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Sustainable tourism in the Philippines: Sagay and Sipalay lead the way
17-Oct-2025 :: At ITB Asia 2025, the Philippines is presenting two coastal cities on Negros Island that are proving that sustainable tourism is more than a trend—it’s a way of life... |
Preserving paradise: Maldives tourism beyond sun, sand, and sea
17-Oct-2025 :: The Daily spoke with Mr Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO & Managing Director, Visit Maldives Corporation, about the destination’s continued tourism growth and sustainable strategies for the future... |
The future of travel starts today!
17-Oct-2025 :: Good morning and welcome to the third and final day of ITB Asia 2025! What a ride it’s been! From conferences to meetings to chance encounters on the show floor, this year’s record-breaking edition of the show has really br... |
Best Western Hotels & Resorts champions sustainable hospitality across Asia
17-Oct-2025 :: BWH Hotels, a company known for its commitment to sustainability in the industry, is celebrating an important milestone at ITB Asia this year... |
Business Events Perth: A model for global growth at ITB Asia 2025
17-Oct-2025 :: Business Events Perth, Western Australia’s convention bureau, is demonstrating how a focused, collaborative approach to business-events tourism can drive global recognition and long-term impact... |
ITB Berlin 2026 (March) marketing programs are open
17-Oct-2025 :: In March 2026, we will be covering the world’s largest travel show in Berlin daily once again with fresh and 'a la minute' generated, and mostly exclusive, content... |
Travel today: Innovation, wellness and purpose
16-Oct-2025 :: The Daily caught up with Dr Fazil Khan, Group Managing Director, Mitra Group, to discuss trends in the industry and his priorities as a top buyer at the show this year... |
Inside the AI revolution transforming the travel industry
16-Oct-2025 :: Today, HotelPlanner’s Chief Technology Officer, Bryce Fosdick, and President EMEA, Bas Lemmens, will take part in a fireside chat on the future of AI innovation in travel... |
DerbySoft expands global reach through integration with Temairazu in Japan
16-Oct-2025 :: At ITB Asia 2025, DerbySoft, a leading Travel Commerce Accelerator based in Dallas, Texas, is announcing its integration with Japan-based Temairazu Co, Ltd... |
Skyscanner reveals major travel trends at ITB Asia 2025
16-Oct-2025 :: Yesterday on stage at the Knowledge Theatre, Jarrod Kris, Head of Destination Partnerships, APAC, Skyscanner, unveiled the latest trends and insights from the fifth Special Edition Horizons Report, based on a survey across 15 global markets... |
ITB Asia 2025 sets the stage for a record year
16-Oct-2025 :: The 18th edition of ITB Asia kicked off yesterday with inspiring opening remarks and the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony... |
Every encounter is a chance to shape what’s next
16-Oct-2025 :: What a fantastic start to this year’s show! Yesterday the floor was buzzing with energy from the moment the doors opened... |
Indoor attractions and overnight stays enhance Mandai Wildlife Reserve
16-Oct-2025 :: Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve is evolving into a world-class destination, blending wildlife, indoor attractions and immersive stays that bring visitors closer to nature... |
ITB Asia 2025 expands to five halls in Singapore, marking its largest edition yet
15-Oct-2025 :: Asia’s leading travel trade show opens with record participation: 1,500 top buyers (7% increase compared to 2024), five halls, and the most diverse regional representation to date, including stronger Central Asia, largest-ever Africa ... |
AI takes flight with UNIFIFI at ITB Asia
15-Oct-2025 :: At ITB Asia 2025, UNIFIFI Group is showcasing how its next-generation AI-powered solutions are transforming air ticketing services by automating 80% of clients’ refund and rescheduling requests, providing next-level operational effici... |
From bleisure to festivals: RWS’ recipe for success
15-Oct-2025 :: The Daily spoke with Ms Lee Shi Ruh, Chief Executive Officer, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), in an exclusive interview about their partnership with the show this year and what sets them apart on the market... |
Lithuania makes its debut at ITB Asia 2025
15-Oct-2025 :: Lithuania is at ITB Asia for the first time this year, inviting Asian travel professionals to discover a destination full of surprises... |
Seoul presents a complete MICE offer at ITB Asia 2025
15-Oct-2025 :: Seoul has rapidly become one of the world’s leading MICE hubs, blending rich culture, cutting-edge technology, and a strong economy at the heart of East Asia... |
BWH Hotels scales up across Asia Pacific
15-Oct-2025 :: Olivier Berrivin, Vice President – APAC, BWH Hotels, shared details of BWH Hotel’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region including recent expansions, goals for the future, and integrating sustainability across the board... |
Today’s Highlights Day 1
15-Oct-2025 :: ITB Asia 2025 Conference has a full programme in store across three days and three stages... |
Day One: opening remarks
15-Oct-2025 :: Speech by: Ms Ong Huey Hong, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry Development Group), Chief Sustainability Officer, Singapore Tourism Board... |
2 Days to Go – Your ITB Asia 2025 Experience Awaits
14-Oct-2025 :: Get ready to connect with the world of travel at ITB Asia 2025! ITB Asia 2025, Asia’s leading travel trade show, will take place from 15–17 October 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, co-located with&nb... |
About ITB Asia
7-Oct-2025 :: ITB Asia, Asia's Leading Travel Trade Show, is an annually held B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry; it is designed to be the primary event for the Asia Pacific travel industry, much like its parent event – ITB Berli... |
2025 Conference Programme
3-Oct-2025 :: With an exciting speaker line-up with industry hot topics, this is one conference you cannot miss!... |
Seychelles: A cultural paradise on display at ITB Asia
29-Sep-2025 :: Seychelles’ cultural tourism offer, from UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its mosaic of history to a wide variety of celebrations and festivals, is in the spotlight at ITB Asia... |
