Special Reports
Indonesia’s luxury sector surges as high-spending travelers return to Bali
Indonesia's luxury hotel sector has officially returned to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, outpacing every other hotel class — which remains 5.5 percentage points behind.
Aviation sector faces $1B loss as Iran strikes disrupt global hubs
Since the joint attacks on 28th February, thousands of airline passengers flying in or out of the Middle East have either been stranded at their airports of origin or needed to rethink and recalibrate their travel plans.
Japan’s hidden calm, from urban gardens to rural trails
Japan’s tourism narrative often highlights bustling skylines and culinary adventures, but a recent five-day trip, supported by the Tokyo
“Don’t be a mere trader”: Banyan Tree founder Ho Kwon Ping warns entrepreneurs against lack of purpose
Mention the name KP Ho or, to be more precise, Ho Kwon Ping, and you will find people sitting up more attentively, ready to listen to the man who has become an elder statesman in the Asian corporate scene.
Optimism Amidst Uncertainty: How is APAC’s Business Travel Community Approaching the Year Ahead?
Elle Ng-Darmawan is Senior Director, APAC Region, for the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
In Their Words: WTM London 2025
The annual World Travel Market in London (WTM London) has long been an arbiter of change for the global travel industry, and was even more so with its 2025 edition.
Wellness, wild escapes, and global bites: What’s driving 2025 travel in Middle East, Africa & beyond
Wellness, nature-based retreats, and culinary adventures are driving a sharp rise in travel across Eastern Europe, the Middle East,
Travel agents and their clients need to be more aware of inflight theft
Inflight theft is becoming a highly concerning issue among both airlines and travel agencies due to a recent spate of highly publicised incidents, particularly within Asia.
83% of UAE residents inspired by Emirati Women’s impact on nation’s progress
83% of UAE residents are inspired by the achievements of Emirati women over the past five years. This is according to a recent survey conducted by Volkswagen Abu Dhabi to mark Emirati Women’s Day on 28 August, celebrating the impact of their contributions to shaping the nation.
The European cities most overloaded with tourists
Holidu, the holiday rental portal, discovered the cities with the highest number of tourists per inhabitant. Using data from Euromonitor International, a market research provider, this study analysed the number of inbound arrivals in 2023 compared to the city's population. Read on to discover these overloaded places you might want to avoid this summer.
MENA Business Travel Rebounds: 11.2% growth expected in 2024, Average Ticket Price Hits USD 205, with car rentals up 17%: Tumodo and Admitad
A new study by Tumodo, an online business travel platform, and Admitad, a partnership marketing platform, reveals significant shifts in business travel trends across the Middle East and North Africa for 2024.
AI gaining ground in consumer travel preferences
New data from revenue management leader Beyond reveals today’s travel must-haves: personalized amenities, eco-aware options and separate sleeping quarters.
Two thirds of holidaymakers who can work remotely end up working on holiday
Two thirds (68%) of holidaymakers who have the ability to work remotely – meaning they can perform their job from anywhere with internet access - admit to working while on holiday, according to a new survey by Multitrip.com, a specialist travel insurance provider.
Navan releases extensive NDC Savings Index
Navan announced the release of the Navan NDC Savings Index, a comprehensive analysis of the impact of scaled NDC utilization for corporate travel programs.
ForwardKeys: Asia Pacific travel gains momentum
ForwardKeys’ Director of Intelligence & Marketing, Olivier Ponti, unveiled compelling insights into Asia Pacific travel trends at the PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macau.
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