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Thailand welcomes Etihad Airways’ inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the inaugural Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai flight earlier today, 4th November.

Turkish Airlines Secures Landmark Financing from Bank of China

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has successfully completed a landmark financing transaction with Bank

Emirates boosts presence in Egypt with a fifth daily flight

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is deploying an additional six weekly frequencies on the Dubai-Cairo route from 1st December 2025*.

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on November 24, 2025

TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2025

November 24, 2025 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM SGT | InterContinental® Singapore , 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966 DOWNLOAD

on November 25, 2025

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2025

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.

on December 2, 2025

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Malaysia 2025

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.

on January 22, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Hong Kong 2026

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives,

on April 29, 2026

TDM Global Summit Bangkok – 2026

April 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Bangkok DOWNLOAD AGENDA REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Get Ready: Event Begins

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Engine Failures, Airspace Chaos: Why Wizz Air is Abandoning Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air is shutting down its Abu Dhabi operations after four rocky years, citing regional instability, climate-challenged engines, and regulatory hurdles as key reasons for the exit.

Saudi’s hospitality horizon expands with Aman’s cliffside desert retreat near Diriyah

Aman Group has announced Amansamar, an ultra-luxury resort and residences in Wadi Safar near Diriyah, Riyadh. The tranquil new resort and branded residences is now under construction in Wadi Safar, just outside Riyadh and close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diriyah

Does the global aviation sector need to retool its flight safety measures?

While global aviation has recovered significantly since travel restrictions began to be relaxed in 2022, the sector is feeling the strain following several high-visibility incidents that have shaken passengers the world over.

Ras-al Khaimah sees 12 % YoY inbound growth from Asia in Q1 2025: Raki Phillips

On the sidelines of the PATA Annual Summit (PAS 2025) that took place in İstanbul, Türkiye, TDM got the chance

Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism

While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and Southeast Asia which both have sizeable Muslim populations.

Five notable trends from ITB China 2025

Travel Daily Media is currently in Shanghai, China covering the sixth run of ITB China. We run down five notable trends

HBX’s Andrew Boocock on the art of selling travel in an evolving industry

At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a panel that discussed trends in these evolving sectors.

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Saudi Arabia stands at centre of global wellness at the first-ever FIBO Arabia

FIBO Arabia, the leading international exhibition for health, fitness, and wellness in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), drew

IMS25 to convene global leaders from 26–27 Nov 2025

Over 2,000 global industry and government leaders will attend the second edition of the International MICE Summit (IMS25) in Riyadh,

Arabian Travel Market to launch dedicated Travel Tech show at 2026 edition

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced the launch of ATM Travel Tech, a new co-located event that will debut at

Qatar Airways to Begin Operations at The New Terminal One at JFK by 2026

Qatar Airways has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new

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Thailand welcomes Etihad Airways’ inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the inaugural Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai flight earlier today, 4th November.

Turkish Airlines Secures Landmark Financing from Bank of China

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has successfully completed a landmark financing transaction with Bank

Emirates boosts presence in Egypt with a fifth daily flight

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is deploying an additional six weekly frequencies on the Dubai-Cairo route from 1st December 2025*.

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on November 24, 2025

TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2025

November 24, 2025 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM SGT | InterContinental® Singapore , 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966 DOWNLOAD

on November 25, 2025

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2025

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.

on December 2, 2025

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Malaysia 2025

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards programme aims to spotlight key players that consistently redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences.

on January 22, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Hong Kong 2026

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and initiatives,

on April 29, 2026

TDM Global Summit Bangkok – 2026

April 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Bangkok DOWNLOAD AGENDA REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Get Ready: Event Begins

Exclusives
View All

Engine Failures, Airspace Chaos: Why Wizz Air is Abandoning Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air is shutting down its Abu Dhabi operations after four rocky years, citing regional instability, climate-challenged engines, and regulatory hurdles as key reasons for the exit.

Saudi’s hospitality horizon expands with Aman’s cliffside desert retreat near Diriyah

Aman Group has announced Amansamar, an ultra-luxury resort and residences in Wadi Safar near Diriyah, Riyadh. The tranquil new resort and branded residences is now under construction in Wadi Safar, just outside Riyadh and close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diriyah

Does the global aviation sector need to retool its flight safety measures?

While global aviation has recovered significantly since travel restrictions began to be relaxed in 2022, the sector is feeling the strain following several high-visibility incidents that have shaken passengers the world over.

Ras-al Khaimah sees 12 % YoY inbound growth from Asia in Q1 2025: Raki Phillips

On the sidelines of the PATA Annual Summit (PAS 2025) that took place in İstanbul, Türkiye, TDM got the chance

Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism

While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and Southeast Asia which both have sizeable Muslim populations.

Five notable trends from ITB China 2025

Travel Daily Media is currently in Shanghai, China covering the sixth run of ITB China. We run down five notable trends

HBX’s Andrew Boocock on the art of selling travel in an evolving industry

At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a panel that discussed trends in these evolving sectors.

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