Roland Berger’s Richard Stolz emphasises local insight, service excellence amidst rising GCC tourism competition
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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
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Eid al-Adha airfares soar as regional conflict forces rerouting of pilgrim flights
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Roland Berger’s Richard Stolz emphasises local insight, service excellence amidst rising GCC tourism competition
As Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) destinations compete aggressively for global travellers, Stolz explains why understanding local ecosystems is critical for long-term growth. As tourism grows and becomes increasingly shaped by…
JA Resorts & Hotels unveils UAE property enhancements
JA Resorts & Hotels, a prominent name in Dubai's hospitality sector, has announced a series of strategic enhancements across its properties. These developments include updates at JA Ocean View Hotel,…
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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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West Asian tourism struggles to recover as Strait of Hormuz stalemate drags into fifth month
For many people, especially intrepid travellers, the three years of border and airspace closure due to COVID-19 was a major trial: nowhere to go, nothing to see, and definitely little…
Eid al-Adha airfares soar as regional conflict forces rerouting of pilgrim flights
As the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah approaches, the global travel industry is preparing for one of the largest annual movements of religious travellers in the world. In…
Global cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month
The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February. Since 28th February, we have…
UAE bans travel to three nations as Mideast instability grows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a sweeping travel ban prohibiting its citizens from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, in a move that underscores growing geopolitical instability across…
Kingdom accelerates economic shift as Iran war tests regional resilience
Saudi Vision 2030 enters its decisive stretch in 2026 at a moment of contradiction: the Kingdom’s transformation agenda is accelerating, yet the regional disruptions triggered after the Iran war escalation…
UAE tourism stabilises as travellers swap long-term plans for flexible bookings
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- 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
- Kazakhstan climbs global tourism index amid $2.5B government investment surge
- Asian tourism recalibrates for 2026 as TDM Global Summit defines new industry standards
- IWTA: Female executives call for mentorship as women hold fewer than 20% of industry leadership posts
- Asia eyes tourism growth as mentorship programs bridge gender leadership gap
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