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Philippines broadens tourism source markets to offset sluggish arrival growth
Even under a new department secretary, the Philippine tourism sector is currently in a deeply challenging period in its history.
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.
U.S. visa denials expected to rise as State Department adds mandatory ‘fear’ questions
The landscape of inbound U.S. travel has just undergone its most significant shift in years. Yet again recently the U.S.
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.
Hotels eye ‘autonomous’ model as AI adoption hits critical turning point
At the TDM Global Summit Bangkok 2026, a forward-looking fireside chat between Hannes Bos of Centara Hotels & Resorts and
Russian outbound travel surges in Asia amid shift toward independent booking
At the TDM Global Summit Bangkok 2026, held at the Amari Bangkok, Victoria Rossi, Business Development Manager, Asia at Yandex
Kazakhstan climbs global tourism index amid $2.5B government investment surge
Kazakhstan is emerging as a major player where travel and tourism are concerned throughout Central Asia.
UAE bans travel to three nations as Mideast instability grows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a sweeping travel ban prohibiting its citizens from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, and
Travel industry pivots to ‘hushpitality’ as Gen Z demands frictionless service
At just 17, Jasmine Marshall, Gen Z Speaker and Ambassador at the IWTA, represents a generation that is rapidly reshaping
Timor-Leste eyes 200,000 annual travellers as regional interest shifts to niche markets
What can Timor-Leste do to draw the interest of global travellers, encouraging them to make the shift from better-known destinations to the newest addition to the regional roster?
Hotels face rising operational costs as legacy systems fail to keep pace with AI-driven demand
The hospitality industry has spent the last decade digitising demand. Search is instant, pricing is increasingly AI-driven, and bookings happen
Asian tourism recalibrates for 2026 as TDM Global Summit defines new industry standards
Travel and tourism professionals from Thailand and other nations made their way to Amari Bangkok for the latest edition of Travel Daily Media’s Global Summit.
“The world knows nothing about them”: Wendy Wu urges push for China’s hidden gems
Wendy Wu declared that China’s hidden gems, lesser-known destinations that have their own unique appeal for travellers, need to be shown off.
IWTA: Female executives call for mentorship as women hold fewer than 20% of industry leadership posts
The women behind the Inspiring Women in Travel Awards (IWTA) Asia joined female executives at a special luncheon during yesterday’s TDM Global Summit at the Amari Bangkok.
Hotels redesign career paths as hospitality competes with tech firms for young talent
As global travel moves toward a new era of growth, hospitality leaders are increasingly recognising that the industry’s greatest challenge
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