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New sensory and colonial heritage tours unveiled in SE Asia

March 2, 202564 Views

Ahead of ITB Berlin, Khiri Travel reveals sensory urban day tours in five Southeast Asian countries and multi-day colonial tours featuring ornate 19th century mansions and hotels from a bygone era Khiri Travel has launched two major series of tour products ahead of ITB Berlin. The first is Asian city day tours that indulge all five senses. The second is a series of multi-day colonial travel experiences where guests visit or stay in charming mansions and hotels from the era of 19th century European explorers in Asia. The senses series has been launched in five countries - Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam – with Laos, Philippines and Myanmar to come. In each of the private, guided tours, guests will experience sights such as sunsets from golden stupas, the sm...

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The latest hotlist of must-visit destinations, bars and restaurants has landed

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February 26, 202577 Views

500 new venues added to 50 Best Discovery platform, include venues from more than 260 cities and towns across 80+ destinations globally 50 Best announces the addition of more than 500 new venues to its 50 Best Discovery platform, highlighting a broad range of venues across the globe. The new additions feature more than 240 restaurants, 100 bars and 170 hotels in 260+ cities and towns worldwide. With this latest update, 50 Best Discovery now features 3,700+ hospitality establishments from across the globe, each selected after receiving a certain number of votes from the expert voting Academies that create 50 Best’s world-leading global and regional lists. A highly curated digital guide, 50 Best Discovery is the ultimate reference tool for discerning travellers, diners and cocktai...

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How AI is enhancing travel experiences

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February 24, 202578 Views

AI is shaking up the travel game. It's gone from basic booking bots to full-on travel wizards that make your trips smoother and more fun. Here's how. The Early Days First, it was just simple booking systems and basic chatbots. You could book a flight or ask a few questions, nothing fancy. But these early steps paved the way for the AI magic we see today. Personalized Travel Now, AI's gotten smart. It looks at your past trips, preferences, and behavior to give you spot-on recommendations. No more sifting through generic options—AI tailors everything to you. More than a quarter of travelers have said they plan to use AI to help plan their holiday vacation. Chatbots and Virtual Assistants Need help? AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are available 24/7. They book...

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Singapore’s Travel Boom: International arrivals set to break records

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February 20, 2025101 Views

WTTC forecasts Singapore’s tourism growth to outpace regional rivals, Indian & Chinese tourist fuelling growth The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest research, international arrivals are projected to reach almost 16MN in 2025 – 9.6% above pre-pandemic levels in 2019. India is fuelling a major tourism surge, with arrivals expected to jump from just over 1.11MN in 2019 to 1.25MN in 2025 — the highest on record. Despite a slow rebound in outbound travel from China globally, record numbers of Chinese visitors are set to head to Singapore this year, to reach...

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Taiwan to showcase premium travel experiences to Indian travelers at SATTE

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February 13, 202587 Views

To further promote Taiwan as a premier destination for high-end and incentive travel, the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) will once again partner with airlines, travel agencies, and cultural performance groups to participate in the 2025 South Asia Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE 2025, 19 - 21 Feb, 2025 at YASHOBHOOMI-India International Convention & Expo Centre in New Delhi). The delegation comprises of 23-members from 12 organizations. The delegation will also hold Taiwan Destination Seminar and Networking sessions in New Delhi (18 Feb) and in Mumbai (24 Feb). TTA aims to strengthen partnerships with Indian travel industry professionals and to increase the number of Indian tourists to Taiwan. According to TTA’s statistics, 34,926 Indian tourists visited Taiwan betw...

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Authentic experiences, enhanced well-being and unforgettable moments

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February 12, 202592 Views

Forbes Travel Guide unveils 2025 Star Awards, FTG becomes the first rating system to honor cruise ship restaurants Forbes Travel Guide (FTG)—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—has revealed its 2025 Star Awards. The 67th annual list spans more than 2,100 properties in 90 countries. It features 336 Five-Star, 645 Four-Star and 567 Recommended hotels; 79 Five-Star, 128 Four-Star and 64 Recommended restaurants; 124 Five-Star and 224 Four-Star spas; seven Four-Star and seven Recommended cruise ships; and three Four-Star and three Recommended cruise ship restaurants—a new rating accolade. The ratings expanded into new destinations, including Brunei; Costa Navarino, Greece; Finland; Haikou, Xiamen and Xi'an, China; Kazak...

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Cathay Pacific wins prestigious German Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award

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February 12, 2025151 Views

The airline’s state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system wins accolades for combining true human-centric design and technology The inflight entertainment (IFE) system at Cathay Pacific has received accolades from two of the world’s most prestigious design awards, the German Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Award 2024, reaffirming its excellence in customer experience and design, and its commitment to becoming the world’s best premium airline. Cathay Pacific has been named a Gold winner in the “Excellent Communications Design – Interactive User Experience” category of the German Design Award and a winner of the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design – User Interface Design. Cathay General Manager Customer Experience and Design Vivian Lo said: “We are incredibl...

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Fuelled by Experiential Travel demand, travel market grows exponentially

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February 10, 202586 Views

The global travel market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.86 trillion from 2024-2028, according to a leading global technology research and advisory company Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period. Growing popularity of experiential travel is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing international tourist footfall. The online travel market is booming, with a significant increase in bookings during the pandemic. Domestic tourism is on the rise as people opt for micro trips and new experiences. Mobile apps and online travel agents are making holiday planning easier, offering customized tours, private tours, and luxury travel packages. Car rentals and accommodation facilities are also adopting digital transformation, providin...

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Ras Al Khaimah to host exotic wedding planning conference

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February 8, 202587 Views

The global luxury wedding industry gears up for the most anticipated edition of EWPC With just weeks to go, the world’s leading wedding planners prepare for an unforgettable three-day gathering at the ‘Destination of the Future’ The 14th edition of the Exotic Wedding Planning Conference (EWPC) is set to unfold in Ras Al Khaimah from February 26-28, 2025, bringing together top names from the luxury wedding industry. More than 400 global industry leaders, 100+ elite exhibitors, and attendees from over 80 countries will converge for a power-packed three-day experience featuring B2B meetings, immersive workshops, expert panels, and visionary keynotes. This year, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) proudly serves as the official host, having secured the bid once ag...

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Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

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January 30, 2025108 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Full-year international traffic surpassed the previous 2019 high by 0.5% in 2024, with growth in all regions. Capacity was 0.9% lower than 2019. The load factor improved by 0.5 percentage points, finishing on 83.2%, a record high. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. The overall load factor reached 83.5%, a record for full-year traffic. International full-year traffic in 2024 increased 13.6% compared to 2023, and capacity rose 12.8%....