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30/06/2025

🌏✈️ Sarawak targets Indonesian corporate travel market via Jakarta initiatives

With direct Jakarta–Kuching flights, BESarawak is positioning Sarawak as a leading CMCI destination. Over 60 Indonesian agents joined BESarawak’s product update session, reinforcing MICE ties between Indonesia and Malaysia ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

💬 Could Sarawak be Southeast Asia’s next corporate incentive hotspot?

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30/06/2025

📊 80% of Civitatis’ 2024 revenue came from loyal customers.

Repeat bookings are driving growth for the leading platform in Spanish-language tours and activities. Strategic curation, trusted local suppliers, and a strong B2B channel (with 48.4% of repeat bookings via agencies) are fueling traveler satisfaction and loyalty.

💬 Are curated experiences the future of sustainable travel business growth?

Civitatis found that nearly 45% of customers are repeat clients, driven by the platform’s rigorous curation of trusted suppliers and top-quality experiences. Travel agencies remain a cornerstone in retention strategy with 48.4% of repeat bookings made through this channel.

30/06/2025

🌿🏥 Indonesia bets on Bali’s health tourism potential

With the launch of Sanur SEZ and Bali International Hospital, Indonesia positions itself as a top medical & wellness tourism hub in Southeast Asia.

Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana urges strategic collaboration between local governments and industry stakeholders to accelerate health tourism and attract international patients.

💬 Can health infrastructure become a game-changer for Indonesia’s tourism future?

Indonesia aims to boost health tourism through Sanur SEZ and Bali International Hospital, focusing on certified medical services.

30/06/2025

🇺🇸🛫 m1nd-set reveals paradox in US travel: outbound boom vs inbound slump

While Americans lead global outbound travel, inbound tourism to the US is declining—impacting up to $12.5B in spending. In Duty Free, US travellers underperform on engagement but excel in average spend. Big opportunity lies in reimagining retail experiences and boosting conversions.

💬 Are we overlooking the emotional journey behind Travel Retail?

US outbound travel surges while inbound tourism declines; m1nd-set reveals untapped Duty Free potential among Americans.

30/06/2025

Australia unveils DoTS: a new era in domestic tourism insights

The new Domestic Tourism Statistics (DoTS) tool leverages mobile and survey data to deliver real-time, region-specific travel analytics. With 29 million overnight trips and A$27B in Q1 2025, DoTS redefines how Australia tracks domestic tourism.

💬 Is mobile-powered data the key to smarter tourism strategy?

Australia’s Domestic Tourism Statistics (DoTS) uses mobile data and surveys to provide accurate, timely insights, boosting tourism planning.

30/06/2025

🌍✈️ IATA launches SAF Matchmaker to streamline sustainable fuel procurement

The new SAF Matchmaker platform by IATA bridges airlines with SAF producers, reducing complexity and costs in sustainable aviation fuel sourcing.

💬 Will centralized platforms accelerate aviation’s transition to net zero?


https://www.traveldailynews.com/aviation/iata-releases-saf-matchmaker-to-connect-airlines-and-saf-suppliers-2/a

IATA launches SAF Matchmaker platform to streamline sustainable aviation fuel procurement, improving efficiency, connectivity, and transparency for airlines and SAF producers.

30/06/2025

Irish Ferries launches lounges for pets and owners https://bit.ly/4dWNxrA

30/06/2025

2025 Global Pride Travel Trends: Insights from Sojern, Sonders and ELTA https://bit.ly/3HBSV7f

30/06/2025

Jalisco boosts tourism sector with historic hotel investment https://bit.ly/4dZiRG4

29/06/2025

Not Just Travel expands BDM team with veteran Chris Winpenny appointment https://bit.ly/3HxWbAH

29/06/2025

Under The Stairs opens at Corinthia Brussels, led by Belgium’s cocktail visionary Hannah Van Ongevalle https://bit.ly/4jLhoEG

29/06/2025

Air Canada inaugurates flights to Porto and Prague https://bit.ly/4dXoIvy