{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Top of the WiT: Lunar New Year trends. OTAs vs Hotels. MG Group's comeback kid.","description":"First, Trip.com data reveals trends in Asia-Pacific Lunar New Year travel, including longer trips, increased cross-border travel, and a rise in bookings for unique destinations and cruises.&amp;nbsp;Second, a panel discussion at the ASEAN Tourism Forum examines the impact of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) on the industry, highlighting both their benefits and challenges for hotels and travelers.&amp;nbsp;Third, the successful turnaround and sale of MG Group, a B2B hospitality marketplace, is detailed, showcasing its growth strategy and focus on the Asian market.&amp;nbsp;Finally, the story of Hotel Treats, a platform offering curated day experiences, illustrates its organic growth and expansion from a local Mallorca-based company to a global player. It's all on this week's Top of the WiT. ","author_name":"The WiT Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thewitpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34989890\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/183771795"}