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Hotel leader says true luxury relies on emotional resonance, not scale

Travel Daily Media (TDM): As your first role in Singapore, what immediate priorities have you set to understand the local luxury hospitality landscape and position the hotel effectively? Robert Pattenden…

Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure

Today’s event planners are no longer just simply booking meeting rooms. They are curating experiences – the ones that combine accessibility, technology, hospitality, sustainability, wellness, and cultural immersion into a…

Japan certifies Loft Dynamics’ VR flight simulator

Loft Dynamics has achieved a significant milestone with its virtual reality (VR) flight training device receiving the first FTD Level 7 qualification in Japan from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau…

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Hotel leader says true luxury relies on emotional resonance, not scale

Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure

Japan certifies Loft Dynamics’ VR flight simulator

Eco-tourism thrives in Bohol with sustainable travel

Banyan Group unveils new block at Bellaguna Lake

‘Don’t stop dreaming’: First female pilot cadet shares lessons from a grueling 7-year journey

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort sees surge in MICE demand

ONYX and JR Kyushu partner for Shama North Pattaya

Hong Kong Airlines launches direct Lanzhou service

Sarawak inks Royal Brunei Airlines deal as SE Asian nations eye Chinese travellers

Banyan Tree Samui Debuts Private Holistic Wellbeing Escape

Beyond the Classroom: IHM Students Experience World-Class Hospitality Education in Hong Kong

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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

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 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 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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Hotel leader says true luxury relies on emotional resonance, not scale

Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure

Sarawak inks Royal Brunei Airlines deal as SE Asian nations eye Chinese travellers

As the Muslim world marked Eid al-Adha yesterday, 27th May, two of Southeast Asia’s leading Muslim-majority nations signed a key tourism promotion agreement at ITB China 2026. Through this agreement,…

‘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…

MICE

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Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort sees surge in MICE demand

InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is experiencing a significant rise in demand for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) just nine months after its debut.…

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…

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…

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Hotel leader says true luxury relies on emotional resonance, not scale

‘Don’t stop dreaming’: First female pilot cadet shares lessons from a grueling 7-year journey

‘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

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