Travel Trends

In this final session of Hello Zafigo Season 2, we speak to the experts from Google and Klook to get some insight on what 2021 has in store for travel.

What a month this week has been. We promise there's no mention of the US elections here.

What does the future hold for the travel industry and beyond? Get insights into what Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia Berhad, and Lavinia Rajaram, APAC Head of Communications at Expedia, think the future will look like in an all-new session of Hello Zafigo, happening this 13 June.

As the world embraces the new normal brought on by COVID-19 in our everyday lives, what will this mean for the travel and tourism industry moving forward? Here are a few ways travel could change for us, post-pandemic.

Here’s what’s going on around the world while we’re all doing our part staying home.

Whether you’re a frequent traveller or an occasional one, you’ll likely run into an offer for a souvenir passport stamp one day. Here's why you probably should avoid accepting this, at least, not in your actual passport.

When you say ‘wine’ when speaking about Japan, you probably think about sake. Lesser known is that Japan has a bunch of wineries that make good, if not great wines – all against the backdrop of the scenic Japanese Alps.

From centuries-old cultures, intricate architecture, a variety of cuisine, stunning landscapes, and a welcoming vibe, it's no wonder why Asia is a mainstay on so many travellers' bucket lists.

Columbus Direct has put together a list of the most popular cities using various metrics to reveal which are the cheapest destinations to explore in 24 hours.

Women face different challenges or things that may work in their favour (or not) when at different parts of the world. Here’s what to expect.

One important and useful thing to do before travelling to a destination is to learn a few words and phrases in the local language. According to a report done by the World Economic Forum in 2016, these are the 10 most powerful languages to know.

Time describes it as, “Fire and ice trips – one jaunt that juxtaposes two staggeringly different climates (usually one snowy, one sunny) — offer more variety and experiences than a single trip to one destination might.”

The rise of food tourism has helped shape numerous food destinations all over the world. Here’s how you can also eat your way across the globe.

The Vagina Spa, also known as ratus vagina in Indonesia, is a treatment that’s been around for many generations.

The emergence of Asia as the latest cruise hotspot is unsurprising to travellers who’ve already experienced its exotic splendour.

Airbnb shared a list of destinations for 2020 based on its data for bookings made for the upcoming year.

A joint report by Mastercard and halal-travel authority CrescentRating has named Malaysia as the world’s most welcoming country for solo female Muslim travellers.

Gone are the days where men are the only ones off on their adventures.

“The family travel segment is growing rapidly and the needs of this group of travellers are unique and diverse,” said John Brown, CEO of Agoda.

Most of us capture memories of our travels by taking photos or filming videos. Some like to send themselves postcards. Others like putting pen to paper.

Singapore is now the world's most powerful passport, while US papers drop in popularity.

“We often hear people say, ‘I wish I could travel’. We hope to make it possible for people to fulfil their travel aspirations."

According to the sample size of 1,000 Australians, it's all in the pictures.

Is there such a thing as a question too embarrassing to ask?