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Hotels pivot to lifestyle-integrated loyalty as AI threats from OTAs mount
In today’s highly competitive, technology-driven environment, loyalty programmes play a critical role in driving occupancy, stabilising revenue,
Hospitality leaders pivot to ‘soft skills’ as 10 key qualities redefine career success
Technical skills can be taught, but in the high-stakes world of luxury travel, “character is the true currency of success.”
Rail industry pivots to luxury experiences as sustainability demands rise
This growth of trains emphasises the rail’s expanding role not just as a mode of transport, but as a core
Low-cost tourism pivots as inflation and new taxes squeeze margins
As the world cottons on to the concept of quality tourism, we also need to ask what happens to the low-cost tourism sector now.
Medical tourism volumes soar as double-digit healthcare inflation in the West pushes patients toward emerging markets
Globally, the medical tourism sector’s worth was at around US$35 billion as of end-2025, and it is currently growing at a rate of 16.8 percent per annum.
Travellers pivot to serviced apartments as multigenerational trips rise
Multigenerational trips are a growing trend in the US where vacations in fact help to bring different generations of
Budget hotels turn to AI and niche marketing as competition with short-term rentals stiffens
When the subject of budget hospitality comes up, it is often part of the conversation regarding the democratisation of travel.
Top ten Middle East carriers expand networks as global travel demand surges
The Middle East is home to several globally influential airlines that play a central role in international connectivity. These carriers
Middle East’s top 10 airports ranked as Gulf carriers expand long-haul networks
Positioned between Europe, Asia, and Africa, Middle East airports have evolved from regional gateways into some of the world’s most
Global tourism pivots toward gastronomy as Michelin expands to new markets
For over a century, the renowned Michelin Guide has helped travellers throughout the world find the best places to eat,
Regenerative tourism struggles to scale as industry remains tethered to volume-based metrics
While sustainability has now become well-integrated in the global tourism experience, the collective mindset is beginning to shift to something more advanced: regenerative tourism.
Bhutan attracts travellers as focus turns from mass tourism to cultural authenticity
Known to the world as the Hermit Kingdom, Bhutan is beginning to emerge as a truly unique destination for global travellers.
Thailand retains global appeal as Amazing 5 strategy shifts from mass tourism to quality tourism
In the context of global tourism, Thailand comes up as a prime example of how promotion and implementation can be interwoven to produce exceptional results.
5 countries lead concert tourism boom as infrastructure and new policies lure global acts
With concert tourism gaining ground in Asia, we need to keep in mind that it’s not the only major hub for the sector.
Low-cost carriers face turbulence as passengers trade cheap seats for reliability
The ongoing return to the services of full-service carriers has been driven in many ways by the dissatisfaction many passengers experience with low-cost carriers.
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