Hostelworld charts new course as world’s first social travel platform
Hostelworld recently outlined its medium-term strategic growth plan at its Capital Markets Day in London, underscoring its ambitions to scale its differentiated, social travel-focused OTA platform and deliver sustained shareholder value. Following strong financial performance and the full repayment [...]
Laura Houldsworth on Corporate travel, AI and Taggable Tourism | 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 [...]
Echoes of Eurasia: A new heritage stay in Penang by Chris Ong
When it comes to breathing new life into old bones, few do it as elegantly as Chris Ong. The banker-turned-hotelier – whose name is synonymous with some of Penang’s most evocative heritage properties such as Muntri Mews and Seven Terraces – is back after a seven-year hiatus with his most intim [...]
Travalyst’s ‘Five-Year Milestone Report’ calls on industry to align around three core goals
Travalyst, a not-for-profit coalition of some of the biggest names in travel and technology founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, has published its Five-Year Milestone Report. In the report, Travalyst outlines its achievements since its founding, sets the course for the years ahea [...]
Accessibility in tourism is more than ramps and wheelchair access
For Yock Song Law, Co-founder of Ludus Lab, accessibility in tourism is more than just a compliance checklist - it’s about unlocking opportunities, changing mindsets, and building a truly inclusive travel experience. His recent decision to exit Tribe Tours and focus completely on Ludus Lab was spa [...]
9 in 10 young travellers fail to achieve ‘travel therapy’
Millennials and Gen Z crave travel as a vital form of self-care and rejuvenation, yet their wanderlust remains out of reach. In partnership with consumer insights platform GWI, Klook's latest Travel Pulse research across 14 markets reveals that nearly all young travellers see travel as a powerful st [...]
Slow and slithery into the New Lunar Year: Navigating the “firehose” of changes
At the Lunar New Year celebrations hosted by Sentosa Development Corporation this week, I noticed the words “spring into prosperity” on the screen, right next to an animated image of a snake.
I suppose the word “spring” works better than “slither” – the latter doesn’t quite convey [...]
Wego, WiT to launch “Travel Tech Thursdays” in Kuala Lumpur
To celebrate their joint 20th birthdays this year, WiT and Wego are teaming up to launch “Travel Tech Thursdays” in Kuala Lumpur on the last Thursday of every month, starting on February 27.
The two-hour event, to be held at Wego’s new offices in the Malaysian capital city, will feature int [...]
Longer holidays, bigger budgets: Why APAC travellers are extending Lunar New Year trips
Rise in cross-border travel with stays up to 10% longer this holiday season. Growing interest in off-the-beaten-path destinations and cruises
Trip.com Group has unveiled its latest LNY trends for 2025, showcasing how travellers are prioritising longer stays, meaningful experiences and unconventiona [...]
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 [...]
