Five nations pace Southeast Asia’s hospitality surge as luxury wellness and business travel peak
When you think of hospitality in Southeast Asia, there are four nations that keep popping up: the Philippines.
Aviation mega-deals stall as soaring fuel costs force airlines into survival mode
On 7th June, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its industry outlook for the remaining months of 2026, and it was rather pessimistic in the face of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
US hotels slash rates as World Cup sticker shock drives fans to alternative lodging
The FIFA World Cup 2026 was expected to deliver a tourism bonanza unlike anything North America has seen before.
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TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026
Celebrate the pinnacle of travel and hospitality. Nominate your brand for the region’s premier awards program honoring innovation, leadership, and excellence. Submissions close Jun 28, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this September.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 11 in Singapore for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.
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Hotel investors gather for SEAHIS amid volatile geoeconomic climate
The South East Asia Hotel Investor's Summit (SEAHIS) kicked off its ninth run at the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort in Bangkok today, 14th June.
“What they’re missing out on is all the people in between”: Yandex exec says Asian brands ignore undecided Russian travelers
Russian-speaking outbound travel is surging across Asia, with Yandex Ads targeting a market of 125 million potential travellers. Sergey Ustinov,
Near-airport resorts gain edge in the Maldives as wealthy travelers reject exhausting seaplane transfers
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, is successfully shifting the narrative by pioneering a philosophy of Connected Island Luxury. This approach effortlessly pairs purpose-driven hospitality with the natural, breathtaking beauty of the archipelago.
Luxury resorts rethink guest strategy as GCC travel disruptions squeeze the Maldives: Raffaele Solferino
Raffaele Solferino, General Manager, Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, in conversation with TDM, shares how the resort is positioning itself around the philosophy of ‘Connected Island Luxury’. He discusses technology-led guest engagement, shifting traveller behaviours, emotional ROI, and the future of immersive luxury hospitality in the Maldives.
SO/ Maldives scales up bespoke luxury programming amid rising demand for conscious travel: Olivier Moies-Delval
Olivier Moies-Delval, General Manager, SO/ Maldives, in conversation with Travel Daily Media, shared insights into how the resort leverages personalisation, avant-garde design, and conscious luxury to drive business value and long-term brand loyalty
“Margins get compressed”: Fintech CEO warns travel firms are losing millions to hidden bank fees
Travel companies are losing margin to bank fees, hidden FX charges and manual payment processes as cross-border payments remain costly, slow and difficult to track.
Industry expert says Milaidhoo succeeds by treating staff as family, not numbers
The resort is one of those rare island sanctuaries where time slows down, shoes become optional and every experience feels deeply personal
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Bhutan launches inaugural travel mart to boost tourism
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Hospitality Thailand Conference delivers high-octane insights for a rapidly evolving industry
This year’s edition of the Hospitality Thailand Conference drew to a successful conclusion last month in Bangkok.
It’s all-systems-go for Hospitality Asia’s 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference
The best and brightest of Malaysia’s hospitality and real estate sectors are making their way to Kuala Lumpur for the 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference (HMC) which will be staged at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre on 24th June.
Hospitality South Korea Conference heralds the Hospitality Asia Event Series’ foray into East Asia
The Hospitality Asia Event Series officially made its debut in East Asia with the successful staging of its inaugural Hospitality
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Five nations pace Southeast Asia’s hospitality surge as luxury wellness and business travel peak
When you think of hospitality in Southeast Asia, there are four nations that keep popping up: the Philippines.
Aviation mega-deals stall as soaring fuel costs force airlines into survival mode
On 7th June, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its industry outlook for the remaining months of 2026, and it was rather pessimistic in the face of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
US hotels slash rates as World Cup sticker shock drives fans to alternative lodging
The FIFA World Cup 2026 was expected to deliver a tourism bonanza unlike anything North America has seen before.
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TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026
Celebrate the pinnacle of travel and hospitality. Nominate your brand for the region’s premier awards program honoring innovation, leadership, and excellence. Submissions close Jun 28, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this September.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 11 in Singapore for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.
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Hotel investors gather for SEAHIS amid volatile geoeconomic climate
The South East Asia Hotel Investor's Summit (SEAHIS) kicked off its ninth run at the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort in Bangkok today, 14th June.
“What they’re missing out on is all the people in between”: Yandex exec says Asian brands ignore undecided Russian travelers
Russian-speaking outbound travel is surging across Asia, with Yandex Ads targeting a market of 125 million potential travellers. Sergey Ustinov,
Near-airport resorts gain edge in the Maldives as wealthy travelers reject exhausting seaplane transfers
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, is successfully shifting the narrative by pioneering a philosophy of Connected Island Luxury. This approach effortlessly pairs purpose-driven hospitality with the natural, breathtaking beauty of the archipelago.
Luxury resorts rethink guest strategy as GCC travel disruptions squeeze the Maldives: Raffaele Solferino
Raffaele Solferino, General Manager, Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, in conversation with TDM, shares how the resort is positioning itself around the philosophy of ‘Connected Island Luxury’. He discusses technology-led guest engagement, shifting traveller behaviours, emotional ROI, and the future of immersive luxury hospitality in the Maldives.
SO/ Maldives scales up bespoke luxury programming amid rising demand for conscious travel: Olivier Moies-Delval
Olivier Moies-Delval, General Manager, SO/ Maldives, in conversation with Travel Daily Media, shared insights into how the resort leverages personalisation, avant-garde design, and conscious luxury to drive business value and long-term brand loyalty
“Margins get compressed”: Fintech CEO warns travel firms are losing millions to hidden bank fees
Travel companies are losing margin to bank fees, hidden FX charges and manual payment processes as cross-border payments remain costly, slow and difficult to track.
Industry expert says Milaidhoo succeeds by treating staff as family, not numbers
The resort is one of those rare island sanctuaries where time slows down, shoes become optional and every experience feels deeply personal
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- Southeast Asian hospitality margins shrink as fuel costs and labor shortages mount
- Flyadeal celebrates new cabin crew graduates
- Rosewood Abu Dhabi partners with Les Roches for hospitality talent
- China targets customized travel experiences as visa-free policy drives tourism boom
- Malaysia becomes Southeast Asia’s most-visited nation as infrastructure upgrades pay off
- GBTA APAC 2026: Business travel pivots to Southeast Asia as Western geopolitical tensions persist
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- Trip.com Group fined $1.4 million for illegal cross-border data transfers
- Air China slashes flights on Shenzhen–Frankfurt route
- Riyadh Air Opens Tickets to Five New Dreamliner Routes
- Soneva’s Bare Luxury: A New Chapter in Mindful High End Travel
- Avalon Adds Three New Europe Cruise and Tour Itineraries