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Australia dominates regional event market as Melbourne prepares for AIME 2026
With the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 coming up in Melbourne next week, Australia again comes to the fore of both the regional and global events industry.
Türkiye posts record tourism boom at $65bn, eyes $68bn in 2026
Türkiye closed 2025 with tourism revenues of $65.2 billion and nearly 64 million visitors, climbing global rankings and targeting $68 billion in 2026 as its tourism offer diversifies beyond traditional markets
Travel insurance shifts from optional to mandatory as global unrest grows
For many travellers, especially casual or leisure travellers, getting an insurance policy before a trip is more of an optional thing rather than a necessity.
Laos emerges as a destination of choice as travellers seek authentic experiences
Laos may not necessarily be top of mind as a destination of choice for many global travellers, but this mindset is about to change as this small nation in Indochina rolls out the red carpet for those seeking exceptional adventures and understated luxury.
Union Budget 2026 caps overseas tour TCS at 2% and allocates INR12.2 lakh crore for infra
In a landmark move for the travel trade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 has delivered a dual strike
Why your visa is still delayed—and how AI is changing the application process
Ask any traveller what the biggest challenges they’ve faced are, and you can be sure that visa application will be in the top five of the list.
Bali rethinks strategies as it combats impact of overtourism
Pre- and post-pandemic, it’s not surprising to know that the Indonesian island paradise that is Bali remains one of the world’s most desirable and most visited destinations.
Human guides thrive as travellers sour on ‘digital-only’ trips
While many of us opt to go at our travels on our own using itineraries dictated by travel apps or our own research using generative AI, there should be no doubt that tour guides remain a fundamental element of the global travel scene.
‘Speed is the new luxury’: Cvent executive says AI is vital for MICE profitability
Asia’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is expanding rapidly, but many operators are struggling to convert demand into profit as response times lag behind planner expectations.
Vietnam tourism surges 20% as Chinese arrivals hit record highs
In a recent article, we mentioned that Vietnam is stepping up its game to become one of the most desirable destinations in Southeast Asia.
Low-cost tourism pivots as inflation and new taxes squeeze margins
As the world cottons on to the concept of quality tourism, we also need to ask what happens to the low-cost tourism sector now.
Medical tourism volumes soar as double-digit healthcare inflation in the West pushes patients toward emerging markets
Globally, the medical tourism sector’s worth was at around US$35 billion as of end-2025, and it is currently growing at a rate of 16.8 percent per annum.
Budget hotels turn to AI and niche marketing as competition with short-term rentals stiffens
When the subject of budget hospitality comes up, it is often part of the conversation regarding the democratisation of travel.
Global tourism pivots toward gastronomy as Michelin expands to new markets
For over a century, the renowned Michelin Guide has helped travellers throughout the world find the best places to eat,
Regenerative tourism struggles to scale as industry remains tethered to volume-based metrics
While sustainability has now become well-integrated in the global tourism experience, the collective mindset is beginning to shift to something more advanced: regenerative tourism.
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