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WEBUY GLOBAL LTD. Launches Premium Travel Brand “Altitude,” Drives around US$400K in Opening Sales
Singapore, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEBUY GLOBAL LTD. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (“Webuy” or the “Company”), a technology-driven travel and lifestyle platform,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Singapore, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEBUY GLOBAL LTD. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (“Webuy” or the “Company”), a technology-driven travel and lifestyle platform, today announced the successful launch of Altitude, its new AI-powered premium travel advisory brand. Altitude officially held its grand opening on January 26, 2026. Following its launch, Altitude generated approximately US$400,000 in travel bookings, demonstrating early market demand for its next-generation, technology-enabled travel experience platform. Immersive Technology Meets AI-Driven Travel InspirationAltitude is designed to transform how travellers discover and plan journeys by combining:• Immersive 4D experience screens that allow customers to step virtually into destinations before booking• AI-driven personalisation tools that match traveller preferences with curated destinations and itineraries• Inspiration-led digital engagement, shifting travel planning from transactional booking to experiential discovery “Today’s travellers don’t just want information — they want inspiration,” said Bin Xue, CEO of WEBUY GLOBAL LTD. “Altitude blends immersive visual technology with AI-powered insights to elevate travel planning beyond traditional booking.” Rising Demand for Outbound and Premium TravelOutbound travel from Singapore continues to show strong momentum. In 2023, Singapore residents made approximately 9.8 million outbound trips, recovering to about 92% of pre-pandemic levels, while average expenditure per trip rose roughly 24% compared to pre-COVID levels — reflecting a growing willingness to spend on overseas travel. Luxury travel spending grew by approximately 37%, and about 73% of Singaporean travellers indicated plans to increase international travel spending, highlighting rising demand for premium and experience-driven journeys. These trends support a favourable market environment for technology-enabled, high-value travel services such as Altitude. Scalable, Technology-Enabled Growth ModelAltitude’s model is designed to be:• Technology-driven and asset-light• Scalable across major gateway cities• Aligned with rising demand for experiential and personalised travelBy integrating immersive visual experiences and AI-powered recommendations, Webuy aims to establish Altitude as a next-generation platform redefining how travellers explore the world. About WEBUY GLOBAL L...