Road

Zoomcar revamps website amid 43% booking surge in November

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2024

In a recent survey conducted by Zoomcar Holdings, India’s car-sharing marketplace, reported a remarkable 43% year-on-year growth in bookings for November, driven primarily by a surge in…

Hospitality

Italy overhauls ‘Rental Booking Rules’ for tourists

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2024

The Italian government has banned the practice of key boxes in holiday rental accommodation, which means that guests now have to meet in person to book an apartment during their stay.

Global

Bookings for the Disney Adventure open on 10 December 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2024

Guests will soon be able to book magical and relaxing vacations at sea on the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to homeport in Asia.

Awards

Trip.Biz wins Business Travel Booking App of the Year – Singapore, Travel Management Company of the Year – Singapore

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

The company offers a unique blend of AI-driven assistance, sustainability options, and compliance features.

Reports

Booking.com’s nine predictions for travel in 2025

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2024

Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* reveals that instead of retreating, many travellers want to redefine how they experience and engage with the world around them.

Cruise

Windstar Cruises introduces new online booking engine

Marga Manlapig Nov 21, 2024

Small-ship cruise firm Windstar Cruises launched its new online booking engine through its official website. 

Airlines and Aviation

Direct bookings soar as air retailing evolves

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

The airline industry is increasingly prioritizing direct sales, recognizing the importance of owning the customer relationship in the evolving landscape of air retailing.

Hospitality

‘Hospitable’ recovers over USD36,000 in lost direct booking revenue

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

Vacation rental management platform Hospitable has successfully reclaimed over $36,000 in lost direct booking revenue for its customers within just one week of launching its new Abandoned…

Global

Trip.com Group reports surge in global cruise bookings

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

Trip.com Group reported a remarkable surge in global cruise bookings, with a 344 percent year-on-year growth.

Awards

Booking.com Thailand recognised at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Thailand

Ana Alejandria Oct 18, 2024

The B. Proud initiative ensures that everyone, regardless of their identity, can confidently explore the world.

Cruise

Atlas Ocean Voyages introduces travel advisor online booking tool

Kanchan Nath Oct 15, 2024

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces the launch of its new online booking tool within the Atlas Advisor Central portal.

Hotels

Stay22 expands partnership with Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Oct 15, 2024

Stay22, the travel tech company that offers affiliate revenue generation opportunities for travel content creators, has announced the integration of Booking.com’s wide range of products.

Hotels

Chokhi Dhani Group gets direct booking surge with STAAH

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

In STAAH, the Indian hospitality group found a sophisticated system to help manage room types and yield rules and boost direct revenue by 30%.

Technology

RateHawk launches rail travel booking services for travel professionals

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

RateHawk, an online B2B platform for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers, has introduced a rail travel booking service on its platform. RateHawk's partners – travel agents, operators,…

Tourism

EaseMyTrip resumes bookings to the Maldives

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com has announced the resumption of bookings to the Maldives after careful consideration looking at improved bilateral ties between both the governments and following a…

India

5 essential steps for transitioning a Vistara Booking to Air India for flights on/after 12 November

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2024

Vistara is all set to embark on a new chapter in its growth story by merging into Air India, and customers trying to book a Vistara flight on or after 12 November 2024 are being redirected…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top domestic and international destinations this Diwali: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

With Diwali just around the corner (November 1st), Indians are eager to make the most of extended weekends and seek enriching experiences.

Reports

Social media’s evolving role in travel: More than just inspiration, it’s driving bookings

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

A new study by Phocuswright, a travel industry research firm, reveals that social media has evolved beyond a mere source of travel inspiration.  It's now a powerful force driving actual…

India

Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour ignites a Flight Booking surge across India!

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

Could the rising popularity of Diljit Dosanjh and his Dil-Luminati concert tour be the reason behind this dramatic surge in flight bookings across Indian cities? The dates of his concerts…

United Arab Emirates

In-store booking value increases 21% in UAE: dnata

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2024

dnata Travel has reported a 21% increase in the average booking value for in-store services in 2024 compared to the previous year.

Reports

Indian travellers seek experiences that are inspired by what they see, follow and admire: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Indians are increasingly seeking diverse travel experiences, whether it is immersing themselves in a destination’s vibrant culture, indulging in its culinary delights or exploring its unique…

Reports

Making every trip a Connected Trip: a seamless travel experience by Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

A recent Booking.com survey reveals that nearly half (42%) of Indians find trip planning stressful, including juggling flights, accommodations, car rentals, activities and the overall…

Hospitality

RateTiger Channel Manager improves online booking efficiency for Al Ebaa Hotel Makkah

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

Al Ebaa Hotel Makkah reports that it has successfully implemented the RateTiger Channel Manager for streamlining its online booking operations.

Tourism

dnata Travel: Last-minute, late summer booking demand high with UAE travellers

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest serving travel provider, is reporting high demand for international trips as travellers seek to escape the heat for a last-minute summer break.

Global

Pure Luxury opens pre-registration form for bookings to Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab  

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Pure Luxury, the luxury B2B brand of dnata travel group UK, have announced that agents can now pre-register their bookings for the brand new and highly anticipated resort in Dubai, Jumeirah…

India

AbhiBus reports 54% increase in booking, across leisure, spiritual and solo travel

Kanchan Nath Aug 20, 2024

AbhiBus, one of India’s bus booking platforms, reported a 54% YoY increase in bookings, highlighting how travelers took advantage of the extended break.

Air

ATIA welcomes federal government guarantee for all Rex bookings

Marga Manlapig Aug 16, 2024

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) lauded the Federal Government’s decision to guarantee all bookings for Rex Airlines.

Technology

Elemental Cognition and AI transforms oneworld’s round-the-world travel booking with Google Cloud

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

The oneworld® alliance’s partnership with Elemental Cognition and use of its advanced AI capabilities in the EC AI Platform, powered by Google Cloud, have revolutionised the booking process…

Reports

Travel sector dominates mobile traffic, but just 25% of consumers are confident booking a flight or hotel on their phone

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

The latest statistics from Quantum Metric reveal that the travel industry sees the highest share of mobile traffic (73%), yet just 24% of consumers book their hotels and flights completely…

Hotels

Aamaghati is open to bookings in Ranthambore

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

The newly opened Aamaghati Wildlife Resort, located on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, is now open and ready for guests who are looking for a unique and adventure-filled vacation…

Features

Top Picks for Indian Travellers this August from Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

As the countdown to August’s long weekends begins, Indian travellers are eager to pack their bags and embark on exciting mini-adventures.

TDM Guest Contributor

Holland America Line Opens 2026 Europe Season for Booking

Joe Cusmano Aug 6, 2024 0

Rotterdam headlines eight departure ports from which guests can visit more than 175 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 35 countries.

Expert Opinion

CNMC fines Booking.com nearly USD 450 million for exploiting its dominant market position over the last 5 years

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

Spain’s competition watchdog authority, the CNMC, has found that online travel agency Booking.com abused a dominant market position over the past five years

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip delivers highest-ever Gross Bookings and Revenue 

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024

MakeMyTrip Limited announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Technology

Oslofjord Convention Center in Norway appoints RMS Cloud to automate bookings

Kanchan Nath Jul 18, 2024

Europe’s largest event village, Oslofjord Convention Center in Norway, has chosen property management software specialist RMS Cloud to automate over 30,000 bookings per year and simplify its…

Airlines and Aviation

NDC adoption drives surge in direct airline bookings: Traxo

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024

Since the surge of New Distribution Capability (NDC) focus and adoption spurred by American Airlines in 2023, Traxo has seen a material uptick in non-TMC bookings for air travel.

Attractions

Saadiyat Island unveils new booking platform and packages

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi announces the launch of its updated website, now offering an enhanced booking experience for premium stays

Technology

Amadeus brings wide NDC offering to Concur Travel online booking tool

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

Amadeus has continued to strengthen its global position in NDC distribution providing NDC content to Concur Travel. 

Tourism

dnata Travel: 35% increase in international bookings from the UAE in July and August 2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2024

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest serving travel provider, is reporting a 35% increase in bookings for international travel across July and August 2024, compared to the same timings last year.

Tourism

Booking.com Research reveals the insecurities of LGBTQ+ families when travelling

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2024

In an increasing number of countries, millennials are the first generation to embrace queer family travel.

Tourism

PATA reveals insights into late booking trends and consumer behaviour in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jun 25, 2024

A recent survey - ‘PATA Polls’* - conducted by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA UK & Ireland) this month, has provided interesting insights into the ‘late booking’ market and…

Technology

Sabre and Spotnana expand partnership to include NDC content and streamlined booking for corporate travel

Kanchan Nath Jun 25, 2024

Sabre Corporation and Spotnana, the world's first Travel-as-a-Service platform modernizing the infrastructure of the travel industry, announced a significant expansion of their existing…

Visa updates

Trip.com: Increase in searches and bookings from Australia to China following visa-free announcement

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2024

Following the recent announcement that China has included Australia in its visa-free list on 17 June, there has been a significant surge in interest in the former destination.

TDM Guest Contributor

Queen Anne Launch Leads Cunard to Record Bookings

Joe Cusmano Jun 18, 2024 0

The cruise world is abuzz with the news of Cunard’s latest triumph—the launch of the majestic Queen Anne. With a capacity to host 3,000 guests, this grand vessel

Tourism

European Travel Survey reveals almost 50% of consumers have abandoned bookings due to complex payment processes  

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2024

Global payment orchestration platform FinMont recently commissioned a survey* to European consumers to understand how they are purchasing travel online, what they expect during the process…

Cruise

Bookings now open to set sail on AROYA Cruises, the world’s first Arabian Cruise Line from Cruise Saudi

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024

Cruise Saudi, a 100% Public Investment Fund owned business, responsible for the creation and development of the cruise industry in Saudi, is proud to announce the commercial launch of its…

Cruise

VIVA cruises launches its first ever booking incentive with Cruise Plus to win a 4-night Rhine fam trip

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024

European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its first ever booking incentive with Gold Medal’s sister brand, Cruise Plus.

Global

Online booking for Mount Fuji climb to open on May 20

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2024

Visitors who plan to climb Mount Fuji will be able to book their places online from May 20 and make an advance payment of the mandatory ¥2,000 ($13) climbing fee.

Global

Vienna targets GCC travellers post record-high bookings in 2023/24

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2024

dnata Travel announces partnership with Vienna Tourist Board to attract more travellers from across the region.

TDM Guest Contributor

Air New Zealand Revamps Booking Options for Short Haul Flights

Joe Cusmano May 1, 2024 0

Air New Zealand is set to refresh its travel across the Tasman and to the Pacific with significant updates to its short-haul flight booking options.

Hotel Technology

Boostly and I-PRAC forge partnership to elevate trust in direct bookings for short-term rentals 

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2024

Boostly has become the exclusive website design agency partner of I-PRAC (International Property Rental Approval Certification) – a collaboration set to inject unparalleled trust and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.Biz launches App for convenient business travel booking across a wide range of offerings

Kanchan Nath Apr 15, 2024

In a world where time is money and efficiency reigns supreme, Trip.Biz, a rapidly growing digital travel management company (TMC) from Trip.com Group, unveils its all-new app, which promises…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Civitatis reaches one million reservations from Mexican travellers, with 94% booking experiences for international trips

Kanchan Nath Apr 15, 2024

Civitatis, the leading platform in online distribution of guided tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish langauge across 160 countries worldwide, this week the company has reached one…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Just You and Travelsphere launch new customer booking donation scheme to strengthen community tourism efforts with partner Planeterra 

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2024

Group touring travel specialists Just You and Travelsphere have launched a new customer initiative to further support global community tourism.

MICE

Meetingselect is using Travelport+ to enable direct and preferred hotel bookings 

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2024

Meetingselect has recently started working with Travelport, a  global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel  suppliers worldwide.

Road

Flipkart launches Bus Bookings on its App 

Kanchan Nath Apr 9, 2024

In collaboration with multiple state transport corporations and private aggregators,  Flipkart will offer customers the choice of choosing from  10 lakh bus connections with connectivity to…

Guest Column

Miami to Guayaquil: 10 Interesting Things to do Know Along With a Cheap Flight Booking

Alex Martin Apr 5, 2024

Miami and Guayaquil, two vibrant, historical, and exciting cities, entice travelers with their unique experiences. Whatever your preference, either city has something to offer, whether…

Hospitality

Instant Farebank Rewards for agents booking Florida private villas with Gold Medal

Kanchan Nath Apr 1, 2024

Gold Medal released their first dedicated Florida Private Homes & Villas guide last week that showcases five private rental homes, perfect for a trip to Orlando with the family.

Cruise

HX launches early booking discounts on 2025 & 2026 Sailings

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2024

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the global leaders in expedition cruising, are offering an early booking discount of up to 25% off sailings between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026.

Attractions

Ticket booking is now live for Zarqa Al Yamama – the first-ever grand opera produced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2024

The Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission has announced today the launch of the international ticketing website for Zarqa Al Yamama - the first-ever grand opera produced by the…

Features

Strong demand for travel this Easter with bookings up 8 % and revenue up 25 %

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2024

Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of The Advantage Travel Partnership, detailing the trends and most popular destinations being booked by British travellers across Advantage's travel agent partners…

TDM Guest Contributor

Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises

Joe Cusmano Mar 14, 2024 0

Cruises include new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut. The post Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii…

Tourism

dnata Travel: International bookings double in volume from the UAE for Eid al-Fitr 2024

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2024

dnata Travel, the UAE's longest serving travel provider, is revealing that bookings with UAE travellers for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr break this April have more than doubled in volume…

Technology

Sabre announces Sabre Red Launchpad™, a new booking solution for  travel agencies with launch partner Internova Travel Group

Kanchan Nath Mar 12, 2024

Sabre Corporation announced the development of a new  booking solution, Sabre Red Launchpad™, designed for new or independent travel consultants.

Airlines and Aviation

Sabre and Atriis sign agreement to grow corporate NDC bookings 

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2024

Sabre Corporation a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry announced a new agreement with managed travel technology company Atriis and its launch…

Cruise

P&O Cruises reports record booking for beginning of Wave Period

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2024

P&O Cruises has reported its strongest January ever, with record-breaking sales volume during the month.

Guest Column

Secrets and Hidden Perks of Booking Business Class Flights

Alex Martin Feb 20, 2024

In business class, spacious seats, gourmet meals, and excellent service are what make the experience so appealing. Travelers often consider it to be the epitome of luxury, offering more than…

Corporate & Business

MakeMyTrip revamps Business Class Booking Experience with the launch of its new Business Class Funnel

Kanchan Nath Feb 12, 2024

MakeMyTrip is setting a new standard in travel purchase experiences with its new Business Class Funnel for international flights.

