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Chinese travellers prioritise flexible bookings amid rising anxiety

New research by Protect Group, Web in Travel, and Phocuswright reveals a significant shift in booking behaviour among travellers in Northeast Asia, driven by increasing geopolitical instability and evolving regulations.…

Direct flights and visa-free entry boost China-Philippines travel

The resumption of direct flights between Cebu and Quanzhou, alongside the Philippines' visa-free entry programme for qualified Chinese travellers, is set to strengthen travel and business ties between China and…

Hilton Garden Inn expands with 2,000 new rooms in China

Hilton has announced the signing of over 2,000 new Hilton Garden Inn rooms across China, targeting major business centres like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as emerging leisure…

Industry News

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Allison She is ATPCO’s new head of sales and partnerships in China

Chapman Freeborn accelerates expansion into China

Daryl Lee appointed Group CEO of Dida Holdings

Langham Hospitality Group appoints Andrew Grant as its director of music

Nick Ghosh promoted to chief commercial officer at EXO Travel

Chris Hall is new APAC managing director for the Globus Family of Brands

Motorsport star Bianca Bustamante is Priority Pass’s new APAC brand advocate

Urban Resort Concepts announces new executive appointments

Steven Hopkinson appointed as Shiji’s senior vice-president for APAC and Middle East

Benjamin Vuchot to take helm at The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited

Federico Tidu appointed executive chef at COMO Cocoa Island

Philip Lawrence Kadoorie appointed deputy chair at The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd

TDM Events & Awards

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on September 24, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026

Celebrate the pinnacle of travel and hospitality. Nominate your brand for the region’s premier awards program honoring innovation, leadership, and excellence. Submissions close Jun 28, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this September.

on October 15, 2026

Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026

Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.

on October 15, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026

Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!

on November 11, 2026

TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026

An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 11 in Singapore for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.

on November 12, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026

Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.

Exclusives

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Low-cost carriers collapse as high-speed rail and premium travel preferences erode margins

Maintaining profitability and staying operational in the face of an economic crisis are two major challenges for the global aviation sector, but more so for low-cost carriers. Over the past…

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

Back in 2024, Edith Cowan University professor Songshan “Sam” Huang wrote that more lenient visa policies would not play a role in bringing tourists back to China following the pandemic.…

‘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…

Sarawak inks Royal Brunei Airlines deal as SE Asian nations eye Chinese travellers

As the Muslim world marked Eid al-Adha yesterday, 27th May, two of Southeast Asia’s leading Muslim-majority nations signed a key tourism promotion agreement at ITB China 2026. Through this agreement,…

China steps up mass tourism push as visa-free policies spark 50% surge in foreign arrivals

Recent reports featured at ITB China yesterday, 26th May, reveal that the Asian giant’s tourism industry grew significantly over the past year. In a report presented during the Sino-European Union…

Hainan partners with Messe Berlin as China looks to revive international inbound tourism

Messe Berlin (China) formally signed a memorandum of understanding with the provincial government of Chinese free-trade port Hainan yesterday, 26th May, on the first day of ITB China 2026. Signing…

MICE

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COITM 2026 inks partnership with Beijing Chaoyang District

Organisers behind the China Outbound & Inbound Travel Market (COITM) announced an official partnership with the Beijing Chaoyang District Bureau of Culture and Tourism. The two parties will be launching…

UnionPay and Singapore Tourism Board renew partnership

UnionPay International (UPI) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their strategic partnership to enhance payment experiences for international visitors to Singapore. This collaboration, announced on 2 June 2026,…

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.…

Hainan partners with Messe Berlin as China looks to revive international inbound tourism

Messe Berlin (China) formally signed a memorandum of understanding with the provincial government of Chinese free-trade port Hainan yesterday, 26th May, on the first day of ITB China 2026. Signing…

Interviews

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HBX’s Andrew Boocock on the art of selling travel in an evolving industry

HBX’s Patrick Torres discusses key trends in travel and tourism

Bill Barnett: “The post-COVID traveller is going to be like a baby”

“Quarter of rooms under construction in APAC carry a Hilton flag”: Matt Fry, Hilton

Court of the Sun Queen: Ctrip CEO’s secrets to success

How a golf trip started a vacation rental platform

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