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 [...]
APAC air travel 8 percentage points from full recovery, load factor hits record high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), [...]
Asian mass-affluent travellers expected to invest in long-haul trips, with multiple destination stops
Expedia Group unveiled its study highlighting the preferences of the growing Asian middle class, expected to reach 3.5 billion people and make up two-thirds of the world’s middle class by 2030. The study provides travel industry professionals with the context to better serve the increasing number [...]
82% of Southeast Asians follow influencer recommendations, YouTube most popular platform
Despite whispers of its waning popularity among younger demographics, Facebook still incredibly influential in the Southeast Asian region
impact.com, a partnership management platform, in collaboration with Cube Asia, an e-commerce market intelligence provider for Southeast Asia, have released a [...]
A brief history of online travel, 1999-2024, visualised
Inspired by Hans Rosling’s “200 years in 4 minutes”, where the late Swedish stats guru and public educator visualised the story of the world, using 120,000 numbers, Wego’s vice president, strategy and planning, Nedyalko Terziev, has put together this visualisation telling the story of online [...]
Tech is the key: 64% of passengers okay with biometrics for shorter lines at airport
Amid skyrocketing traffic, passengers look to digitalisation to upgrade their travel experience, SITA 2024 Passenger IT Insights report finds
In 2023, air travel soared, surpassing industry expectations. IATA predictions suggest that demand will only continue to grow, reaching 8 billion global pass [...]
Chinese tourists explore beyond capitals and opt for live entertainment during Golden Week 2024
As millions of Chinese travellers prepare for the upcoming Golden Week holiday in October, both Trip.com Group and Alibaba Group-owned Fliggy have released data revealing travel flows for their last major travel period of 2024. Already, Trip.com Group is witnessing hotel bookings peak in arrivals on [...]
Asian travellers seeking ‘reconnection’ through intergenerational travel in Asia Pacific
Booking.com’s new Gen.Voyage! research spotlights interesting data stemming from intergenerational travel in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific
Booking.com unveiled its Gen.Voyage! research on intergenerational travel in Asia Pacific (APAC) showcasing insights garnered from over 8,000 travellers [...]
Gen Y and Z travel intent for 2025: Social media a major deciding factor in key demographics
Ibis, a leading economy hotel brand under the Accor umbrella, has unveiled its first global travel trends report focused on Generation Y and Z. In collaboration with the travel trend forecasting agency Globetrender, the report explores the evolving travel preferences and intentions of young traveler [...]
At USD 10k, Singapore’s travel expenditure almost doubles that of China and Japan
Collinson International, a provider in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, recently released their new Asia Pacific research titled the ‘2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Report’. The research reveals Southeast Asia to be an emerging travel [...]
