‘Search surge’ reveals high travel demand in first week of January across Asia
Skyscanner's latest data analysis for January showcases a significant surge in searches, providing insights into the preferences of global travellers. From the bustling streets of Singapore to the scenic landscapes of Australia, the figures paint a picture of a few trends that are brewing in the Asi [...]
APAC air travel strongest among all regions, global demand hits 99% of 2019 levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that the global air travel demand in November 2023 surged past 99% of 2019 levels, showcasing yet another milestone in the rebound from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2023 witnessed an increase of 29.7% in to [...]
In Asia, demand for in-flight vegan meals exceeds passenger volume growth
Significant increase in vegan meal consumption were noted on Emirates routes to China, Japan and Philippines.
This January marks the 10th annual ‘Veganuary’ challenge, in which people are encouraged to stick with a plant-based diet for a month. It’s no secret that amidst heightened health an [...]
Shifting megatrends: Electric air taxis and generative AI named driving forces of travel
Generative AI has put the Metaverse in the backseat this year, with 97% of airlines planning to adopt and develop the technology.
SITA's latest "Meet the Megatrends" report delves into the evolving technological landscape within the travel and transport space, shedding light on the forces shaping t [...]
Booking a flight direct is still not easy – is this why OTAs are winning?
Last week, I tried to book a one-way flight from Seletar, Singapore to Subang, Kuala Lumpur. How hard could it be after all? It’s really only one airline that plies this route and it’s a flight I’ve taken several times – in fact, a flight I always look forward to because it’s on a smaller [...]
With 31% surge in passenger demand, air travel shows continuous recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported an increase in passenger demand for October 2023, indicating a continued recovery in the aviation sector.
According to the latest data, total traffic for October, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), witnessed a rise of 31. [...]
SWISS tackles air turbulence. France’s Train + Air. Jeju Air plans air taxi. More.
This week: Cryto in travel, urban air mobility in Jeju, trains and planes in France, SITA takes the bumps out of flying.
Crypto gaining friends in travel and hospitality
A study by crypto tax software company CoinLedger has placed Travel and Hospitality fourth highest in a list of companie [...]
An online trailblazer goes offline: Donggun Lee on his journey, the future, and physical stores
During a session titled ‘From Startup to Scaleup’ at WiT Seoul, Donggun Lee, CEO and founder of MyRealTrip, was invited to break his story down into its own ‘hero’s journey’. Popularised by author and mythologist Joseph Campbell in the 1940s, the Hero’s Journey concept suggests that ever [...]
Electric air taxis takeoff in 2024, Swiftie surge, and agents of influence
Australia noted a 446% week-over-week growth in booking volumes after Taylor Swift concert announcements in Melbourne and Sydney
Amadeus has released its 2024 travel trends and as pointed out by similar courtesy of Booking.com and Expedia, travel and hospitality continue to shift and evolve in this [...]
Korean air market entering Season 3 of K-drama moments
One step closer to Korean Air-Asiana merger, Korean Air to launch NDC in 2024, new airlines Air Premia and T’way jostle for supremacy, Lufthansa and KLM Air France push on with NDC, agents anticipating disruption in distribution in traditional market
It felt like something out of a K-drama. Afte [...]
