400 million online interactions point to the rise of experiential travel
Analysis of traveller behaviour was to discern whether changes caused by the pandemic would persist or if a return to traditional tourism was imminent
It’s probably an oversimplification to call the travel industry dynamic - where preferences are constantly evolving alongside global circumstances [...]
A minute of silence for the physical SIM card, please
Airalo’s bet on eSIMs pays off as it raises $60m – “we want to be available at every OTA checkout”
In 2019, during an investor’s pitch, Bahadir Ozdemir, co-founder of Airalo, which uses software-based eSIM connectivity to provide a wide range of lower-cost mobile data packages for interna [...]
Google’s e-ConomySEA points to resurgence of travel demand in the region
The travel landscape across Southeast Asia is experiencing a notable resurgence, as revealed by the latest findings from Google's e-ConomySEA travel spotlight. The objective analysis of travel data offers interesting insights on the evolving trends, preferences, and patterns that are shaping the tra [...]
Global summer hotel bookings see significant rebound
August reservations have surged by 214% year-on-year, signifying a strong rebound in travel demand.
DidaTravel, a tech-driven travel distribution company, has reported a notable resurgence in global hotel bookings for the summer season (June 1 - August 31), surpassing 2019 levels by an impressive 9 [...]
Giants rev-up marketing. WayAway for female-led travel. Google joins SAF program.
WayAway responds to demand for female-led travel by highlighting women-owned businesses and safe locations
WayAway has responded to a growing demand for female-led travel experiences by launching a new feature that highlights female-led businesses and locations of interest to women. The feature, ti [...]
Top of the WiT 25: Indie travel returns, new booking trends, and the joys of working with AI
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a nugget-sized podcast.
In this episode, we're joined by optimists, experimentalists, and innovators Dawn Jeremiah (GoCity), Chan Chee Chong (GlobalTix), and Jason Chan (Cinewav) to discuss the return [...]
Millennials and Gen Z ready to spend twice their average salary on travel
Social media becomes top inspirational tool as travellers opt for intentional exploration
It’s not a new notion, but a study called Travel Pulse, Klook’s first regional trend report, further proves that a shift is underway in the travel preferences of Millennials and Gen Zs across the Asia Pa [...]
Business travellers want AI. Airport selfies are risky. Travelport+ includes Deem, British NDC.
Travelport integrates Deem to create corporate travel solution within Travelport+ ecosystem
Following its acquisition of Deem, Travelport has integrated the corporate travel management platform into its Travelport+ ecosystem, including access to multi-source content like NDC. By merging Deem's inte [...]
Spotnana partners with Lufthansa Group to drive direct NDC integrations and Green Fares
Spotnana says adaptable data model and microservices infrastructure are strategically aligned to facilitate the dissemination of innovative offers.
Fresh from news that it has been picked to power Qantas Business Rewards programme, Spotnana has made another breakthrough by partnering with Lufthans [...]
Behold the GranWhale – A metaverse globetrotter that aims to be a lifestyle platform
ANA NEO is reaching out to Gen Z consumers first, with big ambitions in the pipeline.
“It’s more to have fun, to enjoy yourself in the metaverse.” That was the response I got when I asked Masaru Watanabe, Board Member & COO of ANA NEO Inc. about the gap in the market ANA NEO’s GranWhale [...]
