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South Korea pivots to immersive heritage as tourism deficit persists despite BTS return
South Korean tourism has certainly benefited from the Hallyu Wave of recent years, with people coming in from even the most distant corners of the world to catch a piece of the action.
Siargao faces cultural crisis as foreign influx triggers ‘invasive tourism’ warnings
Many experts feel that Siargao could be a case study for a disturbing trend referred to as invasive tourism wherein foreigners come to locations in droves, essentially taking over local communities, imposing their own rules and customs, and compromising local culture and security.
Central Asia tourism revenues surge as China expands Belt and Road investments
Central Asia is often seen as one of the final frontiers of human civilisation: vast domains where human settlements remain few and far between.
“It’s about the best price”: Agoda CCO on leveraging AI for B2B growth
Travel Daily Media’s Gary Marshall recently caught up with Agoda’s chief commercial officer Damien Pfirsch who expressed his enthusiasm over the big move to the Thai capital.
Macao scales up tourism master plan as China prepares for 2026 APEC summit
With China slated to host the 2026 APEC summit in November, its special autonomous region Macao kicked off the festivities by rolling out the red carpet for the 14th run of the Macao International Travel (Trade) Expo (MITE).
International visitor arrivals climb as Macao pivots to family-centric attractions
Beyond MICE, the country is also developing other aspects of its tourism sector under an initiative referred to as Tourism+, an all-encompassing programme that puts Macao on the map as a prime destination for just about every traveller.
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.
Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
We take a closer look at the Chinese MICE sector, what it specifically offers the industry, and what could give it the edge against the rest of the world.
Modern cruise standards evolve as leaders prioritise inclusive shipboard culture
While cruise companies throughout the world are working to safeguard the health and overall safety of their people, it seems like the industry still isn’t doing enough for the thousands who ply the seas every day.
Luxury hotels ditch “more is more” mindset as travelers seek deeper local immersion
The old “more is more” way of thinking does not apply under current circumstances, and the playbook for luxury hospitality has changed.
Hospitality sector turns to diverse hiring as 70% of hotels report staffing gaps
One of the biggest challenges that has affected global hospitality since 2022 is the difficulty it has faced in staffing.
‘Technology is no longer optional’: Archipelago CEO on the rise of AI in hotels
Hotels are accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and lean staffing models as labour costs surge towards $131 billion in 2026, forcing a structural rethink across the hospitality sector.
Southeast Asia scales MICE capacity as new mega-venues debut in Indonesia and Thailand
Travel Daily Media lists five specific countries in Southeast Asia that are more than ready to play host, along with the specific elements that could make them the MICE industry’s next venue of choice.
Golden Week 2026: Japanese travellers book long-haul trips as airline surcharges double
On Friday, 3rd April, The Japan Times reported that the country stands to see an 8.5 percent increase in outbound trips for the observance of Golden Week which will run from 29th April to 6th May this year.
Maldives sees 10% tourism surge as year-end arrivals break records
In December 2025, the Maldives announced a record-breaking 224,455 international tourists, far surpassing the number seen at the end of February 2024.
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