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Sep 28Mon
  1. China Tourism News

    2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index Released: China Only Developing Economy in Top 10

    The World Economic Forum released the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, showing tourism development conditions at their best since 2019. Among 110 economies assessed, developed economies took 9 of the top 10 spots, with China the only developing economy in the top 10. The report notes improved conditions in most regions but highlights challenges including rising costs, geopolitical turmoil, climate anomalies, and labor shortages. Asia-Pacific accounts for 7 of the 10 fastest-improving economies.

Sep 25Fri
  1. Web in Travel

    Agoda report: Asia's developers grant AI more autonomy but keep human accountability

    Agoda released its AI Developer Report 2026, covering Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and India. 53% of surveyed developers already use AI agents in production or broadly, led by Thailand at 64%; the share saving seven or more hours a week rose to 55% from 18% in 2025; 71% expect AI agents to handle most development work within three years, while 79% still require human approval for production deployment. Cost is the top barrier at 28%.

Sep 17Thu
  1. Agoda Newsroom

    Agoda Partners with Capella Hotel Group on Distribution

    Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with luxury hospitality management company Capella Hotel Group, bringing all luxury and lifestyle properties under Capella Hotels and Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resorts onto the Agoda platform. Agoda says this opens Capella's award-winning portfolio to its global customer base. The article cites a Visa projection that Asia will account for nearly half of the world's new high-net-worth individuals by 2028; Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report shows 31% of surveyed travellers prioritise culinary experiences and 25% cite cultural exploration as a key motivator. McKinsey projects Asia-Pacific luxury travel demand to grow about 8% annually.

Sep 11Fri
Aug 31Mon
  1. Web in Travel

    Report: 72% of APAC rail bookings now online

    WiT's latest report shows that in 2025, 72% of rail bookings in APAC are made online, with state-owned operators retaining most traffic through their own apps. Car rental online penetration is only 47%, but expected to surpass offline by 2027. OTAs like Trip.com and Klook are integrating direct rail APIs and expanding bundling. AI is increasingly used in booking, such as Booking.com's ChatGPT-based car rental helper.

Aug 28Fri
  1. Web in Travel

    Airbnb's APAC Policy Director: Empathy Over Argument in Short-Term Rental Regulation

    Mich Goh, Airbnb's Director of Public Policy for APAC, shares her approach to short-term rental regulation: listen first, understand government goals. She cites an eight-country study showing 89% of travelers ventured beyond big cities in the past year, and 91% plan to do so again. She emphasizes asking 'what problem are you trying to solve?' rather than defending short-term rentals outright.

Aug 19Wed
  1. Skift Feed

    Five Asia-Pacific Airlines Face Fuel Shock: Divergent Outcomes

    The Iran war closed Gulf airspace and spiked fuel prices, leading to divergent Q2 results among five major Asia-Pacific carriers. Korean Air saw revenue grow 26% but its margin halved to 5%; Cathay Pacific performed best due to its Hong Kong hub advantage; Japan Airlines and ANA were hampered by Tokyo's connecting geography; Singapore Airlines posted a net loss due to its stake in Air India.

Jul 29Wed
  1. Booking.com Newsroom

    Booking.com Travel Happiness Index: APAC Travellers Remain Resilient, Intentional and Joy-Led Amid…

    Booking.com released its inaugural Travel Happiness Index, surveying over 10,000 travelers across 10 APAC markets. The report shows that despite uncertainty, travel remains a source of joy and reset. 84% of APAC travelers say travel helps them reset mentally and emotionally, and 9 in 10 would rather adapt their plans than cancel. Travelers are becoming more intentional, prioritizing local experiences and better value.

Jul 15Wed
  1. ACI World RSS

    World's Busiest Airports: Atlanta Holds, Asia Climbs as Rankings Reshape

    ACI World released final 2025 data showing global air travel reached 9.8 billion passengers, nearing the 10 billion threshold. Asia-Pacific airports led ranking shifts, with Kuala Lumpur rising six places to 20th and Shanghai Pudong climbing to fifth. Atlanta retained the top spot, but Dubai and Tokyo Haneda are closing the gap. Global air cargo exceeded 131 million metric tonnes, fueled by e-commerce. Aircraft movements surpassed 103.1 million, near pre-2019 levels.

