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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.
Why your visa is still delayed—and how AI is changing the application process
Ask any traveller what the biggest challenges they’ve faced are, and you can be sure that visa application will be in the top five of the list.
Bali rethinks strategies as it combats impact of overtourism
Pre- and post-pandemic, it’s not surprising to know that the Indonesian island paradise that is Bali remains one of the world’s most desirable and most visited destinations.
Human guides thrive as travellers sour on ‘digital-only’ trips
While many of us opt to go at our travels on our own using itineraries dictated by travel apps or our own research using generative AI, there should be no doubt that tour guides remain a fundamental element of the global travel scene.
‘Speed is the new luxury’: Cvent executive says AI is vital for MICE profitability
Asia’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is expanding rapidly, but many operators are struggling to convert demand into profit as response times lag behind planner expectations.
Vietnam tourism surges 20% as Chinese arrivals hit record highs
In a recent article, we mentioned that Vietnam is stepping up its game to become one of the most desirable destinations in Southeast Asia.
Low-cost tourism pivots as inflation and new taxes squeeze margins
As the world cottons on to the concept of quality tourism, we also need to ask what happens to the low-cost tourism sector now.
Medical tourism volumes soar as double-digit healthcare inflation in the West pushes patients toward emerging markets
Globally, the medical tourism sector’s worth was at around US$35 billion as of end-2025, and it is currently growing at a rate of 16.8 percent per annum.
Global tourism pivots toward gastronomy as Michelin expands to new markets
For over a century, the renowned Michelin Guide has helped travellers throughout the world find the best places to eat,
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