Travel Tech Asia 2025: Where innovation powers the future of travel
25-Sep-2025 :: Singapore to host the premier travel technology showcase for the APAC region, bringing together leading brands, visionary startups, and top industry executives to redefine the future of tourism... |
Future Forward: ITB Asia 2025 conference unites leaders to redefine tourism
22-Aug-2025 :: From AI to sustainability, Asia’s leading travel trade show, will unite industry leaders from global players such as Frasers Hospitality, Jack Morton Worldwide, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and many more in Singapore to s... |
China’s outbound tourism and the importance of major international events
3-Jun-2025 :: China’s outbound tourism and the importance of major international events, everyone would love to host megastars like her: when pop icon Taylor Swift performed in Singapore last year... |
ITB Asia 2025 unveils top exhibitors and elite buyer networking
6-May-2025 :: Now in its 18th year, ITB Asia will return to Marina Bay Sands from 15 to 17 October 2025, alongside MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia... |
Messe Berlin to drive growth of ITB India and expand presence across the Indian market
30-Apr-2025 :: Messe Berlin announces the official launch of Messe Berlin India, a newly incorporated subsidiary that underscores the company’s long-term commitment to one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets... |
The success of ITB Berlin mirrors a positive outlook for travel in 2025
11-Mar-2025 :: Additionally, the new ITB Americas has been announced, ITB Berlin 2025 registered 100,000 attendees over three trade visitor days, of these, 87 per cent are international – impressive proof of the global importance of the World's Lead... |
#ITB is over for another year
11-Mar-2025 :: My new hip certainly got a work out, but what are the impressions? There is a sense of unease driven by uncertainty... |
Giving power to local communities can be a boon for the hotel industry
11-Mar-2025 :: That was the gist of remarks made this afternoon at ITB Berlin 2025 by Marion Phillips, head of sustainability at Evaneos, and Rob Holmes, founder of GLP Films... |
Hotel industry moving from sustainability to regeneration
11-Mar-2025 :: The hotel industry is moving on from sustainability and heading more in the direction of regeneration, according to speakers at ITB Berlin 2025... |
Amazon warns on AI use amongst hoteliers
10-Mar-2025 :: One of Amazon Web Service’s (AWS) top executives has warned that AI has the potential to be even bigger than the advent of cloud computing... |
Sustainability is a top-down driven movement
10-Mar-2025 :: Speaking on the panel ‘Impactful Luxury Hoteliers: Redefining Luxury with Purpose’, Simon Stobbs, chief B2B sales officer and South Africa managing director for Wilderness, said that the company’s success since 1983 was ba... |
Industry still carries room for innovation
10-Mar-2025 :: There is still great room for ambition and innovation within the hospitality space, said speakers at ITB Berlin 2025... |
TUI aims for further growth and sees itself well-positioned for the future
8-Mar-2025 :: Experience and entertainment offerings are becoming increasingly important in the travel industry, and TUI wants to be part of this trend – leveraging millions of customer data points to create tailored... |
Groundbreaking technologies will fundamentally change the travel industry
7-Mar-2025 :: Trip and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) presented tourism gamechangers at ITB Berlin 2025: AI, super apps and trends such as sustainable travel and space tourism... |
UN Tourism Summit: Ministers from around the world discuss the future of tourism
7-Mar-2025 :: At the UN Tourism Ministers Summit, the participants spoke in favour of sustainable tourism concepts, peace is the prerequisite for growth and stability... |
India is increasingly important in tourism – on the international and domestic market
7-Mar-2025 :: India is among the world’s top five countries for outbound tourism: experts present exciting trends at ITB Berlin... |
Cloudbeds has outlined some of the strengths of AI for hoteliers
7-Mar-2025 :: Speaking at ITB Berlin 2025, the firm said that its management software is built on what it calls ‘causal AI’ and can not only analyse data, but that it can also give hoteliers advice on what to do in certain situations... |
Sabre Hospitality says sustainability issue for suppliers as AI race heats up
7-Mar-2025 :: Sabre Hospitality’s president laid out some of the myths in the travel industry, particularly when it comes to AI, in a session this afternoon at ITB Berlin 2025... |
Booking com outlines impact of AI at ITB
6-Mar-2025 :: Today in a crowded session at ITB Berlin 2025, Booking’s Matthias Schmid outlined how the company was implementing AI into its platform... |
Experiences need to be adapted across age cohorts as Gen Z further embraces travel
6-Mar-2025 :: Adaptability is key when it comes to marketing experiences to customers, said panellists at ITB Berlin 2025... |
Experiences sector recovering, but progress halting in places
6-Mar-2025 :: There needs to be a marked shift in how the travel industry markets experiences after a post-pandemic recovery has begun to slow... |
The impact of female leaders in propelling the tourism industry forward
6-Mar-2025 :: A Travel Industry Club panel at ITB Berlin underscored the importance of diverse teams in the tourism industry, particularly highlighting the need for increased female leadership... |
ITB Americas: New B2B travel trade show for the entire American continent
5-Mar-2025 :: ITB continues to expand: From 10 to 12 November 2026, ITB Americas will celebrate its debut as a B2B tourism trade show in Guadalajara, Mexico... |
ITB Berlin 2025 - Day 2: Fresh impetus for the travel industry
5-Mar-2025 :: After a busy first day, the international travel industry can look forward to more highlights at ITB Berlin 2025, and the mood among participants is positive... |
How hoteliers can leverage AI and Google
5-Mar-2025 :: Representatives of Google and Cendyn outlined on Tuesday at ITB Berlin 2025 on how hotel owners can leverage AI to drive bookings... |
