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Macao pitches multi-destination packages as Iberian trade ties deepen at MITE
Macao seeks to deepen its connections with nations in the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Spanish and Portuguese-speaking nations the world over.
‘Flexibility is essential’: Hyatt GM says airport hotels must follow flight schedules, not norms
Airport hotels have very different rhythms and priorities, says Christophe Geoffroy, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in conversation with Travel Daily Media. He delves deeper into not just what makes an airport hotel different but the actual business and operations.
Macao scales up tourism master plan as China prepares for 2026 APEC summit
With China slated to host the 2026 APEC summit in November, its special autonomous region Macao kicked off the festivities by rolling out the red carpet for the 14th run of the Macao International Travel (Trade) Expo (MITE).
International visitor arrivals climb as Macao pivots to family-centric attractions
Beyond MICE, the country is also developing other aspects of its tourism sector under an initiative referred to as Tourism+, an all-encompassing programme that puts Macao on the map as a prime destination for just about every traveller.
Indian tourism to Vietnam surges 70% amid expanded flight paths and visa reform
Vietnam has officially transitioned from a “hidden gem” to a strategic priority for the Indian travel trade. Once a
Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
We take a closer look at the Chinese MICE sector, what it specifically offers the industry, and what could give it the edge against the rest of the world.
‘SEO is no longer enough’: Cvent Hospitality leaders pivot to AI-first visibility
Hotels across Asia-Pacific are adopting Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) to remain visible as event planners increasingly rely on artificial intelligence tools rather than traditional search engines to find venues.
Xcape River Kwai enters luxury market as Kanchanaburi tourism rebounds
Those behind The Xcape River Kwai – the newest luxury resort Kanchanaburi has to offer – see it as the
Luxury hotels ditch “more is more” mindset as travelers seek deeper local immersion
The old “more is more” way of thinking does not apply under current circumstances, and the playbook for luxury hospitality has changed.
Agencies scramble to rescue travellers as Middle East conflict tests ‘duty of care’ limits
The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has turned duty of care from a corporate travel buzzword into a real-time operational test. After the
‘Technology is no longer optional’: Archipelago CEO on the rise of AI in hotels
Hotels are accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and lean staffing models as labour costs surge towards $131 billion in 2026, forcing a structural rethink across the hospitality sector.
Southeast Asia scales MICE capacity as new mega-venues debut in Indonesia and Thailand
Travel Daily Media lists five specific countries in Southeast Asia that are more than ready to play host, along with the specific elements that could make them the MICE industry’s next venue of choice.
Youth travel market expands as Gen Alpha gains influence over family bookings
In this feature, we look into how the sector has changed since the UN Tourism report issued in 2011 and what direction it may take moving forward.
Golden Week 2026: Japanese travellers book long-haul trips as airline surcharges double
On Friday, 3rd April, The Japan Times reported that the country stands to see an 8.5 percent increase in outbound trips for the observance of Golden Week which will run from 29th April to 6th May this year.
Maldives sees 10% tourism surge as year-end arrivals break records
In December 2025, the Maldives announced a record-breaking 224,455 international tourists, far surpassing the number seen at the end of February 2024.
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