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Bangkok Festivals unveils world-class performances for 28th edition

Bangkok's International Festival of Dance and Music is set to return for its 28th edition, showcasing an impressive array of 12 world-class performances from nine countries. Running from 5 September…

Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi offers early booking perks

Travelodge Hotels Asia has announced the pre-opening sale of its new property, Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi, set to open in August 2026. Travellers can book rooms starting at $37 (5,500 Yen)…

Vietnam’s culinary scene shines with 11 Michelin Stars

Vietnam's culinary landscape has reached a new pinnacle with the 2026 Michelin Guide revealing 11 restaurants awarded One Michelin Star, marking the first time the country has achieved double-digit starred…

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Bangkok Festivals unveils world-class performances for 28th edition

Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi offers early booking perks

Vietnam’s culinary scene shines with 11 Michelin Stars

Beyond the buzzwords: HOFTEL’s Simon Allison outlines new priorities for hospitality investors

InterContinental Halong Bay unveils luxury experiences

Air Astana launches Astana-Guangzhou flights

Hong Kong Palace Museum unveils new exhibition

Michellegoesthere’s Michelle Cabrera set to speak at Extraordinary Travel Festival III

Agoda highlights South Korea’s screen tourism boom

Plaza Premium Group launches Bites & Plates at Helsinki Airport

AYANA Bali unveils new Grand Ballroom for events

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Almaty

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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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Beyond the buzzwords: HOFTEL’s Simon Allison outlines new priorities for hospitality investors

With all the factors currently impacting the global economy, it goes without saying that global travel, tourism, and hospitality are feeling their effects, both positive and negative. Hospitality investment, in…

‘We’re seeing bottlenecks’: Investment chief warns Vietnam’s infrastructure must match hotel boom

Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a more competitive phase as global hotel operators expand aggressively into a market projected to reach US$38 billion, increasing pressure on airports, infrastructure, and hospitality…

‘What we do is agility’: How one hotel CEO bypasses booking platform squeeze

Thailand’s independent hotel operators are facing mounting pressure as online travel agencies charging commissions of 15% to 30% tighten control over room pricing and customer acquisition. Manmeet Thakralbutra, Founder and…

Vietnam enforces new border health checks amid surging summer tourism numbers

Vietnam will expand its health declaration regime from July 1, 2026, requiring all travellers entering, exiting, or transiting through the country to submit a health declaration as part of new…

‘Stop working in silos’: BCD CEO says 80% of travel buyers have overhauled risk systems

Corporate travel managers are facing mounting pressure to protect employees from a widening range of global disruptions as geopolitical instability, cyber threats, extreme weather, and supply chain breakdowns…

‘We do the expert work’: CEO says travel agents can bypass fragmented global rail rules

Rail tourism is gaining momentum in 2026 as travellers increasingly seek premium multi-country journeys and slower travel experiences beyond traditional air-based tourism. The trend is creating opportunities for…

‘Get in early’: Tech executive warns hotels to master AI search optimization or lose guests

Artificial intelligence platforms are changing how travellers discover hotels, forcing operators to rethink distribution as demand moves earlier in the booking journey, according to Juanjo Rodriguez, Head of…

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AYANA Bali unveils new Grand Ballroom for events

AYANA Bali, Indonesia's largest integrated resort, is set to enhance its reputation as a premier destination for large-scale events with the introduction of its new Grand Ballroom. The facility, part…

UnionPay and Singapore Tourism Board renew partnership

UnionPay International (UPI) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their strategic partnership to enhance payment experiences for international visitors to Singapore. This collaboration, announced on 2 June 2026,…

Vietnam Exposition Centre connects to global economy

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global Experience Economy, with the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi poised to become a central hub for international exhibitions…

Vietnam emerges as hub for billion-dollar events

Vietnam is rapidly becoming a prime location for global exhibitions and large-scale events, thanks to strategic infrastructure developments and policy reforms led by Vingroup. The Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in…

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Beyond the buzzwords: HOFTEL’s Simon Allison outlines new priorities for hospitality investors

‘We’re seeing bottlenecks’: Investment chief warns Vietnam’s infrastructure must match hotel boom

‘What we do is agility’: How one hotel CEO bypasses booking platform squeeze

‘Stop working in silos’: BCD CEO says 80% of travel buyers have overhauled risk systems

‘We do the expert work’: CEO says travel agents can bypass fragmented global rail rules

‘Get in early’: Tech executive warns hotels to master AI search optimization or lose guests

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