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‘The fame factor’: Why 75% of fans say streaming shows now dictate their next vacation
Cinema and streaming platforms have become powerful demand drivers for tourism worldwide. In the post-pandemic travel landscape, this exposure
Cruise lines pivot to adults-only ships as traveller demand for serenity surges
An emergent trend in the global cruise industry is a major shift towards adults-only offerings per the preferences of regular guests.
Colliers’ Shaman Chellaram opens his playbook on how hotels can raise value as tourism returns
With service at its core, hospitality success embodies people, efficiency, and partnerships that sharpen profitability and enrich the guest
Asian luxury travel evolves as cruise demand and experiential stays skyrocket
Long before Kevin Kwan even came up with the idea that evolved into his hit book series and film Crazy Rich Asians, luxury travel has been par for the course among Asia’s elite, with Hong Kong tai-tais and Japanese moguls making their way to posh destinations throughout the world.
Travel brands pivot to Gen X as spending power hits $15 trillion
In the context of global travel and tourism, Gen X as a market often gets shunted into a corner as most travel trend demographics revolve around silver travellers (born 1946 to 1964) and the younger generations born between 1981 and 2000.
Global pilgrimage growth faces setbacks as geopolitical conflicts escalate
Faith-based travel, particularly in the form of pilgrimage to one sacred site or a series thereof, has drawn travellers the world over to pay homage to their gods, to give thanks for blessings received, or to mourn those lost.
Eastern Thailand tourism slows as falling international spend offsets arrival gains
Eastern Thailand enters 2026 on stable ground, but with clear signals that the market is changing.
Managing overtourism as global travel recovers
Overtourism was one of the buzzwords of 2025 and was an issue that could no longer be swept under the
Are airlines entering a new era of premium air travel?
While the introduction of low-cost carriers to the global travel experience has enabled virtually everyone to see the world regardless of their budgets, it is interesting to note that a number of major global airlines are bringing back their first and business class options for travellers seeking a more refined, elegant, and relaxing inflight experience.
Tourism targets vs. reality: Why the Philippines keeps missing the mark
In September 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism boldly forecast earnings of over US$45 billion by the end of the year, along with the ambitious target of 8.4 million foreign arrivals.
From compliance to competitive advantage: The business case for accessible tourism
The concept of accessible tourism tends to be shunted off into a corner whenever talk turns to improvements to facilities for aviation, cruise, hospitality, and public attractions.
From Airspace Closures to Cruise Disruptions: The Impact of the Venezuela Crisis on the Travel Industry
Latin America found itself in for a rude awakening before dawn on Saturday, 3rd January, as US military operatives in Venezuela infiltrated the home of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, dragging the head of government and his wife into custody following an ouster that dragged on for months.
The New Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives Is Already An Award-Winner
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives is a Favourite Overseas Leisure Hotel in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards.
Entering the Era of Stagnation: PR and Communications Predictions for 2026
Every year, the PR and communications industry prepares for its annual ritual of bold forecasts: declarations of upcoming transformation, predictions of breakthrough technologies, and confident promises that the next twelve months will redefine the landscape of the profession.
Forecast 2026: The trends and trendsetters we’d like to see in global travel next year
With 2026 looming on the horizon, we've taken a look back at the year that's drawing to a close and looking towards what may come next.
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