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Following the success of the South Korean Soul trip, Contiki added a new version featuring 4 days on Jeju Island, known for Haenyeo culture and K-dramas.

Young travellers want more authentic travel adventuresContiki is catering to the growing desire for immersive cultural experiences and adventures beyond typical tourist spots.

The ESG Certification for Hotels & Resorts offers clear guidelines and a measurable checklist for sustainable tourism, ensuring environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and well-governed operations aligned with Malaysia's 2030 vision.

New ESG standards aim to boost sustainable tourism in MalaysiaMalaysia launches ESG Certification for hotels, promoting sustainable tourism practices.

Extreme heat waves sweeping the globe are causing travellers to change the way they travel.

Too hot not to handle: Climate change is disrupting travelAsia’s tour operators face up to the scorching reality of extreme weather.

Korea leapfrogged from the 3rd most popular destination in 2023 to the #1 spot in 2024, seeing a massive 652% year-over-year surge in bookings from Chinese travellers.

Top destinations for Chinese travellers in 2024Chinese travel surges almost 400% in 2024, with notable shifts in preferred destinations compared to 2023.

Demand for luxury tourism and hospitality is expected to grow faster than any other travel segment—particularly in Asia.

How to prepare for the tourists of tomorrowFour themes stakeholders need to address during time of ‘momentous change’.

Indonesia and Malaysia tie as top Muslim travel destination.

The top Muslim travel destinations in the worldSoutheast Asia leads as the top Muslim travel region in 2024, with Malaysia and Indonesia both ranking first.

Successful pilot programmes at Mandarin Oriental hotels in Miami, Dubai, London and Hong Kong resulted food waste being reduced by 36%.

Food for thought: Mandarin Oriental’s waste saving effortAI technology helps hotel group to be less wasteful in the kitchens.

China tops international tourism spending in 2023 as Asia travel rebounds.

Who are the world’s biggest travel spenders?Their outbound travel numbers may not be as mighty as before, but their wallets are sure matching up.

Travel services booked with Europe’s third-largest tour operator are affected.

German tour operator FTI Touristik files for insolvencyEurope’s third-largest tour operator has filed for bankruptcy, affecting services across the group.

There is potential to use AI to craft bespoke itineraries for Muslim travellers.

Heave ho, to Halal travel we goInnovation is the key to unlocking the halal industry's full potential.