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Australia cements event market lead as Melbourne prepares for AIME 2026
With the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 coming up in Melbourne next week, Australia again comes to the fore of both the regional and global events industry.
Global business travel spending to hit $928B as ‘bleisure’ and ESG mandates go mainstream
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $928.4 billion by 2030, fueled by a 5% surge in 2026 budgets
Top 10 loyalty programs to dominate the market through lifestyle integration
As hotel loyalty programmes evolve from transactional reward schemes into personalised, lifestyle-integrated ecosystems, a small group of global programmes has
Travel insurance shifts from optional to mandatory as global unrest grows
For many travellers, especially casual or leisure travellers, getting an insurance policy before a trip is more of an optional thing rather than a necessity.
Laos emerges as a destination of choice as travellers seek authentic experiences
Laos may not necessarily be top of mind as a destination of choice for many global travellers, but this mindset is about to change as this small nation in Indochina rolls out the red carpet for those seeking exceptional adventures and understated luxury.
Indian Union Budget 2026: tax relief to trigger surge in outbound markets
The Union Budget 2026-27 has arrived as a defining “growth connector” for India’s travel and hospitality landscape. Delivering on a
Union Budget 2026 caps overseas tour TCS at 2% and allocates INR12.2 lakh crore for infra
In a landmark move for the travel trade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 has delivered a dual strike
Trade pushes for ‘Viksit Bharat’ alignment in 2026 Union Budget as tourism matures
As India prepares for the historic Sunday presentation of the 2026 Union Budget, the travel and hospitality trade is calling
Why your visa is still delayed—and how AI is changing the application process
Ask any traveller what the biggest challenges they’ve faced are, and you can be sure that visa application will be in the top five of the list.
Luxury rail enters new era as 10 iconic routes blend heritage with sustainability
As rail travel reclaims its place at the heart of global tourism, luxury trains are leading a renaissance where the
Bali rethinks strategies as it combats impact of overtourism
Pre- and post-pandemic, it’s not surprising to know that the Indonesian island paradise that is Bali remains one of the world’s most desirable and most visited destinations.
Human guides thrive as travellers sour on ‘digital-only’ trips
While many of us opt to go at our travels on our own using itineraries dictated by travel apps or our own research using generative AI, there should be no doubt that tour guides remain a fundamental element of the global travel scene.
Dubai scales MICE capacity as regional competition for corporate travel intensifies
When one thinks about planning an event in the Middle East, the first destination that comes to mind is Dubai.
‘Speed is the new luxury’: Cvent executive says AI is vital for MICE profitability
Asia’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is expanding rapidly, but many operators are struggling to convert demand into profit as response times lag behind planner expectations.
Vietnam tourism surges 20% as Chinese arrivals hit record highs
In a recent article, we mentioned that Vietnam is stepping up its game to become one of the most desirable destinations in Southeast Asia.
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