Jul 14Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    A Market Rewired: 10 Structural Shifts Redefining APAC Travel

    Phocuswright's report identifies ten structural shifts reshaping Asia-Pacific travel, spanning demographics, geopolitics, infrastructure, capital, and technology. These forces interact to redefine demand. India, Indonesia, and Malaysia remain young and growing, while Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan face aging populations. Geopolitical tensions impact arrivals, such as Cambodia's 36% drop and Japan's forecast $7.7 billion loss due to friction with China. Rail and short-term rentals gain share, fintech becomes infrastructure, hotel groups expand abroad, venture capital tightens, and cross-industry partnerships emerge as new distribution channels.

  2. PhocusWire All News

    APAC Hotel Distribution Sees Slower Growth as Regional OTAs Rise

    A D-Edge report shows APAC hotel distribution shifting from post-pandemic growth to a more competitive market. OTAs still account for 83% of bookings, but Agoda overtakes Booking.com as the leading platform, with share rising from 16.4% in 2022 to 20.9% in 2025, and growing 13.6% in Q1 2026. Wholesaler share nearly tripled from 1.8% to 5.1%, while direct channel share slipped to 11.2%. Cancellation rates improved to 13.4%, but gaps remain. AI's impact is currently in search, not bookings.

Jul 10Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Vio Travel could automate 99% of bookings, but keeps 1% human judgment

    Vio Travel is a destination management company (DMC) that combines direct supplier contracts across 15 destinations with a real-time pricing platform, helping agents build multi-country itineraries quickly. It became the first DMC in Asia certified under the Preferred by Nature Standard for Sustainable Travel Activities, with its Indonesia operations 100% compliant. Co-CEOs state that technology could automate 99% of the booking journey, but retaining 1% human judgment is crucial.

Jun 30Tue
Mar 31Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel

    Phocuswright has published a research report, 'A Market Rewired: Ten Structural Shifts Redefining Asia Pacific Travel,' outlining trends that will matter in 2026 and beyond, including the widening demographic divide, geopolitics as a demand shaper, the reordering of travel maps, rail's next act in Asia Pacific, the rejuvenated India-China air corridor, the structural rise of short-term rentals, fintech as travel infrastructure, the outbound turn in hotel globalization, and tightening venture capital. In 2025, venture capital flows into Asia-based startups totaled $67.5 billion, down roughly 6% from 2024, marking the lowest annual tally in five years.

Mar 19Thu
  1. PhocusWire All News

    APAC startup funding tightens as market matures

    According to a Phocuswright report, the funding environment for travel startups in Asia Pacific is tightening, with investors prioritizing financial rigor and selectivity. Venture capital for Asia-based startups across sectors was $67.5 billion in 2025, a 6% drop from 2024 and the lowest in five years. Investors favor lower-risk, mature later-stage companies. AI, infrastructure, and fintech are key innovation areas.

Mar 11Wed
  1. PhocusWire All News

    CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip

    Caecilia Chu, CEO of Singapore-based travel payments company YouTrip, shared insights on changing traveler payment behavior in APAC, YouTrip's AI use, and the potential for financial platforms in distribution. She noted that APAC travelers increasingly value real-time rates and transparency, and YouTrip offers convenient currency exchange via its multicurrency e-wallet. The company operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, with plans to enter two new markets in 2026. On AI, YouTrip is deploying an intelligent customer service co-pilot aiming to automate up to 70% of queries.

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Nov 7Fri
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Reports 6.4% Revenue Growth for First Nine Months of 2025

    Amadeus reported first nine months 2025 results: group revenue rose 6.4% to €4,895.3 million, up 8.0% at constant currency; adjusted EBIT grew 8.7% to €1,470.6 million; profit rose 10.1% to €1,088.2 million. Air IT Solutions revenue grew 6.5%, Hospitality and Other Solutions 5.8%, and Air Distribution 6.6%. Asia Pacific bookings grew 12.1%. The company maintained its 2025 outlook.

Sep 16Tue
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Malaysia's CIT selects Amadeus to modernize its tech stack

    Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysian business travel management company Corporate Information Travel (CIT) selected Amadeus as its digital transformation partner and will migrate its business to the Amadeus Travel Platform for more comprehensive air content and modern capabilities. Founded in 1985 and recently marking its 40th anniversary, CIT offers instant airline reservations, ticketing and corporate ticketing facilities with fares from more than 130 airlines worldwide. CIT said it aims to build a future-proof, scalable system so consultants spend less time on repetitive tasks, and to launch a modern client-oriented website including NDC content.