China targets customized travel experiences as visa-free policy drives tourism boom
Back in 2024, Edith Cowan University professor Songshan “Sam” Huang wrote that more lenient visa policies would not play a role in bringing tourists back to China following the pandemic.
Travel operators revamp itineraries as India opens billions in new expressways
India’s highway expansion is changing the way travellers move across the country.
Tourism numbers surge as developing nations embrace e-visas and drop fees
One of the primary issues travellers face when preparing for a trip is the need to obtain visas for specific nations.
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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!
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Luxury boutique hotels double down on guest intimacy as global mega-chains expand scale
The EDITION brand is built on providing unique and original experiences, shares Robert Pattenden, General Manager, The Singapore EDITION, in conversation with Travel Daily Media. He affirms that the common belief as a team is that true luxury is not defined by the offerings, but by the feelings evoked in guests.
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.
Crisis response models must change to combat AI misinformation, intelligence CEO says
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.
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Owners now expect general managers to drive commercial and financial performance.
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China targets customized travel experiences as visa-free policy drives tourism boom
Back in 2024, Edith Cowan University professor Songshan “Sam” Huang wrote that more lenient visa policies would not play a role in bringing tourists back to China following the pandemic.
Travel operators revamp itineraries as India opens billions in new expressways
India’s highway expansion is changing the way travellers move across the country.
Tourism numbers surge as developing nations embrace e-visas and drop fees
One of the primary issues travellers face when preparing for a trip is the need to obtain visas for specific nations.
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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.
Exclusives
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Holland America Opens 2028 Grand Voyages Around the Globe
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, unveiling two epic itineraries aboard Volendam and Zaandam that are built for true long-haul explorers.
Luxury boutique hotels double down on guest intimacy as global mega-chains expand scale
The EDITION brand is built on providing unique and original experiences, shares Robert Pattenden, General Manager, The Singapore EDITION, in conversation with Travel Daily Media. He affirms that the common belief as a team is that true luxury is not defined by the offerings, but by the feelings evoked in guests.
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.
Crisis response models must change to combat AI misinformation, intelligence CEO says
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
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- China targets customized travel experiences as visa-free policy drives tourism boom
- Malaysia becomes Southeast Asia’s most-visited nation as infrastructure upgrades pay off
- GBTA APAC 2026: Business travel pivots to Southeast Asia as Western geopolitical tensions persist
- Kazakhstan climbs global tourism index amid $2.5B government investment surge
- Asian tourism recalibrates for 2026 as TDM Global Summit defines new industry standards
- IWTA: Female executives call for mentorship as women hold fewer than 20% of industry leadership posts
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