As F1 roars into town, hotel occupancies and rates in Singapore soar
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 [...]
Klook celebrates 10th anniversary with free, unique global experiences
Klook, a leading platform for booking travel experiences, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering users the opportunity to win exclusive adventures and experiences at no cost. As part of their "Money Can't Buy Experiences" campaign, Klook is addressing the rising costs of travel by making un [...]
Travel insurance gap exists among one-third of Asian adventure seekers
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 [...]
This Land Is Calling. Well, it called to me.
In my book, destination marketing should challenge perceptions, should reveal what is unexpected and Saudi Arabia’s new global campaign, "This Land is Calling", featuring a solo female traveller on an epic adventure through the kingdom, did it.
Albeit she looked a bit like a female Timothy Chal [...]
