Crystal Balling APAC Tourism: What's Next for Travel in the Region?

07/21/2024

The tourism sector is booming, and APAC leads from the front because…

China's Tourist Surge: Chinese tourists are on predicted to reach 86% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, flooding popular APAC destinations

Economic Powerhouse: APAC is projected to be the tourism king by 2026, With increasing disposable incomes, it literally means more people with more money to travel, hence making APAC a travel must-visit.

In our recent LinkedIn Live, "Crystal Balling APAC Tourism: What's Next for Travel in the Region?", offered a glance at what some of the most exciting trends and challenges shaping travel in this dynamic part of the world looked like, with Andrew Hogg, Executive General Manager, Eastern Markets & Aviation at Tourism Australia.


Dive into the Future of APAC Travel:

  • Hyper-personalized travel experiences: Just think—AI´s tailoring your itineraries from hidden gems to major attractions in line with your desires. The future of travel is customized!
  • Sustainable tourism practices: Travelers are increasingly conscious of their environmental impact. Responsible tourism takes center stage, and technology becomes a key driver for visitor flow management to preserve destinations.
  • Maintaining cultural identity:  APAC is a very diverse region when it comes to culture. Balancing the demands of cultural authenticity with compelling experiences is how interest from global travelers will be captured.

Andrew's Predictions for the Next Five Years:

Goodbye, tourist traps! Travelers move beyond selfies, diving deep into a real local culture experience. Imaginr AI as your new travel BFF, suggesting itineraries that match your vibe and hidden gems you never even thought existed. Booking's getting a revamp too—mix and match with travel agents, snagging those deals straight from operators and adding in some recommendations from social media for good measure. Fasten your seatbelts, because the future of traveling is anything but dull or B-O-R-I-N-G!



Hear from Andrew Hogg, at Equarius Hotel, Singapore, on 14th August, 11:40 AM Keynote Panel: Decoding Chinese traveller preferences – How can you craft authentic, seamless, and unique offerings to target the returning digitally savvy Chinese traveller to capture this lucrative market? Find out more here!


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