China, Experiences, Business Travel: Mastercard Economics Institute Reveals 2023 Travel Trends
AS more brands and institutions release data regarding travel trends for the rest of the year, one defining factor that’s bound to arise is the reentry of China in the travel scene.
Despite shaky economies the world over, people have been flooding to domestic and international destinations in [...]
Google’s ARCore partners with Singapore Tourism Board to create AI-powered guided tours
Singapore Tourism Board is the first tourism partner globally in Google’s ARCore Early Access Program.
One trend that started to gain traction in the last few years is the adoption of virtual and augmented reality in the travel, tourism, and attractions space. Contrary to initial belief, these to [...]
9 things we learned at ATE23: Australia recaptures Indian market, Ruby is a hit, visa applications, more
2300 delegates, 623 buyers from 32 countries, and a whopping 45,000 meetings. Those were the numbers that painted the 43rd edition of Tourism Australia’s largest annual trade event, Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) last week.
Hosted on the Gold Coast, Queensland across 5 days, this yea [...]
Letter From Sydney: A city that hides its secrets in plain sight
Like the rest of the world, Australia is gearing up for an interesting year in travel and hospitality. The Australian Tourism Exchange or ATE23 is back in full force for the first time since 2019, welcoming travellers both international and domestic to an array of new attractions in the colossal cou [...]
Fever is customising live entertainment and cultural experiences, one city at a time
“From day one of the pandemic, we saw a strong demand for live entertainment. What changed was how people wanted to consume those experiences.”
It’s funny - it’s often easier to find things to do when you’re travelling to destinations outside the city, even in the remotest parts. You can [...]
Bookaway Group rebrands as Travelier to unite the company’s multiple subsidiaries
Travel tech company aims to strengthen its market-leadership by doubling-down on ground and sea transportation.
Travelier (formerly Bookaway Group), an online platform for ground and sea transportation worldwide, has announced the unveiling of its new name, officially uniting the company’s multip [...]
What’s stopping sustainable travel? Booking.com explores “trust” and “cost” in a new study
47% of Singapore travelers don’t believe that sustainable travel options are truly more sustainable.
The rise of sustainable travel since the return of travel has been well documented, with many major players in travel and hospitality adopting a more conscious approach to meet consumer demands. [...]
Singaporeans travel to relax, while Malaysians travel seeking adventure
55% of Singaporeans and Malaysians who have travelled this year plan to travel again in the next 3 months
“Same-same but different” is a very common saying when it comes to describing, or rather differentiating, Singapore and Malaysia. The two countries share a common history, identical cuisine [...]
Consumers want an easy, modern travel retail experience, research says
“Customers prefer shopping in every other retailing sector over travel.”
We often, and obviously, think of money when the term “currency” is used, but a new study points out a glaring truth that’s normally forgotten - that time is our most valuable currency. It’s also an equaliser becau [...]
Klook strikes partnership with Mandai Wildlife Group, targeting millennial and Gen Z travellers
Partnership includes marketing campaigns across six key markets in the region
Travel and experiences platform Klook and Mandai Wildlife Group have announced a three-year strategic partnership to boost international visitorship to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the integrated wildlife and nature preci [...]
