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5 nations lead ecotourism charge as sector value hits $295B
With the impact of climate change affecting every part of the globe, the practice of ecotourism is becoming increasingly important.
Global incentive travel nears golden age as demand surges in APAC and North America
Incentive travel, essentially the trips awarded by companies to high-performing employees or partners, is becoming very good business of late.
Indonesia targets $16B in tourism investment as sector hits new peaks
Whenever the world thinks of tourism in Indonesia, it is almost automatic that their thoughts turn to either Bali or
‘Culture is our engine’: Cebu Pacific’s Iyog on transforming aviation
IWTA interviews Candice Iyog on "Culture transformation in aviation industry"
Ramadan travel transforms traditions amid a global rise in cultural tourism
With this year’s observance of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan starting this week, it is interesting to note that the holiday has shifted from a quiet period into a more vibrant observance coloured by cultural nuances.
Tourism boards ditch mass marketing as digital era shifts focus to authenticity
The digital age has changed the tourism promotion game and the old marketing methods are no longer up to snuff.
Ras Al Khaimah shifts to ecotourism as UAE neighbors focus on ultra-luxury
One of the seven states making up the United Arab Emirates, Ras Al-Khaimah (often referred to by its abbreviation RAK) tends to be in the background when the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai come to the fore as the nation’s leading destinations.
AIME 2026: Traditional conferences face “immersive” overhaul as attendee expectations evolve
While the sound and fury of AIME 2026 has calmed down since it closed its doors on 11th February, the Asia-Pacific’s first major event for the year has imparted several vital lessons for the tourism, travel, hospitality, and MICE communities to ponder on as they move forward.
Luxury travel evolves as post-pandemic travelers seek regenerative stays
Over the past several years, we have seen how luxury travel has shifted from the ultra-maximalist excess of the 1980s to the fancy-free barefoot luxury trend seen in recent years.
Short-term rentals pivot toward ‘experiences’ as Gen Z influence grows
Speaking at the recently-concluded Short-term Rentals Asia Conference (STR) held in Bangkok, Thailand, 17-year-old Jasmine Marshall made a strong case as to how her rising generation is already changing the game when it comes to short-term rental hospitality.
‘Experience is our growth engine’: OV Traveller head on scaling up
IWTA interviews Ellice Bugayong on "OV Traveller leader draws on experience to grow firm"
Global tourism boards ramp up Arabic localisation as Saudi outbound demand diversifies
As the Saudi outbound market marches toward a projected US$47.8 billion valuation by 2032, the global tourism landscape is witnessing
Thai tourism surges as low-cost carriers expand regional networks
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have played a transformative role in reshaping Thailand’s air travel landscape by making flying more affordable and
‘The active traveller is the new priority’: EHL professor explains Singapore’s $24 billion tourism shift
The paradigm of Singapore’s tourism sector is shifting from spectator-heavy entertainment to high-value participatory sports. As of early 2026, Singapore’s
Oceania sets global event pace as planners swap volume for quality
High impact, purpose-driven, and sustainable: this perfectly describes the MICE sector in Oceania.
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- Philippine officials and VFS Global launch contract verification services in Dubai
- HBX Group: 34% of travel pros see tech fragmentation as sector’s biggest challenge
- Travel leaders cite tech fragmentation as top challenge
- Emirates Skywards offers Ramadan rewards and prizes
- Oceania Vista to Sail Australia in 2027/28 as Riviera Wraps a Standout Season
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