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KKday's latest funding is more than just a financial boost — it is a testament to the growing power of the experiences sector, which is transforming how travelers engage with and enjoy destinations.

Asian travel e-commerce platform KKday has inked an MoU with Rail Europe on October 19 on a strategic collaboration focused on promoting sustainable rail travel. KKday’s decision was spurred by a significant uptick in sales of European travel products during the first three quarters of 2023, with figures surpassing the same period in 2019 by 60 per cent, as well as expectations of continued demand surge going into 2024.

Taiwanese e-commerce platform KKday yesterday inked a memorandum of understanding with European train ticket vendor Rail Europe Inc to promote rail travel in Europe.

KKday has launched KKday Marketplace in South-east Asia, which is designed to help local merchants develop e-commerce operations and expand the service capacity of international travellers.

The story of KKday is one of grit and determination. The travel experiences platform, launched in 2014, navigated many challenges- the most significant being the COVID-19 pandemic- to become a key player not only in Taiwan but also Asia. The company stood out when most travel-tech companies either shut down or underwent a massive scale-down.

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KKday, a Taiwan-based travel and experiences platform, has on Wednesday announced record-high 2022 revenue growth of 100 percent year on year, surpassing pre-Covid levels.

Taiwan-based travel platform KKday doubled its revenue in 2022 compared to the previous year, though the firm did not go into specifics about its growth.

KKday, a major travel experiences platform in Asia, has secured additional funding in a Series C+ round, bringing the total Series C round raised to $95 million. The round was led by private equity firm TGVest Capital.

Taiwanese travel startup KKday announced that it has secured additional funding for its Series C+ round led by private equity firm TGVest Capital.

When travel platform KKday raised the first part of its Series C in September 2020, the travel landscape was very different. Now, as KKday announces that it’s added $20 million to the round, bringing its total to $95 million, travel trends are changing, with more people going on domestic or international trips. The funding was led by Asia private equity firm TGVest Capital.

TOKYO -- The head of Taiwan-based online travel startup KKday is urging Asia's tourism industry to prepare for a sharp rebound in demand after shrinking for two years, warning companies to avoid the kind of staff shortages overshadowing regions that have already opened their borders.

I had the chance to closely observe how Ming Ming Chen, the founder and CEO of KKday, navigated one of the greatest crises in our time…

More and more glamping opportunities in Singapore are cropping up, but there’s one in particular that puts a unique spin to the adventure: glamping…

trade spat between Japan and South Korea is sending tourists from both countries to Taiwan and orders for semiconductors are tipped to go the same way.

Taiwanese startup KKday is looking to beat the big players at this new game. Its app connects tourists with thousands of locally-run activities, whether it's skiing lessons in South Korea or swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines.

Itinerary planning service KKday entered China in the second half of 2018 because it spied a market and found crucial support from one of China’s biggest domestic companies.

Launched in 2014, Taiwanese travel e-commerce platform KKday allows users to connect with local tours from all over the world. It provides services in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and has officially launched the platform in Singapore.

Singapore, 11th October - KKday’s launch in Singapore was held at The Working Capital on 6th October, Thursday. The bustling event was a roaring success attended by media guests, industry partners, and influencers.

Taiwan-based online travel discovery platform KKday has officially launched its services in Singapore. In addition, it has also announced #taiwantrippin, a new digital campaign for Singapore.

Animal lovers who find regular staycations too mundane can now choose to fall asleep next to the world’s largest freshwater aquarium, in the company of the River Safari’s manatees.

MANILA -- Taiwanese travel website KKday was officially launched in the Philippines to help millennials looking for convenience and variety while satisfying their wanderlust.

Pinoys are given more reason to travel abroad as KKday.com launches in the Philippines to the delight of Filipino adventurers everywhere. This Taiwan-based company is famous for facilitating travels within Asia with customers given the chance to create their own travel itineraries without the exorbitant cost.

The advent of the Internet changed the meaning of travel for most of us. Gone are the days when you have to arrange your flights through a travel agency, select from pre-made city tours, and hold on to a number of tickets and passes you purchased just for one trip. Planning a week-long tour, either here or abroad, now means booking a flight through mobile apps and going DIY through the help of the ever-dependable Google.

This digital age we now live in is really amazing. Imagine… it has changed the way we live, in virtually every way. Wouldn’t you agree?It has changed the way we shop, the way we eat, and most especially, the way we travel.

KKday, an e-commerce platform for tours, experiences and activities, has raised approximately US$70 million in a new financing round. New and existing investors, including Cool Japan Fund, Taiwan’s National Development Fund, ZUU & De Capital Fund, CHBVC, and Darwin Ventures, participated in the round.

KKday, a Taiwan-based travel and experiences platform, has on Wednesday announced record-high 2022 revenue growth of 100 percent year on year, surpassing pre-Covid levels.

When travel platform KKday raised the first part of its Series C in September 2020, the travel landscape was very different. Now, as KKday announces that it’s added $20 million to the round, bringing its total to $95 million, travel trends are changing, with more people going on domestic or international trips. The funding was led by Asia private equity firm TGVest Capital.

The company plans to use the fresh funds to expand in Asia and globally as well as to develop a new solution called Rezio for travel operators and activity providers.

The state-backed Cool Japan Fund will invest $10 million in Taiwanese travel booking platform KKDay, forming a partnership to develop off-grid vacation activities to attract repeat tourists, Nikkei has learned.

Some investors think that patience is not only a virtue, but can also be worth a windfall. But waiting for big returns from tours and activities sector companies KKday, Bookingkit, and TickX — which have received fresh investment rounds — may test their virtue.

KKday, Asia’s largest travel-experience platform, has raised US$10.5 million in additional funding led by Japanese travel industry leader H.I.S. with participation from existing investor MindWorks Ventures. The alliance and funding is expected to help KKday expand its regional presence and further improve its variety of affordable product offerings to travelers.

MANILA -- Taiwanese travel website KKday was officially launched in the Philippines to help millennials looking for convenience and variety while satisfying their wanderlust.

Leading travel experience platform KKday has announced funding of USD 7 million in Series A+ funding. This round has been led by Monk’s Hill Ventures and AppWorks along with participation from multiple other strategic investors including Hong Kong based Mindworks Ventures

KKday has already expanded its presence into Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea and Japan, besides Singapore

KKday is a site that connects travellers with local tour operators. According to a company statement, since its launch in early 2015, KKday has provided 5,000 unique travel experiences and generated revenues of US$914,000* in January 2016 alone. The start-up focuses on destinations in Asia, with activities featuring in Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Taipei majorly but also provides in places like Paris, New York, and Cappadocia.

Taiwanese travel e-commerce platform KKday announced that it has raised US$4.5 million Series A funding, led by AppWorks Ventures with participation by 91Capital.

KKday, a Taiwanese travel ecommerce platform, announced today that it has raised US$4.5 million in series A funding to help accelerate its Asia-focused expansion plans. The round is led by AppWorks Ventures with participation by 91Capital.