Ngāi Tahu Tourism bets on quality above quantity. It’s paying off.
How Ngāi Tahu Tourism is navigating a complex travel landscape by focusing on people, place, and purpose
Jolanda Cave, General Manager of Ngāi Tahu Tourism, spent most of her career in experience-led tourism like cruises, attractions, and guided tours. “I've always been drawn to people in place [...]
Chinese OTAs deploy AI for global push
Over the past decade, Chinese tech innovations for the home market have been woven into the global travel tapestry.
Conceived as an e-commerce payment solution that connects online shoppers and retailers, AliPay and WeChat Pay now enable Chinese travelers to make mobile purchases worldwide. [...]
Decoding the ‘Africa Entry Genome’: Why the penguin is mightier than the lion
Africa is seen as the "last frontier" for the APAC traveller. We see the cinematic drone shots of the Serengeti and the luxury lodges that look like they belong in a film. But here’s the reality check: For the APAC traveller, interest isn't the problem- it's 'enterability'.
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Asia-Pacific air passenger demand grows 8.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers ( [...]
WTM Africa 2026 unveils its most ambitious programme yet – and there are just two weeks left to register
With just two weeks to go before the start of the event, WTM Africa 2026 is calling on travel and tourism professionals across the continent and beyond to secure their place at this year’s show. Three days, 70+ sessions, and the full breadth of African tourism’s most pressing conversations, live [...]
Capital A signals growth and diversified future amid oil volatility
Speaking at a press conference held at The Chow Kit in Kuala Lumpur, Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes balanced the news of increased travel costs with the appointment of a new Deputy CEO and, with this being the final stage of its solidification, a rundown of Capital A’s portfolio.
The aviation vet [...]
India’s outbound travellers spent $75 million on global hotel stays in 2025
Global Hotel Alliance and The Leela Places, Hotels and Resorts spotlight India's rising global travel potential as Indian guests spend more at home and abroad
Indian travellers are staying and spending more both at home and abroad, reinforcing India’s position as one of the world’s fastest-grow [...]
South Africa’s $2.5b online travel market attracts new wave of homegrown tech
Is South Africa the world's quiet travel tech powerhouse?
South Africa's online travel market, valued at $2.54 billion in 2024, is on a trajectory toward nearly $6 billion by 2033. But the more interesting story isn't the size of the prize, but who's showing up to claim it. South Africa has quietl [...]
Almost half of Southeast Asian travel businesses see worse prospects in Q2 due to war in Iran
A recent survey has revealed that 48% of Southeast Asian travel businesses believe that the prospects for their business in Q2 2026 are worse than they had originally anticipated at the start of the year, due to the Iran War impact.
The report conducted by the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) an [...]
Middle East conflict could cost regional tourism $56 billion, but travel is resilient
The Bench, organisers of Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, hosted a webinar on March 18 as part of its commitment to keeping the hospitality investment community informed during a period of regional uncertainty. David Goodger, Managing Director of Tourism Economics EMEA, laid out a data-driven [...]
