Hotels Can Now Book Guests via ChatGPT and Claude

Posted by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Technology | 0 |

RateGain and Duetto Revolutionise Hotel Revenue AI

Posted by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Technology | 0 |

Reef Unlimited Launches 2026 Cairns Whale Watching

Posted by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

HEADLINE NEWS

Headline News

Qantas Sunrise Set to Rewrite Long-Haul Travel Forever

by Michelle Warner | Jun 20, 2026 | Aviation, Headline News | 0 |

For decades, airlines have promised to make long-haul travel more comfortable. Most delivered a...

Thailand Turns Shopping Into a $30 Billion Tourism Powerhouse

by Maysa Punchanit | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, Shopping, Thailand | 0 |
Why Great DMCs Still Win on Trust, Not Technology

by My Thanh Pham | Jun 20, 2026 | Destination Management Companies (DMC), Headline News | 0 |
MEETINGS 2026 Sends New Zealand’s Appeal Sky High

by Peter Needham | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |
Thailand’s Bold Tourism Gamble: Fewer Tourists, Better Visitors

by Yves Thomas | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, Thailand, Trade Events | 0 |
NZ$1m Conference Jackpot Gives NZ Events Fresh Firepower

by Peter Needham | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |
Thailand’s THB205bn Luxury Property Boom Leads Asia

by Supaporn Pholrach | Jun 20, 2026 | Apartments, Headline News, Statistics & Trends, Thailand | 0 |
Japan’s Hidden Beaches Lure Aussies Beyond Bali’s Shores

by Karuna Johnson | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, Japan, Technology | 0 |

ELLIOT REPORT

GLOBAL TRAVEL CONNOISEUR

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Elliott Report

Best Carry-On Luggage 2026: Bags That Survived 350 Travel Days

by Christopher Elliott | Jun 16, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News, Travel Goods | 0 |

Some travel disasters start small. It’s a wobbly wheel you hardly notice until you’re...

Tokyo Wellness Boom: Beat Jet Lag and Stress Like a Local

by Christopher Elliott | Jun 9, 2026 | Elliott Report, GTM Features, Headline News, Health and Wellness, Japan | 0 |

Global Travel Connoisseur

Apex Voyages Unlocks Coral Sea Luxury Beyond the Crowds

by Robert La Bua | Jun 15, 2026 | Expedition Cruises, Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

Every once in a while, among the many people travellers meet in their journeys across the world,...

The Foundry Athens: Industrial Chic Beneath the Acropolis

by Robert La Bua | Jun 9, 2026 | Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

Up Close & Personal

AI Whisperer Brings Clarity to Hotel AI Strategy Surge

by Roderick Eime | May 21, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

After a decade navigating the ever-shifting currents of hotel branding and guest experience,...

Bangkok Hotels Thrive as Midscale Agility Outpaces Luxury

by Roderick Eime | May 4, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

ACCOLADES

AVIATION

BUSINESS NEWS

Accolades

T+L Luxury Awards 2026: Travel’s Crown Jewels Shine

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

It’s time to reveal the best hotels, resorts, cruises, spas, destinations and more in the...

GDS Awards 2026 Honour Sustainable Tourism Leaders

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Aviation

Scoot Swings Into Action with Spider-Man Partnership

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today announced a collaboration with...

JetBlue Expands Mint Flights from Fort Lauderdale

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Business News

Experience Co Expands with West Beach Adventure Deal

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 18, 2026 | Business News | 0 |

Leading Australian adventure tourism company, Experience Co Limited (EXP), has acquired West Beach...

Norwegian Moves to Acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 17, 2026 | Aviation, Business News | 0 |

BEVERAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR

DINING

Beverage

Gaggan Anand and Bill Bensley Redefine Luxury Japan

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Daimon Brewery, one of Japan’s oldest craft sake producers, announced today a new partnership with...

Shake Up World Martini Day with Two Modern Twists

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 16, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Events Calendar

Argentina Calls as Furlong Opens Door to South America

by Sandra Jones | Jun 20, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Travel advisors looking for their next big long-haul success story may want to put the coffee on...

