Digital Travel Landscape IN APAC

whitePaper | June 6, 2022

Trip-based models have been around for over half a century. In that time, they have improved in many ways. But their primary shortcoming—that they model trips independently of each other and not the people who make trips—can limit their ability to answer complex transportation planning questions. Activity-based models address this core limitation through microsimulation of individuals and generation of daily travel diaries and activity schedules. However, user concerns about activity-based models’ cost, complexity, and support have limited their wider adoption.

whitePaper | February 10, 2020

In recent years, there have been remarkable breakthroughs in technology which have led to exciting advancements in the way travel and leisure operators conduct business and attract new consumers. It’s been a period of discovery, with operators finding that the strategies that worked in the past, don’t work now. As the recent fate of Thomas Cook shows, there has been casualties as a result. Technology developments are showing no sign of slowing down, as innovation races to keep up with consumer’s expectations. While some brands have already adopted experience apps and slick social media campaigns, others are still in the discovery stage; soaking in insight while incrementally applying updates to their business model. The more businesses lag behind, the more their counterparts will thrive, and that’s a dangerous position to be in. Generation Z, the first digitally native generation, is quickly moving into the prime purchasing position.

whitePaper | November 21, 2022

The foundations of good design are form and function, and this is true in the hospitality industry as well. Above all, it is critical that the interior design of hospitality spaces creates an inviting atmosphere for guests while ensuring safety and security, a smooth flow and an engaging spatial experience. A hospitality space's foundational backdrop is made up of its flooring and walls. When choosing flooring and cladding materials, a range of considerations come into play: performance, safety, maintenance costs, and more. For hightraffic areas, they must be durable and functional, while delivering premium, on-trend aesthetics. The selection of materials that add value and improve both comfort and visual appeal is essential to the establishment's success.

whitePaper | June 24, 2021

In the six months since the white paper was initially written, the ten Southeast Asian countries which comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have continued to experience passenger traffic declines that are sharper than the global and AsiaPacific averages.

whitePaper | October 22, 2022

Customers’ trust is TravelPerk's most valuable asset. Protecting customers’ personal data is pivotal to upholding that trust. The purpose of this document is to provide customers and potential customers with transparency as to the practical measures which TravelPerk takes to comply with global regulatory requirements.

whitePaper | February 24, 2022

Covid-19 has changed travel in many ways. Since the onset of the pandemic—which has had a devastating impact on human life and society— travellers are thinking more about the impacts of their holidays on communities, local economies and the environment. Although these discussions picked up in the past few years, the pandemic has resulted in a travel awakening of sorts and accelerated the push towards more conscious, responsible travel in Asia-Pacific.