In Asia, demand for in-flight vegan meals exceeds passenger volume growth
Significant increase in vegan meal consumption were noted on Emirates routes to China, Japan and Philippines.
This January marks the 10th annual ‘Veganuary’ challenge, in which people are encouraged to stick with a plant-based diet for a month. It’s no secret that amidst heightened health an [...]
Luxury travel forecasted as a top trend in tech-powered 2024
As 2024 unfolds, the desire for travel remains steadfast, but the landscape is evolving - shaped by accelerated demands on technology and a growing thirst for personalised experiences. HBX Group, a B2B player in the TravelTech space, anticipates significant shifts in the industry this year, driven b [...]
Hindsight is 2023: Our Top 12 posts of the year
2024 is right around the bend, and we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight our most popular posts of the year.
While it's fun to look back at what interested our readers and community the most this year, chronicling our most read articles is also a way to gain insight into what travel prof [...]
‘Surprise and Delight’ spearheads travel trends in 2024
Booking.com's latest data offers insights into a few budding trends that brands can look forward to in the coming months. From the emergence of the 'Surprise and Delight' trend to the growing importance of sustainability and the changing face of luxury travel, the future traveller is set to embark o [...]
Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024: Travel leaders set trends and predictions (Part 4)
As 2023 draws to a close, we ask our community of travel leaders to share their reflections of the year and their outlook for the coming one in this series of trends and predictions for 2024. This is the fourth instalment, with mentions of disruption, normalisation, and bandwidth... or lac [...]
Reflections: Gen Z students on travel, technology and sustainability
As the year comes to a close, we figured what better way to usher in 2024 than by talking about the future of travel with the people who are a part of the industry's new and upcoming demographic - Gen Z. We caught up with a few students from the Singapore Institute of Technology and asked them quest [...]
Gen Z is transforming hospitality – what can brands do to catch up?
The hospitality and travel industry is undergoing yet another transformation as Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, asserts its influence. Often bundled with millennials (the two demographics are significantly different), Gen Zs possess a unique set of values and preferences that are r [...]
Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024: Travel leaders set trends and predictions (Part 2)
As we enter the last weeks of 2023, we ask our community of travel leaders to share their reflections of the year and their outlook for the coming one in this series of trends and predictions for 2024. This is the second instalment, and Elon Musk and Africa seem to pop up quite a bit. Read on.
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Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024: Travel leaders set trends and predictions (Part 1)
As we enter the last weeks of 2023, we ask our community of travel leaders to share their reflections of the year and their outlook for the coming one in this series of trends and predictions for 2024. This first instalment carries a mixed bag of sentiment, with some more bullish than others. What i [...]
AI aids fireworks. Air NZ goes electric. FlyBondi tests resell window. More.
This week: Nothing artificial about these fireworks. Asia is an opportunity for New York hoteliers. Air NZ goes electric and a new travel experience from Argentina.
Sydney versus Dubai in battle of the NYE skies
The touch paper has been lit; the New Year’s Eve showdown has begun: Who wil [...]
