Tech is the key: 64% of passengers okay with biometrics for shorter lines at airport
Amid skyrocketing traffic, passengers look to digitalisation to upgrade their travel experience, SITA 2024 Passenger IT Insights report finds
In 2023, air travel soared, surpassing industry expectations. IATA predictions suggest that demand will only continue to grow, reaching 8 billion global pass [...]
Chinese tourists explore beyond capitals and opt for live entertainment during Golden Week 2024
As millions of Chinese travellers prepare for the upcoming Golden Week holiday in October, both Trip.com Group and Alibaba Group-owned Fliggy have released data revealing travel flows for their last major travel period of 2024. Already, Trip.com Group is witnessing hotel bookings peak in arrivals on [...]
Asian travellers seeking ‘reconnection’ through intergenerational travel in Asia Pacific
Booking.com’s new Gen.Voyage! research spotlights interesting data stemming from intergenerational travel in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific
Booking.com unveiled its Gen.Voyage! research on intergenerational travel in Asia Pacific (APAC) showcasing insights garnered from over 8,000 travellers [...]
Gen Y and Z travel intent for 2025: Social media a major deciding factor in key demographics
Ibis, a leading economy hotel brand under the Accor umbrella, has unveiled its first global travel trends report focused on Generation Y and Z. In collaboration with the travel trend forecasting agency Globetrender, the report explores the evolving travel preferences and intentions of young traveler [...]
Klook marks 10 years with economic contributions and complimentary tours in Asia Pacific
Klook, a leading platform for travel bookings and experiences in Asia, celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing new initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and supporting local communities.
At Klook's 'Kreatorverse' event, the company shared that an independent study conducted b [...]
Google and Sabre unveil AI-driven travel innovations
Google and Sabre hosted a virtual event to showcase new developments in their four-year partnership, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) aimed at reshaping the travel industry. The event featured key leaders from both companies, who provided insights i [...]
TAGTHAi, Thailand’s travel app, launches AI-powered Design My Trip tool
Partnership with Google Cloud will see itinerary-generation app go beyond Bangkok; multi languages in the pipeline
TAGTHAi, a travel app that’s a collaboration between the Thai government and the private sector to make travelling in Thailand simple and convenient, has signed a strategic partnersh [...]
At USD 10k, Singapore’s travel expenditure almost doubles that of China and Japan
Collinson International, a provider in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, recently released their new Asia Pacific research titled the ‘2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Report’. The research reveals Southeast Asia to be an emerging travel [...]
Workation, slow tourism, culinary tours: Niche travel big in Middle East, India and North Asia
Europ Assistance recently concluded its 2024 Holiday Barometer Power Breakfast in Singapore, a deep dive into global travel trends and insights from Europ Assistance and IPSOS, in line with their 23rd edition of the Holiday Barometer report. The survey gathered insights from 21,000 respondents acros [...]
Middle East travel sector on 40% growth, bookings surpassing $127 billion by 2027
Insight Out Consultancy, known for its hospitality market insights, has partnered with Phocuswright, the world’s foremost authority on global travel research, to contribute to the annual Middle East Travel Market Report. The latest edition forecasts a 40% growth in the region’s travel sector wit [...]
