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2 weeks ago | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
There’s no way to sugarcoat this – the Malaysian hospitality scene is dominated by giants. While global OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and booking platforms continue to outpace and outprice each other for a bigger share of the market, the big players in the hotel scene are forking out fortunes to drive direct bookings via their own online platforms. According to one homegrown platform, this competitive landscape has created an underserved niche – smaller local brands and independent hotels.
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1 month ago | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
Asia-Pacific is home to eight of the world’s top 15 trending summer travel destinations, according to Travel trends 2025, the annual Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) report on consumer spending in the travel economy. While exchange rates and geopolitical dynamics can influence behavior, the report highlights that passions and purpose-driven motivations remain strong drivers shaping the travel industry.
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1 month ago | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
As technology evolves and younger generations assert their influence on the travel tech space, the world of travel marketing is changing along with the times. Or rather, it has to in order to reach new audiences, customers and travellers.
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1 month ago | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
Is this Klook’s most ambitious project yet? Fresh off the back of a US$100 million funding round led by Vitruvian Partners and marking its 10th anniversary last year, Klook recently unveiled a sweeping global brand campaign called The Best You. Created in collaboration with The Secret Little Agency (TSLA), the campaign departs from traditional notions of travel as escapism or luxury, repositioning it instead as a deeply personal journey toward self-rediscovery.
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1 month ago | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
Hostelworld recently outlined its medium-term strategic growth plan at its Capital Markets Day in London, underscoring its ambitions to scale its differentiated, social travel-focused OTA platform and deliver sustained shareholder value.
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1 month ago | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
Celebrating 20 years of Agoda, the digital travel platform is inviting hoteliers and accommodation providers across the region to participate in a landmark 20th Birthday sales campaign leading up to the special occasion on May 19. The celebration aims to be the platform’s most ambitious strategic promotion yet, gathering partners and travellers through a raft of exclusive deals across accommodation, flights and activities.
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Mar 24, 2025 | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
The third season of HBO’s hit show, The White Lotus, has cast a spotlight on Thailand, igniting a surge in global interest, particularly for Koh Samui. The hotels featured in the series, like The Four Seasons Koh Samui, have reported a 40% increase in bookings. The White Lotus effect is even extending beyond tourism into real estate.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
For Yock Song Law, Co-founder of Ludus Lab, accessibility in tourism is more than just a compliance checklist – it’s about unlocking opportunities, changing mindsets, and building a truly inclusive travel experience. His recent decision to exit Tribe Tours and focus completely on Ludus Lab was sparked by a personal shift in perspective, inspired by working with persons with disabilities (PWDs) and recognising their strengths. “I was inspired by the people,” Yock Song shares.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
For Yock Song Law, Co-founder of Ludus Lab, accessibility in tourism is more than just a compliance checklist – it’s about unlocking opportunities, changing mindsets, and building a truly inclusive travel experience. His recent decision to exit Tribe Tours and focus completely on Ludus Lab was sparked by a personal shift in perspective, inspired by working with persons with disabilities (PWDs) and recognising their strengths. “I was inspired by the people,” Yock Song shares.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
webintravel.com | Arvindh Yuvaraj
Unlike more uniform markets, APAC’s short-term rental (STR) industry is highly localised, requiring a flexible approach to regulation, distribution, and guest experience. “One of the biggest challenges in the region is navigating local regulations, which can vary significantly from one country – or even one city – to the next,” says Yoav Tourel, Managing Director of Guesty APAC.
