Coldplay, concerts, and chaos: Music tourism is ready to be unlocked
Concerts are expected to drive tens of thousands of visitors to regional cities and inject millions into the state’s economy
Back in 2020, economists from West Virginia University conducted a study called, “Why Go Home? Pearl Jam’s ‘Home Shows’ & Hotel Demand”, to quantify the impa [...]
Lifestyle hotels show promising trends in post-COVID travel landscape
As global occupancy rebounds, lifestyle hotels offer unique experiences that challenge traditional accommodations.
The hospitality industry is witnessing a remarkable recovery as global occupancy rates in the first quarter of 2023 approach pre-pandemic levels. Fueling this resurgence are lifestyle [...]
Velocity Ventures launches “heartware” initiative targeting various sectors in travel
Corporate Partners Program aims to support the ecosystem by helping startups access industry and innovation professionals.
Velocity Ventures, a prominent investor in travel and hospitality tech in Southeast Asia, is spearheading an initiative to address the challenges faced by the various s [...]
Go City and QPSOFTWARE are developing a WeChat mini program in China
The partnership aims to enhance travel experiences in China's dynamic market
Go City, a global attraction pass company, has announced its collaboration with QPSOFTWARE as the lead technical agency for the development of a WeChat mini program in China. This initiative aims to cater to the needs of C [...]
Exploring the LGBTQ+ travel dilemma in APAC
LGBTQ+ travellers would like know the status of a location, including local laws, religious sensibilities, and safety tips.
Booking.com has conducted its most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date, shedding light on the challenges LGBTQ+ travellers face and the progress made by the travel indust [...]
Travel demand surpasses pre-Covid levels; Asia-Pacific airlines leading recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April.
The revival of domestic travel has been nothing short of remarkable, with a substantial 42.6% surge in April compared to the previous year. In fact, domestic travel has now not o [...]
Atly Secures $18 Million in Funding for Location-Based Discovery and Mapping
The platform combines social media-like knowledge sharing with mapping and location discovery tools to create a more precise search experience.
Atly, a user-generated social mapping platform, has announced its official launch along with $18 million in funding from Target Global, Tal Ventures, and F [...]
Penang bans homestays after a year of deliberation. Was it the right move?
“Housing areas are for residents. If you are holidaying, go to a hotel.”
Last year, Penang’s state government said that it would ban short-term rental homes or homestays in response to complaints by residents of such properties. After a year of will-they-won’t-they, Penang finally announced [...]
THAIFEX – HORECA Asia opens in March 2024 and reveals next-gen trends in the region
Organisers hope to replicate the scale of its flagship F&B event for hotels, restaurants, and catering
Technology and sustainability were the key themes that surfaced at the soft launch of THAIFEX-HOREC Asia, an event focused on the food & beverage industry, held in Bangkok last week.
Fr [...]
Tasmania hopes to hook Asian travellers with ecotourism and its latest attraction – winter
Australia’s island state isn’t interested in being a mass tourism spot
During the STO Showcase at the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23), Sherene Somerville (PR Manager, Tourism Tasmania) was quick to point out that contrary to popular belief, Tasmania isn’t a singular island - it’s a [...]
