Data, not drama, should shape Airbnb’s short-term rental rules
What does it mean to be a lawyer for a platform operating across various jurisdictions, and doing it in real time? In a conversation with Darrell Chan, Airbnb's APAC General Counsel, the idea of “guerrilla lawyering” is used as a working philosophy. But what does that look like when regulations [...]
The next generation of travel: Trust, vibe and the coming AI wave
At the Next Generation Leaders event yesterday morning, held as part of WiT Singapore, four voices from across Asia’s travel ecosystem – Laura Houldsworth (Booking.com), Timothy Hughes (Agoda), Morris Sim (Montara Hospitality) and Jacinta Lim (Seek Sophie) – examined how the new travel [...]
Asia-Pacific airlines achieve 9.8% year-on-year increase in demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK) [...]
Inside Asia Pacific’s travel powerhouse: 10 trends redefining “The Next 20”
The numbers speak for themselves – a region that accounts for two-thirds of the world’s population – but beyond the numbers are nuances that are driving change in this global powerhouse of travel.
WiT, together with Phocuswright, peel back the curtain on the shifts taking place in Asia Paci [...]
The Great Domestic Rediscovery in Asia
"Growing maturity is fuelled by rising incomes, improved visa access, and expanding flight networks."
According to the latest search data on Booking.com’s platform, the Asia Pacific region spent the first half of 2025 looking up destinations both domestic and international - with some clear favou [...]
From chalkboard to check-in: Boon Sian Chai on embracing change, China’s next chapter and what the future holds | 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 [...]
Online Travel In Asia: The Untold Story (Chapters 9 – Epilogue)
The online travel industry is entering its “third wave” – a new era shaped by AI, cloud, social commerce, and a traveller who expects everything seamlessly connected. Unlike the early days, when companies specialised in flights, hotels, or tours, today’s focus is on the “connected trip” [...]
From antelope to evolutionary explorer: Ho Kwon Ping on 30 years of Banyan and the next chapter in travel | 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 [...]
Online Travel In Asia: The Untold Story (Chapters 5 – 8)
The next chapters of Online Travel in Asia: The Untold Story dive into the defining “moonshot moments” that changed the course of the travel tech industry. From Agoda’s acquisition by Priceline in 2007 to MakeMyTrip’s IPO in 2010, and Qunar’s $306 million sale to Baidu the following year, [...]
From Bengkulu to the boardroom: Caesar Indra on Traveloka’s start, resets and future impact | Conversations On Turning 20
Editor's note:
The interview was conducted while Caesar Indra was still serving as Traveloka president. The company confirmed that he stepped down on Aug 1. The leadership team, led by Founder and CEO Ferry Unardi, will remain focused on driving Traveloka's growth as the leading travel platfo [...]
