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- Global airfares rise as jet fuel costs double on Middle East instability
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Marriott sees surge in SE Asia as middle class travel grows
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Global airfares rise as jet fuel costs double on Middle East instability
Global airlines are beginning to raise ticket prices as fuel costs surge following escalating tensions in the Middle East. The
Singapore maintains regional hospitality lead as MICE travel offsets West Asia conflict
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Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.
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- Hospitality firms pivot to tech, niche markets as regional wars dent travel demand
- Female leaders reshape hospitality as traveller demands shift toward personalisation
- Women take the lead at Accor and Araneta Hotels Inc
- Tourism schools must pivot to digital training as industry faces rapid transformation
- RIU launches educational projects in Bahamas and Jamaica
- Hozpitality launches leadership academy in US
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- Travel brands pivot to AI as Rachel Loh warns of marketing shifts
- Influencers shift to “realistic” content as Gen Z travellers demand transparency
- Marriott sees surge in SE Asia as middle class travel grows
- Global airfares rise as jet fuel costs double on Middle East instability
- Singapore maintains regional hospitality lead as MICE travel offsets West Asia conflict