The Great Domestic Rediscovery in Asia
"Growing maturity is fuelled by rising incomes, improved visa access, and expanding flight networks."
According to the latest search data on Booking.com’s platform, the Asia Pacific region spent the first half of 2025 looking up destinations both domestic and international - with some clear favou [...]
Tokyo named world’s best ‘workcation’ city; Singapore ranks fourth in Asia
Tokyo has been named the world’s best workcation city for 2025 in International Workplace Group’s (IWG) third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, with Singapore ranking among Asia’s top cities where flexible working enables professionals to stay productive while travelling.
The ranking sees [...]
93% of APAC travellers want AI in their travel plans, but only 8% fully trust it
Latest Booking.com research report reveals excitement, hesitation, and regional contrasts shaping Asia Pacific consumer attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence.
Booking.com released its first Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets globally to e [...]
Asia Pacific leads global air travel surge as premium flyers hit record 116.9 million
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024.
Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airl [...]
Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia
Despite ongoing global uncertainty, Booking Holdings again reported positive results, exceeding its own expectations for the second quarter of 2025.
"We are pleased to report a strong second quarter with 8% room night growth and a double-digit increase in gross bookings and revenue, reflecting [...]
Air travel growth slows as global conflicts hit traffic, but load factors stay sky-high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to June 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), wa [...]
Only 6% travellers fully trust AI, as new study maps excitement amidst anxiety
Latest Booking.com research report reveals excitement, hesitation, and regional contrasts shaping consumer attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Booking.com has released The Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing on insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets to explore how people a [...]
Global business travel spending to reach $1.57 trillion in 2025 amid trade policies and economic risk
GBTA’s annual Business Travel Index Outlook report reflects moderate near-term growth, regional and sector divergence, and evolving traveller expectations reshaping the next phase of business travel.
There are key findings for APAC, showing the region is set to surpass the global average [...]
Southeast Asia’s travel and hospitality sector faces cautious optimism amid geopolitical tensions
Velocity Ventures and Pear Anderson’s 2H 2025 Strategy & Investment Outlook Report breaks down key trends shaping the region
Southeast Asia’s travel and hospitality sector enters the second half of 2025 with measured optimism, despite ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainty. According to t [...]
Arts and culture top visitor motivators across Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia
PwC Middle East and Mabrian Technologies publish new research on shifting visitor expectations across the Gulf region
New research by PwC Middle East, in collaboration with Mabrian Technologies, a global travel intelligence platform, reveals that visitor preferences across the Gulf region are und [...]
