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GRT Hotels & Resorts hosted a vibrant meet in the capital, bringing together key players from the fraternity for an evening of networking, knowledge sharing, and partnership building.

Speaking on the occasion, Vikram Cotah, CEO of GRT Hotels & Resorts, said: “Our travel trade partners have been integral to our growth journey. Events like these allow us to reconnect, exchange ideas, and explore new possibilities together. At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we believe in creating not just stays but stories – and our partners help us take those stories far and wide.”

The event witnessed participation from some of the most respected names in the industry, reinforcing GRT’s commitment to strengthening its travel trade relationships across the country.

The gathering showcased GRT Hotels’ expanding portfolio and innovative experiences across South India, with special emphasis on its award-winning resorts and urban escapes. Guests were also given exclusive updates on new offerings, signature experiences, and the brand’s vision for the year ahead.

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Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr signed an executive order authorising the issuance of digital nomad visas on Thursday, 24th April.

Executive Order No 86 gives the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to issue digital nomad visas to non-immigrant foreigners who wish to visit the Philippines whilst working remotely.

This initiative seeks to drive spending on the part of foreign travellers to the country and to boost tourism activities throughout off-peak seasons.

Tourism secretary Christina Frasco lauded the move, referring to it as a progressive policy reflecting the national government’s strong commitment to boost the country’s tourism landscape via innovation.

In a statement released on Friday, 25th April, Frasco declared: “Allowing digital nomads the opportunity to stay longer in the country will spur tourism activities and increase visitor spending. Not only do digital nomads help mitigate seasonal fluctuations in tourism by visiting during off-peak times and providing a more steady economic flow, but these types of international visitors also bring diverse perspectives and cultures, enriching our host communities.”

Where nomads wander

Among the Philippines’ most popular workation destinations in the country are Boracay, Siargao, Cebu, Palawan, and La Union, all of which have great appeal among both backpackers and digital nomads alike.

Frasco said: “The digital nomad visa will not only strengthen the growth of established destinations, but also unlock new opportunities for even the most remote tourist sites and local government units to shine on the global stage.”

She added that her department stands ready to work hand in hand with the DFA, the Department of Justice, Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and all other concerned agencies to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the new initiative.

Frasco further pointed out that such measures for future-ready tourism are bound to uplift local communities via meaningful livelihood for residents.

Once the initiative is implemented, the Philippines joins Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia among the regional hubs for digital nomads.

What travellers need to know

Foreigners eligible for this type of visa must be:

• At least 18 years old;
• Must show proof of remote work using digital technology;
• Must show proof of sufficient income generated outside the Philippines;
• Must show proof of no criminal record;
• Must have health insurance valid for the period covering the validity of the visa; 
• Must be a national of a country that already offers similar visas to Filipinos and where the Philippines has a Foreign Service Post;
• Must not pose a threat to the internal or external security of the Philippines; and
• Must not be employed in the Philippines.

Pilot implementation of the digital nomad visa programme begins within 60 days from the time the Executive Order takes effect.

Foreigners who qualify for the program may stay in the country for a maximum of one year.

Also, the visa may be renewed for the same duration and the holder may be granted multiple entry privileges during its validity.

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More than 150 influencers have already registered for the “Informal Influencer Networking Session” at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 on April 30^th in Dubai. NaviSavi, the B2B2C platform dedicated to travel User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will host the event to bring together travel content creators and travel brands. Registrations are still open for both influencers and companies.

“Travel marketing is no longer just about destinations—it’s about the voices that bring them to life. We’re in a creator-led era where brands and content creators must collaborate to stay relevant,” says Sally Bunnell, CEO and Founder of NaviSavi. “The Informal Influencer Networking Session at ATM 2025 is a unique space for forging powerful partnerships, tapping into emerging travel trends, and amplifying reach through authentic, engaging content. We’re thrilled to help bridge that connection between creators and travel brands ready to grow together.”

