Tours and Activities
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 [...]
Klook marks 10 years with economic contributions and complimentary tours in Asia Pacific
24/09/2024 by WiT
Klook, a leading platform for travel bookings and experiences in Asia, celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing new initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and supporting local communities.  At Klook's 'Kreatorverse' event, the company shared that an independent study conducted b [...]
TAGTHAi, Thailand’s travel app, launches AI-powered Design My Trip tool
23/09/2024 by WiT
Partnership with Google Cloud will see itinerary-generation app go beyond Bangkok; multi languages in the pipeline TAGTHAi, a travel app that’s a collaboration between the Thai government and the private sector to make travelling in Thailand simple and convenient, has signed a strategic partnersh [...]
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 [...]
PKFARE flies with Starlings. QR payments big in SE Asia. Traveloka teams with TAT. More.
19/09/2024 by Ian Jarrett
PKFARE flies with Starlings PKFARE has entered Latin America in a partnership with Starlings, an integrator in the region known for its technological solutions in the travel industry. The collaboration aims to enhance access to PKFARE's global flight inventory, comprising over 600 airlines acro [...]
Expedia expands Travel Shops by collaborating with creators and celebrities, speaks to larger industry trend
18/09/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
Expedia Group announced the launch of more than 100 new shoppable Travel Shops curated by social media creators, tastemakers and brands. Travel Shops, described as an industry-first initiative, offer curated storefronts where users can explore and book accommodations based on the experiences shared [...]
Agoda’s human approach to learning and growing with AI
09/09/2024 by D.J. Catron
The project began as something of a lark: Using generative artificial intelligence to create a children’s book about life at an online travel agency. The story told of a girl’s journey to her mother’s office, where she is awed by the size of server rooms “that make sure people all around [...]
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 [...]