Awards

Booking.com awards Scotland with the highest number of most welcoming destinations in the UK 

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2024

New data from Booking.com, a global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, great things to do, and transport options, such as flights, car…

Tourism

BookingJini partners with Haryana Tourism for tech-driven hospitality transformation

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2024

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the tourism and hospitality sector, BookingJini, a leading technology solution provider for the hotel industry, proudly announces its strategic…

TDM Guest Contributor

Holland America Line Opens Booking for Australia and New Zealand 2025/26 Season

Joe Cusmano Feb 8, 2024 0

Holland America Line announces that bookings have opened for Australia and New Zealand for the 2025-206 season. The post Holland America Line Opens Booking for Australia and New Zealand…

TDM Guest Contributor

Holland America Line Sets Booking Records in Key “Wave” Season

Joe Cusmano Jan 31, 2024 0

On 16 January, the cruise line had the highest number of bookings in its 150-year existence.

OTAs & Tour Operators

2024’s Most Welcoming Destinations on Earth: Booking.com 

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2024

Booking.com, global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, great things to do, and transport options, such as flights, car rentals and taxis, is…

TDM Guest Contributor

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma Opens Bookings for 2 Voyages in September  

Joe Cusmano Jan 30, 2024 0

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma Opens Bookings for 2 Voyages in September   first appeared on Stray Nomad Travel News.

Reports

Unlocking guest loyalty and bridging the rebooking gap

Kanchan Nath Jan 29, 2024

Agilysys’ research indicates that small tweaks to business models for hotels can substantially increase profitability. Loyalty is a major player in the key to success and if that aspect can…

Cruise

Holland America Line stacks new booking records in midst of key “Wave” Season 

Kanchan Nath Jan 29, 2024

Just six months after recording its largest booking day, Holland America Line surpassed that mark Jan. 16, 2024, to set a new single-day sales record.

Features

Top ten travel destinations for the Republic Day Weekend: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024

With the Republic Day around the corner, Indians are making the most of this three-day extended weekend to plan their getaways as they hit the roads and the skies.

Technology

GoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy

Kanchan Nath Jan 8, 2024

Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. Gobibo and MakeMyTrip owner, GoMMT took the top spot for six years running.

Cruise

HX Introduces free flights deal for Booking Cruise Voyages

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2023

Expedition cruise specialist HX, (Hurtigruten Expeditions), is offering free flights to passengers booking voyages.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Christmas Day holiday bookings grow, December sales up by 30%

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023

Sales throughout December have broken records, with an increase of nearly 30% on the same period last year. Not Just Travel is predicting an even busier final week of the year.

Airlines and Aviation

Flying Home for Christmas: 430,000 bookings with Austrian Airlines

Kanchan Nath Dec 25, 2023

This Christmas, Austrian Airlines is once again connecting and flying people from all over the world with their loved ones. A total of 430,000 passengers are expected around Christmas and…

Cruise

Cruise expert reveals common mistakes when booking a cruise that could cost you a fortune 

Kanchan Nath Dec 25, 2023

Cruises are a popular getaway for many, and for good reason. They’re fantastic for families, provide endless entertainment and allow travellers to visit multiple destinations all in one…

Technology

TUI gives trade booking tools over peak season

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2023

Ahead of the all-important peaks booking period, leading travel company TUI is giving independent agents the tools to support them to sell TUI product to their customers.

Cruise

Strong Bookings as Swan Hellenic opens new horizons in South and Central America

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2023

Swan Hellenic’s six early 2024 Americas cultural expedition cruises have met with an enthusiastic response.

Eturbo News

MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for 119-Day World Voyage

Joe Cusmano Dec 13, 2023 0

MSC Cruises' 2026 World Cruise is now open for sale! Set sail on an incredible adventure around the world, seeing 47 locations in 32 countries over 119 days.

Global

Booking.com Shares its Seven Predictions for Travel in 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2023

As 2023 enters its final month and 2024 optimistically appears on the horizon, people around the world have emotionally checked out of the news agenda and events at home in order to take a…

Hotels

Hotels in Madhya Pradesh report significant growth in revenue, online sales and direct bookings using STAAH technology

Kanchan Nath Dec 10, 2023

Madhya Pradesh, also known as the ‘Tiger State of India’, attracts hordes of domestic and international tourists throughout the year.

Associations

Booking.com and UNWTO launch new online training series to support accommodations to become more sustainable

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Booking.com has partnered with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations to launch a new series of free online courses designed to support accommodations on their journey…

Features

Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas is Now Taking Bookings

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2023 0

Royal Caribbean has begun accepting bookings for its second Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, which will offer an unparalleled cruise experience in 2025.

By the Way

Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2023

Hackers are increasing their attacks on Booking.com customers by posting adverts on dark web forums asking for help finding victims.

Cruise

Holland America Line sets new Black Friday Records for Bookings in the U.S.

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2023

For the second year in a row, Holland America Line's Black Friday booking volumes broke a record high for the shopping holiday in the United States, with volume for the day more than 20%…

Airlines and Aviation

Book flights to a surprise destination: Blind Booking is back

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2023

From now on, travellers seeking adventure, spontaneous trips and short vacations will get their money's worth with Eurowings: The Lufthansa Group's value airline recently started offering…

Visa updates

Red Dot Representations facilitates streamlined Vietnam Visa Services for bulk bookings 

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2023

Red Dot Representations unveils an innovative Vietnam visa service specially tailored to cater to the diverse needs of travel trade partners including B2B agents, event and wedding planners,…

Hotels

Booking.com reveals what’s top of mind (and not) for Indian accommodations

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world's leading travel brands, in collaboration with Statista - a business intelligence firm, has released the inaugural 'Indian Accommodation Barometer 2023' report.

Global

Booking.com to sell cruises

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2023

Booking Holdings largest brand Booking.com states that it is launching a cruise section on its website to take advantage of the emergence of cruises as a popular option among consumers in…

Technology

STAAH partners with emerging booking channel Tamarind Global

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2023

STAAH is pleased to announce its integration with Tamarind Global Online, a niche booking platform for travel wholesalers and retailers.

Global

8 money-saving hacks for booking a holiday in 2024

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2023

With the New Year just around the corner, many of us will be planning our 2024 holidays. But what can you do to save money on your next trip? And how can you make your money go further…

Hotels

Booking.com is offering Black Friday Deals

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2023

Booking.com is continuing to make it easier (and more affordable) for everyone to experience the world with Black Friday deals across accommodations and attractions, helping connect millions…

Global

Top eight tips to help your money go that bit further when booking your holiday

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2023

The travel experts at Bounce have put together their top tips to help your money go that bit further when booking your holiday for the new year. 

Features

Five tips from Booking.com to ensure vacay vibes back home  

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2023

Booking.com shares five tips  on how travelers can hold onto their best self back home – from daily rituals to adopting a more  carefree mindset.

Cruise

Cruise itineraries powering Travel Advisor Bookings

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2023

A new survey of travel advisors by travel insurance and assistance provider Allianz Partners USA finds that most travel advisors surveyed say that cruise itineraries are driving the majority…

Features

Rewarding travellers for booking sustainable travel options

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2023

Sustainability initiatives are no longer something that travel companies provide simply to attract more business, instead some progressive travel companies are taking the fight to travellers…

OTAs & Tour Operators

ixigo offers 1-Tap check-out  for travel bookings in partnership with Simpl

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2023

With the onset of the festive season, ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited), India's  online travel aggregator, announced a partnership with Simpl, India’s foremost Checkout Network, to…

Cruise

Seabourn Expeditions Opens For Booking 2025/2026 Voyages

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2023

Seabourn has scouted the world for the most incredible experiences and opportunities for unexpected Seabourn Moments that only an expedition can provide, all while maintaining…

Reports

Booking.com launches inaugural report on ‘How India Travels’

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

Booking.com released its first ‘How India Travels’ report. The report, with McKinsey & Company as the knowledge partner, provides invaluable insight into the evolving nature of Indian…

Global

Brits booking earlier than ever for 2023/24 ski season due to rising inflation 

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

Luxury travel brand and leading ski operator, Club Med has revealed its findings from its annual ski report, titled Costs, Habits and Conditions: State of Ski for the Upcoming Season.

Air

Bonza Launches Its Business Events And Group Bookings Unit

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2023

Bonza has expanded its corporate events and group reservations division, and to celebrate the occasion, the airline is offering 20% off over 300,000 tickets from November to March. With…

Airlines and Aviation

Fly High with Akasa Air: Save up to 10% off on bookings during Festive Sale

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2023

Akasa Air, one of India's fastest-growing airlines, announced an exclusive network wide sale, offering customers a chance to book their air travel at attractive fares during the upcoming …

Features

eDreams ODIGEO breaks new all-time booking records with Prime

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2023

eDreams ODIGEO, the world's leading travel subscription platform and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce businesses, announced that its latest ‘Prime Days’ campaign set several records

Sports Tourism

Booking.com launches: ‘Howzat for Your Perfect Stay’ as cricket fever ignites in India

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

Booking.com, the Official Accommodation Partner for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, launched its integrated campaign ‘Howzat for your perfect stay’, integrating the world of travel,…

Reports

Rajasthan accounts for 76% of the bookings for culture and heritage travel: OYO

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2023

Tracking travel trends across India, OYO has published its World Tourism Day report focusing on India’s top spiritual, culture, and heritage destinations.

World Travel Market

Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes

Chris Head Sep 28, 2023

Ticket booking is live for the global travel community secure entry to the 43rd edition of World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, which takes…

Global

Rapid growth of vacation rentals bookings in Asia is confirmed

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2023

Trip101 experienced an 84% jump in vacation rentals bookings in Asia from 2022 to 2023. Longer stays by travelers in Asia are also confirmed. Average length of stay has grown by 20% since…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Explore, Learn, Live: Booking.com’s 2023 Explorers campaign unveils a world renewed with Eric Nam

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

Booking.com has  proudly announced global star Eric Nam as the campaign ambassador for its 2023 Explorers  campaign.

OTAs & Tour Operators

ixigo Launches ‘ixigo Assured’ on international travel – offers full refunds on select international flight bookings

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

‘ixigo assured’ offers the most competitive free cancellation product in the Indian OTA market for both domestic & international flight bookings.

Features

Booking.com chooses GIATA as one of its first providers for photo management

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

GIATA, a proven leader in static descriptive content solutions in the travel industry, announced the extended partnership with Booking.com, a globally renowned online travel platform.

Sports Tourism

Booking.com partners with Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as Global Brand Ambassador for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

Booking.com  announced the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign along with some of the game’s most dynamic…

Global

Sleep under the stars at these stellar Booking.com campsites

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2023

According to the recently released 2023 edition of APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI)* by Booking.com, 63% of Hong Kong travelers embark on trips to relax and unwind, with 56% hoping to…

Global

20% rise seen in last-minute campervan holiday bookings  

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2023

It seems that Brits are certainly ready to make the most of the second round of summer sunshine by getting in those spontaneous, last-minute holidays

Technology

DidaTravel’s global summer hotel bookings close to doubling pre-pandemic levels

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – reveals that their global hotel bookings for the summer season (June 1 - August 31) have already surpassed 2019 levels by an…

Hotels

RoomRaccoon releases group booking solution to help independent hotels increase revenue

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023

RoomRaccoon has released a globally available Room Allotment solution to help accommodation businesses simplify the process of selling and managing group bookings. 

Features

The top mistakes team assistants make when booking business travel for bosses

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2023

A new survey of business owners and managers has revealed that more than half (55%) have either been inconvenienced, stranded between flights, or lost money when their teams have looked…

IWTA

IWTA speaks with Michelle Gao Booking.com Regional Manager, Mekong region

Michaela Connor Aug 7, 2023

With over 15 years experience in online travel media and online travel agencies, Michelle is now the Regional Manager of Mekong Region, Booking.com based in Bangkok and oversees Thailand,…

Sports Tourism

Top 5 trends of unseasonal rise in ‘ski bookings’

Kanchan Nath Jul 27, 2023

Heidi.com is seeing a roaring success during their typically unseasonal period and has reported sales of ski holidays more than double that of last year: up +103% on this time last year! 

OTAs & Tour Operators

Hong Kong ranks #1 in Booking.com’s APAC Travel Confidence Index 2023

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI). In light of prevailing macroeconomic realities,…

Technology

TravelgateX is transforming collaboration with channel managers and boosting direct product bookings

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023

TravelgateX, the leading platform for global travel connections, is revolutionizing the way travel companies and channel managers collaborate.

Luxury Travel

Colletts Travel launches Traveltek Booking Platform for its UK based independent travel advisors

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023

Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection UK, is rolling out Traveltek – a new fully-integrated booking tool for its luxury leisure travel advisors.

Hotels

Centara continues with direct booking incentives for customers

Kanchan Nath Jul 18, 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s  hotel operator, is enhancing its growing roster of guest privileges with exciting new direct booking benefits.

Features

Agoda reveals 2 out of 3 Thai travellers do not include breakfast with their hotel booking

Kanchan Nath Jul 14, 2023

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day for some, easily skipped by others. And with every new hotel booking the same dilemma: To include, or not to include? Agoda looked at the…

Features

Record summer bookings stretching finances of many due to outdated payments tech

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

This year’s more than welcome record summer for travel bookings brings with it the unwelcome need to increase working capital, warns Spencer Hanlon from global real-time payments platform …

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com sees 145% flight booking surge from US to UK 

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2023

Travel service provider Trip.com has seen remarkable flight and hotel bookings growth from outbound US travellers to the UK and the rest of  Europe.

Hotels

Taylor Swift concerts at Accor Stadium boost hotel room bookings

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

The highly anticipated Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concerts at Accor Stadium have created a frenzy among fans, not only for tickets but also for accommodation.

Hotels

RoomRaccoon partners with The Hotels Network to enhance direct bookings

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

RoomRaccoon, a hotel management solution for independent hotels, has announced its strategic partnership with The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack direct growth platform for hotels, to…

Technology

Booking.com launches new AI trip planner

Kristin Mariano Jun 30, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced its new AI Trip Planner, which will launch in beta to a selection of US travellers in the company’s app on…

Eturbo News

HotelBeds Introduces Chatbot Olivia to Facilitate Online Booking

Binayak Karki Jun 29, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Hotelbeds, a TravelTech company, has introduced new products and tools. These are aimed at assisting clients in managing the growing demand for travel during the summer holiday…

Reports

Booking.com reveals LGBTQ+ Travellers’ picks for an inclusive getaway in India in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

For LGBTQ+ travellers, selecting a welcoming and inclusive destination is vital to planning a vacation away.

Guest Column

3 Things To Know Before Booking An International Flight Ticket

Flight Ticket Jun 15, 2023

For a smooth and stress-free trip, there are three important things to think about when booking a foreign flight. First, find out if your location requires a Visa. Make sure you have the…

Hotels

“Booking Network Sponsored Ads” now available for the Asia Pacific hotels market via DerbySoft

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Booking BNSA provide many hotels the option to stand apart from their competition across Booking.com, Agoda and Priceline destination hotel listings.