Noosa Alive! 2026 Delivers a Festival Worth the Trip

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Dining | Restaurants

Moxy Bangkok Unveils Fresh Dining Experiences

Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, Thailand’s first and Asia Pacific’s largest Moxy hotel, introduces...

Red Sky Unveils Luxurious Black Truffle Menu

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants | 0 |

CRUISE NEWS

HOTEL NEWS

RESORT NEWS

Cruise News

Oceania Cruises Unveils Epic 2028–2029 Voyage Collection

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Oceania Cruises® has unveiled its new 2028 & 2029 Collection of Voyages, featuring more than...

Holland America Debuts Heartfelt Farewell Dinner Experience

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Hotel News

Coworth Park Unveils Elegant New Suites and Cottages

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Dorchester Collection’s country estate, Coworth Park, unveils an elegant transformation of its...

ONYX Hospitality’s People-First Formula Drives Growth

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Resort News

Eunice Cheung Brings Wellness Residency to Fiji

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 17, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

Six Senses Fiji is delighted to welcome renowned sound-healing specialist and transformational...

Siyam World Turns Shipwreck Into Thriving Reef

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 16, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

AIRFARE DEALS

CRUISE DEALS

TRAVEL DEALS

Airfare Deals

Sun PhuQuoc Airways Launches Bangkok–Phu Quoc Route

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 17, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

From 8 August 2026, travellers from Thailand will have a new way to discover Phu Quoc –Vietnam’s...

Aussies Chase Bargains as Scoot Fares Hit $165

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 15, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Cruise Deals

Hurtigruten Launches Travel With A Mate Savings Deal

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Hurtigruten is giving Australians the chance to share their Nordic adventure for less with its new...

Coral Expeditions EOFY Sale Unlocks Coastal Adventures

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 18, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Travel Deals

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈ Top Travel Deals to Book Now

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

Valued up to $5,761 Save up to 65% 5 Nights From $1,999 / room Lotte Arai Resort Japan Bestseller:...

Nepal’s 2028 Tourism Vision Sparks New Fixed Departures

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

INDUSTRY DEALS

BEVERAGE

GADGETS

Industry Deals

Travel Club Industry Deals: Windstar’s Small-Ship Magic

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

From the Desk of Sue Francis Discover a Different Way to Cruise with Windstar Experience the...

Travel Industry Club Uncovers Cruise Deals Goldmine

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 6, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

Beverage

Gaggan Anand and Bill Bensley Redefine Luxury Japan

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Daimon Brewery, one of Japan’s oldest craft sake producers, announced today a new partnership with...

Shake Up World Martini Day with Two Modern Twists

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 16, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Gadgets

SCIBS 2026 Reveals Top Marine Toys & Innovations

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Apr 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

JOBE SPORTS Jobe Sports are primed to wow SCIBS crowds with an epic assortment of all-new...

Earbuds That Speak Your Language Win Over Travellers

by Jill Walsh | Apr 23, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Security, Technology | 0 |

EXPLORE CANADA

DISCOVER IRELAND

EXPLORE HAWAII

Canada

Edmonton Rolls Out Vintage Trolley and Attractions Pass

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

This summer, Edmonton gives visitors a new way to experience the city. Launching June 15,...

Experience Yukon’s Powerful Moosehide Gathering

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 17, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

Ireland

Belfast Distils Its Story in Titanic Quarter Revival

by Octavia Koo | May 23, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel News, Ireland | 0 |

Belfast has never been shy about its past. Steel, sweat and shipyards built its reputation, and...

Find Mindful Escape Bliss at Enniskeen Estate

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | May 21, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Hawaii

Hawai‘i Tourism Hunts CEO to Steer Industry Future

by Maysa Punchanit | May 23, 2026 | Careers, Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

The job comes with sunshine, scrutiny and enough political crosswinds to test even the calmest...

