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Thai Airways prioritises business class as premium demand surges
Thai Airways threw the global commercial aviation sector for a loop as 2026 began when it announced that it was doing away with first class and offering a new option called Business Plus.
Global incentive travel nears golden age as demand surges in APAC and North America
Incentive travel, essentially the trips awarded by companies to high-performing employees or partners, is becoming very good business of late.
Ramadan travel transforms traditions amid a global rise in cultural tourism
With this year’s observance of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan starting this week, it is interesting to note that the holiday has shifted from a quiet period into a more vibrant observance coloured by cultural nuances.
Tourism boards ditch mass marketing as digital era shifts focus to authenticity
The digital age has changed the tourism promotion game and the old marketing methods are no longer up to snuff.
AIME 2026: Traditional conferences face “immersive” overhaul as attendee expectations evolve
While the sound and fury of AIME 2026 has calmed down since it closed its doors on 11th February, the Asia-Pacific’s first major event for the year has imparted several vital lessons for the tourism, travel, hospitality, and MICE communities to ponder on as they move forward.
Luxury travel evolves as post-pandemic travelers seek regenerative stays
Over the past several years, we have seen how luxury travel has shifted from the ultra-maximalist excess of the 1980s to the fancy-free barefoot luxury trend seen in recent years.
Short-term rentals pivot toward ‘experiences’ as Gen Z influence grows
Speaking at the recently-concluded Short-term Rentals Asia Conference (STR) held in Bangkok, Thailand, 17-year-old Jasmine Marshall made a strong case as to how her rising generation is already changing the game when it comes to short-term rental hospitality.
Oceania sets global event pace as planners swap volume for quality
High impact, purpose-driven, and sustainable: this perfectly describes the MICE sector in Oceania.
Mövenpick Khao Yai expands wellness offerings as demand for ‘restorative travel’ surges in Thailand
When in Khao Yai, those seeking a getaway to refresh and restore both mind and body would do well to make their way to Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai.
Japan fights overtourism as foreign arrivals surge 47%
The matter of overtourism in Japan is something that we at Travel Daily Media have been covering for the past several years.
Long Thanh airport nears completion as Vietnam foreign arrivals jump 20%
Vietnam’s Long Thanh International Airport is slated to open in June of this year, and the new airport will be easing off the congestion currently being experienced at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Asian tourism enters rapid growth era as film and concert fans flock to regional hubs
Pop culture tourism may seem like a very niche sector in the greater industry, but it is proving to be one of the most lucrative on both regional and global levels.
ASEAN debates unified visa as members raise regional security issues
At the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) again brought the topic of a unified visa to the discussion table.
Australia cements event market lead as Melbourne prepares for AIME 2026
With the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 coming up in Melbourne next week, Australia again comes to the fore of both the regional and global events industry.
Travel insurance shifts from optional to mandatory as global unrest grows
For many travellers, especially casual or leisure travellers, getting an insurance policy before a trip is more of an optional thing rather than a necessity.
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