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MICE sector growth slows as staff burnout triggers widespread labor shortage
In light of current developments, event management companies, MICE suppliers, and even government organisations tasked with handling large-scale conventions and exhibitions need to find ways to keep their people from inevitably burning out and losing their passion for the job.
US tourism sector faces $12.5 billion loss as visa restrictions expand
The US State Department’s recent announcement on the suspension of visa processing in 75 countries recently sent shockwaves throughout the
Southeast Asia pivots to quality tourism as 2026 ASEAN Forum nears
With just over a week till the 2026 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in the Philippine province of Cebu, the eyes of the world turn to Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions for travel and tourism.
Museums and nature parks thrive as travelers trade passive sightseeing for edutainment
In the context of global tourism, edutainment has opened the avenues of learning to travellers of all ages, initially through museums and libraries, later through nature parks, zoos, and facilities offering interactive learning modules.
Travel sectors surge across Asia as governments compete for exclusive global concert tours
Concert tourism became a major buzzword throughout Asia in 2025 thanks to a number of global celebrities putting regional capitals on their world tour maps.
Global tourism shifts toward ‘set-jetting’ as streaming giants influence 75% of travel plans
Cinema and streaming platforms have become powerful demand drivers for tourism worldwide. In the post-pandemic travel landscape, this exposure
Cruise lines pivot to adults-only ships as traveller demand for serenity surges
An emergent trend in the global cruise industry is a major shift towards adults-only offerings per the preferences of regular guests.
Colliers’ Shaman Chellaram opens his playbook on how hotels can raise value as tourism returns
With service at its core, hospitality success embodies people, efficiency, and partnerships that sharpen profitability and enrich the guest
Asian luxury travel evolves as cruise demand and experiential stays skyrocket
Long before Kevin Kwan even came up with the idea that evolved into his hit book series and film Crazy Rich Asians, luxury travel has been par for the course among Asia’s elite, with Hong Kong tai-tais and Japanese moguls making their way to posh destinations throughout the world.
Travel brands pivot to Gen X as spending power hits $15 trillion
In the context of global travel and tourism, Gen X as a market often gets shunted into a corner as most travel trend demographics revolve around silver travellers (born 1946 to 1964) and the younger generations born between 1981 and 2000.
Global pilgrimage growth faces setbacks as geopolitical conflicts escalate
Faith-based travel, particularly in the form of pilgrimage to one sacred site or a series thereof, has drawn travellers the world over to pay homage to their gods, to give thanks for blessings received, or to mourn those lost.
Eastern Thailand tourism slows as falling international spend offsets arrival gains
Eastern Thailand enters 2026 on stable ground, but with clear signals that the market is changing.
Managing overtourism as global travel recovers
Overtourism was one of the buzzwords of 2025 and was an issue that could no longer be swept under the
Global carriers overhaul fleets as premium travel becomes the industry’s primary profit driver
While the introduction of low-cost carriers to the global travel experience has enabled virtually everyone to see the world regardless of their budgets, it is interesting to note that a number of major global airlines are bringing back their first and business class options for travellers seeking a more refined, elegant, and relaxing inflight experience.
Philippines misses tourism goals as high airfares and poor infrastructure drive travelers elsewhere
In September 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism boldly forecast earnings of over US$45 billion by the end of the year, along with the ambitious target of 8.4 million foreign arrivals.
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