Airlines and Aviation

CWT enables access to Air France-KLM NDC content via Cytric online booking tool 

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2023

CWT has started offering its global customers access to Air France-KLM’s NDC content through Amadeus’ Cytric corporate travel and expense booking tool. 

Technology

LOVU launches first-ever romantic travel booking App

Kristin Mariano Jun 12, 2023

LOVU, a new travel platform specializing in romantic travel, has announced the official BETA launch of the first-ever romance travel booking app, now available for download on iOS and…

Reports

91% of Indian LGBTQ+ Travellers are more comfortable travelling with growing inclusivity in the travel industry: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady…

Features

Booking.com reveals the contrasting world of caution and confidence for LGBTQ+ Travelers in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of who they love or how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date…

MICE

Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2023

Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system.

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld and Elemental Cognition’s breakthrough AI Travel Agent transforms the online booking experience

Kanchan Nath May 26, 2023

oneworld Alliance and artificial intelligence (AI) company Elemental Cognition have completed initial trials of their state-of-the-art booking tool that helps customers navigate the complex…

Hospitality

W Hotels opens bookings for W Budapest

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2023

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, prepares to debut in Hungary this July with the opening of W Budapest. Housed in the iconic Drechsler…

Reports

Summer bookings up 43% in the Middle East: IATA

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2023

Air travellers in the Middle East are confident of smooth travel through airports this summer, with advanced bookings up 43%, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Reports

Booking boom for Japan as 54% of agents report increased enquiries: PATA

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2023

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland is pleased to share results of their latest 'PATA Polls' - a series of short surveys where they ask their travel agent network to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

MMT full year gross bookings grow by 122% YoY to $6.6 Billion

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2023

MakeMyTrip Limited, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended  March 31, 2023.

Technology

Uber takes to the skies with flight bookings in-app

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2023

Uber has announced a new UK feature which allows users to book flights directly in the Uber app. The new product will be available to all UK users this summer. Uber’s new flight booking…

Technology

Boostly introduces AI-driven content and listings for direct booking websites via ChatGPT integration

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023

Boostly has become the first website design agency to directly embed ChatGPT into its direct booking websites. 

Reports

Global Travel Momentum rises  with increased Booking Days and Online Adoption

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023

Q1-2023 has seen the positive momentum of H2-2022 continue in both business and leisure travel with demand across the world forecast to be at 85.5* per cent of 2019 levels this year,…

Hotels

STAAH technology helps juSTa Hotels & Resorts clock 15% increase in direct bookings revenue

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

STAAH, the New Zealand-based global hospitality solutions provider, has enabled juSTa Hotels & Resorts, a contemporary boutique hotel chain to increase its direct bookings revenue by 15%…

Technology

Joyned and Amadeus unveil new agreement to enhance travel booking experience 

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Israeli start-up Joyned has today announced a commercial agreement with leading global travel technology company Amadeus. 

Associations

HRAWI seeks stronger online regulations to prevent booking frauds and smear campaigns

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has expressed concern over the rising incidences of online hotel rooms booking frauds as well as instances of targeted smear…

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip collaborates with Microsoft to reshape the travel booking landscape with generative AI

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

In a landmark move, MakeMyTrip has collaborated with Microsoft to make travel planning more inclusive and accessible by introducing voice assisted booking in Indian languages.

OTAs & Tour Operators

International and domestic travel bookings skyrocket for Chinese May Holiday

Kristin Mariano May 9, 2023

Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group reveals its Chinese mainland May Day travel trends, with strong domestic and international booking growth.  Chinese outbound travellers were…

Air

Travellers look east as booking windows normalise – Skyscanner

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2023

Global travel marketplace Skyscanner is today publishing a new report exploring the latest trends in global travel. Titled Skyscanner Horizons: Destination &  Booking Insights Q1…

Airlines and Aviation

Astra Tech partners with Etihad Airways to launch flight bookings on Botim

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

Astra Tech (Astra) signed a partnership with Etihad Airways that will enable customers to book flights through BOTIM, the MENA region’s leading VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution,…

MICE

ASM Global unveils its first U.K. booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium

Kanchan Nath Apr 28, 2023

ASM Global announced a new strategic partnership—its first in the U.K—with London Stadium to create additional wide-ranging event content to the stadium’s upcoming calendar as well as…

PR Newswire

Cost vs Conscience: Booking.com Delves into the Dilemma Dividing Sustainable Travel in 2023

traveldailymedia FTRSS Apr 27, 2023 0

64% of Australians say they want to travel more sustainably over the coming 12 months,  Over half (58%) of Aussie travellers believe more sustainable travel options are too…

Global

OYO offers up to 70% discount on Hari Raya holiday bookings in Malaysia

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023

Global hospitality technology company OYO is offering a special discount scheme for Hari Raya holidays in Malaysia.

Awards

Top-performing Centara Hotels and Resorts win Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, solidifies its standing as a top hotelier with five Centara properties receiving the 2023 Traveller Review Award from Booking.com.

IWTA

IWTA speaks with Laura Houldsworth Managing Director, Asia Pacific Booking.com

Chris Head Apr 3, 2023

Laura joined Booking.com in 2021, following 10 successful years at SAP Contour where she last served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China.…

Golfing

Asia Golf records all-time high bookings

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

We caught up with Mark Seigel the CEO of leading golf tour operator Golfasian to find out more on how the Asian golf travel industry is getting along.

Cruise

First-ever 3-year world cruise opens for booking

Kristin Mariano Mar 3, 2023

Life at Sea Cruises has announced that they are accepting reservations for the world’s first - and only – three-year world cruise. The voyage will cover more than 130,000 miles, visiting…

Tourism Boards

VisitBritain launches multi-million pound campaign inspiring visitors to ‘See Things Differently,’ driving bookings to Britain

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2023

National tourism agency VisitBritain has this week started rolling out its new multi-million pound international campaign for 2023 to drive tourism to Britain. The international GREAT…

Hotels

Kempinski Hotels selects Sabre technology to upgrade customer booking experience

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

Sabre Corporation  has announced an enhanced agreement with Kempinski Hotels, the Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company, to enable the luxury hotel chain to upgrade its customer booking…

Cruise

The Advantage Travel Partnership reports strong cruise bookings

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

This week, The Advantage Travel Partnership have reported strong cruise bookings and its members have seen a spike in enquiries for cruise holidays, with multiple operators also reporting an…

Hotels

STAAH launches e-book to empower hotels to drive direct bookings

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

With the impact of COVID-19, trust has become a crucial factor for travellers when booking hotel stays. As a result, many travellers are now preferring to book directly rather than using…

River Cruising

‘Revenge Travel’ and ‘Fear of Missing Out’ (FOMO) fuel travel bookings

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

With the pandemic in the rear-view mirror and popular, global destinations open to international visitors once more, travellers are increasingly confident about booking their dream holidays…

Associations

Travellers head off on first half-term break of the year amid holiday booking bonanza

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023

Families are jetting off abroad this week and next for the first February half-term break since the UK travel restrictions lifted.

Guest Column

Post-Pandemic ‘Revenge Travel’ and Growing Consumer Confidence Fuel Surge in Advance Bookings

Mario Almonte Feb 13, 2023

With the pandemic in the rear-view mirror and popular destinations open to international visitors once more, travelers are increasingly confident about booking their dream vacations years…

Reports

Booking sweet spots for best holiday deals

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

Experts at the luxury cruise retailer Panache Cruises have named the booking sweet spots when globetrotters can find the best deals for their holidays.

Reports

GBTA: Bookings, spending and optimism on the upswing

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

Global business travel is forecast to see an uptick in 2023 versus 2022. Companies are expected to send more employees on trips and travel suppliers anticipate an increase in corporate…

Technology

Travel bounces back as vacation rental bookings rise up to 27% on 2022 levels

Kristin Mariano Feb 2, 2023

The outlook for vacation rental travel this year is confident as Key Data reveals a significant rise in the number of reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022. Key…

By the Way

HalalBooking shows 62% growth YoY

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

HalalBooking, the world’s leading OTA for halal-friendly travel, continued its success story in 2022.

Global

Summer staycation boom on the horizon amid surge in UK holiday bookings

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

The number of people searching for a staycation almost tripled in January, according to holiday home rental agency Sykes Holiday Cottages.  

Airlines and Aviation

Bookings rise for the Chinese New Year

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

For the Chinese New Year, aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shared some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Skyscanner: Travel off to a boosting start with UK bookings above 2019 levels 

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

We’re seeing demand for holidays is extremely high going into 2023, and bookings in the first and second week in January exceeded the volume during the corresponding week in 2019,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Discount with MobiKwik Zip on your bookings exclusively on EaseMyTrip

Kanchan Nath Jan 20, 2023

MobiKwik’s ZIP, “Buy Now Pay Later” platform added with discounts and ease of payment, is now live on EaseMyTrip, one of the largest online travel tech platforms in India with a global…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group sees surge in mainland China travel bookings ahead of Lunar New Year period

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023

Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…

Eturbo News

China demand for travel: Bookings and destination trends

Dmytro Makarov Jan 14, 2023 0

Trip.com Group, the travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continues to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes after the decision…

Tourism

The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys. On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…

Eturbo News

Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

Harry Johnson Jan 12, 2023 0

China’s aviation regulator plans to restore flight capacity to 70% of pre-pandemic levels by January 6, and to 88% by January 31 Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

Hotels

OYO had 4.5 lakh bookings on New Year Eve, says founder Ritesh Agarwal

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

In a series of tweets during New Year's Eve 2022, Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO of OYO spoke about the “busiest day of the year” for the travel technology company.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.

Global

Top eight booking trends from Sabre

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

With the big festive getaway about to begin, new bookings insights revealed by Sabre show improving travel confidence and the emerging festive destinations of choice for global travellers.

Cruise

Riverside Luxury Cruises invites agents to register on online booking platform

Kristin Mariano Dec 7, 2022

Newly founded river cruise company, Riverside Luxury Cruises, invites agents to register on its trade online booking engine, where there are inaugural season savings of 20% and no deposit…

Tourism

31% of US premium travellers entrust flight booking to travel advisors

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

Recent study data from Voyagu notes that more than a third of American premium travellers prefer utilizing advisor services when flying internationally.

Special Reports

Top seven predictions for travel in 2023 by Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

People around the world are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about travelling in 2023 compared to 2022 and, despite some current instability felt globally, nearly 72% report that…

Technology

Vibe launches new ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2022

Booking technology solutions Vibe has confirmed the launch of a ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel. ‘Vibe Corporate’ will be an off-the-shelf, complete business travel…

Technology

VIBE launches new ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

Vibe – the international provider of booking technology solutions to the travel industry – has confirmed the launch of a ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel.

Technology

Sabre partners with Trava to digitalize post booking for travel agents

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2022

Sabre Corporation announced a new Premium Solution Partnership with Trava to help automate post-booking processes for travel sellers.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip launches 2.0 self-booking tool for corporates 

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest travel tech portals, announces the launch of a self-booking tool for corporates.

Technology

Rezio integrates with Google for tickets, tours and activities booking links

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

 Asia’s top ResTech for Attractions, Tours and Activities, rezio, announced the launch of a new integration with Google, allowing their operators to show ticket booking links directly on…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Amadeus travel agents can now pay for Booking.com accommodations using even more virtual payments from a wide range of participating banks. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

Inspira Holding launches travel booking platform

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2022

Inspira Holding, has announced that its robust travel booking platform, which serves more than 80,000,000 end users, has been revamped to include cruises, flights, and car rentals, as well…

OTAs & Tour Operators

KAYAK reveals the best travel and booking times for affordable flights

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

KAYAK reveals the best travel and booking times for the top 10 most popular flight destinations of Indians.

Special Reports

Last minute bookings, staycations and short breaks popular

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2022

With the global pandemic taking a devastating toll on the travel industry, Omio - the booking platform for travel by train, bus and flight released its EU Mobility Report comparing and…

Hotels

‘airasia hotels’ set to become region’s preferred hotel booking platform

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

A mass signing ceremony with over 50 key hotel groups from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines  further solidifies airasia Super App’s position as the region's fastest-growing…

OTAs & Tour Operators

7 predictions for the creative reimagination of travel in 2023 – Booking.com

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2022

Travel is roaring back to life, with border closures seeming to be in the distant past. Today, global digital travel leader, Booking.com, unveils its latest predictions on how people…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com reveals travel predictions for the new year

Kristin Mariano Oct 19, 2022

Travel triumphantly returned in 2022, but in 2023 it is all about creative reimagination amid global chaos, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Travel Predictions. As UK travellers look to…

Air

airasia partners with 12Go to enable intercity train, bus, ferry, and private transfer bookings in its Super App

Kristin Mariano Oct 13, 2022

With the launch of ‘Transport’ in the airasia Super App, the company offers its 10.6m monthly users a seamless booking experience for the entire trip, covering flights, hotels and now also…

Cruise

Paul Gauguin Cruises Opens 2024 Small Ship Bookings

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

The three-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant, which has recently emerged from several months-long renovations at the San Giorgio del Porto shipyard in Italy, is set to arrive in Australia…

Hotels

The Sarojin to launch ‘One Booking One Tree’ initiative

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2022

The Sarojin, Thailand’s 56-room independent boutique residence, is launching a “One Booking One Tree” initiative on 1 October, whereby the resort will commit to planting a minimum of one…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Booking Holidays can now acquire eTraveli Group

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

Booking Holidays, owner of hotel booking platform Booking.com, has been given the greenlight to buy eTraveli Group.

Hotels

Hotel bookings boom

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2022

Trip.com has revealed encouraging data showing hotel bookings boom across Europe and parts of Asia, as countries continue to relax pandemic travel restrictions which have dampened demand.

Asia

Experiencing Asia with ‘Booking Explorers’ campaign

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2022

Booking.com launches the second edition of its Booking Explorers campaign. The series is a follow-up to last year’s with more inspiring travel stories from leading personalities across Asia…

Appointments

Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.

Sports Tourism

Singapore flight bookings up 305% ahead of Grand Prix: Sojern

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

With this year's Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix set to see its biggest turnout since its first night race back in 2008, the island city is once again ready to host world-class events…

Technology

EveryMundo Marketplace gives travel brands access to increase online direct bookings

Kristin Mariano Sep 15, 2022

EveryMundo has launched the EveryMundo Marketplace, a digital catalog of more than 100 marketing and eCommerce products. The Marketplace is designed to enable airlines, hotels, and…

Road

Uber teams up with National Rail, National Express and megabus to take the hassle out of booking travel

Kristin Mariano Sep 13, 2022

Uber Travel, the new door-to-door travel product from Uber, has unveiled a series of high-profile national partners to expand the modes of transport available in the UK. Uber users…

Cruise

Carnival Newest Ship Luminosa Open For Bookings

Joe Cusmano Sep 9, 2022

Reservations for the maiden season of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Luminosa, which will launch on 6 November from Brisbane before repositioning for seasonal service from…

Global

Travel bookings with bitcoin?

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

Is crypto a journey the travel industry should offer? There has been a lot more crypto related activity in travel than you might believe.

