The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) has wholeheartedly endorsed the newly launched Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, a national initiative aimed at solidifying Malaysia’s status as a premier international travel destination.

OLX India, a prominent online marketplace, has entered a strategic partnership with EaseMyTrip, a leading travel booking platform in India. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, transforming OLX into a comprehensive platform that caters to a wide spectrum of user needs, including hassle-free travel booking services.

On Monday, December 16, key stakeholders from the U.S. Travel Association, Congressman Andy Harris, the Maryland Tourism Coalition, Visit Harford, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, and other regional leaders convened at the Economic Development Office in Cambridge, Maryland, for a “Travel Works for America” Power Hour. The gathering underscored the critical contributions of the travel industry to local economic growth, job creation, and business prosperity.

As 2024 comes to an end, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) celebrates a remarkable year marked by 33 active partnerships across diverse industries. These collaborations reflect the growing interest of AHLA members in aligning with sectors critical to staying competitive in the years ahead.

A recent report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) highlights that members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) anticipate ending 2024 with revenues reaching $24.4 billion, supported by 8.4 million travelers.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is urging leaders in Congress to focus on vital bills that prevent consumers from encountering unexpected charges when booking hotels as the 118th Congress nears its end on January 3, 2025.

On November 25, a collaborative effort spearheaded by the U.S. Travel Association, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, the Pigeon Forge Tourism Office, the Tennessee Tourism Department, and regional leaders took place at The LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. This gathering, dubbed the “Travel Works for America” Power Hour, focused on formulating plans to boost the local economy following the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene.

The third installment of the Dubai Future Forum took place on November 19-20, 2024, at the renowned Museum of the Future, uniting top futurists from around the globe to deliberate on the critical challenges facing our world today. Known as the largest international assembly of futurists, the event emphasized the critical need for bold and innovative strategies to steer through the complex global environment.

The Taiwan Cruise Forum 2024, orchestrated by the Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), commenced on December 4 at Taipei’s Howard Plaza Hotel. This premier event attracted a varied assembly of cruise industry stakeholders including operators, port leaders, tourism representatives, and business executives. The forum’s focus, “Asia’s Cruise Hub – Innovation and Cooperation Powering Taiwan’s Cruise Industry Forward,” highlighted Taiwan’s ascending role in the cruise market, specifically targeting advancements in port facilities, infrastructure, and tourism initiatives to redefine the future of cruising in Asia.

The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), recognized globally as the third-largest of its kind, proudly announced the opening of its Centre of Excellence at the association’s headquarters. This new center underscores a pivotal development for the tourism and hospitality sectors in India. The launch event featured a prominent gathering, including Shri Suman Billa, IAS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and other esteemed industry figures.