Travel

Klook CEO Ethan Lin on how the traveltech company navigates global shocks, plus the details behind Bitsmedia’s latest layoffs.

A 2013 trip to Nepal seeded the idea of starting the company. Over 10 years on, Lin reflects on what he’s learned from steering the firm through multiple shocks.

Laters.com said the new capital will support the expansion of its existing travel business and new products and verticals.

Trip.com was ordered to return around US$18 million in booking deposits to hotel operators.

Booking.com did not say how many customers were affected.

Airbnb’s new car pickup service has a 4.96 average rating from thousands of guests in Europe and Asia.

Rising oil prices could hit the region’s tech sector through fuel, logistics, and data center costs. Here’s what it means.

Airbnb plans to expand AI features and global customer support later this year.

The firm didn’t disclose how many were affected by the cuts, which will allow it “to invest where it matters most for customers,” a spokesperson said.

For many in Southeast Asia, visa paperwork is a huge barrier. Spun is using AI to make the process faster and more predictable.