Apart from hosting the networking event, NaviSavi is leading other activities at the ATM as official partner of the main travel show in the Middle East. Sally Bunnell will moderate the panel “The Creator’s Playbook: Mastering the Business of Travel Content in the Social Search Age” on April 30^th that will explore the role of influencers and grand content acquisition in the travel industry with the participation of Ghadeer El Khub, Creative and Production Director at the Abu Dhabi Culture and Tourism Department, Rana Samara, Social Media Director ad Wego, and Ali Almeshaal, CEO at Sukun.

At ATM 2025, the startup will also have a booth in the Hotels area (HC3008) where it will welcome current and potential customers, including travel brands, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and content creators; as well as prospective investors interested in learning more about its products and business model.

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The 13th Macao International Travel Expo (MITE) has proven to be the event’s biggest to date.

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reports that, on top of the 755 travel and tourism businesses represented at the event and 500 buyers in attendance, visitors get to browse at a record-breaking 1,502 booths set up across three halls of The Venetian Macau.

Speaking at the evening reception for partners and participants, MGTO director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes: “This year, we have made MITE a much more international affair. This edition has brought together both old and new participants from the Greater China Area, from Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, as well as the Americas.”

Fernandes added that MITE offers novel opportunities for all participants, as well as establishing a premier platform for both tourism professionals and consumers alike.

Leveraging a city’s advantages

The MGTO director further pointed out that Macao strives to put up an innovative programme every year.

She said: “The MITE programme leverages our city’s unique advantages as a platform to foster connectivity between Macao, Mainland China, and the international market.”

As MITE is Macao’s flagship tourism event, it aims to offer extensive opportunities for both the local and global travel trade.

In which case, MITE takes full advantage of Macao’s long-standing commitment to its Tourism+ offerings to its source markets.

By doing so, Macao is certainly on the right track, getting even closer to its goal to become a world centre for tourism and leisure.

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From augmented reality to unique mobility solutions, this year’s Macao International Travel Expo (MITE) put innovation in the spotlight through its dedicated space for edutourism, a fusion of travel and learning, along with several unique features that highlighted the synergy between tourism and technology.

At MITE 2025, the EduTourism Hive is significantly larger than it was in previous iterations of the event, and visitors found themselves awed by the range of ideas presented.

While tie-ups between academic institutions, museums, and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) were in play, many were drawn to an interactive demonstration of augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) as a means of enhancing a traveller’s experience of a given destination.

Especially useful in recreating destinations as they were in their original state, AR/VR tech is already a given in Macao’s tourism scene as local provider IC Art offered guests a virtual tour of the SAR’s iconic Ruins of St Paul back in its glory days as the Mater Dei Church.

In a virtual exhibition held last month, visitors were awestruck as modern technology restored what is known to be a last wall standing into a glorious example of Portuguese architecture in the east 400 years into the territory’s colonial past.

Based on this and similar exhibitions held overseas, the potential of AR/VR tech could also extend into sustainable tourism, as it would enable people to experience attractions in endangered or compromised environments in a safer, more environmentally responsible manner.

Is this a better way to move around?

Another innovative solution presented at MITE 2025 takes the concept of electric transportation to the next level.

On display in the centre of the EduTourism Hive was a prototype of a next-generation single person flyer.

Essentially similar to the personal air taxis that are now doing test flights in Europe, this innovative take on urban mobility offers a more sustainable way of getting from one place to another without adding to the increasingly heavy traffic seen in too many thoroughfares the world over.

The prototype and similar vehicles boast that these are certainly kinder to the environment as they are electric and may be recharged, exude no harmful emissions, and thus leave a significantly smaller carbon footprint.

However, it should be noted that, as of press time, there are two things standing in the way of these solo flyers: safety, of course, and the potential cost.

It is worth noting that prototypes currently being tested in Europe are being pitched to ride-hailing firms; so we may just see a shift from a four-wheeler Grab or GoJek to one that easily and speedily flies you to work without needing to catch a bus, cab, or even a commuter train.

