The deals, launches and founders moving travel. APAC first, with a global lens.
The Weekly DigestJapan Airlines, Cathay and ANA counted the cost of an Amadeus breach, Agoda launched its AI assistant in 21 markets, and travel tech funding slid to a multiyear low.
Tourist.com has about 56,000 businesses and up to 150,000 monthly visits. Founder Michael Litovchenko explains the no-commission model and what funds it.
Daksh Sharma,
Discover Puerto Rico is building an AI layer with Satisfi Labs that matches visitors by motivation and that outside assistants can cite. Due Q1 2027.
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Three shows in three cities over the next 3 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.
Our free tracker lists 59 Asia Pacific travel startup rounds and USD 604M in disclosed funding since 1 January 2026, each round linked to its source.
Visa Destinations reaches Singapore in November 2026 under a three-year MOU that ties card data to marketing for repeat, night-time and high-value visitors.
Sanjita Mazumdar,
TravClan sells US$100M+ of travel a year on about US$11M raised. Five supply-side choices explain how, and why Flipkart bought in.
Daksh Sharma,
The European Commission has opened Digital Services Act proceedings against Booking.com over scams, hijacked accounts and unlabelled paid rankings.
Daksh Sharma, 24 October 2026
One company, one result and the five decisions behind it. Test them against your own plan.
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