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Red Sea Global adds 32 flights for Eid travel
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Samla International Race returns to Qatar in 2027
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ATM 2026 rescheduled from May to August
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Gulf business events reshape travel with 95% fly-in attendance
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Red Sea Global adds 32 flights for Eid travel
Red Sea Global adds 32 flights for Eid travel
Embraer partners with UAE’s Generation 5 for C-390 programme
Embraer partners with UAE's Generation 5 for C-390 programme
Samla International Race returns to Qatar in 2027
Samla International Race returns to Qatar in 2027
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View AllTDM Events & Awards
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“The Future of Hospitality: Crafting Seamless Experiences in an AI Digital-Driven World” We’re excited to announce that the inaugural TDM
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026
Celebrate the pinnacle of travel and hospitality. Nominate your brand for the region’s premier awards program honoring innovation, leadership, and excellence. Submissions close Jun 28, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this September.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.
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View AllGlobal cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month
The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February.
UAE bans travel to three nations as Mideast instability grows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a sweeping travel ban prohibiting its citizens from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, and
Kingdom accelerates economic shift as Iran war tests regional resilience
Saudi Vision 2030 enters its decisive stretch in 2026 at a moment of contradiction: the Kingdom’s transformation agenda is accelerating,
UAE tourism stabilises as travellers swap long-term plans for flexible bookings
After a volatile opening to 2026, signs are emerging that travel to the UAE is moving into a stabilisation phase,
Gulf hotel investment thrives amid geopolitical uncertainty and aviation disruptions
The Middle East hospitality sector entered 2026 with strong tourism momentum, supported by large-scale infrastructure investment, expanding aviation connectivity,
Siargao faces cultural crisis as foreign influx triggers ‘invasive tourism’ warnings
Many experts feel that Siargao could be a case study for a disturbing trend referred to as invasive tourism wherein foreigners come to locations in droves, essentially taking over local communities, imposing their own rules and customs, and compromising local culture and security.
Tech shields West Asia’s heritage as regional war curbs tourism
Cultural tourism throughout West Asia stands to lose more than it can possibly gain under ongoing circumstances.
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- Kazakhstan climbs global tourism index amid $2.5B government investment surge
- Asian tourism recalibrates for 2026 as TDM Global Summit defines new industry standards
- IWTA: Female executives call for mentorship as women hold fewer than 20% of industry leadership posts
- Asia eyes tourism growth as mentorship programs bridge gender leadership gap
- Commercial aviation sees record female representation amid industry-wide 25by2025 push
- Accor secures 5-star Employer of Choice status
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