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Australians boasted the most substantial summer vacation budgets, with an average of US$4602, outstripping the expenditures of Americans, Canadians, and Europeans.

Who’s the biggest travel spender of all?Australians lead Europeans and Americans in summer travel with high budgets and extended vacations.

Equator Analytics CEO Edmund Morris believes that the travel industry, including hoteliers, tour operators, travel advisors, airlines, and destinations, should lead the way in promoting sustainable travel.

What if the customer is always wrong?Sustainable travel is complex, and expecting travellers to make the right decisions can be unreliable.

More than 1,200 global participants set to swim, bike and run at Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2023 in November.

Phuket races into high season with longest-running triathlonThe island is all geared up for the 29th Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2023 in November.

The Three Camel Lodge in Mongolia.

Beyond Green heads out with Nomadic ExpeditionsFour trips explore Mongolia, Bhutan, Nepal and Rajasthan.

Contiki: “We want choice to be at the heart of everything we do.”

Spot the differences: Contiki has done just thatNew tours recognise that not all travellers want the same thing.

From installing on-site food digestors to organic fertiliser to upcycling watermelon rinds, more hotels in Asia are becoming more serious and creative in their endeavours to eliminate food waste in cool ways.

Can hotels really put up a food fight?Across Asia, a new crop of sustainability conscious hotels are now tackling the mounting problem of food waste.

According to some cruise lines, discussing climate change may be a sensitive topic.

Should cruises educate guests on climate change?Passengers on a National Geographic Antarctic cruise were surprised climate change wasn't discussed.

Those targeting tourists from Hong Kong, India, China and Taiwan should consider catering to their passion for exploration.

How to target the 4 different types of APAC travellersTourists from Singapore and Australia tend to seek the finer things in life.

Flight delays are just one of the many irritants.

What annoys travellers the most while flyingAcross Asia, personal space invasion, flight delays, and loud passengers are top annoyances.

Often overlooked, VFR travel accounted for a significant portion of global tourism.

Why VFR is the sleeping giant of tourismVisiting friends and relatives (VFR) proves to be pandemic-proof, holding huge potential for the tourism industry.