tourism
UnionPay, Singapore renew tourism payments partnership
The deal aims to support tourism and cross-border payments in Singapore.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
How ex-Google and Grab staff are using AI to fix visa delays
For many in Southeast Asia, visa paperwork is a huge barrier. Spun is using AI to make the process faster and more predictable.
Adinda Pryanka · · 3 min read
Visa, Sun Group to integrate digital payments into tourism platform
According to the companies, the initiative will use data insights to improve services and provide exclusive offers to travelers.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min read
Saudi rental platform Gathern secures $72m to expand abroad
Gathern plans to expand its services beyond accommodation to include car rentals, flights, and curated experiences starting next year.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readThailand to trial crypto payments for tourists; spending cap $17k
The pilot program is set to test operations for 18 months, capping conversions at 550,000 baht.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 2 min readChina’s Trip.com unveils $140m fund, inks SEA hotel deals
The summit attracted over 3,000 industry professionals from 74 countries, showcasing global interest.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min readBali’s digital nomad boom is pricing out locals
The Indonesian island has traded beach-hopping tourists for Wi-Fi-toting remote workers, raising a quiet storm over who’s really cashing in on paradise.
Elisa Valenta · · 6 min readSaudi developer Umm Al Qura IPO gets $126b in orders
Umm Al Qura’s shares are priced at 15 riyals (US$4), valuing the company at US$5.75 billion.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readThailand, Baidu partner to rebuild Chinese tourist confidence
In 2024, Thailand welcomed 6.73 million Chinese visitors out of 35.54 million international arrivals.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min readBooking.com launches AI trip planner in Singapore
The platform incorporates LLM technology from ChatGPT.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read