Market Intelligence
Luxury resort market to exceed $203 billion by 2033
The global luxury resort market is expected to exceed $203 billion by 2033, with privacy, wellness and personalised experiences driving growth.
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Trends
Event News
UNTOLD Dubai is building a temporary city, not just a festival
Last year’s edition used more than 380 trucks, a main stage weighing over 500 tonnes and a 267,000-square-metre site. UNTOLD Dubai returns to Dubai Parks and Resorts in November.
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Trends
Competition in destination weddings is shifting toward incentives
Ras Al Khaimah’s 2026 programme shows how incentives, airport support and easier marriage procedures are becoming part of destination wedding competition.
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Wedding News
The venue is no longer just decor: The race for atmosphere is growing in 2027 weddings
The Knot and WeddingPro's 2027 Wedding Trends Report shows that couples are increasingly turning toward more distinctive, personal and experience-driven spaces in their venue and design choices.
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Reports
Guest experience is becoming the new focus of 2027 weddings
The Knot and WeddingPro's 2027 Wedding Trends Report shows that couples are placing increasing emphasis on guest experience when planning their weddings.
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Insights
Destinations' new competitive edge: Attracting events, not just tourists
From international congresses to destination weddings, events are becoming more than a way for destinations to attract visitors, creating broader economic value across multiple sectors.
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Trends
The AI era in MICE: AI moves behind the scenes of events
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the experimental stage in the MICE sector, taking on a more active role in the planning, management and measurement of events.
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Wedding News
The wedding destination is now on the move: Weddings take to the seas
Destination weddings are typically held on beaches, in historic cities or at private resorts. Cruise ships, however, are making the journey part of the celebration.
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Industry News
Vietnam holds training program on digital transformation in tourism
Vietnam’s Ministry of Tourism held a training program in Nha Trang on September 9 to promote the implementation of digital transformation in the tourism sector in 2026.
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Event News
Austria aims to strengthen tourism sector with AI
Austria’s Ministry of Tourism announced that it aims to strengthen the tourism sector through digitalization and artificial intelligence at the Tourism Summit held in Alpbach on September 3.
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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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Wedding News
AI use on the rise in UK couples' wedding planning
According to the 2026 UK Weddings Report by UK-based Bridebook, British couples have started using AI-powered tools when planning their weddings.
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Reports
New trend in tourism: Escaping from big cities to small towns
A report by travel company Priceline, based on its 2025 data, highlights that tourists are increasingly choosing to travel to small towns rather than large and crowded cities.
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