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River cruise industry pivots to Southeast Asia amid shift toward slow travel
Whenever river cruises are mentioned, most people think of the one that ply European waterways like the Rhine or the Danube.
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Given the ongoing conflict in West Asia which has disrupted travel plans for both business and leisure travel the world over, one would think that the global travel and tourism sectors will be in for a lean season this summer.
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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.
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 Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
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TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 25 at the Amari Bangkok 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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Hotels pivot to local spirits and tequila as legacy F&B models fail
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Travel brands pivot to autonomous AI agents as guest expectations for personalisation surge
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Social commerce reshapes travel trade as younger travellers book based on social influence
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Luxury travellers pivot to preventive healthcare as Thailand expands longevity infrastructure
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Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport targets short-stay market as transit travel rebounds
Appreciating how important time is while travelling, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport aims to help leisure and business travellers maximise
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Staged from 21st to 24th April, the GSTC 2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference highlighted the importance of sustainable travel and destination stewardship.
Knighthood Global’s James Hogan to address attendees aboard WTTC Global Leadership Cruise
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Bhutan unveils first international travel mart for 2026
Bhutan unveils first international travel mart for 2026
HoSkar Night set for 21st May at Dusit Thani Bangkok
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Low-cost carriers face survival crisis as Spirit collapse triggers global industry consolidation
When American low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines permanently ended operations on 2nd May, it sent shockwaves throughout the global commercial aviation industry.
River cruise industry pivots to Southeast Asia amid shift toward slow travel
Whenever river cruises are mentioned, most people think of the one that ply European waterways like the Rhine or the Danube.
Global travel maintains human touch while AI integration hits record highs
Given the ongoing conflict in West Asia which has disrupted travel plans for both business and leisure travel the world over, one would think that the global travel and tourism sectors will be in for a lean season this summer.
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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.
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 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!
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 25 at the Amari Bangkok 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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Hotels pivot to local spirits and tequila as legacy F&B models fail
At the TDM Global Summit Bangkok 2026, Ermanno Lelli, Senior Consultant and Director at Ermanno Lelli F&B Consulting delivered a
Centara Expands Japan Portfolio With Second Osaka Opening
Centara Hotels & Resorts opened its second hotel in Japan in April, Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka located in the
Travel brands pivot to autonomous AI agents as guest expectations for personalisation surge
Artificial intelligence in travel is evolving far beyond automation into something much more transformative: autonomous, intelligent agents capable of anticipating
Social commerce reshapes travel trade as younger travellers book based on social influence
At the TDM Global Summit Bangkok 2026, a fireside chat between Kevin Khor, Marketing Director MEAPAC at DiDA Global (DiDA)
Luxury travellers pivot to preventive healthcare as Thailand expands longevity infrastructure
At a time when wellness is evolving far beyond spas and indulgence, a panel at the TDM Global Summit Bangkok
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport targets short-stay market as transit travel rebounds
Appreciating how important time is while travelling, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport aims to help leisure and business travellers maximise
‘Select your exact room’: Tech founder explains the shift in hotel booking
Personalisation tools close expectation gaps and unlock higher room-level pricing.
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