Intra-Asia traffic up 9.4%, driving strongest regional gains in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers [...]
What really sparks wanderlust? New research maps varying influence of marketing media
Expedia Group Advertising has released comprehensive findings from The Science of Wanderlust research, uncovering what makes the perfect travel content to drive bookings in today’s world of AI.
The study showcases how travelers feel, react and engage with travel-related content, finding six in [...]
GHA reports solid Q3 performance as growth momentum continues through summer months
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported another quarter of robust performance, building on its strong first half and cementing summer 2025 as a resounding success.
Here are some key takeaways:
Total hotel revenues grow 18% year [...]
Individuality takes center stage in 2026, among other new trends
The 10th edition of Booking.com’s Travel Predictions reveals that APAC travellers are embracing ultra-personalized journeys that reflect their quirks, goals, and passions in 2026.
Key takeaways:
86% of APAC travellers are open to booking a robotic-enhanced home, with nearly half (48%) say [...]
The untold story of rate misuse | 98% of hoteliers lose revenue to rate leakage
Expedia Group research highlights how centralised distribution can help hotels reduce rate leakage and protect revenue
98% of hoteliers surveyed lose an average of 6% of revenue annually due to rate leakage.
Hoteliers spend on average $40,100 annually managing their B2B distribution networks [...]
Asia-Pacific airlines achieve 9.8% year-on-year increase in demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK) [...]
From inspiration to itineraries: Social search trends for China, Vietnam and Japan
A joint WiT × SocialSeal study explores how social search is influencing traveller decision-making and content consumption for three key Asian destinations: China, Vietnam and Japan.
Ahead of the WiT Singapore conference taking place October 6-8, WiT asked SocialSeal, a platform making social [...]
The direct connect disconnect: Separating fact from fiction
Corporate travel leaders urged to look beyond the chatter as research findings highlight four critical misconceptions about connecting directly to airlines.
Sabre Corporation has issued a reality check on the chatter around direct airline connections in corporate travel. While some carriers make [...]
Inside Asia Pacific’s travel powerhouse: 10 trends redefining “The Next 20”
The numbers speak for themselves – a region that accounts for two-thirds of the world’s population – but beyond the numbers are nuances that are driving change in this global powerhouse of travel.
WiT, together with Phocuswright, peel back the curtain on the shifts taking place in Asia Paci [...]
Amex’s travel app. Rise of secondary cities. TechnoHub is here. HBX Group’s high score.
Amex launches all-in-one travel app and digital passport for modern explorers
American Express has launched a suite of new digital tools for its Card Members. Central to this rollout is the Amex Travel App, an all-in-one platform designed to help travellers discover destinations, plan, and book tri [...]
