Tag: Asia Pacific
Travel takes the lead
Simon Baptist, principal economist, Visa Asia Pacific, discusses 2026 spending trends, the effects of economic uncertainty, and how affluent demand and digital payments are redefining Asia-Pacific tourism
ATM 2026 sees rise in Asia-Pacific exhibitor participation
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 4-7, 2026, is projecting increased participation from Asia-Pacific exhibitors, supported...
Marriott International records another strong year in Asia-Pacific excluding China
The region of Asia-Pacific excluding China (APEC) has delivered another year of growth and strategic expansion for Marriott International, marking the company’s third consecutive...
Chinese agents eye niche and high-quality tours for 2026
A recent outbound survey by China Outbound and Inbound Travel Market (COITM) on the 2026 outlook among Chinese travel agents shows a high percentage,...
How are we travelling?
Non-cookie cutter hotels, local sporting events, supermarket hauls, literature highlights, and shared family discoveries will inspire travel decisions this year
Tourism drives national growth in the Philippines
The Philippine government is positioning tourism as a core pillar of national development, aimed at driving inclusive economic growth through 2026 and beyond.
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Vietnam builds on tourism momentum
Vietnam’s tourism industry continues to perform well, welcoming 21.2 million international travellers and 137 million domestic tourists in 2025, generating US$39 billion in total...
Thai operators cut new, deeper pathways into Thailand
Tour operators in Thailand are tapping into tertiary territories to ignite fresh appeal in the country amid a noticeable shift in visitors’ travel demand...
Stronger ringgit lifts outbound travel from Malaysia
Outbound travel from Malaysia has received a boost as the stronger ringgit enhances overseas spending power, having appreciated by more than 10 per cent...
An appealing region for travel
Three different travel intent studies in 2025 have found positive interest in Asia-Pacific destinations
















