Hotel News
AYANA Bali receives ASEAN Green Hotel Award
AYANA Bali has been awarded the ASEAN Green Hotel Award 2026-2028 for its efforts toward environmental responsibility and sustainable operations across Southeast Asia.
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Vahdet Ayaz
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Vahdet Ayaz is an Editor at IMWF Insider, specializing in news writing, editing, interviews, and research. He began his journalism career in the Foreign News Department of Demirören News Agency, where he gained six years of experience in the media industry. His areas of coverage include MICE, tourism, destination weddings, hospitality, aviation, technology, and global industry developments. At IMWF Insider, he follows international trends and developments across these sectors, bringing relevant global news and industry insights to readers. He holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Aydın University.
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Destination News
Dubai Awards Sustainable Tourism Stamp to 237 hotels
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism announced that 237 hotels have been awarded the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp.
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Destination News
Azerbaijan holds tourism promotion events in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
The Azerbaijan Tourism Board organized tourism promotion events in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from August 21-27 to promote the country’s tourism offerings.
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Industry News
Thailand participates in travel trade show in Vietnam
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) participated in the ITE HCMC 2026 travel trade show, held in Vietnam from August 27-29.
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Destination News
Asia-Pacific travelers turn to simple and meaningful trips
Booking's Travel Happiness Index 2026 found that travelers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are turning away from packed travel itineraries in favor of simpler and more meaningful trips.
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Industry News
Radisson Hotel Group announces 328-room hotel in Sydney
Radisson Hotel Group announced the 328-room Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, which is planned to open in 2029.
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Event News
Global fintech event to be held in Melbourne
Money20/20, an important event in the fields of financial technology, banking and financial services, will be held in Melbourne, Australia, in February 2028.
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Industry News
ACMECS tourism ministers meet in Vietnam
ACMECS Tourism Ministers met in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on August 27. The ministers discussed cooperation priorities for the 2026-2028 period.
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Industry News
More than 800 MICE representatives to gather in Mexico
Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism announced that the XXXII CNIR Querétaro 2026 event will be held from September 9-12, bringing together more than 800 leaders and representatives from the MICE sector.
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Destination News
Brazil on Track to Become 10th-Largest MICE Market
Brazil's official tourism agency Embratur announced that the country is on track to become the world's 10th-largest MICE market in 2026.
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Hotel News
IHG announces portfolio deal covering 14 hotels in Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced a portfolio deal covering 1,063 rooms and 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan.
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Conferences & Meetings
Brisbane to host IFFS World Congress 2027
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) will host the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) World Congress 2027 from April 18-21.
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Airline News
Dubai's hospitality sector disrupted by regional tensions
Middle East-based consultancy Cavendish Maxwell stated in a report that Dubai's hospitality sector experienced disruption in the first half of 2026 due to regional conflicts.
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Industry News
MICE Tourism Forum held in Vietnam
Vietnam held the 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair under the theme “MICE Tourism in the New Era: Sustainability - Connectivity - Opportunities.”
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Wedding News
Couples in India blend tradition with modernity
The 2025-2026 Wedding Industry Report by India-based wedding planning company WedMeGood stated that couples are blending tradition with modernity.
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