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Malaysia becomes Southeast Asia’s most-visited nation as infrastructure upgrades pay off
As of Wednesday, 20th May, Malaysia has become the most-visited nation in Southeast Asia, welcoming 10.6 million global travellers throughout Q1-2026.
West Asian tourism struggles to recover as Strait of Hormuz stalemate drags into fifth month
History has shown time and again how war has been the strongest deterrent to the growth and development of West Asian tourism.
Nepal tourism reels as political unrest drives down Western arrivals
The way Nepal's government dealt with what began as a peaceful protest asking for political accountability led to a drop in tourist numbers.
Global hubs fast-track halal travel infrastructure as cross-border demand surges
Given current circumstances, one would think that the tenor of halal travel has changed for this year; but this is not necessarily the case.
Business travel face-off looms as safety fears spike amid global conflicts
One of the biggest points covered at last week’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) APAC Conference in Singapore was the way the business travel sector continues to thrive.
Cruise industry rewrites 2026 outlook as Strait of Hormuz closure strands passengers
CLIA and other organisations with a finger on the pulse of global cruising have needed to rethink their projections for the rest of the year and beyond.
Indochina tourism surges as Western travelers flee record summer heat
Today, Indochina is seeing a significant increase in the number of foreign arrivals and the numbers have risen steadily since the start of the year.
China outbound travel to hit 175 million trips as sector defies global instability
Much like every other country around the world, China is dealing with the ongoing aftermath of armed conflict in West Asia and the economic fallout that came in its wake.
TravelinAI takes top APAC prize as AI travel tech dominates Singapore summit
TravelinAI, a next-generation business travel booking platform, came away as the first-ever winner of the inaugural run of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)’s VentureConnect initiative in the Asia Pacific.
‘Travel didn’t stop’: GBTA CEO explains why Asia is the new hub for global business trips
Travel Daily Media was given the opportunity to have a chat with association chief executive Suzanne Neufang at GBTA APAC 2026.
Schools revamp tourism degrees as industry scrambles for competent workers
As global tourism continues to evolve, one of the key issues currently affecting it is training a new generation of industry professionals.
Premium carriers face operational crunch as sustainable fuel prices double
Full-service airlines remain the backbone of the industry and, in recent years, they have begun to experience as a resurgence.
Asian MICE sector grows as geopolitical risks shift events away from West Asia
We take a closer look at how and why the Asian MICE sector continues to show resilience in the face of an ongoing global crisis.
Shared experience outweighs cost as family travel demand hits new highs
This summer is proving to be a difficult time for family travel, especially in the face of travel restrictions, rising costs for both airfare and accommodations, and extreme heat levels.
Fiji ditches ‘fly-and-flop’ reputation as travelers demand authentic culture
Fiji shifts into becoming a more sustainable hub for quality tourism as the sector serves as a key pillar of the national economy.
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