With the arrival of the summer season and intensifying heat, digital travel platform Agoda’s data finds that for those planning a summer escape cantered around poolside leisure, Bali (Indonesia) emerges as the ultimate destination, topping the list of holiday spots with the highest number of pool-equipped accommodations. The platform reports a rise in travellers using the platform to search...

Digital travel platform Agoda joins forces with South Korea’s digital banks, KakaoBank, to bring Agoda’s hotel booking experience into the KakaoBank app. The strategic partnership aligns with the growing convergence of travel and financial services in markets such as South Korea, bringing travel planning closer to where customers already manage daily needs...

Digital travel platform Agoda has recorded a rise in family accommodation searches for domestic summer travel compared to last year, with destinations such as Puri, Wayanad and Goa emerging as trending locations for the upcoming school holiday period. Based on accommodation search data for check-ins between May and June 2026, the findings point to growing travel interest in coastal, nature...

The hospitality industry can capitalize on rising frequency, secondary city growth, and deep localisation in 2026 Digital travel platform Agoda highlights that the combination of a rising middle class and changing travel habits across Asia is creating new revenue opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry, among other trends. Drawing on recent industry indicators and search trends...

Agoda, digital travel platform, reveals that Taiwan ranks among the top three most popular destinations for Japanese travellers, highlighting the island’s growing appeal as a convenient short-haul getaway in Asia. Based on platform’s latest accommodation search data, Taiwan continues to attract strong interest from Japanese travellers during one of the region’s busiest travel periods...

Digital travel platform Agoda’s 2026 Sustainable Travel Survey reveals a growing interest in travel experiences that create meaningful connections and tangible impact on local communities. In Asia, 35% of travellers express a desire for more tours and experiences that protect the environment and support local communities, surpassing the 26% who prioritise accommodations with recognised...

Agoda expands its partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to promote Macao’s boutique and independent hotels, bringing more visibility to stays that sit beyond the city’s most familiar clusters.The 2026 collaboration will spotlight properties in Macao’s Outer Harbour District (including ZAPE and NAPE districts), a waterfront close to the city centre...

Agoda released its 2026 Travel Outlook Report, which indicates a growing appetite for AI across all stages of travel planning among Indian travellers. According to the report, while one in three (33%) state they already use AI for travel planning, almost twice as many (68%) say they are likely to use it for their next trip. Data from the report suggests that what Indian travellers want...

Digital travel platform Agoda, in its latest report “Tailored to Win: Mastering Localisation to Capture Asia’s Travelers in Japan,” spotlights a key gap in Japan’s hospitality landscape, with only 34% of hotels having moved beyond basic localisation strategies. Among surveyed properties, 71% of hotels at early stages of localisation reported positive revenue outcomes, compared to all hotels...

Agoda unveiled its 2026 Travel Outlook Report which highlights the prominence of shopping as a travel motivator. Topping the ranking are travellers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shopping motivated their trips. Travelers from the Philippines (22%), Malaysia (20%) and Japan (15%) round out the top five, with Thailand (14%)...