The Iran war is providing an unexpected boost to secondary city travel in Asia-Pacific
PHU QUOC, VIETNAM - MARCH 20: People walk on Ba Keo Beach on March 20, 2026 in Phu Quoc, Vietnam....
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Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - MAY 16: China Southern Airlines aircraft are seen parked at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport on May 16,...
Room rates could increase between 8-12% amid strong demand, says Taj Hotels owner IHCL
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailPuneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO at Indian...
Singapore flags weaker tourism spending as global travel industry faces uncertainty
The view from the rooftop pool of the Marina Bay Sands resort hotel, which overlooks the financial district skyline of...
Asian travelers seek respite in other options as Middle East travel plans stay grounded
Passenger planes sit on the tarmac at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 11, 2026. Drones fell near Dubai...
Budget airlines built on cheap fares now face a painful reality: Fuel is getting expensive
Budget airlines in Asia risk losing their price advantage as fuel prices rise and Middle East tensions disrupt key routes,...
A Netflix cooking show is changing how people travel — and restaurants are seeing bookings jump 303%
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – DECEMBER 17, 2025: Participants Jung Ho-young, Hudukjuk, Monk Sunjae, Son Jong-won, producers Kim Eun-ji and Kim...
'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan
Visitors (L) dressed in kimonos look at photos they took during a visit to Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district...
Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain
For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser...
BTS comeback tour turbocharges concert tourism, with hotel searches jumping as much as 6,700%
Concert tourism is expected be one of the travel industry's more lucrative drivers this year, according to Trip.com, and the...
Cambodia’s tourism sector takes a hit from geopolitical tensions and scam hub stigma
Cambodia is struggling to recover its tourism sector, as geopolitical tensions and its growing reputation as a cybercrime hub keep...
Vacations can be stressful—here are 3 ways to fully unwind, according to a psychologist
Monica Virga, a 38-year-old entrepreneur based in Norway, found it unsettling to go from a period of working 20 hours...
5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026
Traveling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It's about the experience you walk away...
Millennials are driving a sports tourism boom — and spending big to do it. Here's why
Vince Nguyen, a 39-year-old entrepreneur based in Vietnam, spends a few hundred dollars almost every month traveling to other countries...
Sonder announces bankruptcy plans; tells guests to vacate hotel rooms: 'People were scrambling'
Short-term rentals company Sonder on Monday said it plans to file for bankruptcy, a day after Marriott International said a...
Travelers' demand for more unique experiences fuels lifestyle hotel boom in Asia
A growing number of travelers want more from their hotels than a soft bed and clean place to sleep.They want...
Singapore's F1 race boosts tourism to the island — and other parts of Asia-Pacific
From $62,000 hotel suites to race packages with six-figure price tags, the Singapore Grand Prix is a windfall for businesses...
Where Asians want to travel in Asia in 2025
Bali. Bangkok. The Maldives.These destinations often top "bucket lists" for global travelers, but not for Asian travelers, search data from...
The U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit
The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country's political environment and...
How are Gen Zs affording luxury trips? For some, it’s all a facade
Jon Morgan, co-founder of business consulting firm, Venture Smarter, was mentoring a Gen Z entrepreneur when he noticed something strange...
