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‘Technology is no longer optional’: Archipelago CEO on the rise of AI in hotels
Hotels are accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and lean staffing models as labour costs surge towards $131 billion in 2026, forcing a structural rethink across the hospitality sector.
Southeast Asia scales MICE capacity as new mega-venues debut in Indonesia and Thailand
Travel Daily Media lists five specific countries in Southeast Asia that are more than ready to play host, along with the specific elements that could make them the MICE industry’s next venue of choice.
Youth travel market expands as Gen Alpha gains influence over family bookings
In this feature, we look into how the sector has changed since the UN Tourism report issued in 2011 and what direction it may take moving forward.
Asian travel demand wavers as Middle East conflict chokes flight corridors
Disruption Is Not the Exception. It Is the Condition.
Golden Week 2026: Japanese travellers book long-haul trips as airline surcharges double
On Friday, 3rd April, The Japan Times reported that the country stands to see an 8.5 percent increase in outbound trips for the observance of Golden Week which will run from 29th April to 6th May this year.
Maldives sees 10% tourism surge as year-end arrivals break records
In December 2025, the Maldives announced a record-breaking 224,455 international tourists, far surpassing the number seen at the end of February 2024.
Middle East airlines restore India routes as regional airspace stabilises after recent clashes
Gulf carriers are progressively restoring links to Indian cities after the disruption triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict on 28 February
Religious tourism ban costs Israel $3.4 billion as tensions rise
Israel has already lost US$3.4 billion in pilgrimage revenues; needless to say that these more recent incidents involving the clergy and the faithful will definitely not be good for the country’s economic bottom line.
Umrah demand holds steady as regional airspace closures strain logistics
Saudi Arabia’s Umrah sector is holding firm, but the journey around it has become harder to manage. The Kingdom
Short-haul bookings surge as Iran war disrupts Indian aviation corridors
For India’s travel trade, the story of summer 2026 is not that people have stopped travelling. It is that they
British travellers swap long-haul trips for shorter domestic breaks as living costs rise
Domestic travel is becoming an increasingly important commercial opportunity for hotels, destinations, operators, and tourism brands as UK travellers prioritise
US loses “prime destination” status amid West Asia conflict
West Asian tourism may not be the bigger loser under such circumstances; as of press time, global experts are also seeing a drop in the US’ popularity as a tourist destination.
U.S. firms boost travel budgets as Middle East flight cancellations spike
Can U.S. corporate travel keep growing when geopolitical shocks, route instability, and cost volatility are becoming part of everyday planning?
China tourism gains momentum as travellers pivot from war-torn regions
China welcomed around 80 million global tourists into its jurisdiction over the past year, proving that ongoing geopolitical tensions have not prevented travellers from putting the country on their itineraries.
Global carriers squeeze margins as Middle East tensions drive fuel inflation
Airlines are moving into the second quarter facing a familiar but dangerous problem: fuel inflation at a time when pricing
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