Timothy O’Neil-Dunne on fixing travel, generational change and consumer trust | 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 [...]
From cruises to soba tours, experiences on fire
“The tours and activities sector is having a breakout moment.” That’s how Yuki Hayashi, CTO of VELTRA, opened panel on “Tours & Activities On A Rising Tide” at WiT Japan & North Asia 2025. And judging by the numbers and ideas flying across the stage, he’s not exaggerating.
Tou [...]
From points to personalisation: New trends shaping online travel in Japan
At WiT Japan & North Asia 2025, a panel discussion featuring leaders from Booking.com, Agoda, and travel fintech startup Heymax revealed how the online travel game in Japan is being reshaped by younger travellers, AI-powered personalisation, and a rising demand for authenticity and connection.
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flyadeal joins AlFursan. Agoda’s 20th sale success. Dynamic pricing is in. QiYouJi, TA Network go luxe B2B. More.
flyadeal takes off with AlFursan
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flyadeal has officially joined AlFursan, the loyalty programme of its sister airline Saudia, offering members more flexibility to earn and redeem miles across a growing network of domestic and international destinations. Announced a [...]
Deep Kalra on surviving the fires, changing the rules and dreaming of travel 2045 | 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 [...]
80% of hotels still spend days on manual reports, says global benchmark report
Manual work still dominates despite the buzz around AI - highlighting both the tech gap and operational reality
The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and its Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), in collaboration with RateGain Travel Technologies Li [...]
Attractions lag in tech. Dorsett x TA Network. Stay22 taps Agoda. Cruise fairs still work. AI tops Google.
New report reveals digital lag among big attractions, missed opportunities
A new report from Arival, in partnership with GetYourGuide, reveals a surprising tech gap among the world's top 50 visitor attractions, which collectively generate an estimated $20 billion annually. Despite their scale, ma [...]
Rod Cuthbert on simplicity, rocket boosters and serendipity | 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 [...]
HTS and Virgin add hotels. K-Pop fuels travel surge. PKFARE expands hotel reach. COMO boosts B2B. Stories to sales.
Virgin Australia launches hotel booking with HTS Stays
Virgin Australia has teamed up with HTS, the B2B division of Hopper, to launch a new hotel booking portal powered by HTS Stays. This marks the first official rollout of HTS’s modern accommodation solution, designed to help airlines boost cros [...]
iBook bets on local hospitality to be Malaysia’s go-to platform for affordable hotels
"We don’t want to scale too fast and lose focus. We want to build a solid foundation in Malaysia first.”
There’s no way to sugarcoat this - the Malaysian hospitality scene is dominated by giants. While global OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and booking platforms continue to outpace and outprice [...]