Cruise

Princess Cruises expands flight booking programme for Southeast Asia

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2022

Princess Cruises has added its EZair flight booking programme for guests from Southeast Asia, mainly Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Brunei. This easy-to-use tool provides…

Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrates largest booking day

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2022

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury cruise line, has once again topped its own single day booking record with the launch of its 2024-2025 Voyage Collection as sales commenced on 24 August…

Hospitality

Bedsonline supports its clients in the face of soaring booking demand

Kristin Mariano Aug 19, 2022

Bedsonline's latest figures show that booking demand is stronger than ever, with a 114% increase in gross sales in UK 2022 financial year compared to the same period in 2019. As…

Guest Column

Top 7 Features of Online Hotel Reservation System for Hotel Booking

OneClick IT Consultancy Aug 2, 2022

The hotel reservation system or hotel booking engine is an integral part of the hotel industry. It is software that helps hotels manage their rooms, customers, and inventory in an efficient…

Tourism

Cheap holidays, how to get one: 10 ways to save when booking travel

Megha Paul Aug 2, 2022

Searches for ‘cheap holidays packages’ has surged over the last month, with an increase in the search volume of 571% on Google

Hotels

Booking any Aston Hotel and more are ASTONishingly easy on its new website

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2022

Seamless browsing and booking experience welcome guests on the new ASTON website, which now features a sleek and modern look, a user-friendly direct booking experience, and a fully…

Corporate & Business

FCM boosts platform capabilities through launch of online booking tool in UK

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2022

Global travel management company FCM is reshaping the corporate travel business through a slew of proprietary client solutions debuting in the UK over the coming months

Tourism

Thomas Cook rolls out corporate booking tool for forex

Megha Paul Jun 28, 2022

Thomas Cook India’s FX-Now ushers in a digitised foreign exchange model that ensures speed, accuracy and seamless services for its on-the-go business travellers

AQBooking.com launches in Thailand

Kristin Mariano Jun 20, 2022

AQBooking.com, the new luxury booking service for elite global travellers, has launched in Thailand, bringing a wealth of high-end travel and hospitality services to its community of savvy,…

Tourism

Global travel bookings surpass pre-pandemic levels

Megha Paul Jun 15, 2022

New report from the Mastercard Economics Institute “Travel 2022: Trends and Transitions” delivers critical insights across 37 markets about the global state of travel in a post-vaccine and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com reveals the challenges LGBTQ+ travellers still face

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2022

Booking.com has released its most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date, revealing that 71% of LGBTQ+ travellers have experienced less than welcoming, or uncomfortable, experiences while…

Tourism

Thailand’s hotel booking volumes reach 28-month high during summer, led by Koh Samui

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2022

The hotels in Thailand are receiving 85% of the bookings they were in June of 2019 — a figure driven by the stability of the domestic market and the return of international guests

Global

flydubai launches Dubai-Doha match day shuttle bookings

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

These Match Day Shuttle flights are offered in partnership with Qatar Airways and other partner GCC national carriers and will provide football fans with convenient travel options to the…

Global

Mastercard and Musafir partner to drive Middle East’s travel bookings

Megha Paul May 30, 2022

Mastercard and Middle East’s travel website Musafir have partnered to digitise end-to-end payment flows and launch new innovative payment products with attractive travel benefits to both…

Air

Easing Covid-19 travel restrictions lead to rise in flight bookings

Megha Paul May 30, 2022

India’s fintech major Paytm witnessed strong growth in daily flight bookings amid rising demand for both domestic and international air travel

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com adds a third-level of benefits to its loyalty program

Kristin Mariano May 19, 2022

Booking.com is giving travellers from around the world to unlock a new level of perks with Genius loyalty program, giving travellers even more value the more they use Booking.com.  

Eturbo News

Cunard Reports Busiest Booking Day in a Decade 

Dmytro Makarov May 19, 2022

Cunard Reports Busiest Booking Day in a Decade  - Maiden season on new ship Queen Anne shows demand for Cunard at record levels Luxury cruise line Cunard has reported that the…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways offers new digital booking experience to travellers

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2022

Fiji Airways has strengthened its partnership with Amadeus to transform the digital booking experience for travelers.

Eturbo News

Hotelbeds partners with B2B booking platform Xeni

Harry Johnson May 11, 2022

Hotelbeds partners with B2B booking platform Xeni - Hotelbeds has just announced a partnership to distribute its full hotel and car rental portfolio on Xeni, a B2B service offering a…

Eturbo News

Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking - With a single click, Lufthansa customers can now easily minimize carbon emissions of their flights. After flight…

Features

Travel bookings in UAE see 195% spike for Eid break

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2022

The volume of local and international travel bookings for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr break is up by 195 percent year-on-year so far in 2022

Technology

Booking.com revamps flight booking service in India to boost seamless travel

Megha Paul Apr 27, 2022

This new advancement will help deliver a more personalised and convenient solution to travellers to help make their overall planning and travel experience smoother and more enjoyable

Trivago decision highlights importance of booking direct or using Australian travel businesses

Kristin Mariano Apr 26, 2022

Peak industry body the Accommodation Association says today’s Federal Court decision in relation to Trivago highlights the value for Australian consumers in booking accommodation direct or…

Features

Business travel bookings increase 21% in six weeks, signalling boost in business confidence

Megha Paul Apr 19, 2022

New data from Australia’s leading travel management provider for SMEs has revealed businesses are eager to return to the skies, with a 21 per cent increase in domestic and international…

Climate, Community and Choice! Trends shaping sustainable travel in 2022: Booking.com

Megha Paul Apr 18, 2022

Booking.com released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories including Singapore, highlighting that the impact of their…

Technology

Guestline partners with Google to help hotels drive more direct bookings

Kristin Mariano Apr 8, 2022

Guestline offers hoteliers the opportunity to provide accurate rates directly to Google as part of a new connectivity partnership.

Technology

Cendyn Hospitality Cloud to drive direct hotel bookings

Kristin Mariano Apr 7, 2022

Cendyn has announced the launch of the new Cendyn Hospitality Cloud, including the release of the platform’s first applications, an industry-leading website content management system (CMS)…

Tourism

Qatar opens accommodation booking portal for FIFA World Cup

Megha Paul Mar 25, 2022

Qatar has announced that the accommodation booking website for fans attending the FIFA World Cup has opened

A first-timer’s guide to booking a private jet charter New Jersey

Chris Head Mar 18, 2022

Imagine the idea of flying on a private jet, with your very own butler, minus all the airport lines, with champagne and good food. It's definitely a tempting picture to paint. For many, this…

Cruise

Antarctica tops ultra-luxury bucket list bookings

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2022

Truly all-inclusive cruise line Scenic has witnessed a 100% increase year-on-year for bookings to Antarctica on board its ultra-luxury discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse.

Features

Americans read an average of 17 reviews before booking a vacation

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2022

A survey of 2,000 U.S. vacationers found 67% confessed to being "obsessed" with scrolling reviews, despite 46% being previously let down by misleading feedback left by a stranger

Andaman Tourism ropes in new travel partner to enhance bookings and boost online visibility

Megha Paul Feb 9, 2022

The Department of Tourism, Government of Andaman and Nicobar has appointed the hospitality-focused SaaS platform BookingJini as its travel partner

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top 12 hotel booking revenue makers of 2021

Kristin Mariano Feb 8, 2022

SiteMinder has unveiled the lists of distribution channels that over the past year brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in Thailand and more than 20 other of the world’s most…

72% Indian travellers to look for latest travel tech innovations for new experiences: Booking.com

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2022

Booking.com’s recently unveiled ‘Travel Predictions 2022 Research’ reveals how travel will continue to be redefined in 2022 and how the dependency on technology will increase as travellers…

Air

Flight bookings in China increase 70% for Spring Festival

Megha Paul Jan 25, 2022

The 2022 Spring Festival travel rush has kicked off as the first day of the 40-day travel season ending on February 25 saw transportation of 780,000 passengers.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Offers A Slew Of Benefits For Direct Bookings,

Joe Cusmano Jan 25, 2022

Qantas is making a concerted effort to make it easier than ever for consumers to book flights directly.

STAAH unveils top 10 online booking channels for 2021

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2022

STAAH, one of the leading cloud-based hotel distribution and guest booking platforms, has unveiled the lists of online channels that brought the greatest booking revenue to hotels and…

Air

UK Civil Aviation Authority urges consumers to check for financial protection as holiday bookings set to rise

Kristin Mariano Jan 10, 2022

UK Civil Aviation Authority is urging consumers to be travel savvy when planning trips for 2022 by booking ATOL protected holidays and looking out for hidden costs.

Global

Spain’s hotel bookings jump five-fold in November

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2021

The number of nights booked by tourists in Spanish hotels surged five-fold in November from the same month a year earlier, but was still 20 per cent lower than in November 2019

Features

The Travel Corporation sees increasing number of advance travel bookings despite Omicron variant threat

Kristin Mariano Dec 17, 2021

The Travel Corporation (TTC) has seen an increasing number of travel bookings with travel up until the third quarter of 2022.

Hospitality’s Christmas bookings hope, as Omicron declared ‘mild’

Megha Paul Dec 3, 2021

The hard-pressed hospitality sector received a much-needed boost today, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) announcement that cases of the Covid-19 variant Omicron appear to be ‘mild’

Hotels

#StayForTheDay campaign to boost winter bookings at local hotels

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2021

Brits are being encouraged to embrace the ‘daycation’ trend to give hotels a boost this winter.

Demand for bookings of sixth-cycle designated quarantine hotels double on Trip.com

Megha Paul Nov 17, 2021

Since the launch of designated quarantine hotels in early 2021, Trip.com has recorded bookings in total of over 200,000 room nights, helping more than 10,000 Hong Kong residents returning…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2021

Booking.com has launched the Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to travellers all over the world…

Booking.com unveils first-of-its-kind travel sustainable badge

Megha Paul Nov 16, 2021

Booking.com, has announced the inaugural launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to…

Three-quarters of Brits don’t consider carbon footprint when booking holiday

Megha Paul Nov 16, 2021

Hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that three-quarters of us fail to consider our carbon footprint when it comes to booking holidays

Booking.com reveals 8 top trending destinations in 2022

Kristin Mariano Nov 12, 2021

Forget the days of dreaming of trips and holidays abroad, 2022 is looking like an optimistic and extraordinary year for travel.

Shopee offers seamless hotel bookings with Shopee Hotel

Kristin Mariano Nov 8, 2021

As travel starts to rebound, e-commerce platform Shopee has partnered with travel platforms Agoda and Booking.com to launch Shopee Hotel.

U.S. reopening drives flight bookings up

Joe Cusmano Nov 4, 2021

According to a new ForwardKeys analysis, flight bookings to the United States have skyrocketed following the announcement that the country would reopen to vaccinated international visitors…

Airlines and Aviation

Before booking flights, Aussies demand money-back guarantee

Joe Cusmano Oct 29, 2021

According to new data, Australians are reluctant to make travel plans as the country prepares to reopen its international borders in November.

Foreign holiday intent hits all-time high as hotel booking reach pre-pandemic levels

Megha Paul Oct 27, 2021

Latest Intent to Travel Index by hotel booking platform, hoo, has found that the number of UK holidaymakers intending to book a foreign holiday is at its highest since the start of the year

Agoda unveils booking data for top destinations Indians are traveling to in the country

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2021

Domestic booking data released by global digital travel platform Agoda, shows that four states (in order of ranking) - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan - accounted for 50% of…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2021

Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening

Joe Cusmano Oct 23, 2021

Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.

Booking.com predicts travel trends in 2022

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2021

Booking.com’s predictions reveal how people will be reigniting the travel spark in the upcoming year.

89% uplift in corporate travel bookings to Germany, says FCM

Megha Paul Oct 12, 2021

Travel management company FCM has reported an 89% uplift in corporate travel bookings from Singapore to Germany

Last-minute bookings are back! 46% Indians want to travel in Oct-Dec but only 6% have booked trips

Megha Paul Oct 5, 2021

46 per cent of the respondents in India are looking to travel in October-December, even as only six per cent of them have made bookings, indicating that most of them may look either for…

Guest Column

5 Tips to Make Booking a Private Jet Simple

Evgeny Chuprov Sep 30, 2021

When you think of booking a private jet, you probably think about an expensive, complicated process that only someone with a personal assistant and a famous name could manage. This might…

Tourism

Booking.com unveils series of powerful stories by famous personalities in Explorers Campaign

Megha Paul Aug 30, 2021

Booking.com has announced the inaugural launch of the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia Pacific

Hospitality

STAAH partners with Google following announcement of free hotel listings to boost reach and direct bookings

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2021

Leading hospitality distribution specialist, STAAH has completed its integration with Google so that partner properties can now push rates and availability in real-time

Tourism

Streamlining booking process for tours, activities and attractions, the Livn way

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2021

Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Sydney-based technology platform Livn talks about the rapid changes taking place within this untapped vertical and how Livn is facilitating improvement in back-end…

Airlines and Aviation

US Airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2021

Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies.

Hospitality

Spain’s holiday bookings in August surpass pre-pandemic levels

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2021

On the back of domestic tourism and a perception that rented properties are safer than hotels, Spanish holiday rentals for August are more heavily booked than before the Covid-19 pandemic

Global

Vaccine distribution as a key to unlocking pent-up travel demand, says Booking.com CEO

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2021

Glenn Fogel, president and CEO at Booking Holdings and CEO, Booking.com talks about post-covid travel, how business has changed in the past one year and vaccine distribution as a key to…

Tourism

Spain topples UK from top holiday booking spot

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2021

Spain has now toppled the UK staycation from its top spot with 29% of bookings, the UK is 12% of bookings and Greece remains at 8% of all summer holiday bookings made

Technology

Oman launches first digital national travel trade booking platform

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2021

Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), the Sultanate’s executive tourism development arm unveiled VisitOman.om, the first authorized national online booking and information gateway for…

Hospitality

Latest lockdowns curtail hotel bookings in Australia

Megha Paul Jul 2, 2021

Key markets in Australia are showing noticeably lower levels of occupancy on the books for the coming weeks, according to data from STR

Global

Dragon Boat Festival’s booking data shows steady domestic recovery in China: Trip.com

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2021

Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market

Tourism

Travellers prefer booking directly and not via OTA: GlobalData

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2021

A recent GlobalData poll has revealed a shift in consumer preference towards booking holidays directly, instead of going through an online travel agency (OTA)

Tourism

What seniors must consider before booking their trips in post-Covid world

Megha Paul Jun 1, 2021

US senior citizens should closely monitor the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions and guidelines set by officials of their travel destination

Technology

Groups360 Launches Direct Booking Solution for Groups with Omni Hotels & Resorts

Chris Head May 26, 2021

Groups360 today announced the launch of GroupSync Engage, the hospitality industry’s first integrated direct booking solution for groups, at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

Technology

Brit bookings to Green List countries jump by 500%

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2021

In a study of bookings and searches from 1-9 May conducted by Adara, it shows that bookings immediately jumped by a near 500% increase from 8 May, when the Green List was announced.

