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Global travel maintains human touch while AI integration hits record highs

The way we travel has been changed time and again by numerous factors, most obviously socioeconomic and geopolitical ones; so how does this play out in the current context?

Cruise

Global cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month

The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February.

Adventure Tourism

Summer 2026 travel shifts toward slow pace as wellness and rural trends converge

The summer of 2026 promises something for everyone, along with a different way of doing everything from trip planning to adding an element of sustainability to one’s travels.

Europe

DiscoverCars.com reveals top cities for female solo travel

DiscoverCars.com reveals top cities for female solo travel

Middle East

Propellic: Middle East conflict disrupts global travel bookings

Middle East conflict disrupts global travel bookings

Asia

Southeast Asian hotels overhaul infrastructure as medical tourism market nears $36 billion

We consider how the hospitality sector within Southeast Asia can make the most of the region’s rising popularity as a hub for medical tourism.

Annual Reports

Japan tourism hits $15B as global spending offsets 60% China drop

Japanese tourism officials saw foreign arrivals rise to a record-breaking 3.6 million in March of this year, reflecting an increase of 3.5 percent from the total recorded during the same period last year.

Annual and Interim Reports

Amadeus study reveals travel trends for 2026

Amadeus has released its latest research, "Travel Dreams 2026: From data to delight," revealing significant shifts in traveller priorities.

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Associations

US loses “prime destination” status amid West Asia conflict

West Asian tourism may not be the bigger loser under such circumstances; as of press time, global experts are also seeing a drop in the US’ popularity as a tourist destination.

Asia

Agoda highlights top Asian slow travel destinations

Agoda highlights top Asian slow travel destinations

Associations

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.

Airports

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.

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Asia

HBX Group: 34% of travel pros see tech fragmentation as sector’s biggest challenge

In the wake of the recently concluded 2026 run of MarketHub Asia, global B2B travel tech marketplace HBX Group released its findings from a survey conducted among the over 450 industry professionals in attendance.

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