Hawai‘i Calls Time on Tourism Excess

by Soo James | May 7, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

DESTINATION GLOBAL

DISCOVER MIDDLE EAST

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Destination Global

UNESCO Names Timor-Leste’s First Biosphere Reserve

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 16, 2026 | Destination Global | 0 |

The Ministry of Tourism of Timor-Leste welcomes UNESCO’s recognition of Nino Konis Santana...

Timor-Leste Bets Tourism Future on Local Ambassadors

by Prae Lee | Jun 6, 2026 | Destination Global, Headline News | 0 |

Middle East

Kuwait Airport Reopens But Gulf Travel Faces Its Toughest Test Yet

by Jason Smith | Jun 5, 2026 | Airport, Headline News, Middle East, Security | 0 |

Just when airlines thought they had enough turbulence to deal with. Aircraft shortages. Rising...

Hamdan Approves AED1.5bn Economic Boost Package

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 2, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

New Zealand

MEETINGS 2026 Sends New Zealand’s Appeal Sky High

by Peter Needham | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |

New Zealand’s biggest business events trade show, MEETINGS 2026, closed last night with a...

NZ$1m Conference Jackpot Gives NZ Events Fresh Firepower

by Peter Needham | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |

Discover Thailand

Explore Arkansas

Explore Florida

Thailand

Thailand Turns Shopping Into a $30 Billion Tourism Powerhouse

by Maysa Punchanit | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, Shopping, Thailand | 0 |

For decades, travellers have returned home from Thailand with suitcases bulging at the seams. Silk...

Thailand’s Bold Tourism Gamble: Fewer Tourists, Better Visitors

by Yves Thomas | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, Thailand, Trade Events | 0 |

Arkansas

Heartbroken Mum Strikes 3.09-Carat Diamond Jackpot

by Chutima Kerdmo | May 13, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

While grieving the deaths of her son and father, Pennsylvania native Keshia Smith recently found a...

Blanchard Springs Caverns Set for 2026 Upgrades

by Chutima Kerdmo | Apr 8, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Florida

Selby Gardens Unveils Shared Light by Lynn Goldsmith

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 15, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

This summer, Selby Gardens is excited to present an indoor and outdoor exhibition featuring the...

VISIT FLORIDA Campaigns Drive Strong Travel Demand

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 11, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

European News

Explore New York

Explore Queensland

Europe

Scotland Takes Its Creative Spirit to the Global Stage

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

Scotland is set for a standout late summer, where major international moments and a rich programme...

North East England Welcomes 200+ Global Travel Leaders

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

New York

Empire State Building Scores With Soccer Spectacle

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 8, 2026 | New York | 0 |

The Empire State Building Observation Deck (ESB) – the #1 Attraction in the United States – today...

Comal NYC Ignites Bold New Mexican Dining Scene

by Alison Jenkins | May 16, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants, Headline News, New York | 0 |

Queensland

Reef Unlimited Launches 2026 Cairns Whale Watching

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Reef Unlimited, the only dedicated whale watching operator in Cairns, has launched their 2026...

K’gari Reels In Anglers for Winter Tailor Season

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Explore South Asia

Explore South Pacific

North Asia News

South Asia

Where Indians Are Travelling Before Summer Ends

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 17, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

As summer gives way to the festive season, Indian travellers are making the most of the shoulder...

Kumbh Fever: Nashik Braces for 120 Million Pilgrims

by Madhura Katti | Jun 17, 2026 | Conferences, Headline News, South Asia | 0 |

All

Guam Brings Island Spirit to America’s Biggest State Fair

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Micronesia | 0 |

Today the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that it has been designated by the Government of...

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈ Top Travel Deals to Book Now

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

All

Guam Brings Island Spirit to America’s Biggest State Fair

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Micronesia | 0 |

Today the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that it has been designated by the Government of...

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈ Top Travel Deals to Book Now

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

Oceania News

EXPLORE NSW

OTA NEWS

Oceania News

Pitcairn Register Returns for Norfolk Bounty Day Roots

by Charmaine Lu | May 2, 2026 | Headline News, Oceania News | 0 |

There are moments in travel history when the past doesn’t merely whisper, it strides back into the...

