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One of the biggest points covered at last week’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) APAC Conference in Singapore was the way the business travel sector continues to thrive in incredibly uncertain times.
Cruise industry rewrites 2026 outlook as Strait of Hormuz closure strands passengers
In its 2026 State of the Cruise Industry report released last 15th April, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) declared that the global industry was in for a strong year, current geopolitical circumstances notwithstanding.
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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!
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.
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.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 25 at the Amari Bangkok for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
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‘Guests remember how they felt, not what it looked like’: YAANA Ventures CEO on the future of hospitality
Operators push experiential travel to unlock demand in underdeveloped destinations.
‘AI changes the interface, not the platform’: Travel strategist urges brands to embrace digital shift
Hospitality operators must pivot to structured story driven content to remain visible in travel planning.
Indonesia’s luxury sector surges as high-spending travelers return to Bali
Indonesia's luxury hotel sector has officially returned to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, outpacing every other hotel class — which remains 5.5 percentage points behind.
‘Travel didn’t stop’: GBTA CEO explains why Asia is the new hub for global business trips
Travel Daily Media was given the opportunity to have a chat with association chief executive Suzanne Neufang at GBTA APAC 2026.
‘I will not sacrifice our core values’: Aqua Expeditions CEO on Ponant partnership
Small ships force luxury travel into low-volume growth with Aqua Expeditions CEO Francesco Galli Zugaro
‘Stronger than ever’: Regional chair hails growth at GBTA APAC opening
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)’s Asia-Pacific Conference formally opened today, 12th May, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.
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- Asia eyes tourism growth as mentorship programs bridge gender leadership gap
- Commercial aviation sees record female representation amid industry-wide 25by2025 push
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