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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 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.
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
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Dubai expands major road network as city targets 25% driverless transport by 2030
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Cuba tourism collapses 62% as fuel shortages and grid failures shut hotels
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UAE bans Iranian airlines as tourism industry gears up for winter peak
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US airlines fight new China routes as Russian airspace ban skews competition
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Sports tourism nears $900 billion as fans swap stadiums for extended holidays
Once viewed as a niche segment driven by die-hard supporters, sports tourism has surged into a juggernaut valued between US$813 billion and US$927 billion as of press time.
Hotel groups face guest backlash as rapid AI adoption replaces human service
As hotel groups and hospitality brands across the globe rush to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations, industry leaders are confronting a sobering reality: digital efficiency may be jeopardising the very core of hospitality.
October’s Festival Season: The Cultural Events Giving Travellers More Reasons to Explore Asia
From Phuket’s dramatic Vegetarian Festival and Japan’s centuries-old autumn celebrations to India’s major Hindu festivals, October offers a different way to experience Asia, one built around participation, food, ritual, performance and community rather than conventional sightseeing.
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Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 14, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) 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.
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.
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
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
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Inside The Langham’s Vision for Bangkok’s Next Luxury Chapter
The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok will open on December 20, 2026 bringing a 75-key luxury hotel to one of Bangkok’s most historic riverside sites, with its strategy centred on heritage, personalised service and stronger engagement with the local community.
Dubai expands major road network as city targets 25% driverless transport by 2030
Dubai is expanding its road network while upgrading the digital systems that manage it, as the emirate prepares for a
Cuba tourism collapses 62% as fuel shortages and grid failures shut hotels
Cuba’s tourism industry is facing a severe contraction, with international arrivals falling 62% in the first seven months of 2026
From Living Longer to Living Better: Why Scientific Wellness Is Reshaping Thailand’s Health Economy
For decades, healthcare has largely been built around a simple premise: treat people when they become sick. But as populations age, chronic diseases rise and healthcare costs climb, the definition of health is beginning to change. The question is no longer simply how long people live, but how long they can remain healthy. That shift is helping propel the global wellness economy and is creating new opportunities for Thailand, where an ageing population, strong tourism infrastructure and growing demand for preventive healthcare are converging.
UAE bans Iranian airlines as tourism industry gears up for winter peak
The UAE’s suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines has added pressure to the country’s tourism recovery, arriving as Dubai
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US airlines are pushing back against attempts to add more flights from China, opening another front in a trans-Pacific aviation
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- Hotel groups face guest backlash as rapid AI adoption replaces human service
- Hotels deploy collaborative robots as severe labor shortages squeeze guest service
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- RISE 2026 to address the leadership gap for women in the hospitality sector
- Asia-Pacific high-end travel stalls as flight cuts and labour shortages hit region
- Sydney Airport travel delays mount as air traffic control faces severe staffing shortages
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