Tourism

Holidaymakers prefer booking package holiday with travel professional now more than before pandemic

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2021

New research from travel association ABTA shows a growing trend for holidaymakers seeking the security and reassurance of booking a package holiday with a travel professional this year

Technology

Commission-free direct bookings – a boon to hoteliers

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2021

All hoteliers want more direct bookings more than any type of bookings because at the end of the day that is full profit going directly into their pockets with no third-party aggregators…

Cruise

Confidence in luxury cruising growing as bookings uptick

Kristin Mariano Mar 3, 2021

Luxury cruise operator Scenic is reporting an incredible uplift in bookings across its European river cruising products following the prime minister’s announcement of reopening roadmap last…

Features

Bookings shoot up since PM Boris Johnson sets out roadmap to recovery

Kristin Mariano Feb 24, 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his roadmap to recovery and key reopening dates.

Guest Column

Virgin Australia Extends Free Booking Flexibility

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2021

Virgin Australia announced last week that is offering booking flexibility for travel until 30 June this year.

Guest Column

Last Minute Bookings – What does Changing Guest Behaviour Mean for Hoteliers in 2021 and Beyond?

Wan Qing Chin Jan 5, 2021

The pandemic that decimated most of the travel sector during 2020 seems to also have had an impact on travellers’ booking behaviour.

Vistara allows direct booking on Google

Megha Paul Dec 22, 2020

Vistara will now allow its customers to directly search and book flights on Google through the integrated ‘Book on Google’ feature

Reopening updates

These are the holiday destinations people are booking for 2021

Kristin Mariano Dec 15, 2020

Here are the top 10 travel destinations of 2021:

Lufthansa witnesses 400% rise in holiday booking

Megha Paul Dec 7, 2020

Lufthansa has witnessed a sharp increase in intercontinental and intra-European bookings for the upcoming Christmas and New Year travel season

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla opens bookings and unveils new experiences

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

A city in North West Saudi Arabia and the historical crossroad of ancient civilisations, AlUla, has officially reopened for visitors

Revolutionising hotel booking experience, the GauVendi way

Megha Paul Nov 23, 2020

The innovative platform solution for individualised feature-based room sales, supports hotel operators with a unique customer-centric retail approach focusing on the needs of the guest

Tourism

Maldives, Canary Islands see enormous increase in bookings

Kristin Mariano Nov 2, 2020

Pent-up demand for travel is real as popular holiday destinations like Maldives and Canary Islands saw a spike in bookings.

Last-minute bookings keep afloat India’s travel market

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2020

New flight booking data released by Amadeus has revealed that COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on flight booking lead times in India since March 2020

Transport

Amazon partners with IRCTC to launch online train ticket bookings with zero fees

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2020

Amazon India has partnered with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to provide their customers with the facility to book reserved train tickets

Hotels

Iberostar offers free medical insurance on every direct booking

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2020

Iberostar Hotels and Resorts add another layer of security by offering Iberostar Extra Care Insurance, a medical insurance for free!

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic offers free COVID-19 global insurance cover for all bookings

Kristin Mariano Aug 25, 2020

Virgin Atlantic customers can book with confidence this year with the introduction of free COVID-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings.

Tourism Boards

Thailand reopening in October: 5 things to keep in mind before booking that flight

Kristin Mariano Aug 24, 2020

Thailand tourism Ministry has announced that the beloved Asian destination will finally open to foreign tourists starting October.

Features

Holland America Line opens bookings for 2021-22 voyages

Harry S. Aug 20, 2020

Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the…

Global air bookings to Europe fall 72% in 2020

Megha Paul Aug 17, 2020

European Travel Commission is calling on EU governments to better coordinate their COVID-19 recovery efforts by adopting a harmonised approach to lifting or reinstalling restrictions and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking Holdings job cuts indicate ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in travel

Kristin Mariano Aug 5, 2020

Online travel company Booking.com has announced on Tuesday that it will reduce its global workforce by 25%, which shows that the virus is not done wreaking havoc in travel.

Staycation online bookings rise to 127% as non-essential travel resumes

Kristin Mariano Jul 21, 2020

Staycation providers see a huge jump on online bookings as UK relaxes non-essential travel rules.

Bloggers

COVID 19 Special Trains and Tatkal Train Ticket Booking Guidelines

Aditya Dixit Jul 8, 2020

Indian Railways has resumed the train ticket booking window for passengers willing to travel across the country. Railways has suspended all the regular trains from 1st July to 12 Aug due to…

Bloggers

Improve your hotel website pages to increase direct bookings

Juliana Hahn Jul 1, 2020

Before we jump into which pages your hotel website needs and how to write them, let me answer a question you may have: why bother revisiting your hotel website copy? There’s a simple answer:…

airBaltic reports 500% increase in bookings

Megha Paul May 27, 2020

airBaltic has reported that when compared to the first full week of May, the number of new bookings made on airBaltic flights last week increased by nearly 500%. In total, passengers…

Hong Kong

Booking.com reveals top travel dreams of a city in waiting

Megha Paul May 22, 2020

Travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, but data from Booking.com reveals that this hasn’t stopped people across the city from dreaming about its possibilities. Delving…

STR monitors rise in China hotel booking

Megha Paul May 19, 2020

STR reports hotel occupancy in China reached 40% from 6-10 May due to the partial resumption of business travel. In Beijing, occupancy increased after the government eased restrictions…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India opens bookings for passengers to London, Singapore and US

Megha Paul May 8, 2020

India's national carrier Air India has opened bookings for those passengers who meet eligibility criteria and wish to travel from India to London, Singapore and select destinations in…

Hospitality

Accor launches day-room bookings across 10 hotels in Bangkok for use as private offices

Megha Paul Apr 10, 2020

Accor is offering a day-use room package across 10 hotels in Bangkok to guests who need a private office space for the day. Bangkokians who are desperately looking for a spacious…

Cruise

Genting Cruise Lines invites guests to new ‘assurance and booking’ option

Megha Paul Mar 19, 2020

Genting Cruise Lines announced its ‘Cruise As You Wish’ assurance via its flexible and convenient booking options for Dream Cruises and Star Cruises to assist guests in their decisions…

Technology

Agoda unveils long-term stay feature allowing travellers to book over 30 days in a single booking

Megha Paul Mar 17, 2020

Agoda now lists properties for stays of more than 30 days to capitalise on the growing trend of using vacation rentals for long term stays. Available on Agoda Homes, the latest long-term…

Technology

CWT launches web-based flight bookings on myCWT

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020

CWT, business-to-business-for-employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has introduced web-based flight booking capabilities to its global B2B4E travel management platform, myCWT.…

Family & Group Travel

Premier Holidays launches flexible booking policy

Megha Paul Mar 11, 2020

Premier Holidays has launched a flexible booking policy for new bookings to give customers the peace of mind that they can change their trips if they would like to. The independent tour…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TAs can now cancel Gold Medal and Travel 2 bookings free of charge

Alastair Newport Mar 10, 2020

Tour operators Travel 2 and Gold Medal have announced changes to their cancellation and amendment policies applicable across their whole package holiday portfolio. Agents booking new…

Air

Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

To provide greater flexibility for customers with upcoming travel plans, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new policy to waive the flight date change fee for tickets issued in March. The…

Cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new ‘booking reassurance guarantee’

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched an innovative ‘Booking Reassurance Guarantee’ for guests who are concerned about their travel plans as a result of the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus…

Grab AirAsia’s ‘Boba Milk Tea’ without booking flight

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

AirAsia Santan has joined hands with Grab Thailand to deliver its five most-talked about in-flight offerings, including Boba Milk Tea and AirAsiaXAfter You Special Menus, direct to you…

Technology

Hotelmize brings higher hotel booking profits to Travel Technology Europe

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

Hotelmize, the profit optimisation solution for hotel bookers, will be participating in Travel Technology Europe for the first time in February 2020 in London. The company has developed…

Barcelona hotel bookings drop after Mobile World Congress cancellation

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Business on the books has dropped roughly 25% in select Barcelona hotels since the announced cancellation of the Mobile World Congress, according to preliminary data from Forward STAR,…

airBaltic’s mobile bookings surge by 84%

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Latvian airline airBaltic has reported an 84% increase in the number of mobile bookings in 2019 compared to the year before. Jolanta Rema, vice president of e-commerce of airBaltic:…

Booking.com announces USD 3.4 million in grants to support sustainable accommodation in 2020

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com announced the opening of applications for its 2020 Booking Booster programme to support solutions in…

Technology

Booking.com launches hotel star rating-like system for alternative accommodations

Kristin Mariano Jan 22, 2020

Booking.com pioneered a new Quality Rating system similar to the classification rating of hotels that will serve as a guide for consumers when choosing the quality of their accommodations.

Microstays booking platform ‘ByHours’ closes EUR 8m funding round

Tian Tolentino Jan 22, 2020

Microstays booking platform ByHours has closed a new international funding round at EUR 8 million to consolidate its presence in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and begin operations…

Winning direct booking wars: Mint Hotels joins hands with Simplotel to overhaul e-commerce

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020

Mint Hotels, a chain of over 25 hotels and resorts across various business and leisure destinations in India and Simplotel, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company offering…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Not Just Travel sees huge surge in bookings as Blue Monday arrives

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020

The travel company Not Just Travel has seen an increase of 33% in bookings this January compared to last year – with more people than ever before planning trips to exotic locations.…

Technology

Booking.com debuts digital guide for cities CityBook

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2020

Booking.com is committed to making it easier for everyone to navigate and experience the world with its new product Citybook. It is a responsive digital guide for cities that seamlessly…

Bloggers

Online Travel Booking Market Trends increasing Demand in Coming Years

John Smith Jan 15, 2020

“Global Online Travel Booking Market Analysis Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast to 2027” is a recent report generated by MarketResearch.biz, which offers in-depth…

What can you learn from OYO, Grab, Google and leading hotels at Direct Booking Summit

Megha Paul Jan 10, 2020

The Direct Booking Summit: Bangkok taking place on 19-20 February has announced a world-class line up of speakers who will share their hotel marketing, revenue and distribution expertise…

Guest Column

Flexibility in Payments: How Travel Companies Can Bring Back Early Bookings

Nigel Beighton Dec 11, 2019

It’s no secret that travel and holiday companies want every customer to book their holidays as early as possible. Filling flights and hotels is the goal of every single one of these…

ABTA: “Consumer confidence is essential to maintain healthy bookings”

Alastair Newport Dec 6, 2019

ABTA has announced the launch of its annual 'Travel with Confidence' campaign to support the association's members’ businesses as they enter the most important booking period of the year.…

Technology

KAYAK for Business promises easier corporate travel booking

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2019

Imagine “KAYAK on steroids,” that is how KAYAK CEO Steve Hafner described the company’s latest product – KAYAK for Business.

Global

Surge in late bookings among Scottish holidaymakers

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

Scottish holidaymakers have snapped up last-minute short-haul sunshine deals after a sluggish start to bookings earlier in the year, according to the Scottish Passenger Agents’…

Technology

Now, Grab a ride across Southeast Asia through Booking.com app

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Booking.com has launched its on-demand ride-hailing service in partnership with Grab, giving the online travel agency (OTA) app users access to the largest fleet of drivers across eight…

Addicted to Tokyo! Booking.com unveils bespoke room showcasing Japanese pop culture

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

In the first-ever stay of its kind, Booking.com has announced the special ‘KAWAII Room – Addicted to TOKYO’, available to book exclusively on its website. Developed in collaboration with…

Duffel to unveil travel booking platform

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019

Duffel, the British travel tech company, has raised USD 30 million from investors to launch its innovative new booking platform with some of the world’s biggest airlines, including…

Alitalia to launch group booking platform in India

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2019

Alitalia recently launched its B2B community platform, called ‘Alitalia Connect’, in Italy to offer personalised relationship between Alitalia and its B2B customers like travel agencies…

Travel 2 sees a rise in winter sun bookings

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2019

Travel 2 is seeing an increase in winter sun bookings and to help agents sell these holidays, the operator has launched its third 'Winter Sun' mini brochure. Produced in conjunction with…

Daytime hotel booking company unveils taxi campaign

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Dayuse.com, daytime hotel booking platforms has announced that it is launching a new taxi campaign to raise brand awareness. Running for one month, the campaign will see more than 400 of…

Banyan Tree Bangkok pioneers in-website air and room booking feature

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2019

Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel has introduced a website page that lets guests browse and book specified air flights and rooms at its downtown Sathorn Road property. The booking service is…

Air

Global travel bookings rise

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019

International travel departures increased by 4.9% during the first eight months of 2019, according to ForwardKeys. The travel analytics company’s report on air travel bookings said for…

Technology

How to increase hotel bookings and revenue without trying too hard

Kristin Mariano Sep 25, 2019

Hoteliers are constantly worried on how to increase hotel bookings and revenue to keep business afloat. It is a huge challenge when you are also hands-on with the day-to-day operations of…

Travel bookings plummet to and from the UK

Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019

New research from predictive traveller intelligence company ADARA has revealed the impact of uncertainty around Brexit on both inbound and outbound travel to and from the UK. The data…

Hotel booking wars? No-Commission Bidroom announces arrival in Asia Pacific

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019

Bidroom, a no-commission membership-based hotel platform, is looking to expand its portfolio within the Asia Pacific region. Launched in 2014 in the Netherlands, Bidroom currently offers…

Ajman Tourism to reward top booking agent every month

Megha Paul Sep 11, 2019

Ajman has launched a new partnership with My Booking Rewards to reward the top booking agent in the UK with GBP 100 (USD 123.64) every month. Ajman Rewards is open to all agents and…

eRevMax partners with Greek booking engine expert BookOnlineNow

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019

eRevMax has completed a two-way integration with Greece-based internet booking engine BookOnlineNow. Hotels using eRevMax connectivity solutions can leverage this interface to make…

Harry’s game: Duke of Sussex launches new Booking.com, Ctrip & TripAdvisor collaboration

Alastair Newport Sep 4, 2019

The Duke of Sussex has announced a new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging…

Booking.com’s first-ever Genius Week unveiled

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

Booking.com has announced the start of its first-ever Genius Week, which will run in select markets until 10 September. During this time all travellers are invited to experience the…

Technology

Flipkart partners with ixigo for flight bookings

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

ixigo has partnered with India’s e-commerce market leader Flipkart to introduce an enhanced and native flight booking experience. Through this association, Flipkart users will be offered…

Cozystay surpasses 2018 bookings by 600% in 2019

Megha Paul Aug 27, 2019

Cozystay, a technology-first, accommodation group with a growing portfolio of hotels, vacation rentals, and resorts under management, announced that it surpassed its total number of 2018…

How to reduce booking cancellation and drive direct bookings

Tian Tolentino Aug 23, 2019

A study conducted by property management systems (PMS) provider Guestline has revealed insights on how hoteliers can avoid booking cancellation and increase direct bookings.

