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Global tourism leaders eye Macao as the primary gateway to China’s recovering travel market
The 14th run of the Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) successfully concluded yesterday, 12th April, at The Venetian Macao.
Oman takes over SalamAir as Gulf states integrate LCCs into national economies
The full state acquisition of SalamAir marks a significant turning point in the Gulf’s aviation landscape, signaling that Low-Cost
Macao pitches multi-destination packages as Iberian trade ties deepen at MITE
Macao seeks to deepen its connections with nations in the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Spanish and Portuguese-speaking nations the world over.
‘Flexibility is essential’: Hyatt GM says airport hotels must follow flight schedules, not norms
Airport hotels have very different rhythms and priorities, says Christophe Geoffroy, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in conversation with Travel Daily Media. He delves deeper into not just what makes an airport hotel different but the actual business and operations.
Macao scales up tourism master plan as China prepares for 2026 APEC summit
With China slated to host the 2026 APEC summit in November, its special autonomous region Macao kicked off the festivities by rolling out the red carpet for the 14th run of the Macao International Travel (Trade) Expo (MITE).
International visitor arrivals climb as Macao pivots to family-centric attractions
Beyond MICE, the country is also developing other aspects of its tourism sector under an initiative referred to as Tourism+, an all-encompassing programme that puts Macao on the map as a prime destination for just about every traveller.
Philippines ramps up strategies and infrastructure as global sports tourism sector hits $707 billion
Sports tourism could prove to be a financial boon to the country as the global sports tourism sector is currently worth USS707.29 billion as of end-2025 and is set to grow at a rate of 11.79 percent per annum between now and 2034.
Indian tourism to Vietnam surges 70% amid expanded flight paths and visa reform
Vietnam has officially transitioned from a “hidden gem” to a strategic priority for the Indian travel trade. Once a
Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
We take a closer look at the Chinese MICE sector, what it specifically offers the industry, and what could give it the edge against the rest of the world.
Modern cruise standards evolve as leaders prioritise inclusive shipboard culture
While cruise companies throughout the world are working to safeguard the health and overall safety of their people, it seems like the industry still isn’t doing enough for the thousands who ply the seas every day.
‘SEO is no longer enough’: Cvent Hospitality leaders pivot to AI-first visibility
Hotels across Asia-Pacific are adopting Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) to remain visible as event planners increasingly rely on artificial intelligence tools rather than traditional search engines to find venues.
Xcape River Kwai enters luxury market as Kanchanaburi tourism rebounds
Those behind The Xcape River Kwai – the newest luxury resort Kanchanaburi has to offer – see it as the
Luxury hotels ditch “more is more” mindset as travelers seek deeper local immersion
The old “more is more” way of thinking does not apply under current circumstances, and the playbook for luxury hospitality has changed.
Hospitality sector turns to diverse hiring as 70% of hotels report staffing gaps
One of the biggest challenges that has affected global hospitality since 2022 is the difficulty it has faced in staffing.
Agencies scramble to rescue travellers as Middle East conflict tests ‘duty of care’ limits
The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has turned duty of care from a corporate travel buzzword into a real-time operational test. After the
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