Spectacular Red Crab Migration on Christmas Island

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 30, 2024 | Oceania News | 0 |

New South Wales

Vivid Sydney 2027 Seeks the World’s Boldest Creatives

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

Just days after the lights dimmed on Vivid Sydney 2026, the search is on for bold ideas and the...

Central Coast Saves the School Holiday Break

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 16, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

OTA News

Bali Tops Agoda’s Summer Poolside Getaway Rankings

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

With the arrival of the summer season and intensifying heat, digital travel platform Agoda reports...

Study Finds LGBTQ+ Aussies Hide Identity Overseas

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | LGBTQ+, OTA News | 0 |

AIRPORT

FINANCIAL

GADGETS

Airport

Emmer Pizza Lands at HK Airport with Peaches & Scream

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Airport | 0 |

Emmer Pizza — Hong Kong’s only pizzeria crafting gourmet pizzas with ancient emmer grain — is...

Singapore Airlines Unveils New Melbourne SilverKris Lounge

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 19, 2026 | Airport | 0 |

Financial

Citi Launches eVouchers on Hong Kong Mobile App

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 16, 2026 | Financial | 0 |

Reinforcing its strategy to integrate value-added services into its clients’ preferred...

Bangkok TukTuks Go Cashless with Visa and KTB

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 15, 2026 | Financial | 0 |

Gadgets

SCIBS 2026 Reveals Top Marine Toys & Innovations

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Apr 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

JOBE SPORTS Jobe Sports are primed to wow SCIBS crowds with an epic assortment of all-new...

Earbuds That Speak Your Language Win Over Travellers

by Jill Walsh | Apr 23, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Security, Technology | 0 |

TRAVEL ADIVSORS

TRADE EVENTS

MICE

Travel Advisors

WSI Airport Opens Its Doors to CT Partners

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 18, 2026 | Travel Advisors | 0 |

With just four months until Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport opens to passengers, CT...

TravelManagers Honours Top 50 Travel Advisors

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 17, 2026 | Travel Advisors | 0 |

Trade Events

MEETINGS 2026 Sends New Zealand’s Appeal Sky High

by Peter Needham | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |

New Zealand’s biggest business events trade show, MEETINGS 2026, closed last night with a...

Thailand’s Bold Tourism Gamble: Fewer Tourists, Better Visitors

by Yves Thomas | Jun 20, 2026 | Headline News, Thailand, Trade Events | 0 |

Mice

London’s Global Moment: Olympia Ready to Shine

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 19, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

The presence of the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London and HRH The Prince of Wales at London Tech...

NZICC Wins the MEETINGS Jackpot Until 2029

by Peter Needham | Jun 18, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |

All

Guam Brings Island Spirit to America’s B...

Jun 20, 2026

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈ Top Travel Deals ...

Jun 20, 2026

Nepal’s 2028 Tourism Vision Sparks New F...

Jun 20, 2026

Hotels Can Now Book Guests via ChatGPT a...

Jun 20, 2026

RateGain and Duetto Revolutionise Hotel ...

Jun 20, 2026

Reef Unlimited Launches 2026 Cairns Whal...

Jun 20, 2026

Bali Tops Agoda’s Summer Poolside Getawa...

Jun 20, 2026

Lylo Strengthens Leadership Team to Driv...

Jun 20, 2026

Guam Brings Island Spirit to America’s Biggest State Fair

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Micronesia | 0 |

Today the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that it has been designated by the Government of...

Offers of the Week! 🌍✈ Top Travel Deals to Book Now

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |
Nepal’s 2028 Tourism Vision Sparks New Fixed Departures

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 20, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |
Hotels Can Now Book Guests via ChatGPT and Claude

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Technology | 0 |
RateGain and Duetto Revolutionise Hotel Revenue AI

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 20, 2026 | Technology | 0 |