Reports
Asian travellers seeking ‘reconnection’ through intergenerational travel in Asia Pacific
26/09/2024 by WiT
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
26/09/2024 by WiT
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
23/09/2024 by WiT
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 [...]
As F1 roars into town, hotel occupancies and rates in Singapore soar
19/09/2024 by Yeoh Siew Hoon
As Singapore revs up for yet another Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Grand Prix this weekend, hotels, especially those close to the race circuit, are enjoying an influx of visitors paying record rates and splurging on dining and entertainment at the world’s only F1 night race. Hilton Singapore, fo [...]
Workation, slow tourism, culinary tours: Niche travel big in Middle East, India and North Asia
13/09/2024 by WiT
Europ Assistance recently concluded its 2024 Holiday Barometer Power Breakfast in Singapore, a deep dive into global travel trends and insights from Europ Assistance and IPSOS, in line with their 23rd edition of the Holiday Barometer report. The survey gathered insights from 21,000 respondents acros [...]
Middle East travel sector on 40% growth, bookings surpassing $127 billion by 2027
06/09/2024 by WiT
Insight Out Consultancy, known for its hospitality market insights, has partnered with Phocuswright, the world’s foremost authority on global travel research, to contribute to the annual Middle East Travel Market Report. The latest edition forecasts a 40% growth in the region’s travel sector wit [...]
Fliggy highlights growing demand for premium experiences and self-driving tours
05/09/2024 by WiT
Prominent online travel platform and subsidiary of Alibaba Group, Fliggy, has released its 2024 Summer Travel Report, revealing an uptick in demand for premium travel experiences among Chinese consumers.  The report outlines key trends in both domestic and international travel, indicating an ove [...]
Muslim travel market set for 230 million international arrivals by 2028, with an expenditure of USD 225 billion
05/09/2024 by WiT
Mastercard and CrescentRating have jointly launched the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024, a comprehensive guide designed to study and deliver insights around Muslim-friendly tourism. This year’s report highlights major advancements and insights into a fast-growing market, shedding light on e [...]
Travel insurance gap exists among one-third of Asian adventure seekers
02/09/2024 by WiT
Klook, a leading platform for experiences and travel services in Asia, recently revealed findings of new research conducted by Klook Protect, its travel-first insurance arm. Exploring consumer attitudes, behaviours, and lifestyles impacting travel insurance today, ‘Travel Troubles Beyond Lost Lugg [...]
Asia-Pacific airlines’ demand up by 19.1%, inching closer to 2019 levels
30/08/2024 by WiT
Overall passenger demand up 8% in July The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to July 2023. Total capacity, measure [...]