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AIME 2026: Traditional conferences face “immersive” overhaul as attendee expectations evolve
While the sound and fury of AIME 2026 has calmed down since it closed its doors on 11th February, the Asia-Pacific’s first major event for the year has imparted several vital lessons for the tourism, travel, hospitality, and MICE communities to ponder on as they move forward.
Luxury travel evolves as post-pandemic travelers seek regenerative stays
Over the past several years, we have seen how luxury travel has shifted from the ultra-maximalist excess of the 1980s to the fancy-free barefoot luxury trend seen in recent years.
Short-term rentals pivot toward ‘experiences’ as Gen Z influence grows
Speaking at the recently-concluded Short-term Rentals Asia Conference (STR) held in Bangkok, Thailand, 17-year-old Jasmine Marshall made a strong case as to how her rising generation is already changing the game when it comes to short-term rental hospitality.
‘Experience is our growth engine’: OV Traveller head on scaling up
IWTA interviews Ellice Bugayong on "OV Traveller leader draws on experience to grow firm"
Global tourism boards ramp up Arabic localisation as Saudi outbound demand diversifies
As the Saudi outbound market marches toward a projected US$47.8 billion valuation by 2032, the global tourism landscape is witnessing
Thai tourism surges as low-cost carriers expand regional networks
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have played a transformative role in reshaping Thailand’s air travel landscape by making flying more affordable and
‘The active traveller is the new priority’: EHL professor explains Singapore’s $24 billion tourism shift
The paradigm of Singapore’s tourism sector is shifting from spectator-heavy entertainment to high-value participatory sports. As of early 2026, Singapore’s
Oceania sets global event pace as planners swap volume for quality
High impact, purpose-driven, and sustainable: this perfectly describes the MICE sector in Oceania.
India-China tourism rebounds as direct flights, visas return
After years of limited mobility and strained connectivity, tourism between India and China is witnessing a steady revival. The resumption
AIME 2026 pivots to behavioral science as event industry faces high-pressure burnout
Insights on human resilience and the priorities that matter were what AIME 2026's Knowledge Monday imparted to attendees on 9th February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Saudi travel spending surges as Gen X and affluent families seek luxury escapes
The Saudi outbound travel market is undergoing a structural transformation, with projections indicating it will reach $47.8 billion by
Global tourism industry pivots to halal services as Muslim middle class expands
The global halal economy is valued at more than US$2 trillion and is projected to reach US$2.8 trillion in
BCEC partners with Life Sciences Queensland to boost bio-innovation as venue marks 30 years
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre announced that it is partnering with Life Sciences Queensland for a bio-innovation bursary.
Saudi Arabia scales tourism goals as sports sector outpaces mature markets
Saudi Arabia is rapidly redefining its position in the global travel market, with sport emerging as one of the Kingdom’s
Saudi Arabia targets global elite as Red Sea superyacht sector grows
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 mandates, the Red Sea is no longer just a development project—it is a
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