Wirecard and OYO join hands for hassle-free bookings

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

Wirecard, the global innovation company for digital financial technology and OYO, the hospitality business chain, have announced that they are exploring collaboration opportunities to…

Technology

Musafir.com unveils new corporate travel booking tool

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2019

Musafir.com has unveiled a state-of-the-art corporate booking tool designed to streamline the relationship between the travel website and its corporate clients. The region’s sole…

Global

Pioneering NDC in APAC: Qantas starts bookings using New Distribution Capability

Alastair Newport Aug 15, 2019

As the next step in its continuing support for Qantas’ New Distribution Capability, including the Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP), Travelport has today begun handling its first bookings…

Louvre Museum introduces compulsory advance booking

Megha Paul Aug 13, 2019

From now on, online ticket booking is compulsory for those visiting the famous Louvre museum. This has been done to combat the problem of over tourism and the chaos that follows owing to…

New milestone: Expedia witnesses 15 million bookings

Megha Paul Aug 13, 2019

Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) has reached a new milestone of 15 million cumulative trips booked on its platform. Diego Pedrani, senior director of retail…

Windstar celebrates record-breaking booking month

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

July was a record-breaking month for Windstar Cruises, which reported strong consumer demand following an exceptionally high volume of bookings. The cruise line witnessed increased…

Holiday Extras sees record booking amid Brexit tension

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

The Kent-based Holiday Extras took GBP 1.275 million (USD 1.53 million) in gross revenue which beat its previous best on 1 July this year. It is only the second time the company has…

Air

Etihad and Booking.com form rewards partnership

Megha Paul Aug 2, 2019

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has signed a frequent flyer programme agreement with Booking.com, which enables Etihad Guest customers to earn Etihad…

Hospitality

Holy guacamole! Booking.com creates Avo-Condo, the world’s first avocado-shaped accommodation

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2019

If avocado has smashed its way into your heart, then get ready to guac and roll – for the first time ever, you can stay in one. In celebration of National Avocado Day on 31 July,…

Air

Traxo and easyJet make it easier to track business travel bookings

Megha Paul Jul 24, 2019

Dallas-based travel data aggregator and itinerary intelligence firm Traxo, has announced a new partnership with Europe’s airline easyJet. With employees often booking flights directly on…

Hospitality

Roiback’s new booking engine designed with accessibility in mind

Alastair Newport Jul 19, 2019

Roiback has announced the development of what it believes is the first fully accessible booking engine in Europe. Created in conjunction with Ilunion Technology and Accessibility the system…

Technology

TripAdvisor: How reviews impact bookings

Alastair Newport Jul 16, 2019

TripAdvisor has unveiled the results of new research looking into how significantly reviews influence booking decisions. The global study, conducted in partnership with Ipsos MORI, polled…

Technology

MakeMyTrip partners ASI for online bookings for 116 historical sites

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

In a push to promote India as a heritage tourism destination, MakeMyTrip has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for convenient and hassle-free…

Hospitality

China summer bookings jump manifold in Airbnb Plus

Megha Paul Jul 11, 2019

Airbnb Plus, an up-market tier of homestay rentals platform Airbnb, has had a more than six-fold increase in summer bookings for China amid surging demand. Destinations close to…

Hospitality

Bookings open for floating Arctic Bath hotel

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

After an extensive period of planning and construction the world’s first Arctic floating spa, Arctic Bath, is preparing to open its doors to its new cabin accommodation and spa which…

Hospitality

Going pink: Hotels see spike in bookings during Pride Golden Jubilee year as LGBT travel continues to rise

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

World Rainbow Hotels (WRH), the world’s first and only global distribution system (GDS) accredited Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) consortia, which represents a…

Airlines and Aviation

Flight bookings boom to South East Asia from UAE

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019

According to a trends report released by Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking platform, tajawal, South East Asia is the summer hotspot for the UAE travellers. With its wealth of…

Tourism

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Surge in bookings from US as soccer fans head to France

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2019

The overwhelming growth in women’s soccer bodes well for the ongoing World Cup 2019 in France as there has been a staggering rise in tourists this season. The US has significant numbers…

Air

Now, earn JPMiles with new global flight booking option from JetPrivilege

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2019

JetPrivilege, the loyalty and rewards programme, part of the Etihad Aviation Group, has introduced ‘Select Flights’ offering. This offering is powered by EaseMyTrip.com and allows…

Technology

Single online booking tool is the need of the hour

Megha Paul Jun 7, 2019

Companies with high-frequency travellers see a growing need for a single online booking tool (OBT) platform. Customisation, education and surpassing a consumer-grade experience are…

UK

“A vote for diversity, dignity and respect” Travelport commits to gender neutral booking code

Alastair Newport May 30, 2019

Travelport has announced that is set all to use a new booking code for non-binary gender passengers when it kicks into action on 1 June. Coming in the wake of United Airlines decision to…

Hospitality

D-EDGE and PayPal team-up for faster payments at booking time

Tian Tolentino May 28, 2019

Hospitality digital solutions provider D-EDGE has partnered with PayPal to offer a simple way to pay at the time of booking from any device.

Technology

Human vs. Machine: Business travellers prefer tech to handle their flight bookings

Kristin Mariano May 28, 2019

CWT found out that travellers prefer to manage their travel transactions digitally, via an app or browser.

Flight booking APIs: GDSs, specialised data providers, OTAs, and metasearch engines

Altexsoft Team May 23, 2019

This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission. IATA’s recent passenger survey reports reveal interesting data about traveler…

Technology

Amazon dives in to travel space with flight booking platform in India

Kristin Mariano May 22, 2019

Google is not the only juggernaut that small players should be afraid of, e-commerce giant Amazon wanted a piece of cake too and has launched its flight search and booking on its platform in…

Startups

After hotel bookings, Grab rolls out tour packages

Kristin Mariano May 21, 2019

Ride-hailing company Grab is making strides in the travel sector. After it debuted its hotel booking feature, the app has launched an itinerary-based transport service.

Startups

Booking.com: “The power to make a difference every single day”

Alastair Newport May 13, 2019

Booking.com has announced the sustainable tourism startups receiving scaling grants as part of its 2019 Booking Booster accelerator program today. Now in its third year, the three-week…

Events

Direct Booking Summit 2019 offers beyond networking

Kristin Mariano May 13, 2019

The upcoming Direct Booking Summit is more than an event where hoteliers discuss the challenges and problems arising in the hospitality industry, it offers an opportunity for participants to…

Cruise

Supercruises launches first ‘online-only’ cruise booking platform

Tian Tolentino May 9, 2019

Researching and booking cruises online just became easier with Supercruises, the UK's first 'online-only' booking engine.

Consumer

ABTA warns: Millions lost to holiday booking fraud

Tian Tolentino May 7, 2019

A new report from ABTA has revealed that fraudsters stole over seven million pounds from unsuspecting holidaymakers and other travellers in 2018.

Corporate & Business

No points, no booking: What makes today’s business traveller tick

Tian Tolentino May 3, 2019

La Quinta by Wyndham and Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec, have unveiled the behaviours, quirks and realities that business travellers face.

Startups

Grab enters travel space with hotel booking feature

Kristin Mariano Apr 24, 2019

Ride-hailing company Grab has announced its new hotel booking feature along with other three in-app services.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Booking.com: The barriers we face to making sustainable travel choices

Tian Tolentino Apr 18, 2019

Nearly half (45%) of US travellers report being more determined to make sustainable travel choices than they were a year ago, but barriers include a lack of knowledge and available or…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com, Expedia and Rakuten offices probed by Japan Fair Trade Commission

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2019

Japan’s antitrust watchdog, Japan Fair Trade Commission, raided the offices of Rakuten, Booking.com and Expedia on Wednesday. The three were allegedly involved in unfair trade practices by…

Technology

Booking.com: “Diversifying talent needs to be front of mind”

Tian Tolentino Mar 27, 2019

Research from Booking.com has revealed that only 54% of women working in tech feel the industry today is prioritising gender diversity as part of its agenda.

Hotels

Business bookings success story hits Barcelona

Alastair Newport Mar 21, 2019

With the so many changes to the corporate hospitality industry coming in the last ten or fifteen years -- such as the arrival of Airbnb and other home share platforms able to offer a literal…

Hotels

Veni, vidi, vici: Direct Booking Summit Singapore 2019

Alastair Newport Mar 15, 2019

The last week in February saw the arrival of the Direct Booking Summit at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, the seventh edition since the inaugural event in 2016.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Google stealthily rolls out hotel booking site and annoys OTAs

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2019

Tech juggernaut Google just dropped its hotel booking site that enables us to book a hotel room.

Global

Net lag is real: The struggle of booking holidays

Tian Tolentino Mar 13, 2019

New research from Hotels.com has revealed that North American millennial travellers are experiencing net lag, a.k.a. scroll fatigue when booking a vacation.

Technology

Big Game: The hunt for an ‘end-to-end’ booking platform

Kristin Mariano Mar 12, 2019

There has been a long quest for that one name in travel that caters to the need of a traveller from beginning to end. That is the dream!

Tourism

How to maximise your savings while booking your next trip

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 22, 2019

When two industry specialists in air travel distribution and intelligence join hands, we are sure to get insights that reveal how the digital world of travel works or atleast how we can make…

Cruise

All aboard! Virgin Voyages opens for bookings

Tian Tolentino Feb 15, 2019

Sir Richard Branson has announced that Virgin Voyages is now officially open for business, as its first ship Scarlet Lady opens for bookings.

Global

Destination Asia: The top 12 platforms generating Asian booking revenue

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019

Acquisition platform Siteminder, has revealed its annual list of OTA’s and websites which have brought the highest total booking revenue to Asia in 2018.

Global

Travel tech this week: From new airport shuttle, codeshare UPAs to booking platforms

Kristin Mariano Feb 7, 2019

This week, we saw a lot of new technologies and partnerships in the travel tech space. Uber added new services to make going on a holiday much easier. Meanwhile, UK airports employ an…

Technology

Data-fuelled guide reveals best strategy to drive repeat bookings

Tian Tolentino Jan 17, 2019

Revinate has launched the 2019 Guide to Hotel Loyalty, analysing loyalty programs of over 200 hotel groups to uncover industry best practices.

Global

IATA suspends Zuji’s air booking license

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 7, 2018

Zuji, an online travel booking platform has abruptly stalled its airline booking operations in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Hospitality

Telephone channel is still king for hotel bookings

Kristin Mariano Dec 5, 2018

With the advent of the latest technology and AI-powered chatbots, use of mobile bookings and other reservation options are becoming popular in hotels. Some hotels have stopped paying any…

Technology

Save time, make money: Instaroom’s AI bot powers direct bookings for hotels

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 5, 2018

Personalisation is key in the hospitality sector and we are increasingly seeing new tech developments facilitate the service-heavy industry and how.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas welcomes first TMC in new NDC-fied booking platform

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2018

Qantas has revealed the first Australian travel management company that can now book flights through the airline’s new technology platform.

Air

Gone in 60 seconds: myCWT rolls out “simple, fast and easy” flight bookings

Alastair Newport Nov 27, 2018

Travel management firm Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has increased the scope of its myCWT app by introducing the mobile air booking tech, with an average booking time of one minute to key…

Hospitality

Direct Booking Summit: “China is the Wild West of hotel distribution”

Tian Tolentino Nov 13, 2018

Ahead of the Direct Booking Summit in Singapore next February, Triptease has spoken with Chetan Patel, VP for strategic marketing & e-commerce at ONYX Hospitality Group.

Travel agency software: Choosing tools for booking, accounting, marketing, and tour building

Altexsoft Team Nov 2, 2018

This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission. Despite the recent charge toward using OTAs, a recent study showed that offline…

Global

From hippy central to booking world tours for major rock acts: Life of a Travel Counsellor

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2018

Travel Counsellor Allison Barnard tells us how she got started, the best and worst features of being a TC, tricks of the trade and more.

Hotels

Race to USD 3B: Grab receives USD 200 million from Booking Holdings

Kristin Mariano Oct 30, 2018

Coming from the heels of Microsoft’s strategic investment in Grab, the ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia received a fresh capital from travel firm Booking Holdings.

MICE

Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific: Triptease selects architectural icon as event hosts

Alastair Newport Oct 24, 2018

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been unveiled as the host location of the inaugural Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific, by event organisers Triptease, this week.

Airlines and Aviation

Amadeus and Malaysia Airlines launch Facebook chat bot for bookings

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 24, 2018

Malaysia Airlines, together with Amadeus, has launched MHchat, a new feature which helps travellers’ book flights and pay through the popular social media app, Facebook Messenger.

Tourism

Thailand suffers slow Chinese arrivals based on flight booking data

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2018

Thailand is suffering a huge blow with the slowing down of Chinese arrivals following the tragic boat accident in Phuket on 5 July that left 41 dead – all of which were Chinese nationals.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Crazy Rich Asians inspires 10% increase in bookings

Tian Tolentino Sep 19, 2018

After the box office hit Crazy Rich Asians hit the theatres worldwide — the booking platform, Klook, has reported a spike in luxury travel interests and bookings.

Travel Agents

CLIA UK: European river cruises “account for almost 90% of bookings”

Alastair Newport Sep 6, 2018

CLIA UK & Ireland has launched the UK River Cruise review 2017 which reveals another year of record growth in 2017 for the river cruise sector; passenger numbers rose by 21%, and total…

Hospitality

Why hotels in China should strengthen their online bookings

Kristin Mariano Aug 31, 2018

Hotels in China should pay more attention to their online hotel bookings as China’s online hotel reservation industry maintains speedy growth with monthly active users (MAU) reaching 91.09…

Technology

Will we ever see a single platform for booking travel?

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2018

A number of companies claim that they provide the best single platform for travel, but it seems that there is still a void in the market that needs to be filled.

Technology

Hotelbeds partners with Rezdy to provide real-time bookings

Tian Tolentino Jul 26, 2018

Hotelbeds Group, a B2B provider of services to the travel trade, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Rezdy, a Sydney-based independent booking software, to increase real-time bookings…

Hospitality

Sabre adds Booking.com listings to its new platform

Kristin Mariano Jul 3, 2018

Travel industry’s technology provider Sabre Corporation and Booking.com recently inked an agreement that will enable Sabre agency customers to access all Booking.com listings through the new…

Hospitality

Direct bookings startup Triptease’s funding reaches USD 13 million

Alastair Newport Jun 26, 2018

Following our story in April where Triptease content manager Lily McIlwain, told us about the direct booking start up's report into the future of A/B testing, the company has now announced…

Air

Argentina’s outbound and inbound bookings plunge

Kristin Mariano Jun 25, 2018

The number of tourists travelling in and out of Argentina dropped immensely following the country’s economic trouble.

