HalalTrip’s Saudi ambitions in-sync with Kingdom’s Vision 2030 transformation
Singapore-based Muslim travel specialist aims to promote Saudi beyond Hajj and Umrah
The expansion of multi-layered tourist visas and a national drive to diversify the economy has positioned Saudi Arabia as a rising destination for both domestic and international tourists. Couple that with its sign [...]
Klook eyes US markets, further expansion in Asia, and new social commerce features in next phase of growth
"If we can bring that West-meets-East confluence to life, it could be a game-changer. We’re just getting started," says Klook's VP of Global Marketing
Interview with Marcus Yong conducted by Henry Beh
As Klook celebrates its 10th anniversary, the travel and experiences platform is positioning [...]
World Tourism Day: Rebuilding peace through women-led tourism in Rwanda
The World Tourism Day 2024 theme of "Tourism and Peace" presents a chance to reflect on the transformative role women-led tourism can play in post-conflict recovery.
by Dr. Stroma Cole, Co-Director of Equality in Tourism
Rwanda offers a powerful example. Tourism has become a pillar of the nation [...]
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 [...]
How can Velma help? Remote worker visas for Southeast Asia. HBX launches Marketing Suite. More.
Velma’s now listening at Warwick Hotels
Global hospitality brand Warwick Hotels and Resorts has selected Velma, Paris-based Quicktext’s AI technology, to streamline guests’ interactions.
Velma, the virtual assistant for hotels globally, is based on Q-Brain+, the hybridisation of classic [...]
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 [...]
Klook marks 10 years with economic contributions and complimentary tours in Asia Pacific
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
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
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 [...]
