AI adoption is widespread, but developer confidence is still catching up, Agoda report finds
* Nearly 9 in 10 developers across Southeast Asia and India state they use AI weekly, with clear productivity gains reported * Only 43% believe AI can currently perform at mid-level engineer quality * 79% cite inconsistent outputs as the biggest barrier to deeper AI integration, outweighing ...
Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report Reveals Bleisure is on Travelers Minds Across Asia-Pacific
* Bleisure travel remains a priority for business travelers across Asia-Pacific, where a striking 76% of surveyed business travelers plan to combine business trips with personal leisure. * Bleisure interest exceeds 85% in the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, with business travelers eager t...
Agoda Launches Agoda Impact Lab at ASEAN Tourism Forum
MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has announced the launch of Agoda Impact Lab, a pioneering initiative aimed at unlocking the future of travel and technology in Asia. The Lab, launched at ASEAN Tourism Forum, will serve as a launch pad for innovatio...
Agoda Unveils Goa and Dubai as Top Choices for Republic Day Long Weekend Escapes
Domestic accommodation searches for January 23 - 26 more than doubled (115%) year-on-year, while outbound travel increased by 63% SINGAPORE, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Republic Day holiday falling alongside a weekend in 2026, Indian travellers were already planning their next break a...
Agoda and WWF Extend Conservation Partnership with Fifth Edition of Eco Deals Program and New Five-Year MoU
The 2026 edition of Eco Deals offers accommodation partners enhanced visibility while continuing to support the protection of wildlife and conservation of critical habitats in Asia SINGAPORE, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) lau...
Agoda Launches Open-Source API Agent to Simplify MCP Server Integrations
SINGAPORE, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda today announced the open-source release of its API Agent, a universal Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to help developers connect MCP clients to GraphQL and REST services using natural language, without building se...
Tet 2026 Travel Trends: Vietnamese Travelers Choose to Explore Home Destinations, Agoda Finds
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With Tet just around the corner, the spirit of reunion and celebration is already building across Vietnam, and travel plans are no exception. Embracing the excitement of the Lunar New Year, digital travel platform Agoda today revealed that ...
Agoda and Mastercard Collaborate to Modernize Loyalty Programs with Flexible Travel Rewards
Agoda's global travel inventory now available through Global Redemption Suite, enabling banking to deliver loyalty with instant, personalized travel rewards SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and Mastercard have joined forces to launch a modular travel redempti...
Agoda reveals: Sapa, Vietnam is Asia's top emerging destination
SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapa (Vietnam) has emerged as the fastest growing destination for attracting international travelers in Asia, according to digital travel platform Agoda's latestNew Horizons ranking. Vietnam's scenic mountain destination is followed by Okayama (Japan), Ban...
Discover Asia's Winter Magic: Agoda Recommends Snowy Escapes for 2026
SINGAPORE, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2026 winter season unfolds, digital travel platform Agoda spotlights Asia's top snow destinations, offering travelers unparalleled experiences in some of the region's most captivating winter wonderlands. The allure of snow-filled landscapes continue...
Agoda Launches AI-Powered Booking Bot to Help Travelers Book with Confidence
SINGAPORE, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has introduced the Booking Form Bot, an AI-powered chatbot designed to answer travelers' booking-related questions at the final stage of the booking journey. The new tool aims to help travelers answer last-minute questions and...
Agoda Data Shows Vietnam Rising as a Favorite End-of-Year Destination for Families Across Asia and Beyond
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular year-end travel choice for families in the region and beyond. Based on searches made between September and November 2025 for stays during December 2025 a...
Agoda Reveals Iloilo Ranked Fifth Most Affordable Summer Destination in Asia
MANILA, Philippines, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines' Iloilo earned a spot as one of Asia'smost affordable getaways, according to digital travel platform Agoda's latest list of budget-friendly summer destinations for June to August 2025, with an average nightly room rate of PHP 2,68...
Agoda Reports Rise in Indian Travel to Southeast Asia as Visa Restrictions Ease Across Region
SINGAPORE, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of international travel for Indian passport holders is undergoing a transformation, courtesy the growing trend of relaxed visa policies across Southeast Asia. This shift is not only breaking down logistical barriers but also encouraging an inc...
Agoda's 20th Birthday Sale Campaign Drives Over 70% Booking Increase for Participating Partners on Launch Day
Notable increase in bookings on first day of sale reflects Agoda's ability to match partner needs with traveler demand through strategic campaigns SINGAPORE, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the wrap-up of Agoda's 20th Birthday Sale campaign, participating accommodation partners recorded...
Agoda Unveils 'Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends' - Thailand Tops the Charts, Vietnam Joins the Top 5
HONG KONG, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Europe gears up for its summer holidays, digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Thailand remains the most searched Asian market by European travelers for the second consecutive year. Following closely are Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia, with Vietnam...
Agoda Unveils 'Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends' - Thailand Tops the Charts, Vietnam Joins the Top 5
SINGAPORE, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Europe gears up for its summer holidays, digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Thailand remains the most searched Asian market by European travelers for the second consecutive year. Following closely are Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia, with Vietnam...
Agoda Unveils 'Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends' - Thailand Tops the Charts, Vietnam Joins the Top 5
MANILA, Philippines, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Europe gears up for its summer holidays, digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Thailand remains the most searched Asian market by European travelers for the second consecutive year. Following closely are Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia, wi...
Agoda Partners with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
BANGKOK, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda organized a
charity run aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness and raising funds for
essential research and treatment programs.
Agoda and GSTC Launch Free Digital Training Platform to Empower Hoteliers with Sustainability Skills
SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has launched the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a free digital training platform designed to equip current and aspiring hoteliers with practical sustainability...