Global

Partnership with Booking.com opens up 28 million listings to Traveltek Group

Alastair Newport Jun 20, 2018

Following news of its new Asian office in Singapore last year Traveltek Group, has announced another potentially game changing new development hooking up with Booking.com, in a partnership…

Food & Drink

82% of HK travellers planning to take dedicated food tourism trip this year, says Booking.com

Kristin Mariano Jun 18, 2018

Asian countries trump some of the well-known culinary destinations like France and Italy, according to westerners and fellow Asians.  

Global

Start-up OTA Hey! Belgium partners with Booking.com

Alastair Newport Jun 13, 2018

Last month, while attending ITB in Shanghai, my boss and Travel Daily’s editor-in-chief broke the news of the brand new online travel agent HEY! Belgium, who simultaneously opened for…

Hospitality

Last-minute bookings in the bag

Tian Tolentino Jun 7, 2018

The last-minute booking trend is on the rise, despite the travel industry’s best efforts to incentivise early bookers. In fact, a staggering three million Brits are more than happy to book a…

Airlines and Aviation

Tiqets integrates into bmi for bookings to attractions in a few clicks

Tian Tolentino Jun 6, 2018

All-jet airline, bmi, announced its integration with attraction booking specialist, Tiqets, to offer customers direct instant access to some of the best tickets in Europe.

Cruise

Silversea bookings for Legends of Cruising – World Cruise 2020 breaks records

Tian Tolentino Jun 1, 2018

It seems cruise fever has taken over 2018 as Silversea marked a record number of bookings since the opening of Legends of Cruising - World Cruise 2020.

Hospitality

Fogel’s future: Booking means travel

Kristin Mariano May 21, 2018

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel has a brand new vision – for the company to be synonymous with “travel” as it aims to widen its reach and strengthen its brand.

Hotels

Expedia bookings reveal strong start for UK hotels in 2018

Tian Tolentino May 2, 2018

New data from Expedia Group shows UK hoteliers enjoyed a positive start to the year due to the significant rise in hotel demand by international visitors fuelled by fast-growing markets.

Travel Agents

Final few days for agents to earn up to £200 per booking with Travel 2

Tian Tolentino Apr 27, 2018

Tour operator, Travel 2, gives agents the chance to earn up to £200 on their bookings with the return of ‘Every Day’s a Pay Day’ running until 30 April 2018.

Technology

Lopesan Hotel Group and Roiback sign collaboration deal to push direct booking channel

Tian Tolentino Apr 27, 2018

Lopesan Hotel Group and Roiback have signed a collaboration agreement to create a new website and push hotel sales by improving distribution systems.

Tourism

App wars: Klook vs. Viator vs. Airbnb – who offers the best tour-booking experience?

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018

With Klook, the new kid on the tour-booking block, raising 60 million USD in funding at the end of 2017 , the popular Hong Kong based company has started making waves beyond Asia, and into…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com’s battle to claim OTA market share in India

Simon Willmore Apr 12, 2018

The fight for market share in India is heating up as the Amsterdam-headquartered OTA lists more non-hotel options. This is in light of Booking.com’s recent announcement that it offers five…

Hospitality

Hotelchamp integrates top marketing tech to drive direct booking growth

Simon Willmore Apr 11, 2018

Hotelchamp, another champion of the direct booking movement, stepped up in a big way announcing the integration of TrustYou, OTA Insight, Customer Alliance, LiveChat and HotJar into their…

Air

7 tips for building a successful mobile booking app for OTAs, airlines and hotels

Altexsoft Team Apr 10, 2018

Travel customer expectations have changed significantly over the last several years. As with other consumer-focused industries, near universal smartphone and tablet adoption has affected…

Train

UK travellers set to go loco as Skyscanner launches train bookings

Tian Tolentino Apr 4, 2018

To diversify the travel search engine’s offering to UK travellers, the Skyscanner app has launched the train bookings feature, now available on iOS and soon to follow on Android systems.

Travel Agents

Travel partners defiant as Hilton follows Marriott in reducing group booking commissions

Kristin Mariano Mar 31, 2018

Agents’ worst fears are being realised. Another hotel chain giant, Hilton Worldwide, has followed Marriott International's lead and slashed standard hotel group booking commissions from…

MICE

Bye bye group bookings? Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America

Simon Willmore Mar 21, 2018

The North American corporate travel, meetings and events industries alike all heaved a collective groan recently after receiving an email from Marriott International. The…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

10 sustainable tourism start ups compete for Booking.com development grant

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2018

Booking.com have announced the 10 sustainable tourism start ups that will be joining the 2018 Booking Booster Programme in Amsterdam in May 2018. Building upon its successful launch in 2017,…

Entrepreneurs

‘Opaque booking format works for both hoteliers and guests’ – Travelspice co-founder

Simon Willmore Feb 27, 2018

We sat down with Travelspice co-founder and CFO Ankit Manglik for a short chat on the success of its opaque booking format, its future plans, and why its team chose “Kitney Mein Chahiye?” as…

Travel Agents

Priceline Group rebrands as Booking Holdings

Simon Willmore Feb 23, 2018

In the business of travel, names matter. So why has the Priceline Group, which operates in over 40 languages across more than 220 countries and territories, come out under a new name?

Technology

BackHotel Lite – Roiback pocket booking engine already present in five countries

Alastair Newport Feb 21, 2018

BackHotel Lite, the new simplified version of Roiback’s booking engine for small chains and independent hotels, is already being used in five countries worldwide: Spain, Mexico, Indonesia,…

Technology

Google’s latest update boosts power of direct booking channels

Tian Tolentino Feb 13, 2018

Google's latest travel update promises to bring ease and convenience to the consumers while boosting the power of direct bookings.

Asia

SiteMinder: the top 15 booking channels for tourists to Thailand

Alastair Newport Feb 7, 2018

SiteMinder, the popular global hotel industry cloud platform, has revealed the 15 booking channels that generated the greatest revenue for hotels in Thailand and other key tourism…

Technology

Travel and booking APIs for online travel and tourism providers – which could you make use of?

Altexsoft Team Feb 6, 2018

According to the study by Fuel and Flip.to, travellers visit 4.4 unique websites to book their holidays. These sites tend to be ‘all-in-one-place’ platforms, done through combining data from…

Technology

Booking applications account for 60% of mobile travel purchases

Jill Sayles Jan 26, 2018

Criteo’s Q4 2017 Travel Insights Report reveals the increasing influence of mobile shopping in the travel industry. Travel companies with mobile apps saw 60% of their bookings take place…

Hotels

Spotlight on Direct Bookings: Triptease report on how OTAs affect the hospitality industry

Alastair Newport Jan 26, 2018

Hotel rates in Asia-Pacific are undercut by OTAs by an average of 11.4%, a new report by Triptease into the Direct Booking Movement in the region reveals...

Travel Agents

Bookings set to rise this Blue Monday

Jill Sayles Jan 15, 2018

Blue Monday bookings are expected to increase by 16 per cent this year. Dubbed the most depressing day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’ typically occurs on the third Monday of each year at a…

Hotels

Triptease: Direct Booking Summit set for Asian debut

Alastair Newport Jan 11, 2018

The Direct Booking Summit — the only event to focus solely on increasing hotels’ direct bookings — is coming to Asia for the first time. Triptease, summit host and pioneer of the Direct…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Earn extra T2 rewards on Dubai bookings

Jill Sayles Nov 30, 2017 15

Travel 2 is giving agents £5 in T2 Rewards for every new adult ticket booked to Dubai Parks and Resorts until the end of 2017. Children go free with every adult One Park, One Day ticket…

Technology

Achieving gender diversity must start at the top says Booking.com CEO

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2017 7

Booking.com has revealed findings from a unique global study conducted to better understand the perceptions of women working in non-tech roles within the technology industry. The data…

Tourism

Ctrip climbs aboard the Big Bus for one-stop bookings

Alastair Newport Nov 29, 2017 10

Ctrip.com International, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Big Bus Tours. Both companies will work together in areas of innovative marketing and product diversification to…

Cruise

Transform fly-cruise bookings with new selling guide

Jill Sayles Nov 28, 2017 18

Celebrity Cruises has introduced a dedicated selling guide for agents to book holidays via its new booking system, AirWaves. With tips for maximising the revenue potential of the new…

Associations

Aito welcomes investigation into online hotel booking sites

Jill Sayles Nov 1, 2017 16

The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) says it welcomes the investigation - announced 27 October, 2017 - to be undertaken by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) into…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Wendy Wu gives 15% commission for online bookings made in October

Jill Sayles Oct 9, 2017 7

Agents have the chance to uplift their commissions to 15% for all online bookings made during October with Wendy Wu.  This marks a change in the operator’s commission structure as…

Associations

TIPTO helps agents secure Orlando bookings worth over £30,000

Jill Sayles Oct 4, 2017 10

Steph Borys and Hannah Gifford from Newells Travel, Truro, have both made high worth Orlando bookings this summer following attendance at TIPTO’s Cornwall roadshow.  The family…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TripAdvisor’s Viator launches travel agent booking programme

Jill Sayles Oct 3, 2017 16

TripAdvisor’s Viator has announced the launch of its Travel Agent Programme (TAP), a new booking platform created for travel agents.  Agents can now book directly through Viator, gaining…

OTAs & Tour Operators

ITC announces autumn booking incentives

Jill Sayles Sep 27, 2017

ITC Travel Group has announced a series of booking incentives for travel agents in its ‘Autumn Inspiration’ campaign.  Agents have the chance to win rewards when registering bookings…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Bookings double with the new Gold Medal campaign

Jill Sayles Sep 21, 2017

Bookings to Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, have more than doubled in seven days following the latest campaign from Gold Medal.  The new Golden Jackpot campaign highlights the activities and…

Airlines and Aviation

What do travellers really want when booking flights?

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017

A new report by Amadeus, ‘Embracing airline digital transformation: a spotlight on what travellers value’, sheds new light on what travellers value when shopping for a flight. The report…

Technology

MyBookingRewards announces global launch of agent mastercard

Jill Sayles Sep 7, 2017

MyBookingRewards is launching its new mastercard this month to turn agent booking rewards into real spending money. The card will be offered in two currencies: the British Pound for…

Transport

Travelport expands ground transport bookings

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2017

Travelport has secured a new partnership that will expand the number of ground transport services offered to travel agents. The arrangement with Ugo Transfers, which aggregates ground…

Hotels

Asia’s first Yotel opens for bookings

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Yotel will soon launch its first ever property in Asia and guests are now able to make bookings at the new Yotel Singapore for stays from 1 November 2017. The cabin-style hotel will be…

Cruise

Great Cruise Journeys launches early booking offer

Jill Sayles Aug 10, 2017

Great Cruise Journeys has launched its new cruise brand with an early booking offer on selected AMAWaterways luxury cruise departures in 2018.  For bookings made on or before 31…

Travel Agents

Surrey travel agent launches booking tool for corporate clients

Jill Sayles Aug 8, 2017

Travel Professionals, based in Cobham, Surrey has introduced TripMate, an online booking tool for business travellers and travel bookers. The new tool will simplify the whole booking…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Premier launches online booking for Channel Islands

Jill Sayles Aug 7, 2017

Premier Holidays has launched an online booking system for the Channel Islands.   The tour operator has made the system available for its key short haul product following interest…

UK

The Global Travel Group reports record sales and leap in forward bookings

Jill Sayles Jul 28, 2017

The Global Travel Group has reported double digit growth for overall sales across its 350 plus contingent of independent travel agents last month.  Forward bookings for 2018 are also…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad launches early bird booking offer

Jill Sayles Jul 26, 2017

Etihad Airways has launched an Early Bird offer with offers to some of the airline’s destinations worldwide.  Business and Economy Class tickets can be booked at lower fares. Destinations…

United States

Expedia Announces Changes to Wildlife Animal Attraction Booking; Pledges More Education and Greater Transparency

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017 0

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Expedia, Inc. today announced that activities involving certain wildlife animal interactions will no longer be bookable on its online travel sites. Relying on guidance…

Cruise

NCL announces 2018 early booking sale

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 2017

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its 2018 Early Booking Sale, where guests can save up to £200 per stateroom. Between 12 July and 31 August 2017, guests booking their 2018 Norwegian…

OTAs & Tour Operators

 Great Rail Journeys extends early booking offer on over 100 tours

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 2017

Great Rail Journeys has extended its early booking offer on over 100 tours, allowing customers to save up to £350 per person.   The discount is available to destinations such as…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Grand UK Holidays offers festive bookings and redesigns brochure and website

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

Grand UK Holidays has unveiled a new, more user-friendly website, to coincide with the release of its latest brochure. The second-edition 2017 brochure includes festive holidays and has…

Train

Great Rail Journeys announces early booking offer

Maria Airey Jun 27, 2017

To mark Canada's 150th anniversary, Great Rail Journeys is offering a saving of £150 on selected tours in the destination. This offer is for 2018 departures when booked on or before…

UK

ABTOT gives advice on how to safeguard against fraudulent booking sites

Jill Sayles Jun 27, 2017

In the knowledge that one in 10 British tourists have fallen victim to holiday crime, ABTOT has offered advice to holidaymakers on how to safeguard themselves from fraudulent sites. …

Cruise

European Waterways announces 10% off for early booking

Maria Airey Jun 26, 2017

European Waterways is offering 10% off as an incentive for booking early on many of its spring and summer 2018 luxury hotel barge holidays, cruising the inland waterways of Europe. The…

United States

Online Bookings Soar in Brazil Travel Market

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017 3

Latin America's populations are getting tech-savvier, leading to a boost in online bookings and Internet penetration. Looking forward, four in 10 sales will be made online in the region by…

United States

Mobile Travel Shopping and Booking Ascends in Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017 4

Individual travel markets within Southeast Asia showcase distinct shopping and booking trends. While computers remain the more popular device for travel shopping and booking among Southeast…

United States

Bookings Open for ms Nieuw Statendam voyages

Simon Willmore May 22, 2017

Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Statendam. Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle…

United States

Le Boat Begins Rideau Canal Bookings For 2018 Cruising Season

Simon Willmore May 17, 2017 0

Le Boat, Europe’s largest operator of self-drive boating vacations, will officially begin taking reservations for its first North American destination in Ontario, Canada’s historic Rideau…

Technology

Brain Waves: Virtual flight bookings, biometric baggage drops, and more…

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Amadeus creates virtual booking experience Navitaire, a subsidiary of Amadeus, has created a new solution that allows customers to complete their entire travel booking in Virtual Reality.…

Scotland

U.S. Market Booking Channels Shifting

Simon Willmore May 15, 2017 0

The U.S. travel market can be split into four major distribution channels: supplier websites, OTAs, central reservations/walk-in, and travel agencies/TMCs. Smartphone and tablet bookings are…

Cruise

Race for your place with Carnival’s booking incentive

Jill Sayles May 11, 2017

Travel two weeks left to ‘Race for your Place’ with Carnival Cruise Line UK’s booking incentive.  The incentive offers the opportunity to win one of 25 places to Ladies Day at Royal…

