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Five key takeaways from Digital Travel APAC 2025

Digital Travel APAC 2025, the tenth edition of the annual event, came to a successful conclusion on Wednesday, 13th August.

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Should MICE professionals consider adding start-up pitching to their events?

One of the bigger trends we've noted with regard to MICE throughout the first half of 2025 is the growing number of pitching sessions featured in industry-centric events.

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Alfred Travel set to simplify trip planning through AI

Rising developer Alfred Travel Tech introduced the world to its flagship mobile platform Alfred Travel on Wednesday, 30th July.

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Virtuoso Travel Tech Summit 2025 returns in August

Global luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso announced the return of its annual Travel Tech Summit this August.

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Stay22 unlocks more stays in Asia for partners through collaboration with Agoda

Stay22 expands its global reach by adding Agoda’s inventory via their new partnership with Vio to its solution.

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TDM x Vikram Malhi: How tech hesitancy slows AI gains in hospitality

Travel Daily Media recently sat down with Vikram Malhi, co-founder of Singaporean hospitality tech start-up Zuzu Hospitality Solutions to talk about why tech hesitancy has led to the slow adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hospitality sector.

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Finalists announced for Phocuswright’s 2025 Global Startup Pitch

Organisers have named the 19 travel tech startups selected for the Finals of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch. Now in

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Klook scores $100 million to supercharge expansion and AI-powered travel experiences

The investment comes as Klook marks its 10th anniversary, setting its sights on scaling up operations across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond while tapping into the growing market of younger, experience-driven travelers

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Exoticca unlocks €25 million to elevate AI-powered multi-day travel

This fresh capital will accelerate the development of the Barcelona-based company's proprietary AI algorithms, designed to seamlessly sync trip components, personalize recommendations, optimize pricing strategies, and automate itinerary creation

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HomeExchange launches in India with lowest membership fee

With an ambitious goal of integrating up to 5,000 Indian homes into its network within the first year, HomeExchange is set to revolutionize the travel landscape by offering an annual membership fee of just ₹7,500, the lowest worldwide

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Mobility platform Bolt reports significant growth in Thailand

Global shared mobility platform Bolt reported a significant increase of 103 percent in airport rides throughout Thailand in 2024.

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Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 opens 31st January

Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 is slated to open on 31st January and will run till 2nd February at the Expo Centre in Karachi.

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Ride-hailing platform TADA beta launches in Hong Kong

Singapore-headquartered zero commission ride platform TADA announced the beta launch of its ride services in Hong Kong today, 12th December.

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KKday raises US$70 million for global expansion

Innovative online travel platform KKday announced that it has raised about $70 million in funding, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy.