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Thailand retains global appeal as Amazing 5 strategy shifts from mass tourism to quality tourism
In the context of global tourism, Thailand comes up as a prime example of how promotion and implementation can be interwoven to produce exceptional results.
5 countries lead concert tourism boom as infrastructure and new policies lure global acts
With concert tourism gaining ground in Asia, we need to keep in mind that it’s not the only major hub for the sector.
US tourism sector faces $12.5 billion loss as visa restrictions expand
The US State Department’s recent announcement on the suspension of visa processing in 75 countries recently sent shockwaves throughout the
Southeast Asia pivots to quality tourism as 2026 ASEAN Forum nears
With just over a week till the 2026 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in the Philippine province of Cebu, the eyes of the world turn to Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions for travel and tourism.
Museums and nature parks thrive as travelers trade passive sightseeing for edutainment
In the context of global tourism, edutainment has opened the avenues of learning to travellers of all ages, initially through museums and libraries, later through nature parks, zoos, and facilities offering interactive learning modules.
Travel sectors surge across Asia as governments compete for exclusive global concert tours
Concert tourism became a major buzzword throughout Asia in 2025 thanks to a number of global celebrities putting regional capitals on their world tour maps.
Global tourism shifts toward ‘set-jetting’ as streaming giants influence 75% of travel plans
Cinema and streaming platforms have become powerful demand drivers for tourism worldwide. In the post-pandemic travel landscape, this exposure
Cruise lines pivot to adults-only ships as traveller demand for serenity surges
An emergent trend in the global cruise industry is a major shift towards adults-only offerings per the preferences of regular guests.
Colliers’ Shaman Chellaram opens his playbook on how hotels can raise value as tourism returns
With service at its core, hospitality success embodies people, efficiency, and partnerships that sharpen profitability and enrich the guest
Travel brands pivot to Gen X as spending power hits $15 trillion
In the context of global travel and tourism, Gen X as a market often gets shunted into a corner as most travel trend demographics revolve around silver travellers (born 1946 to 1964) and the younger generations born between 1981 and 2000.
Managing overtourism as global travel recovers
Overtourism was one of the buzzwords of 2025 and was an issue that could no longer be swept under the
Global carriers overhaul fleets as premium travel becomes the industry’s primary profit driver
While the introduction of low-cost carriers to the global travel experience has enabled virtually everyone to see the world regardless of their budgets, it is interesting to note that a number of major global airlines are bringing back their first and business class options for travellers seeking a more refined, elegant, and relaxing inflight experience.
Philippines misses tourism goals as high airfares and poor infrastructure drive travelers elsewhere
In September 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism boldly forecast earnings of over US$45 billion by the end of the year, along with the ambitious target of 8.4 million foreign arrivals.
Regional travel costs climb as airlines bypass Venezuelan airspace amid diplomatic rift
Latin America found itself in for a rude awakening before dawn on Saturday, 3rd January, as US military operatives in Venezuela infiltrated the home of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, dragging the head of government and his wife into custody following an ouster that dragged on for months.
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives secures luxury award amid rapid regional expansion
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives is a Favourite Overseas Leisure Hotel in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards.
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