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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.
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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
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“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.
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APAC generational travel transforms as younger tourists reject rigid family tours
Ahead of this year’s Travel Daily Media Global Summit in Bangkok, we did a feature on how younger generations are influencing where their families go on vacation, along with where to stay and what to do.
Asia-Pacific tourism surges as travelers prioritise wellness retreats
Yesterday, we highlighted the way Thailand is coming to the fore when it comes to wellness tourism and hospitality.
European travel lines swell up to six hours as new digital border checks roll out
Europe's long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), fully implemented across the Schengen Area on April 10, 2026, was designed to modernise border management, strengthen security and replace manual passport stamping with biometric verification.
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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 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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“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
Resort leader slams volume-chasing rivals, says ‘simplicity’ sustains ultra-luxury rates
Paul van Frank, General Manager, Milaidhoo Maldives, in conversation with Travel Daily Media discusses how Milaidhoo Maldives is strengthening its position in the ultra-luxury segment through personalised guest experiences, sustainability-led operations, strategic global partnerships, and an authentic Maldivian identity centred on emotional luxury and exclusivity.
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- Novotel Manila Araneta City introduces My Novotel Family for ALL
- SKÅL Bangkok celebrates 70 years with charity lunch and AGM
- SKÅL Bangkok celebrates 70 years with charity lunch and AGM
- “What they’re missing out on is all the people in between”: Yandex exec says Asian brands ignore undecided Russian travelers
- Narita airport’s mainland China flights fell 43% in April