BANGKOK, 15 December, 2017 – Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading booking app for flights and hotels, is proud to have partnered with Asia’s Got Talent in crowning The Sacred Riana from Indonesia, the grand winner for Season 2. The Sacred Riana bested eight other finalists, impressing the judges and audiences in the region with her admirable talent and grit during the spectacular Results Show at Marina Bay Sands.
Riana took home a whooping USD 100,000 courtesy of Traveloka. “We are thrilled to have witnessed the euphoria of someone finally achieving her dream in the presence of her family and friends,” said Traveloka Senior Vice President Business Development, Christian Suwarna.
Suwarna went on to say that one of the main reasons Traveloka partnered with Asia’s Got Talent was because both giants were in the business of making dreams come true – AGT with regards to recognizing talent and Traveloka with connecting people to their loved ones via budget-friendly flights and hotels.
To further build on this, Traveloka rewarded the winners of the Traveloka Award and the Golden Buzzer Acts with trips to Europe. Determined by public voting on the Traveloka – AGT website (www.travelokaagt.com), the Traveloka Award is given to the contestant with the most inspiring story and unique talent. The audience voted for Pannawach Dechapanya of Thailand after he revealed that the reason he loved singing was because it made his mother smile despite her struggle with heart disease.
On the other hand, the Golden Buzzer is reserved for acts that are so incredible on stage that the judges send the contestants straight to the semi-finals, bringing them one step closer to the grand prize of USD 100,000. For season 2, these acts included ADEM Dance Crew, Akira, Canion Shijirbat and Feng E.
“Traveloka has been a valuable partner for AXN and Asia’s Got Talent as the team shares in our values of recognizing and furthering talent in the region. Through the strength of Traveloka’s digital platforms, vast reach and impressive influence, we have been able to amplify Asia’s Got Talent to new audiences in multiple markets. We look forward to collaborating with Traveloka again in the near future to realize the dreams of the next generation of aspiring performers on Asia’s Got Talent,” said Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia Vice President of Media and Sponsorship Sales, Jacqueline Tok.
Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmjXnObOblc for Pannawach Dechapanya video highlight.
About Traveloka:
Traveloka is a leading Southeast Asian online travel company that provides a wide range of travel needs on one platform. The company has established partnerships with more than 100 domestic and international airlines, serving more than 200,000 routes worldwide. It also has the largest direct accommodation inventory, varying from hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, to villas and resorts. Traveloka provides more than 40 payment options for consumers in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, with 24/7 assistance from local customer service in their native language. Additionally, its mobile application has been downloaded more than 30 million times, making it the most popular travel booking app in the region. For more information, visit www.press.traveloka.com.
About AXN:
AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From SEAL Team and MacGyver, to The Amazing Race Asia and Asia’s Got Talent, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.
Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both SD and HD.
AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.
