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More than half of all new hotel signings are taking place outside the major metros. Pictured: Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.

Travel is a lifestyle, no longer a luxury, for Indian travellersDomestic travellers now form the bedrock of India’s hospitality sector.

A record 2,051 booths exhibited at the latest MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysians still want to travel – just closer and saferA record 2,051 booths exhibited at the latest MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore’s outbound travel market is recalibrating, not retreating.

Is the Middle East crisis deterring Singapore travellers?Demand holds firm at NATAS fair, with intra-Asia travel and cruising gaining ground.

Asia’s travellers are willing to add active discovery into trips, even if adventure isn’t the primary motivation.

Curious, cash-ready Asians more open to adventure than everNew ATTA report shows the region now accounts for a third of the global adventure travel market.

ASEAN travel flags mixed impact from Middle East conflict

Not all doom: Southeast Asia could come out aheadMiddle East crisis reshapes travel flows in Southeast Asia’s favour.

A security lockdown was initiated in anticipation of the massive crowds at the BTS concert.

103% hotel bookings surge? That’s the BTS effectKorean boyband’s comeback concert powers hotel occupancies and retail sales.

2026 will be the year of budget friendly holidays, and brands will need to think very carefully about how they deliver value.

Look who’s counting cents and valueAsian travellers are becoming more selective as budgets tighten in 2026.

2026 will see a shortened 22 race calendar.

F1 cancels races in Bahrain and Saudi ArabiaNo Grand Prix in the Gulf this April as organisers prioritise safety amid regional tensions.

Survey find that nearly half (47%) of all respondents now believe that influencers can’t be trusted and are just “selling something”.

Influencers are losing their influence Down UnderThe social media images are stunning, but the reality is often different, say travellers.

Families constitute the largest traveller segment, contributing 53.2% of outbound travel, followed by groups at 24.4%.

China’s powerhouse travel demand shows no sign of slowingFood, affordability and social media shape destination choice.