Grab is moving into the travel sector, in a further move to expand its offerings to users and become a super app. It's keen to fend off competition from rival Go-Jek, while looking to tap into the growing middle-class appetite for travel, by consolidating all options within its app.

Online holiday bookings may offer convenience, but removing a physical travel agent can make the process overwhelming. Canvas8 sat down with Johann Rozario, e-commerce product owner at Booking.com to understand how behavioural science can be harnessed to give people a better experience.

Hotels.com has extended its URL to list all the other spaces it has on offer, from chalets to bungalows. As Airbnb continues to encroach on hotels’ territory, Hotels.com's extended URL campaign is designed to swap out its traditional image for one that points out how varied its accommodation can be.

As more people want to immerse themsleves in local culture when on vacation, tourists want where they stay to be part of the experience, too. According to Airbnb, there's a growing interest in alternative accommodation – think lodges in the middle of a forest, traditional yurts and Japanese ryokans.