Virtual hosting in a completely different context 

But perhaps one of the most visible innovations seen at this year’s MITE is the fact that the opening ceremony was hosted by not one, but two humanoid AI anchors.

Alongside these avatars, simultaneous translation of the speeches delivered in Mandarin during the opening ceremony appeared as running text on the screens mounted onstage.

Granted that the translations were imperfect as there is only so much a listening ear (human or machine) can process, it made for an impressive beginning to an event that continues to cast the spotlight on an industry that is every bit as dynamic and evolutionary as the work of scientists and developers in our rapidly changing world.

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The 13th Macao International Travel Expo (MITE) officially opened today, 25th April, at The Venetian Macau.

The event serves as a way of bringing together tourism boards from around the world, along with travel professionals seeking to expand their networks with peers and those working in related fields

What is notable is that attendance at this year’s exposition is up 50 percent from last year’s numbers, clocking in at 755 travel and tourism enterprises participating from over 70 nations.

Likewise, the event welcomed around 500 global travel buyers covering a diverse range of markets.

Breakthroughs and bridges among nations 

In her opening remarks, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes pointed out how MITE and similar events are key to the ongoing progress stemming from the Chinese government’s 14th Five-Year Plan and the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)’s own second Five-Year Plan.

Fernandes said: “MITE 2025 embraces the vision to attain innovative and quality enhancement through numerous initiatives. It also serves as a way of highlighting Macao’s strengths, as well as a platform that facilitates cooperation and the exchange of knowledge among tourism professionals and their peers from related industries here and throughout the rest of the world.”

She added that Macao has, over the past several years, accumulated a foundation of experience that enables cross-platform integration and promotes collaboration between Macanese travel professionals and their global counterparts.

An ongoing exchange 

Kang Lun of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism likewise cited the robustness of the two-way exchange between Macao and the Chinese Mainland.

He pointed out how the number of mainland tourists making their way to Macao has risen significantly over the past few years, and the SAR has been actively diversifying its tourism offerings to appeal to a broader spectrum of travellers.

As tourism is a two-way exchange, Kang also lauded the event as a way of showing off the richness of Mainland China’s cultural diversity to potential Macanese tourists.

Paired with Macao’s unique charm, the attractions offered by the Chinese Mainland promise to be a potent draw to global travellers.

Travel Daily Media is an official media partner of the 13th Macao International Travel Expo which runs until Sunday, 27th April.

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Fun new facilities have been introduced at Bali Dynasty Resort, further strengthening its position as one of the best family resorts in Bali. These are a restaurant breakfast area for kids and a rooftop padel court, adding more excitement and convenience for families on holiday.

The Kids Breakfast Corner at Sen5es restaurant has been created specially for little kids, complete with adorable tables and chairs. It’s a great way for the younger ones to meet others of their age, and to start the day off on a fun note.

Sky Padel Kuta, meanwhile, brings the thrill of this fast-growing sport to the resort and offers yet another awesome option for those keen to stay active on their holiday. Located on the rooftop of Gracie Kelly’s pub, it offers court rental, coaching sessions and classes.

The new additions join an extensive range of facilities and activities at Bali Dynasty Resort that help make this among the best family accommodation in Bali. This includes five swimming pools including a kids pool with a water fun zone and giant 56 m waterslide, a kids club for four to 16 year-olds with daily scheduled activities, toddlers room for four year-olds and younger, kids playground, gamers room, table tennis, gym, spa, free bicycle hire, stroller rental, baby-sitting service, hair braiding, poolside foot reflexology and 24-hour room service.

Together with a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere and genuine Balinese hospitality, there’s no surprise that Bali Dynasty Resort is so popular with holidaying families from around the world.

Adding to its appeal is the resort’s prime beachside location in South Kuta just 15 minutes from the airport, with direct beach access and walking distance from attractions like Waterbom and the area’s many shops, markets, restaurants and bars.

