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Thai travellers embrace independent, flexible journeys

Thai travellers are increasingly opting for independent and flexible travel experiences, as highlighted by Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. During the Songkran Festival in 2026, data revealed a…

Thailand launches ‘MaxiMICE’ to boost global MICE presence

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled a new brand, "MaxiMICE Thailand – From Potential to Exponential," at IMEX Frankfurt 2026. This initiative is designed to position Thailand…

Malaysia Airlines hosts trade summit in Sabah

Malaysia Airlines, in collaboration with the Sabah Tourism Board, successfully hosted the third Trade Elevation Summit (TES) from 12 to 15 May in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. This flagship event, the…

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Thai travellers embrace independent, flexible journeys

Thailand launches ‘MaxiMICE’ to boost global MICE presence

Malaysia Airlines hosts trade summit in Sabah

GAEHP and Tourism Malaysia host skill enhancement webinar

Agoda reveals top Asian family destinations

‘Think global, act local’: LHC International managing director shares blueprint for hospitality hiring

‘It’s all about partnerships’: Smiling Albino CEO reflects on a quarter-century in luxury tourism

‘Hotels lost control’: Roibos CEO vows to democratize travel distribution landscape

‘Who are we?’: How clear positioning pushed DTH Travel past $100 million

APAC travel demand shifts, brands face conversion challenges

Royal Thai Air Force acquires two Airbus C295 aircraft

Regent Phu Quoc hosts Spanish culinary showcase

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on September 24, 2026

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.

on October 15, 2026

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.

on October 15, 2026

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!

on November 11, 2026

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.

on November 12, 2026

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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‘Think global, act local’: LHC International managing director shares blueprint for hospitality hiring

Hospitality groups expanding aggressively across Asia Pacific are facing rising management gaps as hotel development pipelines outpace the industry’s ability to prepare executives for more commercially demanding operating…

‘It’s all about partnerships’: Smiling Albino CEO reflects on a quarter-century in luxury tourism

Luxury travel demand across Southeast Asia is shifting away from status-driven tourism towards cultural access, longer stays, and flexible itineraries as operators rethink how premium experiences are marketed and…

‘Hotels lost control’: Roibos CEO vows to democratize travel distribution landscape

Hotels are losing control over room pricing and inventory as fragmented B2B distribution systems weaken revenue management, reduce pricing consistency, and slow responses to market demand. Patricia Rosselló, CEO…

‘Who are we?’: How clear positioning pushed DTH Travel past $100 million

DTH Travel says its rebrand and operational overhaul helped push revenue beyond $100m as the 69-year-old destination management company repositioned itself for younger travellers, digital operations, and a more…

Global travel managers turn to Asian strategies as business travel demands evolve

Given current circumstances, it isn’t surprising that much of the action in terms of travel and tourism for this year is skewing towards Asia, particularly where business travel is concerned.…

Asia remains the ‘engine of global travel’ despite economic headwinds, analyst says

Asia’s travel and tourism sector has regained momentum four years after borders reopened, but rising geopolitical tensions, fuel costs, and structural industry changes are forcing operators to rethink long-term…

PATA chief warns destinations against relying on ‘volume risk’ as travel rebounds

Asia-Pacific tourism is expected to surpass pre-pandemic arrival levels in 2026, but industry leaders warn destinations remain vulnerable to geopolitical instability, climate disruption, and overreliance on visitor growth metrics. …

MICE

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Thailand launches ‘MaxiMICE’ to boost global MICE presence

Philippines sends its largest tourism mission to China

Seeking to draw in more Chinese travellers, the Philippines formally sent its largest tourism business mission to China since the pandemic last 12th May. Led by the Department of Tourism…

GBTA APAC 2026: Business travel pivots to Southeast Asia as Western geopolitical tensions persist

The first day of this year’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)’s APAC Conference held at the Sands Expo and Conference Centre in Singapore offered several key insights as to how…

‘Travel didn’t stop’: GBTA CEO explains why Asia is the new hub for global business trips

As we are currently covering the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)’s 2026 APAC Conference, we at Travel Daily Media were given the opportunity to have a chat with association chief…

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‘Think global, act local’: LHC International managing director shares blueprint for hospitality hiring

‘It’s all about partnerships’: Smiling Albino CEO reflects on a quarter-century in luxury tourism

‘Hotels lost control’: Roibos CEO vows to democratize travel distribution landscape

‘Who are we?’: How clear positioning pushed DTH Travel past $100 million

Asia remains the ‘engine of global travel’ despite economic headwinds, analyst says

PATA chief warns destinations against relying on ‘volume risk’ as travel rebounds

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