SINGAPORE, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda today announced a series of new features designed to help travelers plan and manage their trips with greater confidence. The latest updates include real-time flight visibility, an enhanced hotel browser, and AI-powered tools that make choosing the right property faster and more intuitive.
Travelers booking flights through Agoda on iOS and Android can now receive real-time updates throughout their journey. Once a booking is confirmed, Agoda automatically sends updates on flight status, gate and terminal information, check-in counters, and baggage carousels, averaging two to three notifications per booking.
On the hotel side, Agoda introduced Gallery View on its iOS app, giving users a photo-forward way to browse search results. A new AI-powered feature also automatically pairs hotel images with relevant guest reviews, so when users look at a room type, a pool, or a restaurant, they can immediately see what other guests have said about that specific feature.
Ittai Chorev, Chief Product Officer at Agoda, said: "Travel is always a little stressful, so having the right information at the right time is both useful and reduces stress. Whether that means seeing the reviews that matter to you alongside relevant images when booking a hotel, or knowing your gate number before even reaching the airport when booking a flight, these updates help travelers make better decisions at every step of their journey."
Agoda also expanded its language support for Flights-related chat queries to support Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Thai, Indonesian, and Hong Kong-based users across five additional languages, connecting travelers to assistance in their preferred language.
Rounding out this quarter's Product Update, Agoda's multi-product booking engine now allows travelers to book hotels, flights, and activities in a single transaction, with all trip components consolidated in the 'My Trips' section of the app and website for easy reference. More information on this enhanced experience can be read here.
Travelers can explore Agoda's full range of over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities at agoda.com and in the Agoda app.
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Agoda rolls out suite of new features focused on real-time updates and smarter trip planning
Agoda rolls out suite of new features focused on real-time updates and smarter trip planning
SINGAPORE, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), the leading global leadership advisory firm, has appointed Alistair Macrae as the new Head of Asia Pacific (APAC), succeeding Matthias Oberholzer, effective 1 July 2026. In his new role, Macrae will lead the firm's operations across APAC, continuing to deepen relationships with the firm's clients as well as drive strategic growth across these key geographies.
Macrae brings extensive experience in board and CEO advisory, including chair, non-executive director, and audit committee chair appointments. His work focuses on board composition, leadership succession and executive team effectiveness, ensuring leadership decisions support long-term business objectives. In addition to his Board and CEO work, Macrae has significant experience advising on senior corporate officer appointments. Drawing on his background in finance, strategy and corporate leadership, he helps organisations assess and identify the capabilities needed for complex roles in rapidly evolving business environments.
"I am honoured to have been appointed to lead the Asia Pacific region at such an exciting time," said Alistair Macrae. "As boards, CEOs, and senior leaders across the region navigate heightened economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and critical talent gaps, the need for highly strategic and adaptable leadership is of critical importance. I look forward to working closely with our exceptional teams across the entire region to help our clients navigate the increasingly complex global leadership landscape."
Commenting on the new appointment, Matthias Oberholzer said: "Alistair's appointment is part of our ongoing commitment to planned leadership succession, ensuring we bring fresh perspectives to our regional operations. Alistair has a proven track record of understanding the unique cultural and business dynamics across the region. We are confident that his broad regional vision, spanning from Australia to key hubs in India, North and South Asia, will bring immense value to our clients as they build world-class leadership teams."
Following his successful leadership in the APAC region, Oberholzer will transition back to focusing fully on his global advisory work. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Oberholzer will continue advising organisations on CEO and board leadership, succession, executive assessment, and senior leadership matters across the insurance, banking, and private equity industries.
Macrae is also a member of Russell Reynolds Associates Global Senior Leadership Team. He joined the firm after a successful corporate career, including six years with Fairfax Media Limited as CFO of the digital business, and corporate strategy roles at Tabcorp Holdings Limited. He began his career with Ernst & Young within the Minerals, Energy and Utilities Practice. Macrae received his BCom from the University of Melbourne and his MBA from the Melbourne Business School. He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant.
About Russell Reynolds Associates
Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory firm. Our 500+ consultants in 47 offices work with public, private, and nonprofit organisations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today's challenges and anticipate the digital, economic, sustainability, and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment. From helping boards with their structure, culture, and effectiveness to identifying, assessing and defining the best leadership for organisations, our teams bring their decades of expertise to help clients address their most complex leadership issues. We exist to improve the way the world is led. Find out more at www.russellreynolds.com.
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Russell Reynolds Associates Names Alistair Macrae as Head of Asia Pacific
