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‘Data is the new oil’: Tech leader Panitchaya Dungprom outlines hospitality’s digital future
IWTA interviews Panitchaya Dungprom on "Women embrace technology to drive tourism innovation"
InterGlobe pivots to lifestyle hospitality as European travellers ignore generic hotels
InterGlobe Enterprises is doubling down on its shift from global asset acquisition to brand authorship, positioning its new Miiro
Blue Jasmine luxury train rolls into Uthai Thani as Thailand expands heritage rail tourism
With the Thai countryside unfolding before them, guests aboard the well-appointed Blue Jasmine found themselves in for the ultimate in moving luxury as they made their way to Uthai Thani.
From classroom to community: University of Baguio leads talks on regenerative tourism at 10th ITHSC
The School of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (SIHTM) of the University of Baguio in the northern Philippines held its tenth annual International Tourism & Hospitality Students’ Conference (ITHSC) on Friday, 20th February, at the Newtown Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre in Baguio City.
Gulf travel trade prioritises personal trust amid global shift toward AI automation
In the Gulf’s B2B travel sector, contracts may be signed in boardrooms — but they are built in relationships. Across
Blue Jasmine train begins service as Thailand pivots to high-value slow travel
Railway travel has long been synonymous with elegant, leisurely journeying, and The Blue Jasmine is the latest addition to the world’s most luxurious locomotive journeys.
Hospitality sector pivots to “high-yield” model as sports tourism receipts hit record highs
The global hospitality industry is abandoning seasonal recovery strategies in favor of a structural pivot toward the “high-yield spectator,” as
Thai Airways prioritises business class as premium demand surges
Thai Airways threw the global commercial aviation sector for a loop as 2026 began when it announced that it was doing away with first class and offering a new option called Business Plus.
Asian sports tourism revenue climbs as region hosts major global sporting events
This year, a number of Asian nations are set to host some of the most prominent sporting events and this points out a significant development: the continent is rising as a hub for global sports tourism.
Delhi hotel tariffs spike as Altman, Pichai arrive for AI summit
The AI Impact Summit 2026, being held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, not only
‘Poverty was my classroom’: Aviation leader on her path to the top
IWTA interviews Lei Apostol on "overcomes poverty to lead in aviation"
Tourism revenues hit $2.2 trillion as training gaps threaten future growth
As education and training have a great deal to do with the type of tourism professionals currently practicing, we pose a question to industry professionals: is it time to rethink tourism education on both regional and global levels?
India-China tourism recovers as bilateral trade hits record $155 billion
Tourism between India and China is witnessing a gradual yet meaningful revival, driven by eased visa policies, restored air connectivity,
Travellers face longer wait times as Europe rolls out new digital border checks
What Steps Can Passengers Take to Avoid Queues Caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES)? As the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES)
5 nations lead ecotourism charge as sector value hits $295B
With the impact of climate change affecting every part of the globe, the practice of ecotourism is becoming increasingly important.
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