Ice baths on a tropical island: This is how weird and wonderful travel’s going to get in the Next Generation
Key takeaways from WiT Singapore 2024
As I was lying by the pool at Cempedak Private Island, watching the sun set over a calm South China Sea and being grateful for the wonders of travel, a strange ritual was taking place nearby.
A group of wellness devotees from Singapore were taking part in a [...]
Klook deepens partnership with Google Cloud to enhance developer productivity with Generative AI
Travel platform player is building organization-wide AI capabilities that will personalize and optimize experiences for customers, partners, and employees
Klook and Google Cloud have announced an expanded AI partnership that will equip Klook’s entire organization with a shared AI infrastructure l [...]
Singapore Tourism Board renews partnership with Expedia Group to boost tourism grown and digital innovation
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Expedia Group, one of the world’s largest travel technology companies, have signed a multi-faceted Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards advancing tourism development.
In a private ceremony, STB’s Assistant Chief Executive, [...]
Skincare and candy: 55% of Singaporeans travelling to buy products they can’t get at home
2025 travel forecast includes travel inspired by pop culture, social-media-driven tourism and a resurgence of hotel-restaurants
Expedia Group recently unveiled Unpack ’25, the annual data-driven outlook for what’s motivating travellers and where they will go next year. Expedia Group analysed fi [...]
Gap in technology adoption in experiences sector, many operators lack modern booking and ticketing systems
Arival unveils largest-ever study on the state of the global experiences industry
Arival, a global research authority on the in-destination experiences sector of travel and tourism, has announced the release of its largest-ever research study, The Global Operator Landscape: The State of Experiences [...]
Generative AI is top priority for APAC travel sector – but emerging challenges need to be addressed
Digital assistants, tailored recommendations, and content generation seen as top use cases. Challenges emerge around talent shortages, return on investment, and data security.
According to a new report released by Amadeus, Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) remains a central focus f [...]
We are the Next Generation: An out-the-door review of WiT Singapore 2024
“New steps for an old dance” – these are lyrics from ‘Let The Show Begin’, our official theme song for WiT Singapore 2024, which will echo through all our events in the coming year. And what perfect lyrics they were to not only describe the state of travel tech today, but also kickstart th [...]
Hubby unlocks investment. Lufthansa aces airline app poll. Indigo tunes in with Spotify. More
Hubby’s success with eSim sales
Hubby – the worldwide mobile internet solution for travel sellers and travel providers to keep customers connected in-destination has, until now, been funded by friends and family to the tune of €450,000.
That’s about to change. The company is in advanced [...]
Why Agoda’s data strategy is more about the “science” than the data itself
Agoda does not like to think of itself as data driven - it believes it should be more about applying data science.
The thinking from the Asia-based online travel agency is that while data presents huge opportunities to improve the customer experience and drive internal efficiency, it has to be u [...]
tiket.com extends partnership with Sabre, incorporating a range of new solutions to support business growth
Software and technology provider, Sabre Corporation, has announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with tiket.com, an Online Travel Agent (OTA) in Indonesia. With the agreement, Sabre will continue to be tiket.com’s preferred GDS technology partner, using a variety of technology s [...]
