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Cuba tourism collapses 62% as fuel shortages and grid failures shut hotels
Cuba’s tourism industry is facing a severe contraction, with international arrivals falling 62% in the first seven months of 2026
From Living Longer to Living Better: Why Scientific Wellness Is Reshaping Thailand’s Health Economy
For decades, healthcare has largely been built around a simple premise: treat people when they become sick. But as populations age, chronic diseases rise and healthcare costs climb, the definition of health is beginning to change. The question is no longer simply how long people live, but how long they can remain healthy. That shift is helping propel the global wellness economy and is creating new opportunities for Thailand, where an ageing population, strong tourism infrastructure and growing demand for preventive healthcare are converging.
UAE bans Iranian airlines as tourism industry gears up for winter peak
The UAE’s suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines has added pressure to the country’s tourism recovery, arriving as Dubai
US airlines fight new China routes as Russian airspace ban skews competition
US airlines are pushing back against attempts to add more flights from China, opening another front in a trans-Pacific aviation
More Than a Layover — How Taoyuan International Airport Is Redefining the Travel Experience
Whether you're visiting Taiwan for the first time, passing through on a connecting flight, or preparing to leave the country, every moment spent waiting to board can become a little journey filled with unexpected discoveries.
Etihad Rail opens Dubai-Abu Dhabi bookings as UAE expands passenger network
The UAE’s busiest inter-emirate travel corridor is about to get a rail alternative. Etihad Rail has opened bookings for passenger services
Destination Deluxe 2026: How Wellness Is Redefining Luxury Travel
Luxury travel is entering an era where the destination is no longer simply a place to visit, but a platform for transformation. That shift was at the heart of the Destination Deluxe Awards & Wellness Summit 2026, held on 22-23 September at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.
From claims to measurable results: How InterContinental Phuket is measuring sustainability
Sustainability took centre stage at PHIST 2026 in Phuket on September 7, with the island's hospitality industry turning its attention to how hotels can move beyond sustainability commitments and demonstrate measurable results. InterContinental Phuket Resort is putting that approach into practice through food-waste management, recycling, waste reduction and more sustainable procurement.
Malaysia looks beyond Kuala Lumpur as regional destinations step up MICE ambitions
Sabah and Sarawak are strengthening their business events propositions as Malaysia seeks to spread international meetings and incentives beyond its
AirAsia pushes back on financial concerns as scrutiny intensifies
AirAsia has sought to reassure investors and stakeholders about its financial position after a turbulent week that has put the Southeast Asian low-cost carrier firmly in the spotlight.
Korean Air orders 103 Boeing jets as Asia’s aviation demand surges
Korean Air's US$44.8 billion aircraft and engine deal comes as Asia-Pacific emerges as a major driver of global aviation growth, with airlines facing rising demand for new aircraft and fleet renewal.
APAC hotel investment surges as investors turn to existing assets amid soaring build costs
Asia Pacific hotel transactions jumped 51.9% to US$17 billion in 2025, but rising construction, labour and financing costs are forcing investors to rethink the economics of building new hotels and increasingly favour existing assets that can be repositioned, refurbished or converted.
Thailand is redefining tourism success by putting more emphasis on visitor value
Thailand is shifting its tourism strategy away from simply counting arrivals, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) putting greater emphasis on visitor value, longer stays, repeat visits, regional distribution and the wellbeing of local communities.
Tripadvisor expands 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards to spotlight culinary experiences
New categories for food tours, cooking classes, wine and beer tours and viral restaurants highlight how food is becoming an increasingly important part of the travel experience
Island Escape by Burasari – A Thoughtful Retreat Where Hospitality Feels Personal
Phuket’s Island Escape by Burasari Redefines Luxury Hospitality with Intentional, Slow-Travel Philosophy
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