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China’s creative souvenir craze is winning over foreign visitors

Foreign visitors to China have recently found themselves hooked on all kinds of Chinese souvenirs and merchandise. Before arriving in China, many overseas tourists probably imagine that traditional souvenirs would…

Global hotel layoffs hit corporate staff as frontline roles remain hard to fill

In late October, tension hung over the offices at Marriott International’s headquarters in the United States as employees braced for job cuts. The world’s largest hotel group recently confirmed to…

China’s $45 South Korea tours are driving a race to the bottom

The Chinese Embassy in South Korea has urged Chinese tourists to choose travel agencies and tour packages carefully and beware of unreasonably cheap tours. Tour operators specializing in South Korea…

Industry News

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Hilton expands luxury portfolio with new appointments

Conor Hadlington appointed as Conrad Hong Kong GM

FCM expands Meetings & Events services in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Tourism Board appoints new marketing lead

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

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on November 10, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026

Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 10 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 25, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.

on November 12, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Malaysia 2026

Showcase your excellence at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Malaysia 2026. Recognizing the top achievers in tourism, hospitality, and aviation. Submit your entry by 25Sep to be part of Malaysia’s most prestigious travel awards ceremony this November

on November 26, 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 Sep 10, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this November

on January 25, 2027

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Hong Kong 2027

Celebrate the leaders of Hong Kong’s vibrant travel and hospitality sector. Join us on 25 Jan 2027, to honor innovation in aviation, luxury hotels, and travel tech. Nominations close 30Oct 2026. Secure your brand’s legacy in the gateway to Asia

on March 11, 2027

TDM Summit Singapore – 2027

An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on March 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.

Exclusives

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Tunisian tourism woos Asian travelers as Middle East tensions prompt flight reroutes

Riding a wave of robust post-pandemic recovery and heightened appetite for experiential travel across the Asia-Pacific region, Tunisia is actively stepping up its presence across key Far Eastern source markets.…

Global hotel chains expand across China as visa-free policies fuel luxury travel surge

China’s aggressive rollout of visa-free travel policies across nearly 80 nations is orchestrating a profound transformation in its tourism landscape. Rather than merely driving volume, the steady influx of international…

East Asian tourism shifts to IP licensing as regional pop culture and gastro-tourism surge

East Asian tourism has long excelled at selling experience, but the future of destination marketing lies in something far more tangible yet notoriously underutilised: intellectual property (IP). Instead of treating…

The Gen Z Lens on Luxury: Park Hyatt Busan

As a 17-year-old who’s been traveling most of my life, I’ve learned that my generation looks at travel through a completely different view than the demographics the industry spent…

Asian retail tourism rebounds as foreign shoppers flock to regional beauty capitals

Earlier this month, we did a feature wherein we discussed retail tourism in Asia, showcasing how shopping has become a tourist activity in its own right. In this feature, we…

China races to fix digital and language barriers as foreign travel surges 11%

On 10th July, China’s National Immigration Administration announced that the country welcomed 369 million cross-border trips as of the end of H1-2026. This reflects an increase of 10.8 percent…

Xi’an deploys world’s first AI model built for cultural tourism

Xi'an has become the first city to put a commercial multimodal AI model dedicated to cultural tourism into broad use, with the BoGuan Large Language Model now powering travel…

MICE

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WTM London 2026: Experiential travel, inclusion, and AI lead industry shift

Despite persistent economic headwinds, global travellers are prioritising meaningful engagement over sheer opulence, driving a critical transformation across hospitality and destination management. Opening day at World Travel Market (WTM) London…

CIMX 2026 debuts in Beijing, uniting global MICE community

The China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) 2026 has officially commenced at the China National Convention Centre Phase II in Beijing, marking a significant milestone for the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences,…

Tunisian tourism woos Asian travelers as Middle East tensions prompt flight reroutes

CIMX 2026 Opens Soon: The Global MICE Community Gathers in Beijing

The inaugural China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) will take place from 3–5 November 2026 at the China National Convention Center Phase II in Beijing, bringing together 150 exhibitors representing China…

Interviews

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Tunisian tourism woos Asian travelers as Middle East tensions prompt flight reroutes

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

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