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January 30, 2026Agoda, the prominent digital travel platform, has announced the launch of its innovative initiative, Agoda Impact Lab, at the ASEAN Tourism Forum. Positioned as a catalyst for future growth, the lab is focused on revolutionizing the travel sector across Asia, blending technology, sustainability, and collaboration. As the tourism industry adapts to new challenges and opportunities, Agoda aims to lead the way in reshaping the travel experience for businesses and travelers alike.With Asia’s travel landscape undergoing a profound transformation, Agoda Impact Lab provides a collaborative platform for various stakeholders, including government bodies, corporations, and academic institutions, to co-create solutions that will have a lasting impact on the region’s tourism industry.Empowering Innovation through CollaborationAt the heart of the Agoda Impact Lab is its mission to bring together public and private sectors for collaborative innovation. By facilitating knowledge exchange, the lab seeks to address the evolving demands of the global travel market. The lab will focus on capacity building, skills development, and fostering new approaches to emerging trends, ensuring the sector’s long-term success and resilience.Through collaborative workshops, training initiatives, and industry-specific reports, the lab will empower businesses to integrate cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital marketing strategies. By supporting these initiatives, Agoda ensures that Asia’s tourism industry remains a leader in global innovation.AdvertisementTraining the Next Generation of Travel ProfessionalsA core feature of the Agoda Impact Lab is its commitment to providing hands-on training to accommodation providers across ASEAN. Understanding the digital shift in traveler behavior, the lab will offer specialized training programs aimed at enhancing the eCommerce capabilities of businesses. These programs will cover areas such as data analytics, customer experience optimization, and digital marketing, ensuring that businesses can maximize their online presence.Through Executive Masterclasses and practical workshops, participants will gain the skills need …
