The deals, launches and founders moving travel. APAC first, with a global lens.
EventsNoVacancy Asia returns to Bangkok on 24 to 25 November with 3,000+ attendees, 170+ speakers and free entry. Five reasons hotel and travel-tech leaders should go.
Two chartered accountants moved their team to Rishikesh, built OkGhumo for adventure operators, and claim Rs 22.5 crore in bookings in 10 months.
Daksh Sharma,
Far East Hospitality's 26 hotels join GHA DISCOVERY from April 2027 as the group rewrites web content for AI assistants and targets direct bookings.
Sesh Seshadri,
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Three shows in three cities over the next 2 weeks, in date order. Our previews tell you who to see and why to go.
All event coverageWho raised, who bought, who changed course, and what it means for your business.
Tokyo startup Ocean has raised about ¥500 million from backers linked to Yamato and H.I.S., eleven days before Japan's tax-free refund rules change.
Impact Fund Denmark's US$35M GreenCell Mobility funding lands as ixigo sells most of its Fresh Bus stake. What it means for OTA, rail and airline leaders.
Sesh Seshadri,
Affirma Capital's exit from TBO Tek returned 12x on a US$42M entry in 2018. Five moves explain it, and each one is a lesson for B2B travel distribution…
Sesh Seshadri,
Booking.com, KAYAK, Traveloka, D-EDGE, Trip.com and RateGain take the Travel Tech Asia Theatre at ITB Asia, Singapore, 21 to 23 October. A guide for operators.
Daksh Sharma, 20 October 2026
One company, one result and the five decisions behind it. Test them against your own plan.
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