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China tourism gains momentum as travellers pivot from war-torn regions
China welcomed around 80 million global tourists into its jurisdiction over the past year, proving that ongoing geopolitical tensions have not prevented travellers from putting the country on their itineraries.
Macao pivots to high-net-worth MICE as Tourism+ initiative takes hold
The Macao SAR government reported recently that a record-breaking 1,681 MICE events were staged there in 2025, registering an increase of 149 percent in participants and 89 percent in casual visitors from the total recorded in 2024.
Hospitality sector faces volatility on fears of prolonged West Asia war
We shift our spotlight now to the hospitality sector which, along with regional MICE, is among the sectors hardest hit by the suspension in travel.
Airlines defend pricing hikes as global regulators move to curb exploitative fare spikes
On Wednesday, 25th March, the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that airlines are getting ready to compress flights whilst the Philippine government works to curtail its travel expenses in the face of the ongoing armed conflict in West Asia.
Human touch remains vital in travel planning as logistics grow more complex
It could be easy to believe that the time of the human travel agent is over: with the proliferation of
Hotels turn to agentic AI and robotics as labour shortages persist into 2026
In recent years, we have seen hotels throughout the world adopt various technologies to improve operations as well as the overall guest experience.
Klook: Filipinos pivot to regional travel as geopolitical shifts favour Southeast Asia
The Philippine arm of online travel platform Klook released the results of its 2026 Travel Pulse report at a media roundtable held in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday, 25th March.
Tourism boards pivot to authentic content as viral marketing risks backfire
Travel Daily Media takes a closer look at why virality matters in tourism marketing: as today’s generation is extremely visual when it comes to advertising and promotions.
Philippines misses tourism targets as service and facility standards lag behind ASEAN rivals
The Philippines will continue to miss the mark if it does not address the major issues that are preventing tourists from coming back or, worse, discouraging them from putting the country on their personal travel maps.
Regional concert tourism outlook brightens as J-pop and K-pop icons announce 2026 dates
In January of this year, we took a deep-dive into concert tourism in Asia, as well as which are the nations to watch with regard to the sector’s growth.
Mongolia tourism revenue hits $1B amid surge in foreign visitors
While Mongolia has been a notable nation in the context of world history, it tends to stay in the background compared to its other neighbours in East Asia.
Airlines scramble to reroute passengers as Jordan and Egypt tighten airspace security
As of around 9:52pm (SGT) on 15th March, reports state that conditions in West Asia are growing increasingly complicated, with Gulf states experiencing another barrage of attacks a day after Iran called for the immediate evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates.
AHICE 2026 defines new luxury standards as wellness and automation reshape the guest experience
AHICE Southeast Asia 2026 drew to a successful close on Wednesday, 11th March, at the Pan Pacific Singapore, having delivered a great deal of insight to hospitality professionals from within the region and beyond.
Aviation industry pivots to AI and green fuels as passenger habits shift
As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, we take a closer look at three major trends currently transforming the industry.
F&B moves from amenity to ‘heart and soul’ as hotels chase non-resident revenue
The food and beverage sector of hospitality is one of the elements that can either make or break a hotel.
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