Scale smart, build trust, and disrupt travel tech, says Meili CEO, Mike McGearty
Mike McGearty, CEO and co-founder of Meili, stopped by the WiT Studio to talk about tech disruption in the travel and mobility landscape, tackling competition, and new approaches to leadership in the business.
“At Meili, loyalty means creating reciprocal benefits across the entire value chain,� [...]
Did you know 50% of travellers book restaurants before their flight? Surprising trends shaping 2025 travel
Based on Hilton’s latest trends report, The Vacation Maximized, travel preferences are undergoing a transformation. The report sheds light on emerging habits and desires shaping global travel, from adventure-seeking tourists to the rise of sleep-focused vacations; these insights reveal how modern [...]
Serko appoints industry veteran and former Spotnana executive Johnny Thorsen as VP Strategic Business Development
Concur, American Express, and Spotnana alum brings decades of experience to drive growth and innovation
Serko, a solutions provider in online travel for business, has announced the appointment of Johnny Thorsen as Vice President of Strategic Business Development, effective immediately.
In his ne [...]
APAC leads growth with a 19.9% expansion in passenger demand
Passenger demand up 8.1% in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.1% compared to November 2023. Total capacity, m [...]
Your Guide to 2025 – Problems to be fixed and trends no one is talking about yet
Happy new year. Everyone had a good break, all ready to take on the new year, whatever it may bring?
The good news is, travel is alive and well. All over the world, people were going places, experiencing new adventures and finding escape in new scapes and climes while the work world hibernated f [...]
Podcast: Future words, evolving influencers, and good news for Asia airlines
We're trying something new with our weekly-ish podcast this year - we're outsourcing it to Artificial Intelligence. Don't worry, our human podcast producer still has his job. For now.
Jokes aside, we've relaunched Top of the WiT as a weekly digest that's purely hosted by Google's language models, [...]
Asia busy in 2025. Hilton’s new Korean cards. Visit Malaysia 2026 is official. More.
Asian hotspots in-demand for first half of 2025, data shows
Mabrian's analysis of global travel trends for the first half of 2025 highlights the resurgence of Asian destinations, Oceania, and specific spots in The Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe. Southeast Asia leads the global inspiration [...]
How serving experience-seekers beyond the tourist trail is paying off for Seek Sophie
Think about how many moments of travel inspiration have come from postcards of scenic vistas or videos of people on new and unique adventures around the world. These experiences, often surprising and off the beaten path, are also the ones that make for the best travel memories. And it’s these expe [...]
Cargo and long-haul surge propel Asia Pacific airlines to pre-pandemic passenger demand
Preliminary November 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed further growth in both the international air passenger and cargo markets, on the back of robust consumer and business demand.
The region’s airlines collectively carried 31.0 million inte [...]
From Viral to Value: How social influencers in travel are monetizing their platforms
The era of influencers chasing viral fame is shifting into one of strategic monetization, particularly in the travel industry. Once defined by the constant pursuit of likes and shares, the influencer landscape is evolving as creators recognize the need for sustainable revenue streams. Platforms like [...]
