APAC fastest growing region for travel and tourism: WTTC
Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region for travel and tourism, with 80% of the top fastest growing cities in the region, and contributing US$915...
Phuket tourism buoyed by robust 2H2019 arrivals
Robust passenger arrivals in 2H2019, spurred by the growth in the Indian market, has helped to rebalance Phuket's tourism market, according to a new...
Thirst for tech advances and eco-choices among 2020s travel trends: Agoda
Single apps for all travel needs, passport free travel, and mobile app check-in are the top three new travel norms expected by travellers in...
Demand for travel loyalty programmes in Singapore holds strong
Travel loyalty programmes holds immense potential in Singapore, with 43% of Singaporean travellers using travel loyalty programmes and 83% of those enjoy using it,...
Cruise industry doubles down on sustainability: CLIA
The cruising industry is making a deeper commitment to responsible tourism practices, with a focus on environmental sustainability and destination stewardship, according to the...
Brighter 2020 on the horizon for global airline industry: IATA
Despite a challenging year for the global airline industry owing to global economic slowdown, trade tensions and social unrest in Hong Kong, the outlook...
Australia hotel room count surpasses 300,000 mark: STR
Openings in November pushed Australia’s hotel inventory above 300,000 open rooms, with the country now ranked 12th in the world in total room count...
Off-the-beaten-track destinations gain popularity among Singaporean travellers
A greater number of Singaporeans are heading to off-the-beaten-track destinations and seeking more unique travel experiences, according to a survey conducted by YouTrip, Singapore’s...
On-demand access to drive car rental market in mobility age
The car’s popularity will stay strong in the upcoming mobility shift, but attitudes towards ownership will change significantly, according to a recent report by...
Savvier Chinese travellers put greater focus on dining and accommodation
Global travel spend by Chinese outbound tourists in 1H2019 hit US$127.5 billion, according to the 2019 Chinese Outbound Travel Consumption Report by UnionPay International...
