Tech-savvy consumers are demanding ever more from their apps, requiring they send texts, manage finances, allow them to shop online and play games. Super-apps have grown to define the consumer experience in large parts of Asia, with the ‘one-app-fits-all’ model playing a leading role in the digitalisation of the region. Morgan Stanley is predicting a USD 23…
Trip.com Group launches travel revival plan to reconnect Chinese travellers with global destinations
Trip.com Group’s leading Chinese language platform Ctrip launched its 2023 Travel Revival A Plan to reunite destinations with Chinese travellers. The platform’s four-pronged strategy engages destinations around the world in capturing pent-up travel demand from the vast Chinese travel market. In 2020, Trip.com Group launched its pilot Travel Revival V Plan, investing RMB 1 billion in a…
The Worst Airlines And Airports For Holiday Travel According To Forbes
The holidays are just around the corner, and travelers are wondering if their travel expectations will be met or not. During busy holidays like Christmas, airports get crowded, flights get canceled, and unexpected events—like bad weather— happen. But how can travelers be prepared or take precautions? A new study has relevant information for American travelers. …
Top 6 Trending Travel Destinations For 2023
Need inspiration for where to travel in 2023? Here are some of the top trending travel destinations for next year! With more than 150 countries back to normal with no travel restrictions, including vaccine or Covid testing requirements, it’s safe to say that the world has opened up once again. Although some of the destinations…
10 Countries That Still Have Travel Restrictions Entering 2023
Although Covid travel restrictions are a thing of the past for more than 150 countries, there are still many destinations have requirements in place. While the majority of the world’s countries have dropped all restrictions and returned to normal travel, there are a number of countries that still cling to ineffective travel restrictions that stifle…
I Asia Thailand partners with Royal Orchid Holidays Travel Group for global sales
Bangkok-based tour operator I Asia Thailand has exclusively partnered with Royal Orchid Holidays (part of Thai Airways International) to provide Hotels, Tours and Activities, Packages and Ground Transfers to their clients and through Thai Airways International overseas offices. “Partnering with Royal Orchid Holidays and offering our products is a natural next step for I Asia…
Loyalty programs market in travel to expand at 9.20% CAGR through 2032
The tourism industry loyalty programs market is poised to reach a valuation of USD24 Bn in 2022. Sales are projected to increase at a 9.20% CAGR, with the market size reaching USD73.6 Bn by 2032. Social media platforms are being used to advertise more and more about the Loyalty Programs in the Tourism Sector Market after…
83% still plan to fly, even with travel disruptions
New data from travel technology company IBS Software reveals that despite more than two thirds (68%) of passengers being inconvenienced by disrupted journeys since COVID travel restrictions were lifted and 66% expecting more of the same during upcoming trips, most (83%) still plan on flying for a break in the next six months. The research, which polled…
Travel trends from ‘Meet the Megatrends’ report by SITA
Metaverse operations, autonomous electric vehicles, and the digital economy set to transform the travel industry. Several powerful megatrends – from young, highly connected travellers to the arrival of electric air taxis – will exert an immense influence on air travel over the next decade, forcing industry, governments, and technology to adapt rapidly. This is according…
Sustainable travel takes center stage during Amadeus hackathon
Sustainability in travel was the focus of Amadeus’ worldwide hackathon, which saw more than 2,500 student registrants. The hackathon offered students an opportunity to code on a cloud native platform and compete for prizes. These included internships with Amadeus and other industry partners. The virtual event, held over the course of October, saw over 100…