Kids Friendly Accommodation

Families are spoilt for choice when it comes to the accommodation on offer at Bali Dynasty Resort. Altogether there are 12 different room types available among the resort’s 313 rooms, including seven types designed specifically for families – Family Garden View, Family Studio, Kids Suite, Family Pool View, Family Lagoon Pool Access, Suite and Deluxe Family. These are all kids friendly and most come with a bunk bed and trundle.

All rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi, mini bar, safe deposit box and hairdryer.

For bookings made direct with the resort through its website, special benefits can be enjoyed. These include daily breakfast, free return airport transfer (minimum stay applies), welcome drink, free use of kids water fun zone and waterslide, three swimming pools and beach sun loungers, free entrance to the kids club, free use of gym, and free activities such as kids’ yoga, duck feeding, water volleyball and bingo.

Dining For Different Tastes And Different Ages

Bali Dynasty Resort’s seven restaurants and eight bars provide a choice of Western and Asian cuisines from Chinese to Italian to Indian. And, being the kids friendly hotel that it is, kids menus are available at all outlets. Also, kids under six dine free from all buffets when accompanied by a full paying adult.

Gracie Kelly’s offers traditional Irish pub vibes and live music nightly, Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant serves Szechuan and Cantonese dishes, and Queen’s of India offers authentic Indian fare. Cafe Piazza offers specialty coffees, afternoon tea, pastries, cakes, sandwiches and light meals.

SEN5ES serves an extensive buffet breakfast, while the all day-dining H20 restaurant overlooking the main pool features a different themed buffet each evening – among these being the Italian Pizza & Pasta Night, Mexican Night, Satay & Curry Night, Roast Night, Malam Bali and Wild West Wednesdays.

D Lounge is a great spot to relax and watch the goings on in the lobby, and also ideal for enjoying a sundowner cocktail or night cap. Its central feature is a grand piano that can play by itself.

The newly rebranded DK Bar is perfect for an ice-cold beer or scintillating cocktail, and there’s live sports on screen as well as a twice daily happy hour.

The newly remodelled Upperdeck, now Oasis, offers a night cap, drinks and set menu dinner.

‘Kupu Kupu’ Kids Club

Exactly as one might expect from one of the leading Bali resorts for families, the kids club at Bali Dynasty Resort provides great fun for younger holidaymakers. Sporting a spacious and colourful design, the ‘Kupu Kupu’ Kids Club is spread over 350 sq m and across two floors – the ground floor being for younger kids aged four to nine with games, education and cultural activities for them to enjoy, and the floor above being a cool, teenager-style space for 10 to 16 year-olds with board games, movies, video games, billiards and foosball.

A daily programme of educational and cultural activities includes traditional Balinese games and crafts – along with the odd water pillow fight, highest splash contest, treasure hunt and frog race.

There is also the ‘Pupa’ Toddler Room, a relaxation and play space for children aged four and under.

Ashoka Spa

Ashoka Spa offers a complete mind and body wellness experience, with private double and single treatment rooms and sauna. Guests can choose from a wide range of treatments, from traditional Balinese massages to Ashoka’s Signature Massage – the perfect treatment to diminish jet lag.

The spa’s therapists are trained in aromatherapy and reflexology therapies, and to complement the massages available an assortment of contemporary beauty treatments are on offer including hour long facials, manicures and pedicures.

Book Your Award-Winning Bali Holiday

Year after year Bali Dynasty Resort wins awards and accolades including ‘best in category’ and ‘readers’ choice’ titles that illustrate why it’s much-loved as a favourite family resort in Bali. Now is the time for you and your loved ones to discover just why that’s so – book a fantastic family getaway in the tropical paradise of Bali today. For more information, visit the hotel’s website or call +62 361 752403.

