APAC

Trip.com Group hit with $763M penalty from Chinese regulators
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Trip.com Group hit with $763M penalty from Chinese regulators
By Morgan Hines | July 27, 2026
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation found that Trip.com Group violated anti-monopoly laws. Read More
Omio to acquire Rail Europe
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Omio to acquire Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2026
Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate $10 million raise is earmarked for Omio's expansion in Asia. Read More
A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
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A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2026
Travel in APAC is shifting—and it's no longer focused on one direction. Read More
APAC hotel distribution sees slower growth as regional OTAs rise
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APAC hotel distribution sees slower growth as regional OTAs rise
By WiT | July 14, 2026
D-Edge's recent analysis shows booking growth cooling to 2.7%, Agoda pulling ahead of Booking.com and wholesalers more than tripling their market share in three years.   Read More
Vio Travel could automate 99% of bookings: Its CEOs explain why they won’t
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Vio Travel could automate 99% of bookings: Its CEOs explain why they won’t
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WiT | July 10, 2026
Vio Travel also became the first DMC in Asia to pass a 100% sustainability audit. Read More
Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
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Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
By Phocuswright Research | March 31, 2026
Some trends are already reshaping travel, while others are still emerging. Read More
Fliggy launches "flyai" travel skill for AI agent workflows
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Fliggy launches "flyai" travel skill for AI agent workflows
By Cathy Walsh | March 27, 2026
The plug-and-play skill enables developers to embed travel booking into AI agents without complex integration. Read More
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
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APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
 APAC is undergoing structural shifts in travel startup funding and innovation. Read More
Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy
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Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy
By WIT | March 18, 2026
Trip.com Group is leveraging technology to grow its travel experiences business. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip
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CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
Caecilia Chu has been leading YouTrip since co-founding the company in 2018, describing the travel payments specialist as her "life's mission."   Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
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APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026
The second part of our APAC travel trend series focuses on loyalty, experiences and technology's role in the "digital-first" region. Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
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APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
By Abby Crotty | March 4, 2026
In part one of a two-part feature, PhocusWire takes a deep dive into the current travel trends defining APAC and what the landscape may look like moving forward. Read More
Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future
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Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future
By WiT | March 2, 2026
In this sneak peek of the new Indonesia Explored report, WiT is diving into how local OTAs are not just defending their home turf but are eyeing regional dominance. Read More