Asian luxury travel evolves as cruise demand and experiential stays skyrocket
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TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
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Asian luxury travel evolves as cruise demand and experiential stays skyrocket
Long before Kevin Kwan even came up with the idea that evolved into his hit book series and film Crazy Rich Asians, luxury travel has been par for the course among Asia’s elite, with Hong Kong tai-tais and Japanese moguls making their way to posh destinations throughout the world.
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In the context of global travel and tourism, Gen X as a market often gets shunted into a corner as most travel trend demographics revolve around silver travellers (born 1946 to 1964) and the younger generations born between 1981 and 2000.
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Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.
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