Interviews
Asia remains the ‘engine of global travel’ despite economic headwinds, analyst says
Check-in Asia warns that Middle East instability and rising fuel costs now threaten to stall post-pandemic momentum.
PATA chief warns destinations against relying on ‘volume risk’ as travel rebounds
Domestic and intra-regional travel are being used to fill hotel rooms and tours.
‘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.
‘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.
‘I will not sacrifice our core values’: Aqua Expeditions CEO on Ponant partnership
Small ships force luxury travel into low-volume growth with Aqua Expeditions CEO Francesco Galli Zugaro
Inside the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, where service is emotional, not transactional
In conversation with Vidya Sagar, General Manager of Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, TDM explores how the world’s first Ritz-Carlton
‘Select your exact room’: Tech founder explains the shift in hotel booking
Personalisation tools close expectation gaps and unlock higher room-level pricing.
‘Strategy over scale’: Expert says premium brands now hold the edge in Thailand
Established value-focused players benefit as Thailand pivots from mass tourism
Resort GM Prioritizes Sustainability As Phuket Champions Luxury Niche Markets
Travel Daily Media spoke with Vincent Delsol, General Manager of Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort for seven years now, on
Destinations eye youth sports surge as families trade traditional vacations for tournament travel
As youth and amateur sports travel continues to emerge as a significant driver of tourism and destination spending, the need
‘Flexibility is essential’: Hyatt GM says airport hotels must follow flight schedules, not norms
Airport hotels have very different rhythms and priorities, says Christophe Geoffroy, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in conversation with Travel Daily Media. He delves deeper into not just what makes an airport hotel different but the actual business and operations.
‘SEO is no longer enough’: Cvent Hospitality leaders pivot to AI-first visibility
Hotels across Asia-Pacific are adopting Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) to remain visible as event planners increasingly rely on artificial intelligence tools rather than traditional search engines to find venues.
‘Technology is no longer optional’: Archipelago CEO on the rise of AI in hotels
Hotels are accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and lean staffing models as labour costs surge towards $131 billion in 2026, forcing a structural rethink across the hospitality sector.
Narwar Lakefront Resort thrives as experiential travel demand surges across India
Narwar Lakefront Resort is positioning itself as more than just a luxury stay. Nestled near the historic Narwar Fort, the
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