Dida x HBX Group. Sabre, PayPal, Mindtrip launch agentic AI. US ESTA backlash. Expedia grows.
Dida and HBX Group sign 7-year deal
Dida Holdings has signed a seven-year preferred strategic partnership with HBX Group, formalising long-term infrastructure alignment as both companies prepare for what they describe as an AI-led shift in global travel distribution. Under the agreement, HBX become [...]
Marriott doubles down on “intentional travel” in Asia Pacific
Marriott International has refreshed its Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy programme across Asia Pacific (excluding China), rolling out nearly 100 curated experiences across close to 80 hotels in 12 markets.
Built around two pillars – Community and Environment – the initiative aims to t [...]
88% of Millennials and Gen Z keeping travel spending strong in 2026
New findings in Klook’s Travel Pulse 2026 reveal strong international travel intent, rising experience-led spending, and a shift toward multi-destination journeys, with Asia Pacific travelers leading the way
According to new findings from Klook’s Travel Pulse 2026, global economic uncertainty [...]
74% of Asia Pacific consumers use AI to shop, but trust decides the checkout
Findings from Visa’s State of Digital Commerce in Asia Pacific study, commissioned by Visa and conducted by YouGov, surveying 14,764 consumers across 14 markets.
Visa has released new survey findings on the state of digital commerce in Asia Pacific, revealing that while consumers are increasing [...]
Korea in the Search Bar: What social trends reveal about the next generation of discovery
The search interface has officially fragmented. Discovery is no longer just about generating links; it is about answer generation. Whether through AI-curated "Zero-Click" answers or vertical video feeds like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, travellers are exploring, planning, and verifying information wit [...]
Asia loves Japan. Klook seeking ‘Chief Spring Officer’. Sabre adds 100k Chinese Hotels. Air New Zealand backs OneReg.
70% of Japan travel searches come from Asia ahead of Lunar New Year
Agoda says Lunar New Year travel demand is being driven largely by regional travellers, with its search data showing that 70% of interest in trips to Japan and more than 25% of searches for Thailand are coming from within Asia ahea [...]
Traveloka layoffs as it reorganises workforce around “capabilities, tech and growth”
Traveloka has axed employees as part of what a spokesman told WiT is a “workforce evolution focused on capabilities, technology and growth”.
The spokesperson continued, “While these decisions are difficult and involve role reductions, they allow us to invest where it matters most for customer [...]
GetYourGuide first experiences platform to hit €1B in revenue
GetYourGuide hits profitability and $1 B+ revenue as experience market expands
GetYourGuide reported it met two major financial objectives for fiscal year 2025, achieving profitability and surpassing €1 billion (about $1.2 billion) in revenue. These results were underpinned by more than €4 bill [...]
Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Tokyo among top destinations for Singaporeans travelling overseas this Lunar New Year
According to Trip.com data, inbound travel demand to Singapore also remains strong, with China, Malaysia and Indonesia as the leading source markets for tourists
Lunar New Year is shaping up be an increasingly important season for travel. According to Trip.com data, Singaporeans are flocking to [...]
Asia claims 8 of the world’s 10 fastest-growing air travel markets
India, China and Southeast Asia forecast to anchor future global travel demand
Asia is emerging as the engine of global aviation growth, with India, China, and Southeast Asia forecast to account for eight of the world’s ten fastest-growing air travel markets between 2024 and 2044. This is accordi [...]
