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AIME 2026: Traditional conferences face “immersive” overhaul as attendee expectations evolve
While the sound and fury of AIME 2026 has calmed down since it closed its doors on 11th February, the Asia-Pacific’s first major event for the year has imparted several vital lessons for the tourism, travel, hospitality, and MICE communities to ponder on as they move forward.
Luxury travel evolves as post-pandemic travelers seek regenerative stays
Over the past several years, we have seen how luxury travel has shifted from the ultra-maximalist excess of the 1980s to the fancy-free barefoot luxury trend seen in recent years.
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Speaking at the recently-concluded Short-term Rentals Asia Conference (STR) held in Bangkok, Thailand, 17-year-old Jasmine Marshall made a strong case as to how her rising generation is already changing the game when it comes to short-term rental hospitality.
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