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Middle East hotels deploy robotics as labour costs and guest demands rise
Hotels across the Middle East are increasingly moving beyond pilot projects to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics as part
Asian tourism enters rapid growth era as film and concert fans flock to regional hubs
Pop culture tourism may seem like a very niche sector in the greater industry, but it is proving to be one of the most lucrative on both regional and global levels.
Budget airlines dominate Middle East aviation as agents seek cost-efficient routes
The Middle East’s aviation landscape has evolved rapidly, with Low-Cost Carriers(LCCs)significantly boosting accessibility and route growth across the region and
U.S. tourism arrivals plummet 20% as Canadian boycotts follow annexation rhetoric
While the U.S. remains a premier global destination, recent data from late 2025 and early 2026 suggests the international tourism
Hospitality sector pivots to regenerative travel as sustainability loses its edge
Hotel management companies are actively implementing measures regarding sustainable operations, but a number are already shifting towards a regenerative operational model as opposed to a merely sustainable one.
Low-cost carriers reshape Middle East travel as Saudi-Egypt routes lead capacity surge
The Middle East’s low-cost carrier (LCC) sector is entering a new phase of competitive maturity, reshaping regional air connectivity
ASEAN debates unified visa as members raise regional security issues
At the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) again brought the topic of a unified visa to the discussion table.
Australia cements event market lead as Melbourne prepares for AIME 2026
With the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2026 coming up in Melbourne next week, Australia again comes to the fore of both the regional and global events industry.
Global business travel spending to hit $928B as ‘bleisure’ and ESG mandates go mainstream
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $928.4 billion by 2030, fueled by a 5% surge in 2026 budgets
Top 10 loyalty programs to dominate the market through lifestyle integration
As hotel loyalty programmes evolve from transactional reward schemes into personalised, lifestyle-integrated ecosystems, a small group of global programmes has
Laos emerges as a destination of choice as travellers seek authentic experiences
Laos may not necessarily be top of mind as a destination of choice for many global travellers, but this mindset is about to change as this small nation in Indochina rolls out the red carpet for those seeking exceptional adventures and understated luxury.
Indian Union Budget 2026: tax relief to trigger surge in outbound markets
The Union Budget 2026-27 has arrived as a defining “growth connector” for India’s travel and hospitality landscape. Delivering on a
Union Budget 2026 caps overseas tour TCS at 2% and allocates INR12.2 lakh crore for infra
In a landmark move for the travel trade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 has delivered a dual strike
Trade pushes for ‘Viksit Bharat’ alignment in 2026 Union Budget as tourism matures
As India prepares for the historic Sunday presentation of the 2026 Union Budget, the travel and hospitality trade is calling
Why your visa is still delayed—and how AI is changing the application process
Ask any traveller what the biggest challenges they’ve faced are, and you can be sure that visa application will be in the top five of the list.
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