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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.
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
ITE-HCMC: Southeast Asian travel ties deepen as global conflicts disrupt traditional tourism routes
The 20th run of the International Travel Exposition in Ho Chi Minh City (ITE-HCMC) proved to be a showcase of key trends in regional travel and tourism.
Rural homestays surge across Asia as travelers reject corporate hotel chains for local immersion
Vietnam's Cu Chi Tunnels homestay initiative is just one of a growing number of alternative accommodations that cater to the needs of travellers looking for more immersive experiences.
“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
Vietnam tourism economy surges as corporate travellers double leisure spend
Mastercard Economics Institute chief economist David Mann has outlined a compelling shift in regional travel dynamics, particularly for Vietnam.
Integrating immersive tech in tourism poses challenges as industry gets more experiential
In an era where engagement is king, tourism operators are increasingly turning to immersive experiences from augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to interactive theatre and hands-on cultural activities.
Southeast Asian regenerative tourism stalls as governments prioritise arrival numbers over green goals
Across Southeast Asia, tourism boards and private operators are increasingly eager to adopt the vocabulary of regenerative tourism.
Travellers reroute to regional and safe-haven hubs as Gulf conflict expands
Stakeholders across aviation, destination marketing, and travel management work to keep global tourism moving forward.
Regional travel surges as Indochina unveils unified tourism push
As Indochina enters this year’s final trimester, tourism projections point to a remarkably robust, value-driven peak season across Vietnam, Laos,
Philippine tourism pivots to climate resilience as severe weather stalls visitor targets
The Philippine tourism sector continues to lag behind Southeast Asian neighbours such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Vietnam challenges Thailand’s tourism dominance as international arrivals surge 20%
How is Vietnam changing the game and, more importantly, can it surpass its regional neighbours in terms of tourism?
Malaysia pushes for $8 billion in business travel revenue as ASEAN chair duties begin
Malaysia is rapidly solidifying its position as a global leader in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.
PATA Travel Mart highlights ASEAN growth amid Middle East flight disruptions
PATA Travel Mart drew to an excellent conclusion on Thursday, 20th August, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Travelers embrace regenerative tourism as climate pressures force a shift beyond doing no harm
While both mindful tourism and regenerative tourism seek to elevate the way we explore the world, they operate on vastly different scales of intention, structure, and action.
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