Travel Agents
ITB China: Luxury and adventure tourism sectors surge as visa-free policies drive record foreign arrivals
Travel Daily Media was on-site at the 2026 edition of ITB China at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre in Pudong, Shanghai, China from 26th to 28th May.
China targets customized travel experiences as visa-free policy drives tourism boom
Visa-free entry isn’t the only factor driving up the numbers of inbound travellers to China; in which case, let us enumerate what these are and what Chinese tourism authorities can do moving forward.
Crisis response models must change to combat AI misinformation, intelligence CEO says
Sophisticated, AI-generated disinformation during the Middle East crisis has severely compressed decision-making timelines for the travel industry, Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese told Travel Daily Media. Sangiovese warned that travel management companies can no longer treat intelligence verification as an afterthought amid a flood of unverified social media claims.
‘Tourism creates trust’: German travel industry leader calls for stronger ties with China
German Travel Association president Albin Loidl emphasised the importance of Europe as a major source market for Chinese tourism in his keynote at the Sino-European Dialogue at ITB China 2026 on Tuesday, 26th May.
Why did Trump choose the Four Seasons Beijing for his China visit?
The selection of the Four Seasons Beijing lies precisely in its role as the “optimal solution” capable of meeting a
‘Think global, act local’: LHC International managing director shares blueprint for hospitality hiring
Owners now expect general managers to drive commercial and financial performance.
‘It’s all about partnerships’: Smiling Albino CEO reflects on a quarter-century in luxury tourism
Guests are staying longer to connect more deeply with destinations.
‘Who are we?’: How clear positioning pushed DTH Travel past $100 million
Roemer says the company shifted into younger and more active segments.
ITB China 2026 expands as global tourism demands personalized travel
The 2026 run of ITB China kicked off last night, 25th May, at a gala dinner held at W Shanghai - The Bund in the historic district of the city.
Global travel managers turn to Asian strategies as business travel demands evolve
Given current circumstances, it isn’t surprising that much of the action in terms of travel and tourism for this year is skewing towards Asia, particularly where business travel is concerned.
Global MICE industry pivots to premium markets and local supply chains to survive rising costs
Earlier this year, on the occasion of AIME 2026, a conversation with Talk2 Media & Events’ event director Silke Calder
TAT brings Amazing Thailand to three Latin American capitals
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) connected 11 Thai tourism suppliers with 85 of South America's leading travel companies via the Amazing Thailand Latin America Roadshow 2026.
Raibookers touts merits of railway travel to global travellers
Railbookers Group recently lauded the emergence of rail travel as one of the most resilient and flexible holiday options for travellers, offering a combination of independent travel with expertly-crafted itineraries and 24/7 on-trip customer support.
Traveloka: Singapore opts for China vacations for their June holidays
Fresh insights from Traveloka reveal a marked preference among Singaporeans for China as their top travel destination, particularly now as the June holidays season is coming up.
Meliá Hotels announces expansion plans for Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort
Global hospitality firm Meliá Hotels International and Vietnamese property development company Tanzanite International have announced a major expansion of Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort in Vietnam.
Join The Community
- Trip.com Group fined $1.4 million for illegal cross-border data transfers
- Air China slashes flights on Shenzhen–Frankfurt route
- Riyadh Air Opens Tickets to Five New Dreamliner Routes
- Soneva’s Bare Luxury: A New Chapter in Mindful High End Travel
- Avalon Adds Three New Europe Cruise and Tour Itineraries
Join The Community