The impact of visa-free travel on ASEAN this summer, and how travel brands can capitalise
While visa-free access removes one barrier, other factors such as marketing efforts, infrastructure, and overall destination appeal are crucial in attracting tourists, says expert.
According to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, the recovery of international tourism fell short of expectat [...]
GrowthCurve Capital acquires Duetto to advance AI-driven hospitality solutions
Strategic partnership aims to enhance hospitality technology and accelerate global expansion
Duetto, a revenue management software provider for the hospitality industry, has been acquired by GrowthCurve Capital. The transaction, involving the purchase of Duetto from affiliates of Warburg Pincus and [...]
VistaJet expands personalised private flights in Southeast Asia as demand swells
While AI is ingrained in company’s tech infrastructure, it won’t replace human-to-human interaction
The global luxury travel market is seeing plenty of growth just like the rest of the travel industry. Valued at USD 1.38 trillion last year, the industry has not only bounced back to pre-pandemic [...]
Asians vacation-deprived and need to adopt a Boomer mindset, says new Expedia study
Singapore 5th most vacation-deprived country globally while Japan’s utilisation of vacation days ranks lowest in the world
Expedia has released the 24th edition of its global Vacation Deprivation study, revealing insights into the work-life balance of over 11,000 workers from the Asia-Pacific reg [...]
Google’s response to Digital Markets Act causes 20% drop in organic traffic for hotels
According to new data from D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) had promised to level the playing field for hotels in the digital marketplace, but its initial effects suggest otherwise.
The DMA is a recent legislation by the European Commission designed to limit the power [...]
Corporate investments in travel and mobility remain robust amid decline in VC funding
The latest "Travel and Mobility Tech Sector Attractiveness Report" from Lufthansa Innovation Hub provides an in-depth analysis of investment activity among 60 travel and mobility corporations from 2018 to 2023.
The report highlights noteworthy trends and investment priorities in aviation, groun [...]
Inclusive properties up by 200% in APAC, says new study
70% of LGBTQ+ travellers seek travel inspiration from LGBTQ+ pop culture.
Booking.com has released the fourth edition of its annual global LGBTQ+ travel research, highlighting key trends, experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ travellers, especially those from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
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‘MICE events on cruises’ an emerging trend in Asia, and Royal Caribbean is riding the wave
“We have a marketing partnership with Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport enabling us to reach MICE buyers during the months outside of peak family holiday groups,” says RCI’s Diane Chiang
According to a recent study by Mordor Intelligence, bleisure travel, a burgeoning trend where emp [...]
Neuroscience to AI: How Shiyi Pickrell is helping Expedia connect the dots in a data-driven landscape
“I started learning how the brain works, now I am teaching machine learning models to mimic what the brain can do, but on a much faster and bigger scale."
It might sound like a leap at first, but the more you think about the similarities between neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, the more [...]
China outbound surges by almost 400% in 2024
With only about 13% of Chinese citizens holding passports, there is substantial potential for growth, a new report indicates.
According to a new report by Sabre, China's outbound travel market is experiencing a resurgence, with a nearly 400% increase in bookings for 2024 compared to the previous ye [...]
