Almost half of Southeast Asian travel businesses see worse prospects in Q2 due to war in Iran
A recent survey has revealed that 48% of Southeast Asian travel businesses believe that the prospects for their business in Q2 2026 are worse than they had originally anticipated at the start of the year, due to the Iran War impact.
The report conducted by the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) an [...]
WiT Phocuswright Middle East rescheduled to August 14, 2026
WiT and Phocuswright, part of the Northstar Travel Group, wish to announce that WiT Phocuswright Middle East has been rescheduled. The event, originally planned for May 1, 2026, will now take place on August 14, 2026.
This decision has been made in consideration of the ongoing conflict in the regio [...]
Co-sourcing cuts agent turnover. MakeMyTrip eyes India IPO. Japan’s new pre-screening. Sakura trends.
Specialized co-sourcing cuts travel agent turnover by 95%, says 24/7 TPD
Colombia-based 24/7 Travel Partner Desk (247 TPD), a co-sourcing firm operating exclusively in the travel sector, reports that its specialized model reduces agent turnover by 95.3% compared to the industry average, a finding d [...]
Eid staycations gain momentum in Saudi Arabia with rising hotel demand
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has seen a surge in hotel searches across Saudi Arabia as residents increasingly explore Eid Al-Fitr getaways within the Kingdom.
As the holiday approaches, many travellers are exploring destinations tha [...]
Air travel demand will more than double by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Here are some key takeaways:
Under the mid‑range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20.8 t [...]
HTS launches ‘Cancel for Any Reason’ for hotels
HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions)’ says its AI-powered fintech solution drives incremental revenue for hotel partners and delivers flexibility to travellers – already live at global scale.
HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions), a global travel technology platform, announced the launch of its Cancel [...]
55% increase in Hari Raya accommodation searches with Japan and China among top markets
Signalling broader festive travel consideration beyond familiar destinations, this shift in travel preference underscores the value of localized listings for hotels
As Hari Raya approaches, digital travel platform Agoda marks a 55% month-on-month increase in accommodation searches from travellers [...]
Amadeus doubles down on Asia Pacific via partnerships with UnionPay and Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines and Amadeus renew distribution agreements, while airlines can take control of payments experience for both direct and in-direct channels via UnionPay.
Amadeus and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced the renewal of their multiyear EDIFACT and New Distribution Capability (NDC) [...]
Decoding the ‘Romance Genome’, travel’s new love language
In partnership with SocialSeal, we've launched a brand-new report series that looks travel trends through the lens of search and social media. Our first report, called Love Is In The Air, digs into the "Romance Genome", a framework decoding how different travellers actually search for, consume, and [...]
HTS’ new APAC partner. AI shakes up SaaS. Outdated airports aplenty. Uber and Zoox making Robotaxis.
Hundreds of airports may need new safety management systems in 2026, OneReg warns
OneReg CEO Clinton Cardozo says a significant wave of Safety Management System (SMS) replacements is quietly building across European airports and beyond, with dozens, potentially hundreds, of operators signaling thro [...]
