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World Cup hotel demand stalls as visa delays and high costs deter fans

The FIFA World Cup 2026 was expected to be a once-in-a-generation windfall for the US hospitality industry. With the tournament

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Destinations eye youth sports surge as families trade traditional vacations for tournament travel

As youth and amateur sports travel continues to emerge as a significant driver of tourism and destination spending, the need

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Philippines ramps up strategies and infrastructure as global sports tourism sector hits $707 billion

Sports tourism could prove to be a financial boon to the country as the global sports tourism sector is currently worth USS707.29 billion as of end-2025 and is set to grow at a rate of 11.79 percent per annum between now and 2034.

China

Why are affluent foreign travelers suddenly flocking to Shanghai?

On March 13, the number of inbound foreign visitors at Shanghai’s ports exceeded 27,000 in a single day, hitting a record high.

Adventure Tourism

Mongolia tourism revenue hits $1B amid surge in foreign visitors

While Mongolia has been a notable nation in the context of world history, it tends to stay in the background compared to its other neighbours in East Asia.

Asia

Asian sports tourism revenue climbs as region hosts major global sporting events

This year, a number of Asian nations are set to host some of the most prominent sporting events and this points out a significant development: the continent is rising as a hub for global sports tourism.

Exclusives

‘The active traveller is the new priority’: EHL professor explains Singapore’s $24 billion tourism shift

The paradigm of Singapore’s tourism sector is shifting from spectator-heavy entertainment to high-value participatory sports. As of early 2026, Singapore’s

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Saudi Arabia scales tourism goals as sports sector outpaces mature markets

Saudi Arabia is rapidly redefining its position in the global travel market, with sport emerging as one of the Kingdom’s

Cultural Tourism

ATM 2026 highlights sports tourism potential

ATM 2026 highlights sports tourism potential

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Winter Games face relevance crisis as regular travellers bypass Olympic host cities

It’s not surprising that, as the biggest sporting event in the world, the Olympics have long been a major draw for sports fans and even ordinary tourists throughout the globe.

Asia

‘A hub for sports and families’: Amari manager on Hua Hin’s post-pandemic recovery

Kitti Saesee, General Manager, Amari Hua Hin in conversation with Travel Daily Media, shares key elements that make Amari Hua Hin a popular favourite not just among Thais but expatriates too. From family-friendly activities to sports tourism, Amari Hua Hin caters for diverse guest expectations.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Trip.com named official online travel partner for the World Table Tennis Finals

World Table Tennis (WTT) named Trip.com as the Official Online Travel Partner of WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 earlier today, 29th October.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Motorsport star Bianca Bustamante is Priority Pass’s new APAC brand advocate

Colinson International’s airport experiences programme Priority Pass announced a collaboration with Elite Motorsport’s Filipino racer Bianca Bustamante today, 5th March. 

Asia

New Kai Tak Sports Park officially opens

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park officially opened its doors to the public with a major celebration on Saturday, 1st March.

Adventure Tourism

Philippines to work with MECO to promote sports tourism in Taiwan

The Philippines aims to boost numbers in terms of Taiwanese arrivals by way of sports tourism, particularly golf and diving.

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