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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.
Srivastava: AI closes Asia MICE profit gap
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.
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.
Tourism Takes Centrestage at Davos 2026 with First-Ever Global Summit
For the first time, tourism was not on the sidelines at Davos. From closed-door power circles to global soft diplomacy panels, the sector claimed a firm seat in the conversation on resilience, investment, and international cooperation
Bhutan attracts travellers as focus turns from mass tourism to cultural authenticity
Known to the world as the Hermit Kingdom, Bhutan is beginning to emerge as a truly unique destination for global travellers.
Thailand retains global appeal as Amazing 5 strategy shifts from mass tourism to quality tourism
In the context of global tourism, Thailand comes up as a prime example of how promotion and implementation can be interwoven to produce exceptional results.
5 countries lead concert tourism boom as infrastructure and new policies lure global acts
With concert tourism gaining ground in Asia, we need to keep in mind that it’s not the only major hub for the sector.
Low-cost carriers face turbulence as passengers trade cheap seats for reliability
The ongoing return to the services of full-service carriers has been driven in many ways by the dissatisfaction many passengers experience with low-cost carriers.
MICE sector growth slows as staff burnout triggers widespread labor shortage
In light of current developments, event management companies, MICE suppliers, and even government organisations tasked with handling large-scale conventions and exhibitions need to find ways to keep their people from inevitably burning out and losing their passion for the job.
US tourism sector faces $12.5 billion loss as visa restrictions expand
The US State Department’s recent announcement on the suspension of visa processing in 75 countries recently sent shockwaves throughout the
Southeast Asia pivots to quality tourism as 2026 ASEAN Forum nears
With just over a week till the 2026 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in the Philippine province of Cebu, the eyes of the world turn to Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions for travel and tourism.
Museums and nature parks thrive as travelers trade passive sightseeing for edutainment
In the context of global tourism, edutainment has opened the avenues of learning to travellers of all ages, initially through museums and libraries, later through nature parks, zoos, and facilities offering interactive learning modules.
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