93% of APAC travellers want AI in their travel plans, but only 8% fully trust it
Latest Booking.com research report reveals excitement, hesitation, and regional contrasts shaping Asia Pacific consumer attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence.
Booking.com released its first Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets globally to e [...]
Asia Pacific leads global air travel surge as premium flyers hit record 116.9 million
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024.
Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airl [...]
Air travel growth slows as global conflicts hit traffic, but load factors stay sky-high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to June 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), wa [...]
Greg Schulze on the Barry Diller moment, global scale and staying gentle | Conversations On Turning 20
When you get to the ripe young age of 20, you’re bound to collect lots of stories – not only about the past but lessons for the future.
As WiT marks its 20th year in 2025, we turn the spotlight on our community, our tribe pioneers and leaders, to tell their stories and share their views on th [...]
Frontier’s disruption assistance. AI-powered hotel marketing. AirAsia boosts game developers. More.
Frontier launch first-ever “Any Reason” disruption assistance for travellers, powered by HTS
Frontier Airlines has introduced “Disruption Assistance for Any Reason,” an industry-first travel flexibility benefit powered by Hopper’s B2B division, HTS, as part of its “New Frontier” initi [...]
Only 6% travellers fully trust AI, as new study maps excitement amidst anxiety
Latest Booking.com research report reveals excitement, hesitation, and regional contrasts shaping consumer attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Booking.com has released The Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing on insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets to explore how people a [...]
Kei Shibata on unusual starts, grit and golden era for Asia | Conversations On Turning 20
When you get to the ripe young age of 20, you’re bound to collect lots of stories – not only about the past but lessons for the future.
As WiT marks its 20th year in 2025, we turn the spotlight on our community, our tribe pioneers and leaders, to tell their stories and share their views on th [...]
Shorter, cozier tours. DerbySoft’s AI agent. STARFLYER upgrades loyalty. MakeMyTrip’s successful new platform.
Arival report cites shorter tours, smaller groups - travellers prioritize intimacy and convenience
Travellers in the U.S. and Europe are increasingly opting for shorter, smaller, and more flexible tour experiences, according to Arival’s 2025 Tour Taker report, with input from 800 U.S. and 1,600 [...]
STB and OpenAI sign first-of-its-kind MOU to prepare tourism sector for AI-driven future
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and OpenAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Singapore's tourism sector for a future driven by Advanced AI. This marks the first adoption of OpenAI’s technology by a national tourism organisation in Asia, reinforcing Singapore's position a [...]
Global business travel spending to reach $1.57 trillion in 2025 amid trade policies and economic risk
GBTA’s annual Business Travel Index Outlook report reflects moderate near-term growth, regional and sector divergence, and evolving traveller expectations reshaping the next phase of business travel.
There are key findings for APAC, showing the region is set to surpass the global average [...]
