre-book policy compliancies.
– AudioCompass: Turns smartphones into personal tour guides by bringing local experts onto the AudioCompass platform.
– Myles: Uses sophisticated telematics solutions to enable all cars to be available on a single web and mobile platform.
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