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Alternative stays emerge as the next business travel growth engine — what is Airbnb betting on?
At TravelDaily's 2026 Digital Intelligence Conference · Shanghai Edition on April 2, Changhua He, China Outbound Operation Lead at Airbnb, delivered a keynote speech titled “Redefining China‘s business travel: unlocking the…
Europe routes are full — But Chinese airlines may still lose money
Chinese airlines, which initially avoided the risks of Middle Eastern airspace and filled capacity gaps left by Gulf carriers, were expected to be among the few beneficiaries of this crisis.…
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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.
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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.
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!
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Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
Whenever the topic of MICE in East Asia comes up, the industry’s focus tends to turn to Hong Kong and Macao, two areas which have built up a reputation thanks…
China tourism gains momentum as travellers pivot from war-torn regions
To go by a report posted by the Chinese Embassy in South Africa at the start of this year, tourist arrivals in China were up by 26.4 percent year-on-year as…
Macao pivots to high-net-worth MICE as Tourism+ initiative takes hold
Whenever the word Macao is mentioned, people of a certain generation automatically think of the casinos that earned the city the nickname Las Vegas of the East towards the end…
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The food and beverage sector of hospitality is one of the elements that can either make or break a hotel. Over the years, a hotel’s buffet breakfast, in-room dining offerings,…
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- Songkran travel patterns reveal cultural differences
- Cruise tourism boosts global economy and local communities
- IndiGo partners with iPlanet for Apple rewards
- Macao pitches multi-destination packages as Iberian trade ties deepen at MITE
- For Airport Travelers, Flexibility Isn’t Just A Luxury—It’s Essential: Christophe Geoffroy