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Ticket prices for Skift Asia Forum rise Monday at 23:59 ET.

Hi there, I just wanted to make sure you knew about Skift Asia Forum - and that ticket prices go up in less than 48 hours. This is where the future of travel in Asia gets unpacked - by the people leading it. You'll be in the room with senior executives and rising leaders from companies like Expedia, Dusit, Accor, Booking.com, Airbnb, Trip.com, AirAsia MOVE, and many more shaping what's next. At Skift India Forum, more than 130 meetings were scheduled through our event app - and we're bringing that momentum to Bangkok. If Asia is your focus, this is where you need to be. Current pricing ends Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET (that's Tuesday morning in Asia). Prices go up after that. Register here: https://my.skift.com/event/skift-asia-forum-2025/?promo=EARLYBIRDASIA25   Thanks for being part of the Skift community, – Rafat Ali CEO & Founder, Skift Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences

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Skift Asia Forum's lowest price ends soon - don't miss your chance to save.

Save $200 Book by Monday to Save on Skift Asia Forum Skift Asia Forum is your front-row seat to the future of travel in the region - and early bird pricing ends Monday at 11:59 p.m. EDT. This year, we're bringing together travel's leading voices to unpack the forces transforming Asia's travel landscape - from India's rapid ascent to Southeast Asia's evolving luxury sector, and the global impact of outbound travelers from China, India, and beyond. "The opportunity is huge," said hospitality leaders at Skift India Forum, pointing to a luxury market of 70 million travelers today and a middle-class market of 500 million. These aren't just numbers - they're signs of a shifting global travel economy. Skift Asia Forum brings clarity to fast-moving markets, breakthrough trends, and competitive strategies - helping you lead with confidence. Get Early Bird Pricing 🔊 Featuring speakers from: Accor, Booking.com, Airbnb, Trip.com, Minor Hotels, AirAsia MOVE, and more 🎯 Topics include: Shifts in inbound and outbound travel Artificial intelligence and the guest experience India's emergence as a global travel force How brands are responding to Asia's new traveler expectations Be There When Asia's Travel Industry Meets. Save $200 on a solo seat - or $270 when you book two together. Register Now If you have further questions or want to explore a sponsorship, email us at events@skift.com or visit the FAQ page.   Venue provided by our official venue partner, Minor Hotels. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences

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View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday March 27, 2025 Top Stories | Curated by   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Curated by Diversity and Inclusion WorldPride 2025 a Go Despite Sponsorship Losses and Travel Challenges   The shifting political landscape in the U.S. is casting a shadow over WorldPride 2025, with sponsors pulling out and international travelers facing growing uncertainty. While organizers remain steadfast in their commitment to hosting the global event, concerns over all Pride events are mounting. - Andrea Doyle   Logistics & Operations Introducing a Speaker? Here Are 5 Tips Stay away from rambling, formulaic intros — your speakers deserve better than that. Or maybe skip the speaker intro altogether. - Barbara Scofidio   Diversity and Inclusion Event Companies Doubling Down on DEI At a time when some companies are scrubbing DEI from their websites and annual reports, others in the meetings industry are speaking out about the importance of diversity. - Barbara Scofidio   Technology Planners Share Their AI Prompts Pick a task, from emails to seating charts to FAQ documents, and there's probably a way AI can help, said these two meeting pros during Skift Meetings' recent AI & the Future of Events virtual event. - Barbara Scofidio   Industry News Tariff Turmoil: Event Planners Face Rising Costs and Uncertainty Trump-imposed tariffs on imports from countries including Canada, Mexico, and China are forcing planners to navigate rising costs and operational uncertainties.  - Andrea Doyle "The United States is not a safe country for LGBTQI+ people to travel to in terms of entry, border-related issues, and internal policies." - Melanie Nathan, human rights advocate and executive director of the African Human Rights Coalition WorldPride 2025 a Go Despite Sponsorship Losses and Travel Challenges   Virtual Summit       AI & the Future of Events Learn about the latest developments AI and how to leverage them, guided by the trailblazers at the forefront of innovation in meetings and events. Sponsored by Convene Watch On Demand Industry Calendar | March 2025 • IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, TX | Mar. 31–Apr. • SISO CEO Summit in Austin, TX | Mar. 31–Apr. 3 • Destination Capitol Hill (DCH) in Washington, D. C. | April 1–2 Explore Our Full Calendar of 2025 Industry Events   Skift IDEA Awards       Skift IDEA Awards represents the travel industry's most coveted achievement for excellence in design, creativity, and innovation.   There are four categories dedicated to meetings and events: Hotels Convention Centers and Other Venues Destination Marketing Organizations Event Technology Enter Now Elsewhere in the News • WestJet Cuts Some Routes Amid Rising U.S.-Canada Tensions (Skift) • Consumers Plan to Spend More on Travel and Vacations Despite 'Gloomy' Sentiment (Skift) • How 'Live Tourism' Events Can Drive Business for Hotels (Skift) • Will Lady Gaga's Singapore Concert Match the Taylor Swift Effect? (Skift) Editor's Picks • How Agentic AI May Transform Event Planning – and Tools You Can Use Now • 10 Accessibility Tips You Might Not Have Considered • 10 Tips for Planning Neuro-inclusive Events • 6 Deals, 1 Month: Events Industry M&A Heats Up Get More on Skift Meetings Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.