‘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 on Tuesday, 26th May.
Copenhagen Airport lines swell as EU rolls out digital border checks for UK travellers
For British travellers heading to Scandinavia and wider Europe this summer, Copenhagen Airport is emerging as one of several European gateways experiencing increased pressure at passport control.
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.
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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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure
Today’s experiential world demands differentiation. MICE experiences are evolving more than just boardroom outcomes and Bangkok is redefining what modern MICE experiences can look like.
AI Fake News Compressing Crisis Decisions for Travel Firms: Suzanne Sangiovese
Sophisticated, AI-generated disinformation during the Middle East crisis has severely compressed decision-making timelines for the travel industry, Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese told Travel Daily Media. Sangiovese warned that travel management companies can no longer treat intelligence verification as an afterthought amid a flood of unverified social media claims.
‘Think global, act local’: LHC International managing director shares blueprint for hospitality hiring
Owners now expect general managers to drive commercial and financial performance.
‘It’s all about partnerships’: Smiling Albino CEO reflects on a quarter-century in luxury tourism
Guests are staying longer to connect more deeply with destinations.
‘Hotels lost control’: Roibos CEO vows to democratize travel distribution landscape
Hotels lose pricing control through fragmented B2B distribution
‘Who are we?’: How clear positioning pushed DTH Travel past $100 million
Roemer says the company shifted into younger and more active segments.
ITB China 2026 opens in Shanghai as tourism industry shifts focus to luxury and tech
The ninth edition of mega travel trade event ITB China formally opened today, 26th May, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre in Pudong, Shanghai, China.
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Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure
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‘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 on Tuesday, 26th May.
Copenhagen Airport lines swell as EU rolls out digital border checks for UK travellers
For British travellers heading to Scandinavia and wider Europe this summer, Copenhagen Airport is emerging as one of several European gateways experiencing increased pressure at passport control.
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.
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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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure
Today’s experiential world demands differentiation. MICE experiences are evolving more than just boardroom outcomes and Bangkok is redefining what modern MICE experiences can look like.
AI Fake News Compressing Crisis Decisions for Travel Firms: Suzanne Sangiovese
Sophisticated, AI-generated disinformation during the Middle East crisis has severely compressed decision-making timelines for the travel industry, Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese told Travel Daily Media. Sangiovese warned that travel management companies can no longer treat intelligence verification as an afterthought amid a flood of unverified social media claims.
‘Think global, act local’: LHC International managing director shares blueprint for hospitality hiring
Owners now expect general managers to drive commercial and financial performance.
‘It’s all about partnerships’: Smiling Albino CEO reflects on a quarter-century in luxury tourism
Guests are staying longer to connect more deeply with destinations.
‘Hotels lost control’: Roibos CEO vows to democratize travel distribution landscape
Hotels lose pricing control through fragmented B2B distribution
‘Who are we?’: How clear positioning pushed DTH Travel past $100 million
Roemer says the company shifted into younger and more active segments.
ITB China 2026 opens in Shanghai as tourism industry shifts focus to luxury and tech
The ninth edition of mega travel trade event ITB China formally opened today, 26th May, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre in Pudong, Shanghai, China.
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- Asia eyes tourism growth as mentorship programs bridge gender leadership gap
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- Central Bangkok hotels expand venue footprints as corporate travel shifts toward bleisure
- AI Fake News Compressing Crisis Decisions for Travel Firms: Suzanne Sangiovese
- AI in travel: Why governance will make or break its success
- Accor surpasses 150 franchise hotels in Pacific
- Alipay+ expands mobile payments in Latin America