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Chinese travel giant Trip.com bets on Apac growth as it looks beyond home market

It will strengthen its branding and continue to develop specialised products for the newer audience

Pricing for the insurance begins at S$198 a year.

Automobile Association of Singapore rolls out first of its kind insurance for rental cars overseas

An annual plan, it will cover additional charges beyond the basic rental car protection coverage such as window or tyre damage and towing fees

Hilton has teamed up with UOL to develop NoMad Singapore, a luxury lifestyle hotel.
TRAVEL

China and India key to Hilton’s expansion in Asia-Pacific luxury travel market

The hotel group is growing its presence in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam with new openings this year and next

China has extended its official Lunar New Year holiday week to nine days for the first time, aiming to boost domestic consumption.

China expects record 9.5 billion passenger trips during Lunar New Year

[BEIJING] China expects a record 9.50 billion passenger trips to be made during the 40-day spring festival holiday travel period, higher than the 9.02 billion domestic trips last year, a state plannin...

Changi Airport's seat volume of 42.6 million aligns with 2019 levels pre-pandemic, says OAG, the global travel data platform.

Changi Airport ranks as 4th busiest international airport in 2025: OAG report

Dubai International Airport keeps its place as the world’s busiest international airport, with a seat volume of 62.4 million

Trip.com accounted for nearly half of mainland outbound travel market in 2024.

China investigates Trip.com over alleged antitrust conduct

Regulator accuses the company of abusing its market position and engaging in monopolistic practices

IPC runs a joint venture with local businesses in Vietnam and Thailand to set up “glamping” sites, which have the potential to become tourist attractions.
TAKING HEART

IPC Group banks on community-based travel to bring ‘tangible benefit’ to locals

This tourism model creates positive economic, social, cultural and environmental impact

Most Singapore travellers are still keen on making at least as many trips as they did in 2025, but they are wary of costs.
TRAVEL

The top travel trends shaping 2026 getaways

With an eye on their holiday budget, Singapore travellers are seeking to make deeper connections while on vacation

Singaporeans plan to travel as much in 2026 as they did in 2025.

Travel trends for 2026

IF YOU’VE just returned from your year-end holidays, chances are you’re already planning for the next one. Welcome to the club: Research by travel-search aggregator Skyscanner shows that 90 per cent o...