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The post SHR Holds 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Approves Dividend Payment of THB 0.03 per Share and Advances 2025 Strategy appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited (SET: SHR), a leading international hotel and resort management company under Singha Estate Public Company Limited (SET: S), led by Mr Apisak Tantivorawong, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Mr Naris Cheyklin, Chairman of the Executive Committee; Mrs Thitima Rungkwansiriroj, Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee and Mr Michael David Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, together with the Board of Directors, held the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the year 2025 on 24 April 2025. A key agenda item was to acknowledge the company’s performance in 2024 and approve a dividend payment based on the year’s earnings.

Mr. Michael Marshall, CEO, stated after the meeting that the 2024 performance report reflected another strong year for SHR, with total revenue reaching THB 10.35 billion — a 7% year-on-year increase and the highest in the company’s history, and net profit of THB 133.9 million, soaring at an impressive rate of 55% from 2023 level. As a result, the meeting approved a dividend payment of THB 0.03 per share, THB 107,809,200, which doubles the previous year’s level and represents 41.30% of the net profit, as per the separate financial statements after deducting legal reserves, in line with the company’s dividend policy. The recorded date for shareholders entitled to receive the dividend was set for 14 March 2025, with the payment scheduled for 8 May 2025.

Looking ahead to 2025, the company is committed to executing its business development plan to strengthen its investment portfolio, enhance service standards, and drive sustainable growth. Key strategies include:

Portfolio Efficiency Improvement Strategy
The company plans to renovate three additional properties in the United Kingdom, located in key tourist and economic hubs, to enhance service standards and profit potential. It will also pursue an Asset Rotation Strategy, selling non-core assets that do not align with SHR’s growth strategy and reinvesting in high-potential properties, in line with the diversification strategy.

Defensive Renovation Projects
To maintain its quality of services and competitiveness, SHR plans to renovate certain properties in its portfolio during off-peak seasons to minimise disruption and ensure readiness for the next peak season.

Products and Services Development
The company will launch SAii Beach Club across all SAii Hotels & Resorts, accompanied by a unique brand-specific food and beverage menu to boost non-room revenue. It also plans to enhance MICE services and expand its sustainable event management under the EIC Certification standard.

Brand Enhancement Strategy
SHR continues to elevate SAii Hotels & Resorts as a world-class brand and a premier destination for sustainable luxury travel. The brand will grow under a flexible and efficient asset-light business model, with expanded hotel management services offered to global investors.

“The 2024 performance reflects SHR’s commitment to stable and sustainable growth. We are pleased to reward our shareholders’ trust with this year’s dividend payment. Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue to enhance our assets and elevate SAii Hotels & Resorts on the global stage, reinforcing our leadership in sustainable luxury tourism,” Mr. Marshall concluded.

About S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited

S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited, the hospitality arm of Singha Estate Public Company Limited, is a fast-growing, Thai-inspired company with an extensive international portfolio and world-class standards. Specialising in the management and investment of high-quality hotels and resorts in desirable destinations across the globe, S Hotels & Resorts has created a collection of its own distinctive lifestyle brands, whilst also partnering with the hospitality industry’s leading names. The company aims to set new standards for leisure and lifestyle through diversified business platforms and to enhance value for all its stakeholders based upon a philosophy of sustainable development and delivering benefits to local communities. To learn more, please visit www.shotelsresorts.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or LinkedIn.

About Singha Estate:

Singha Estate PLC. (SET: S) is an international real estate developer and investment company. Singha Estate builds
a well-balanced, sustainable business growth by diversifying its portfolio across residential, commercial, hospitality, and industrial estate and infrastructure projects. Through strong partnerships in Thailand and abroad, the company enriches people’s lives and ensures environmentally and socially responsible business operations with a vision of the “Entrusted and Value Enricher” to drive sustainable growth and deliver value to all stakeholders.

For more information, visit https://investor.singhaestate.co.th/en/home.

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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) held the PATA Annual Summit 2025 (PAS 2025) from 21-23  April at the CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel in İstanbul, Türkiye. We bring you glimpses from the same.

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