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ICAO launches next-generation border system as travel sector pushes for seamless journeys
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched a next-generation border system designed to enhance both security and efficiency
Macao pivots to high-net-worth MICE as Tourism+ initiative takes hold
The Macao SAR government reported recently that a record-breaking 1,681 MICE events were staged there in 2025, registering an increase of 149 percent in participants and 89 percent in casual visitors from the total recorded in 2024.
U.S. travel exports weaken as Mideast war drives oil above $105
For the travel trade, the biggest risk is not a sudden collapse in U.S. domestic travel. It is the steady
Narwar Lakefront Resort thrives as experiential travel demand surges across India
Narwar Lakefront Resort is positioning itself as more than just a luxury stay. Nestled near the historic Narwar Fort, the
UK weighs visitor levy as hospitality sector warns of 33,000 job losses
For local and national policymakers, a holiday tax can look like an easy fiscal win: add a modest charge to
Hospitality sector faces volatility on fears of prolonged West Asia war
We shift our spotlight now to the hospitality sector which, along with regional MICE, is among the sectors hardest hit by the suspension in travel.
Coffee roasters scale across India as smaller cities embrace luxury brews
India’s coffee culture is undergoing a remarkable transformation, moving far beyond the simple idea of coffee as just
Tehri Garhwal tourism surges as global travellers pivot to domestic hubs
Set against the majestic backdrop of Uttarakhand’s hills and the growing appeal of lake, culture, and nature-based experiences, Tehri
Airlines defend pricing hikes as global regulators move to curb exploitative fare spikes
On Wednesday, 25th March, the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that airlines are getting ready to compress flights whilst the Philippine government works to curtail its travel expenses in the face of the ongoing armed conflict in West Asia.
Human touch remains vital in travel planning as logistics grow more complex
It could be easy to believe that the time of the human travel agent is over: with the proliferation of
Hotels turn to agentic AI and robotics as labour shortages persist into 2026
In recent years, we have seen hotels throughout the world adopt various technologies to improve operations as well as the overall guest experience.
Klook: Filipinos pivot to regional travel as geopolitical shifts favour Southeast Asia
The Philippine arm of online travel platform Klook released the results of its 2026 Travel Pulse report at a media roundtable held in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday, 25th March.
Dubai taxi drivers and tour guides see incomes vanish amid 2026 regional escalation
For decades, Dubai has meticulously branded itself as the “safe haven” of the Middle East—a city of glass towers
Roseate House New Delhi targets record RevPAR as airport proximity drives MICE surge
As the Indian hospitality sector navigates the dual pressures of global travel uncertainty and rising domestic overheads, Roseate House
West Asia tourism tanking as Iran conflict enters second month
Tourism, one of the key contributors to the regional economy, has taken a serious hit and the West Asian industry is presently losing US$600 million in tourism revenues every day according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
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