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Luxury cruise fares face upward pressure as U.S.-Iran war forces African detours

Luxury cruise lines are being forced onto longer, more expensive routes as the U.

Saudi hotel occupancy drops as massive pipeline triggers operator price war

Saudi Arabia’s hotel market is entering a more demanding stage of its expansion.

Global shift to immersive travel fuels rise in Indigenous-led tourism

One of the most striking things I encounter whenever I travel overseas is the way indigenous culture is being integrated into the tourism experience.

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Sen Soon Mun of Horwath HTL: Malaysia must raise service standards

Tourism Solutions International’s Eric Levy: Measure success through consistent, high-quality tourism experience

Cornerstone International Group’s Florian Kittler: Future of hospitality depends on people, purpose, smarter technology

Wonderfruit unveils December festival programme

Mohamed Mansour leads Maldives resorts as GM

SENS Hotel Bangkok Kubon redefines community living

Star Clippers unveils 2027 Turkish Riviera sailings

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium unveils family privileges

TMX 2027 to shape MICE future with innovation

Le Magnifique Hotel revives Paris’s artistic spirit

Agoda and China Airlines launch StayMiles platform

Dnata Travel opens premium store in Dubai

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on October 14, 2026

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 14, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!

on October 14, 2026

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.

on November 10, 2026

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.

on November 12, 2026

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

on November 26, 2026

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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Travellers face mounting payment delays as banks tighten automated fraud controls

Navigating international payments remains an exceptionally complex and often frustrating endeavour for the common traveller.

“Move beyond arrival volumes”: Cambodia’s Huot Hak urges shift in Mekong event metrics

Addressing delegates at the High-Level Tourism Forum during ITE HCMC 2026, Cambodian minister of tourism Huot Hak called for a

A total sensory reset: Inside the secluded villas of Four Seasons Bali at Sayan

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to step completely off the grid without sacrificing an ounce of

Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa puts a new spin on Jomtien’s beachfront appeal

Beyond arrivals: Thailand rewrites the rules for tourism growth in 2027

The Gen Z Lens on Luxury: Park Hyatt Busan

As a 17-year-old who’s been traveling most of my life, I’ve learned that my generation looks at travel through

Colombo resort expands Indian market push as new regional air routes launch

Travel Daily Media interviews Victoria Fuh, Head of Commercial – Colombo Hotels Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

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“Move beyond arrival volumes”: Cambodia’s Huot Hak urges shift in Mekong event metrics

Addressing delegates at the High-Level Tourism Forum during ITE HCMC 2026, Cambodian minister of tourism Huot Hak called for a

Hyatt Regency Danang expands group experiences

ITE-HCMC gets ready to mark 20th year as Vietnamese tourism ramps up

Two decades after its modest debut, the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is preparing to celebrate a landmark milestone.

Maharashtra aims to become global MICE tourism hub

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Colombo resort expands Indian market push as new regional air routes launch

Asia travel apps adopt AI risk monitoring as geopolitical and climate disruptions rise

AI shifts APAC corporate travel toward better trip outcomes

Luxury travel is becoming quieter, slower, and more personal

Capital Hotel Manager Details Refurbishment, Michelin Star Strategy and Push into ‘Quiet Luxury’

Younger HNWIs, Custom Menus Fueling Polar Luxury Travel Boom in India and Southeast Asia, says Manish Sonar

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