84% jump in Asian vacation rentals, big uptick in longer rental stays
Data from Trip101 confirms growing trends in the vacation rentals space and the shifting nature of work in the region
According to global travel media startup Trip101, which curates and recommends vacation rentals and hotels, Asian vacation rentals have experienced an 84% surge in bookings from 202 [...]
Spotnana launches Carbon Removal programme
Partnership with Creturner Group offers “fast, exact, permanent” offset
Spotnana, the world’s first Travel-as-a-Service platform modernising the infrastructure of the travel industry, released today Spotnana Carbon Removal, a new offering that enables corporate travel programs to achieve thei [...]
Expedia Group and Philippine Airlines launch PAL Holidays travel platform
New platform will connect travellers to 900,000 properties worldwide, supported by Expedia's network
In a strategic collaboration, Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippines' national flag carrier, has unveiled PAL Holidays, a travel website powered by Expedia Group. This new platform, available in [...]
Top of the WiT: Human revolution, social marketing, true sustainability, and the Heart of a Friend
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a nugget-sized podcast.
In this episode, we're gearing up for WiT's annual flagship event, WiT Singapore. Themed 'The Human Revolution, this year's event gathers the brightest minds and [...]
Go City launches Weixin Mini Program; tapping into one of China’s largest social media platforms
Surpassing 2019 revenue from Mainland Chinese customers, Go City becomes first global sightseeing pass to launch a mini program
Go City, a global sightseeing pass company, has introduced its Weixin mini program, a lightweight platform within Weixin, one of China's largest social media networks. Thi [...]
3 trends keeping travel leaders awake at night
Ahead of the Web in Travel Singapore event on October 2-4, titled The Human Revolution, three travel leaders have told us about the emerging trends that are keeping them awake at night. With AI developing faster than ever, and climate change becoming increasingly urgent, these leaders told us what [...]
Who you travel with, and how you travel with them, matters
Your choice of travel companions can significantly impact your trip experience and budget
In a recent 10-year forecast unveiled by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a strong desire for travel is prevailing despite global economic uncertainties. The report indicates a significant prioriti [...]
JTB, Trip.com Group join forces to set up JTB Inbound Trip
JTB and Trip.com Group have agreed to set up a joint venture called JTB Inbound Trip.Co., Ltd to address the challenges faced by business partners such as accommodation and local governments in the inbound tourism sector from Asia to Japan.
Said the press release issued by JTB, “In anticipation [...]
Global summer hotel bookings see significant rebound
August reservations have surged by 214% year-on-year, signifying a strong rebound in travel demand.
DidaTravel, a tech-driven travel distribution company, has reported a notable resurgence in global hotel bookings for the summer season (June 1 - August 31), surpassing 2019 levels by an impressive 9 [...]
Top of the WiT 25: Indie travel returns, new booking trends, and the joys of working with AI
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a nugget-sized podcast.
In this episode, we're joined by optimists, experimentalists, and innovators Dawn Jeremiah (GoCity), Chan Chee Chong (GlobalTix), and Jason Chan (Cinewav) to discuss the return [...]
