Exclusives
Hotels pivot to local spirits and tequila as legacy F&B models fail
At the TDM Global Summit Bangkok 2026, Ermanno Lelli, Senior Consultant and Director at Ermanno Lelli F&B Consulting delivered a
River cruise industry pivots to Southeast Asia amid shift toward slow travel
In recent years, Southeast Asia has risen as a major growth area for the global river cruise industry in terms of luxury and adventure travel.
Global travel maintains human touch while AI integration hits record highs
The way we travel has been changed time and again by numerous factors, most obviously socioeconomic and geopolitical ones; so how does this play out in the current context?
Indonesia expands tourism footprint beyond Bali as government targets ‘under-visited’ provinces
Given how the Indonesian archipelago is made up of over 17,000 islands, many of which have their own unique cultures, traditions, and points of attraction, it is a pity that much of the world has only seen Bali and Jakarta, with a slight detour towards Surabaya.
Tourism firms retool value propositions as safety outpaces price for solo female travelers
Up to 55 percent of solo female travellers expressed concerns as to their safety, especially in South Asia, Africa, West Asia, and Eastern Europe; so what's the travel sector doing about it?
Cruise industry faces hygiene scrutiny amid rising viral threats
Handling outbreaks takes dedication on the part of cruise staff, and preventing them from even happening in the first place is something that global cruise lines are taking seriously.
Philippines broadens tourism source markets to offset sluggish arrival growth
Even under a new department secretary, the Philippine tourism sector is currently in a deeply challenging period in its history.
Global cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month
The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February.
U.S. visa denials expected to rise as State Department adds mandatory ‘fear’ questions
The landscape of inbound U.S. travel has just undergone its most significant shift in years. Yet again recently the U.S.
Summer 2026 travel shifts toward slow pace as wellness and rural trends converge
The summer of 2026 promises something for everyone, along with a different way of doing everything from trip planning to adding an element of sustainability to one’s travels.
Hotels eye ‘autonomous’ model as AI adoption hits critical turning point
At the TDM Global Summit Bangkok 2026, a forward-looking fireside chat between Hannes Bos of Centara Hotels & Resorts and
Russian outbound travel surges in Asia amid shift toward independent booking
At the TDM Global Summit Bangkok 2026, held at the Amari Bangkok, Victoria Rossi, Business Development Manager, Asia at Yandex
Kazakhstan climbs global tourism index amid $2.5B government investment surge
Kazakhstan is emerging as a major player where travel and tourism are concerned throughout Central Asia.
UAE bans travel to three nations as Mideast instability grows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a sweeping travel ban prohibiting its citizens from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, and
Travel industry pivots to ‘hushpitality’ as Gen Z demands frictionless service
At just 17, Jasmine Marshall, Gen Z Speaker and Ambassador at the IWTA, represents a generation that is rapidly reshaping
Join The Community
Join The Community