Ethan Lin on para-hawking, turning points and ghosts | 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 [...]
Future Lanes Ep 5: The Road Ahead | Timothy O’Neil-Dunne on travel’s “technical debt”
“The core of what we’re saying here is that there’s a legacy – a series of dinosaurs we can’t get around.” – Timothy O’Neil-Dunne
“Future Lanes” is a special WiT Podcast series powered by Meili, a tech company that is rewriting the rules of ancillary distribution. The series, co [...]
Klook goes Gaga. AI regulates STRs. Singapore Airlines bans power banks. Sentosa x Weixin Pay. More.
Joe Tsai: AI, Open Source, and Chinese consumers
Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai highlighted AI’s transformative potential during CNBC CONVERGE LIVE, emphasising its potential to boost productivity and create a $10 trillion market - larger than the entire tech sector. He underscored that the real [...]
The future of Northeast Asia travel is online
WiT Japan & North Asia returns to Tokyo, May 26-27
The future of Northeast Asia travel is online, with Phocuswright predicting that the region will smash through another barrier in online travel bookings by 2026, reaching $30 billion.
The latest Phocuswright Northeast Asia Travel Market Repo [...]
Hotels must embrace Gen Z travel trends for future success
Digital travel platform Agoda has outlined how hotels across Asia can embrace the preferences of Gen Z travellers to ensure they are adequately future proofing their business.
The call comes as Agoda research reveals the top five travel habits of Asian Gen Z, outlining a generation that finds inspi [...]
Challenges facing modern payment stacks in travel
HTS report highlights challenges in travel payments and fraud prevention
A new report from travel platform HTS, titled "Challenges Facing Modern Payment Stacks & How to Combat Them," outlines key issues in travel payments, including fraud prevention, payment failure, and the importance of seaml [...]
Ross Veitch on pivots, near-death and diversification | 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 [...]
Navigating APAC’s rich, fragmented short-term rental market
Hybrid hospitality, shifting regulations and the 'White Lotus effect' are changing the way owners deal with their rental properties
Unlike more uniform markets, APAC’s short-term rental (STR) industry is highly localised, requiring a flexible approach to regulation, distribution, and guest experi [...]
Expedia and Emirates simplify. HotelPORT launches ReputationAI. Travel sites’ accessibility issues. More.
Emirates and Expedia Group 'go simple' with booking experiences
Emirates and Expedia Group have expanded their partnership by fully integrating Emirates’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) API into Expedia Group’s platforms. This direct connection allows travellers to access Emirates’ full ran [...]
Blended travel is the future as more APAC professionals turn business trips into getaways
Latest whitepaper highlights emerging trends in blended travel
Crown Plaza by IHG has released its second white paper, Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report unveils a major shift driven by a new breed of companies and individuals seeking far-reaching flexibility that extends beyond trad [...]
