It’s the remix! Meet travel’s masters of reinvention
Those on the outside looking in, sometimes assume that travel planning must be easy. They assume that once you are established, the process of managing travel products becomes easy – and that early travel success is a near-guarantee of future success.
Sadly, where this staunchly competitive ind [...]
Klook files registration statement for proposed IPO
Klook Technology Limited, the largest pan-regional experiences platform in Asia-Pacific, has announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering (“IPO”) of American Depositary Shares (� [...]
Mobile and digital ID the future of travel, says new IATA study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience:
▪ Mobile Reliance Rising: More travelers are managing every stage of their journey using [...]
Meili partners with ALL Accor. HeyMax lands in Hong Kong. Agoda x JCB. HTS’ new ancillaries.. Klook ups leadership.
Agoda and JCB partner to focus on seamless travel payments
Agoda and JCB International have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance travel and payment experiences across Asia, effective from April 2026 to March 2029. Announced at the 18th JCB World Conference, the partnersh [...]
How engineers work with AI across Southeast Asia and India
Agoda has released a new study called the AI Developer Report which shows that artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is high among software developers in Southeast Asia and India, but its usage is still maturing. Developers use it pragmatically to accelerate work without compromising quality, while [...]
Scaling luxury without losing soul, with The Luxe Nomad’s Stephanie Chai | WiT Studio
Dropping by the WiT Studio (filmed during WiT Singapore: The Next 20), Stephanie Chai, CEO and founder of The Luxe Nomad, offered an insightful look into the complex dynamics of scaling a high-end travel company in the Asia Pacific region. As The Luxe Nomad continues its ambitious expansion into mar [...]
TourRadar’s Fall Release focuses on AI discovery and social commerce in travel
TourRadar, the organised adventure platform, has announced its Fall 2025 Release, introducing new AI discovery tools, the expansion of TourRadar Moments, and enhanced community features, including the $1m RISE Partner Fund, that bring social commerce to life across the platform.
Over the past six [...]
The social surge: Riding the wave of discovery, influence and commerce
At WiT Singapore, the post-lunch lull didn’t stand a chance. Moderator Marcus Yong, VP of Global Marketing at Klook, bounded onto the stage with a grin and a promise: “Let’s shake things up a little.”
What followed was a fast-moving, sometimes fiery, always fascinating conversation betwee [...]
Next wave: Korea’s travel tech enters its builder era
From zero-fraud tickets to AI-run workspaces and a global tee sheet – four founders rewriting the rails of experiences, events and golf.
At the WiT Bootcamp, four travel startups from South Korea shared their stories: Minhee Cho (Founder & CEO, Alicorn), Yoon Ji Choi (CSO, FAIRPASS), Dongjoo [...]
Full circle: GetYourGuide comes home to Asia
Doubling down and investing in its fastest-growing region for next chapter of growth.
Sixteen years after it was born from a serendipitous student trip to Beijing, GetYourGuide has come full circle, with the Berlin-based online marketplace for travel activities returning to Asia Pacific with a rene [...]
