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ETG launches dedicated advertising unit for travel brands
Emerging Travel Group (ETG) has launched the ETG Marketing Hub, a dedicated advertising unit for travel brands. The move follows a doubling
AI agents and NDC reshape travel tech as bookings hit $1.8T
Travel tech is undergoing a major overhaul as AI agents replace traditional search bars and NDC becomes the baseline for distribution. With
Juspay deepens Wego tie-up to boost MENA payment options
Juspay is expanding its partnership with Wego, the MENA travel marketplace, to integrate local payment methods. The collaboration aims to im
Tenchijin backs Science Castle Asia 2026 to nurture young researchers
Tenchijin Inc. joins Science Castle Asia 2026 as Official Main Partner, engaging 400 students in satellite data workshops. The event showcas
Singapore startup Laters.com raises $1.5m to expand crypto and BNPL travel payments
Singapore-based Laters.com has raised US$1.5m in seed funding led by XBO Ventures. The startup, profitable since February 2025, plans to exp
Five phone battery mistakes travellers should avoid this autumn
Mobile expert Amrit Chatha outlines five common phone battery mistakes that can leave travellers stranded. Tips include downloading entertai
Virgin Mobile Saudi launches network-level parental controls
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has launched Aman, the Kingdom's first network-level parental control service. The zero-touch SIM-based solution
Roomie unveils Malaysia's first hotel-specific payment gateway
Roomie has launched Malaysia's first payment gateway built for hotels, supporting Alipay, UPI, TrueMoney, Line Pay, and GCash. The move targ
Banks' fraud controls trigger travel payment delays
Automated fraud controls are locking legitimate cards and blocking transactions, especially for cross-border travel. FX markups and fragment
Klook opens Kreator Shops to 30,000 creators for direct booking
Klook has rolled out Kreator Shops to all 30,000 creators, allowing them to sell travel experiences directly from their storefronts. Creator
Localbird data: 74% of STR experience bookings happen before check-in
Localbird's 2026 report reveals 74% of STR experience bookings are made before check-in. Premium properties see higher engagement and conver
Klook and Mastercard deepen Asia-Pacific partnership for experience-led travel
Klook and Mastercard have signed an MoU to enhance travel experiences across Asia-Pacific. The partnership targets deal-seeking travelers wi