Reports
OTAs undercutting hotels responsible for 50% rise in Cost Per Click (CPC)
Hotels that allow Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to undercut their rates pay nearly 50% more for PPC leads, new research has revealed.
Shanghai is South Koreans’ top destination
Shanghai has become the top choice for South Korean tourists, thanks to China's 240-hour transit visa-free policy.
Accor cites record growth for its Sofitel, MGallery, and Emblems brands in 2024
Accor Group reported record growth in 2024 for its brands Emblems, MGallery, and Sofitel.
Experts at Thailand Tourism Forum 2025 define the country’s new earmarks for luxury
Experts at this year’s Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) opined that Thailand can unlock the full potential of its luxury tourism sector by delving into high-equity branded residences, regenerative wellness and culinary tourism.
‘Travel’s Tipping Point’: Travelport
Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel agencies and suppliers worldwide, today unveiled its 2025 State of Modern Retailing Report.
Klook launches Philippine Experience tours
Online travel platform Klook now offers curated tour packages from the Philippine Department of Tourism’s (DOT) flagship Philippine Experience Programme (PEP).
ME carriers saw load factor of 81% in November
Middle Eastern carriers saw an 8.7% year-on-year increase in demand, according to a new report. Capacity also increased by 3.9% year-on-year and the load factor was 81%, latest the International Air Transport Association (IATA) report about passenger demand in November showed.
Dusit International expands presence in the Philippines
Dusit International is expanding its presence in the Philippines via agreements recently signed with design-driven developer IDC Prime.
More Brits plan to take a staycation than travel abroad this year
More Brits are planning to take a staycation in the UK in 2025 (52%) than travel abroad for a holiday (46%), new research from holiday park operator Away Resorts has revealed.
Global Airlines 2025 Outlook
Global air travel activity continued to grow in 2024, although profits declined slightly compared with the strong performance posted in 2023.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism cites partnership with Cambodia Airports
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism and Cambodia Airports recently agreed to continue to promote cooperation in the tourism sector, making it more efficient and effective.
Extraordinary Travel Festival names the world’s most travelled people
The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF)’s organisers have released a report showing just who the world’s most travelled people are and where they are from.
Travel trends by ALL, Accor’s booking platform
The year 2024 marks a major turning point for the global tourism sector, with an almost total return to pre-pandemic levels.
Vietnam and Thailand hold discussions on tourism collaboration
Officials from Vietnam and Thailand are working on tourism collaboration in light of the Six Countries, One Destination initiative.
AirAsia teams up with Philippine Department of Tourism to promote country as Muslim-friendly destination
AirAsia Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently signed an understanding that aims to promote the Philippines as a Muslim-friendly destination and strengthen halal tourism.
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