From Taiwan, with new dreams and aspirations
How a new wave of travel founders is reimagining Taiwan’s role in global travel
At WiT Indie in Penang, a heartfelt panel unfolded, not just about business, but about identity, optimism, and grit. Titled “From Taiwan, With New Dreams and Aspirations,” the session explored how a new generation [...]
Founders on fire: Indie spirit, big markets, bigger dreams
At WiT Indie, five startup founders took the stage, each tackling a different challenge in travel and tech. What they shared: courage, creativity, and a relentless drive to build from the ground up.
What do a lawyer-turned-AR entrepreneur, a molecular biologist-turned-cargo software builder, a th [...]
Tokyo named world’s best ‘workcation’ city; Singapore ranks fourth in Asia
Tokyo has been named the world’s best workcation city for 2025 in International Workplace Group’s (IWG) third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, with Singapore ranking among Asia’s top cities where flexible working enables professionals to stay productive while travelling.
The ranking sees [...]
Fora buys Legends. RedDoorz for nomads. AirAsia’s new universe. TourRadar funds adventures. Wellness and walkability.
Fora acquires AI startup Legends
Fora, a tech-powered travel agency, has acquired AI-focused data platform Legends for an undisclosed amount. Both companies, founded in 2021, share a focus on combining technology with the human touch in travel. Legends, winner of the 2023 Phocuswright/Web in Travel [...]
93% of APAC travellers want AI in their travel plans, but only 8% fully trust it
Latest Booking.com research report reveals excitement, hesitation, and regional contrasts shaping Asia Pacific consumer attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence.
Booking.com released its first Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets globally to e [...]
Tech, heart and hospitality: Three hoteliers, three roads to the future
From the polished corridors of a luxury hotel to the barefoot vibes of Potato Head Bali, and the brainy back-end of Lighthouse, three hoteliers – Christine Tan, Jack Tan, and Sharon Chen – embody different worlds of hospitality. But beneath the surface, they share a common goal: making sense o [...]
Asia Pacific leads global air travel surge as premium flyers hit record 116.9 million
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024.
Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airl [...]
Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
Despite ongoing global uncertainty, Booking Holdings again reported positive results, exceeding its own expectations for the second quarter of 2025.
"We are pleased to report a strong second quarter with 8% room night growth and a double-digit increase in gross bookings and revenue, reflecting [...]
Air travel growth slows as global conflicts hit traffic, but load factors stay sky-high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to June 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), wa [...]
Greg Schulze on the Barry Diller moment, global scale and staying gentle | Conversations On Turning 20
When you get to the ripe young age of 20, you’re bound to collect lots of stories – not only about the past but lessons for the future.
As WiT marks its 20th year in 2025, we turn the spotlight on our community, our tribe pioneers and leaders, to tell their stories and share their views on th [...]
