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Middle East carriers double down on China as Iran war threatens hub stability
While conflict-driven airspace closures threatened to ground the long-haul ambitions of Middle East carriers, the industry is finding its second
“It’s about the best price”: Agoda CCO on leveraging AI for B2B growth
Travel Daily Media’s Gary Marshall recently caught up with Agoda’s chief commercial officer Damien Pfirsch who expressed his enthusiasm over the big move to the Thai capital.
American travellers seek value as fuel prices and baggage fees climb
For much of the post-pandemic recovery, American travellers were back, long-haul demand was returning, and international destinations could count
Saudi interior ministry activates Makkah checkpoints as Umrah season ends
The landscape of religious tourism in Saudi Arabia has reached a pivotal seasonal shift. As of Monday, April 13,
Airlines steady schedules as Iran ceasefire offers two-week window of stability
The two-week ceasefire in the Iran conflict has provided the global travel industry with vital breathing room, but the relief
Global tourism leaders eye Macao as the primary gateway to China’s recovering travel market
The 14th run of the Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) successfully concluded yesterday, 12th April, at The Venetian Macao.
Oman takes over SalamAir as Gulf states integrate LCCs into national economies
The full state acquisition of SalamAir marks a significant turning point in the Gulf’s aviation landscape, signaling that Low-Cost
International visitor arrivals climb as Macao pivots to family-centric attractions
Beyond MICE, the country is also developing other aspects of its tourism sector under an initiative referred to as Tourism+, an all-encompassing programme that puts Macao on the map as a prime destination for just about every traveller.
Philippines ramps up strategies and infrastructure as global sports tourism sector hits $707 billion
Sports tourism could prove to be a financial boon to the country as the global sports tourism sector is currently worth USS707.29 billion as of end-2025 and is set to grow at a rate of 11.79 percent per annum between now and 2034.
Indian tourism to Vietnam surges 70% amid expanded flight paths and visa reform
Vietnam has officially transitioned from a “hidden gem” to a strategic priority for the Indian travel trade. Once a
UK travel growth lags global average as tax hikes hit airports
For an island nation that prides itself on global connectivity, the United Kingdom is increasingly looking like a fortress—not by
Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
We take a closer look at the Chinese MICE sector, what it specifically offers the industry, and what could give it the edge against the rest of the world.
Modern cruise standards evolve as leaders prioritise inclusive shipboard culture
While cruise companies throughout the world are working to safeguard the health and overall safety of their people, it seems like the industry still isn’t doing enough for the thousands who ply the seas every day.
Xcape River Kwai enters luxury market as Kanchanaburi tourism rebounds
Those behind The Xcape River Kwai – the newest luxury resort Kanchanaburi has to offer – see it as the
Luxury hotels ditch “more is more” mindset as travelers seek deeper local immersion
The old “more is more” way of thinking does not apply under current circumstances, and the playbook for luxury hospitality has changed.
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