Tours and Activities
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 [...]
Klook celebrates 10th anniversary with free, unique global experiences
04/09/2024 by WiT
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
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 [...]
This Land Is Calling. Well, it called to me.
30/08/2024 by Yeoh Siew Hoon
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 [...]
How community creators are shaping sustainable tourism
23/08/2024 by Arvindh Yuvaraj
In an industry where sustainability and authentic experiences are increasingly sought after, some entrepreneurs, operating in niche spaces, have dedicated themselves to creating unique, meaningful experiences rooted in their love for their communities.  These creators— Eric Chong, Li-Chin Kuo, [...]
Klook expands social commerce capabilities with new TikTok integration
22/08/2024 by WiT
Klook, a leading platform for experiences and travel services in Asia, is furthering its efforts in social commerce with the introduction of new features focused on Gen Z and millennial travellers. As part of its ongoing strategy to leverage social media, Klook has announced the integration of booki [...]
Traveloka boasts 35 million+ customers for its most successful sales campaign
20/08/2024 by WiT
Traveloka announced the record-breaking success of its EPIC Sale 2024, which attracted over 35 million customers and served millions in USD savings through its discounts, with the company calling it the most successful sales campaign in its history. Established in I [...]
3 in 4 travelers say outdoor activities are “essential to their travels”
20/08/2024 by WiT
Travellers embracing multiple outdoor experiences per trip New research from Arival reveals that outdoor adventure activities remain a popular choice for travellers, with 59% participating in such activities during their trips in 2023.  The report, titled "The 2024 U.S. Outdoor Adventure & Act [...]
Conservation and cuisine: How 1-Flowerhill blends nature, heritage and modern elegance in a dining experience (Sponsored)
19/08/2024 by WiT
Finding the perfect balance between preserving nature and heritage while also providing a contemporary experience to visitors is a delicate approach - one that 1-Flowerhill has been doing over at Sentosa Island in Singapore. Chris Millar, Senior Director of International Business Development for 1-G [...]