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West Asian tourism struggles to recover as Strait of Hormuz stalemate drags into fifth month
For many people, especially intrepid travellers, the three years of border and airspace closure due to COVID-19 was a major trial: nowhere to go, nothing to see, and definitely little to do.
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Just last week, Fortune Business Insight published their report on the global silver travel industry, citing how it is now worth close to US$1.
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For years, travelling from the UK to Europe with a family pet was relatively straightforward.
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Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.
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Four Seasons redefines Jimbaran Bay luxury amid surging Bali crowds
The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay offers guests a tranquil sanctuary nestled against a three-mile beach.
‘Guests remember how they felt, not what it looked like’: YAANA Ventures CEO on the future of hospitality
Operators push experiential travel to unlock demand in underdeveloped destinations.
‘AI changes the interface, not the platform’: Travel strategist urges brands to embrace digital shift
Hospitality operators must pivot to structured story driven content to remain visible in travel planning.
Indonesia’s luxury sector surges as high-spending travelers return to Bali
Indonesia's luxury hotel sector has officially returned to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, outpacing every other hotel class — which remains 5.5 percentage points behind.
‘Travel didn’t stop’: GBTA CEO explains why Asia is the new hub for global business trips
Travel Daily Media was given the opportunity to have a chat with association chief executive Suzanne Neufang at GBTA APAC 2026.
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- West Asian tourism struggles to recover as Strait of Hormuz stalemate drags into fifth month