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PATA Travel Mart highlights ASEAN growth amid Middle East flight disruptions
PATA Travel Mart drew to an excellent conclusion on Thursday, 20th August, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia.
“Major trust gap”: travel tech execs warn against full AI autonomy in travel
Sojern senior director Bharat Nagpal and Booking.com head of public affairs for APAC Yang Li addressed the shifting role of AI across the traveller journey, offering key insights into how destinations and small businesses can harness these tools responsibly.
Global travel leaders gather in Sarawak as PATA Travel Mart 2026 opens
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) opened the 2026 edition of the PATA Travel Mart (PTM) through the PTM Knowledge Forum.
Sarawak challenges Peninsular Malaysia for travellers as Kuching hosts 2026 PATA Travel Mart
Sarawak is rapidly shedding its status as a secondary side trip to Peninsular Malaysia, and positioning itself as the primary Gateway to Borneo.
RISE 2026 to address the leadership gap for women in the hospitality sector
RISE 2026: Reshaping Hospitality by Empowering Women, a not-for-profit event organized by C9 Hotelworks, Mrs B Group, and Delivering Asia, convenes on 3rd September at SAii Laguna Phuket.
Hospitality Japan Conference 2026 to explore industry strategies
The 5th Hospitality Japan Conference (HJC2026) is set to take place on 6-7 October 2026 at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyo, bringing together more than 350 industry leaders to address the evolving landscape of Japan's $4.2 billion (JPY 630 billion) hotel market.
ITE HCMC 2026 | 20 YEARS – A JOURNEY CONNECTING THE WORLD
ITE HCMC 2026 opens up a vibrant space for global connections, where new partnerships are forged, potential markets are unlocked, and new chapters for the tourism industry begin.
Ho Chi Minh City counts down to ITE HCMC 2026
ITE HCMC commemorates two decades of growth and development, reaffirming its position as one of Vietnam’s leading platforms for international tourism trade promotion and cooperation.
Travel Tech opens registration for 2026 Start-Up Summit
Travel Tech opens registration for 2026 Start-Up Summit
Gan: Singapore rolls out trade event perks as conference revenue hits record S$2.3B
Speaking at the 15th edition of the Singapore MICE Forum (SMF) at Resorts World Sentosa, the country’s minister of state for trade and industry Gan Siow Huang urged the business events sector to maintain its transformative momentum, outlining key national strategies across digital innovation, workforce development, and strategic infrastructure.
We don’t need every show”: SACEOS’ Ireland outlines high-yield strategy
Richard Ireland, president of the Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS), emphasised that the city-state’s competitive edge lies in intentional economic alignment, high-value yields, and a relentless commitment to experience innovation.
European travel leaders make their way to London for Digital Travel 2026
Digital Travel 2026 is set to return on from 17th to 18th November at the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London.
Event schedule announced for inaugural China’s inaugural COITM this October
From 14th to 16th October 2026, the China Outbound & Inbound Travel Market (COITM) takes centre stage at Hall 11 of the National Agricultural Exhibition Center (NAEC) in Beijing.
Thailand eyes tourism boost as 15,000 delegates head to Bangkok for IMF–World Bank meetings
Thailand is preparing to welcome more than 15,000 delegates to Bangkok for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, with the influx of high-spending global visitors expected to provide an immediate boost to the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
ILHA INSPIRE 2026 returns to Orlando in December
The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has announced the return of its flagship North American conference, INSPIRE 2026, set to take place on 15-16 December at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida.
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- Tourism Solutions International’s Eric Levy: Measure success through consistent, high-quality tourism experience
- Cornerstone International Group’s Florian Kittler: Future of hospitality depends on people, purpose, smarter technology
- Travellers face mounting payment delays as banks tighten automated fraud controls
- Luxury cruise fares face upward pressure as U.S.-Iran war forces African detours
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