UK

Sykes Cottages reaches booking milestone

Aaron Greenwood Apr 26, 2017

Sykes Cottages, the holiday cottage specialist, has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing tech-based companies in the UK. It comes as Sykes, which was founded in 1991 and today…

Face‑to‑Face

Europe Experiencing Skyrocketing Online Booking Rates

Simon Willmore Apr 24, 2017 0

Europe Experiencing Skyrocketing Online Booking Rates Published October 2016 European travelers have historically chosen a mix of online and offline sources to book their…

Travel Agents

Gold Medal reports big year-on-year rise in Easter bookings

Aaron Greenwood Apr 20, 2017

Gold Medal has reported a huge year-on-year increase in bookings secured over the Easter bank holiday weekend.  The long-haul operator saw agents booking 887 per cent more holidays to…

United States

Q&A With Reservations.com CEO: Booking Properties At The Best Rates

Simon Willmore Apr 6, 2017 0

Mahesh Chaddah is the co-CEO of Reservations.com and has more than 20 years of industry experience in finding great deals at hotels and resorts around the world. Here we sit down to pick his…

UK

Brit holiday lodge bookings up 139 percent in 2017

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

Outdoor holiday specialist, Pitchup.com, has revealed that lodge-style holiday homes have leapt to pole position as Brits’ favourite UK and overseas self-catering accommodation this year,…

UK

CMV thanks trade for record number of bookings

Simon Willmore Mar 27, 2017

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV)  has praised the travel trade for their support during the first quarter of the year which has seen record numbers of bookings. Enterprising, Broadway…

United States

Chinese Airlines Get Serious About Direct Bookings

Simon Willmore Mar 22, 2017 0

The Chinese government's early-2016 directive, calling for China's state-owned airlines to sell at least half of all tickets directly by 2018 and avoid online travel agency (OTA)…

United States

Booking.com Releases 2017 Spring Break Travel Trends

Simon Willmore Mar 20, 2017 2

The leader in online travel bookings shares top affordable Spring Break destinations for U.S. travelersSpring Break season is here and Americans will be taking off on trips throughout the…

UK

WIN announces record year for member hotel bookings

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

WIN Travel Network reported a record year in 2016 with members’ hotel bookings up 6.7%.   The number of room nights booked by the network of nearly 6,000 travel agencies in 70…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific enhances online booking system

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Cathay Pacific has unveiled a new online booking system, which is designed to be easier to use and to improve the customer experience. Featuring responsive technology, the upgrade has…

Hotels

Eurocamp offers big discounts on Spring bookings

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2017

Last-minute bookers can enjoy half-price savings with Eurocamp’s new discount deals. The holiday specialist has announced a raft of Easter, May Half Term and Summer holiday reductions,…

Tourism

US travel ban to impact MICE bookings: GBTA

Aaron Greenwood Mar 15, 2017

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, polled its US and European members this week to assess the business travel impact of…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air’s online group bookings facility takes off

Gemma Greenwood Mar 15, 2017

Gulf Air has launched an online Group Bookings Facility on the airline’s official website gulfair.com. The Group Bookings Facility is available to both travellers and travel agents…

Airlines and Aviation

Brain Waves: Skyscanner boosts bookings, Changi converts loose change, and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2017

Finnair offers bookings within Skyscanner Finnair passengers are now able to book flights and ancillaries via Skyscanner, without leaving the travel search site. The new initiative, which…

UK

Travel 2 launches new booking incentive

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents a chance to win up to £200 with its latest incentive -  Every Day’s a Pay Day running until 15 March. Agents can earn between £10 and £200 T2 Rewards on a number…

UK

Barrhead Travel reports boost in 2017 bookings

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

Barrhead Travel has started 2017 on a high with a surge in holiday bookings.  The independent travel group reported a 20 per cent increase during the first six weeks of the year,…

UK

Warner Leisure offers big discounts on 2017/18 bookings

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Warner Leisure Hotels is offering a guaranteed 40% off 1000s of rooms throughout 2017 and 50% off 2018 stays on selected breaks and room types across the Warner property portfolio for…

Technology

Traveltek rolls out data-driven mobile travel booking services

Aaron Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

Traveltek Group is rolling out data-driven UX (User Experience) and CRO (Conversion Rate Optimisation) services to help its clients prepare for the boom in mobile travel searches and…

Cruise

Tourico achieves record cruise bookings

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Tourico Holidays has revealed that its cruise bookings soared to record levels in 2016. The wholesaler reported a 37% jump in cruise bookings last year, compared to 2015, with an 8%…

UK

£500 savings on summer holiday bookings

Gemma Greenwood Feb 20, 2017

Celebrity Cruises is offering up to £500 discounts on summer cruise bookings as well as complimentary drinks packages.  Join Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Constellation on a 10-night…

UK

Simply Luxury by Travel 2 reports booking boost

Gemma Greenwood Feb 13, 2017

Simply Luxury by Travel 2 has reported a 25 per cent increase in bookings for luxury long haul holidays over the past 12 months. To celebrate the range of luxury holidays on offer across…

UK

Condor Ferries launches early booking offer

Gemma Greenwood Feb 13, 2017

Condor Ferries has launched an exclusive early booking offer for those travelling to the Channel Islands or St Malo in France. Available for a limited time only, the offer will be perfect…

Cruise

Virtuoso creates new cruise booking tool

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, has developed a new online tool for its members that aims to simplify the process of searching for and booking cruises. The group has partnered…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Dubai and Bangkok top Southall’s UK outbound bookings

Gemma Greenwood Feb 1, 2017

Research conducted by long haul travel company Southall Travel has revealed that Bangkok, the bustling capital city of Thailand, was the most popular city break destination amongst Brits…

UK

Hotel booking app forms partnership with Chelsea FC

Gemma Greenwood Jan 30, 2017

HotelTonight, the mobile app for last-minute hotel bookings, has announced a partnership with English Premier League leader Chelsea Football Club. Beginning with Chelsea’s February 4 match…

United States

Spotlight on the Booking.com Leadership Team

Chicke Fitzgerald Jan 27, 2017 4

Today, I started my day like I always do.  Online. Well, that was after feeding the cat, getting my son's lunch packed and getting breakfast for he and my husband, who graciously offered…

Scotland

The Next Wave of Mobile Booking

Simon Willmore Jan 21, 2017 0

The Next Wave of Mobile Booking Published October 2016 Brandie Wright  Research Analyst Despite Lower-Than-Expected Growth in Smartphone Transactions, Mobile Will…

Ocean Cruising

SeaDream taking 2015 bookings

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2013

SeaDream Yacht Club has opened up bookings to April 2015. Itinerary details will see a return to St. Croix and Anegada, alongside other ports of call in the British Virgin Islands, French…

Airlines and Aviation

20 for ‘25: British Airways spotlights 20 destinations for 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2024

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have marked the launch of their January sale by shining the spotlight on 20 destinations for 2025. 

Airlines and Aviation

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to resume Beirut flights on 9 Jan

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2024

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will restart non-stop flights to Beirut, Lebanon, beginning 9 January 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Brussels Airlines introduces flight vouchers

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2024

Brussels Airlines launches flight vouchers, offering an ideal gift for loved ones who dream of exploring new destinations.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip launches new franchise store in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms, announced the launch of its newest franchise store in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air appoints InterGlobe Air Transport as GSA in India

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2024

InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT) becomes the exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) for Oman Air in India, aiming to strengthen the airline's presence and enhance customer service.

Reports

Air capacity to Spain up +9.4% this Christmas, driven by European markets

Kanchan Nath Dec 24, 2024

According to Mabrian's data intelligence on Christmas demand, Spain is strengthening its position as a global tourist destination with significant growth in demand from European and…

Cruise

AE Expeditions announces biggest ever £100,000+ trade giveaway

Kanchan Nath Dec 24, 2024

AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions), the award-winning Australian-owned expedition travel company the AE Cool-cation Challenge.

Air

myPlane reports 300% growth in digital charter enquiries

Kanchan Nath Dec 24, 2024

myPlane has announced that charter enquiries via its innovative booking engine for commercial charter flights grew by 300% in 2024

Hotels

‘Bee My Guest’ experience at Hilton London Heathrow Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 24, 2024

Hilton London Heathrow Airport launches its new ‘Bee My Guest’ experience that invites young adventurers to explore the hotel, learn about sustainability, and discover the world of its…

Global

Akasa Air offers discounted fares on international and domestic flights

Kanchan Nath Dec 24, 2024

 Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced its special Christmas Sale offering discounts on fares across its domestic and international network, presenting customers a chance to…

Tourism

Government of Goa launches key digital and tourism initiatives

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2024

Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant and Minister for Tourism; Information Technology Electronics & Communications; Printing & Stationery, Rohan A. Khaunte, launched a series of…

TDM Guest Contributor

Scenic Group’s Wave of Savings Sales Event: Unlock Exceptional Travel Value for 2025

Joe Cusmano Dec 18, 2024 0

As global travel demand reaches unprecedented levels, with industry forecasts predicting significant growth in 2025, Scenic Group is thrilled to lead the charge

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo announces its second IndiGoStretch route on Delhi-Bengaluru 

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2024

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, announces the addition of IndiGoStretch  on its Delhi-Bengaluru route, with operations commencing on January 10, 2025. 

Visa updates

Atlys Reports 62% Increase in Visa Rejections amid UAE’s stricter visa rules 

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2024

Atlys, a visa processing platform, announced 62% increase in visa rejections for Dubai following the UAE’s introduction of stricter visa regulations.

Partner content

Centara Hotels & Resorts in exciting times with new happenings at top Thai tourist destinations

Mark Glanville Dec 13, 2024

Centara Hotels & Resorts has exciting new happenings taking place in top Thai tourist destinations Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Phangan and Khao Yai.

TDM Guest Contributor

Silversea Introduces 2025 Wave Season Offer on Over 500 Voyages

Joe Cusmano Dec 12, 2024 0

Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has launched its highly anticipated 2025 wave season offer, now available on more than 500 voyages.

Awards

ACCOR – a global leader in hospitality, recognised at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia  

Ana Alejandria Dec 12, 2024

The company earned the Marketing Initiative of the Year - Singapore for its exemplary marketing strategy and launch of the “For ALL The Travellers In You” campaign. 

Technology

Ride-hailing platform TADA beta launches in Hong Kong

Marga Manlapig Dec 12, 2024

Singapore-headquartered zero commission ride platform TADA announced the beta launch of its ride services in Hong Kong today, 12th December. 

Reports

Elite Havens shares travel insights from 2024

Marga Manlapig Dec 11, 2024

As 2024 begins to wind down, Elite Havens offers travel and tourism professionals a look at the trends that characterised the sector throughout this year.

TDM Guest Contributor

Seabourn Unveils Exclusive Savings and Shipboard Credit Event

Joe Cusmano Dec 10, 2024 0

Seabourn, the ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel leader, has launched its exclusive annual “Sail of the Year” event. This special promotion offers exceptional savings and

Reports

Travelport strengthens alliance with Eurasia Travel Network

Marga Manlapig Dec 10, 2024

Booking solutions developer Travelport and Eurasia Travel Network (ETN) announced the expansion of their long-term agreement today, 10th December.

TDM Guest Contributor

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand Reunite to Enhance Travel Experiences

Joe Cusmano Dec 8, 2024 0

The long-awaited reunion between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand is officially here, bringing enhanced travel options and seamless experiences for passengers crossing the Tasman.

Technology

Vietnamese traveltech firm Tubudd introduces Health Buddy

Marga Manlapig Dec 6, 2024

Vietnamese traveltech platform Tubudd recently launched Health Buddy, Vietnam’s first-ever medical service app which connects visiting foreigners with local healthcare facilities.

Hotels

Small Luxury Hotels of the World celebrates a milestone year

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2024

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, celebrates a landmark year, achieving over 600 member hotels.

Global

Wizz Air’s “All You Can Fly” membership is back

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2024

Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline, is pleased to announce that its sought-after “All You Can Fly” membership is back on sale, after the initial offer back in August…

Global

Indians more likely than Singaporeans and Indonesians to book the upcoming Disney Cruise in Singapore

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2024

Disney Cruise Line’s first ship in Southeast Asia, Disney Adventure, will set sail in Singapore from December 2025, marking a significant milestone for the brand in the region.

Technology

KKday raises US$70 million for global expansion

Marga Manlapig Dec 5, 2024

Innovative online travel platform KKday announced that it has raised about $70 million in funding, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy. 

Spas & Treatments

Top wellness trends for 2025: Accor

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2024

Accor, a global hospitality leader, is proud to present its insights on the top 2025 Wellness Trends. Curated with the expertise of Emlyn Brown, Global SVP of Wellbeing, Strategy, Design,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip unveils Winter Carnival Sale 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's online travel tech platforms, is thrilled to announce its Winter Carnival Sale 2024, a spectacular celebration of winter travel experiences.

Tourism

Contiki launches four new Asian trip packages

Marga Manlapig Dec 4, 2024

Youth travel brand Contiki announced its latest trip launch in Asia, offering four packages to the region’s trending destinations.

Reports

Barclays: Cinemas enjoy 22.8 per cent boost in November

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2024

Consumer card spending contracted -0.5 per cent year-on-year in November – the first decline since July and significantly lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.2 per cent.

Global

Transformative Experience of AI in Business Travel

Charmaine Fernz Dec 4, 2024

Ben Wedlock, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel talks to TDM about the transformative power of Artificial intelligence in business travel. Wedlock highlights how…

Hotels

Jumeirah moves into Africa with exclusive Island & Private Safari Reserve

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2024

Jumeirah unveils a unique partnership with the Thanda Group, a refined collection of privately owned hospitality experiences, for the introduction of two new iconic destinations: Jumeirah…

Reports

Over half (52%) of Indian hoteliers to increase investments in the next six months

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2024

The Indian hospitality sector is on a remarkable trajectory, witnessing interesting developments due to ever-evolving market dynamics, sectoral challenges, government policies and shifting…

Global

EaseMyTrip partners with Yas Island Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi - the leisure and entertainment destination in the Middle East region are teaming up to deliver an unparalleled travel experience.

TDM Guest Contributor

Royal Caribbean Unveils 2026-27 Caribbean and Northeast Lineup

Joe Cusmano Dec 3, 2024 0

Get ready, adventurers! Royal Caribbean is amping up the excitement with its newly unveiled 2026-27 lineup, offering a mix of tropical and Northeast getaways that

Airlines and Aviation

Delta is offering the largest selection of seasonal travel deals

Kanchan Nath Dec 3, 2024

Winter wanderlust is calling, and Delta, known for excellence in premium travel, reliability and its extensive global network—is making dream getaways easier with its Cyber Monday event

Hotel Technology

HomeToGo announces Travel Agency Hub by HomeToGo_PRO Doppelgänger

Kanchan Nath Dec 3, 2024

HomeToGo SE, the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, announced the launch of Travel Agency Hub by HomeToGo_PRO Doppelgänger (“Travel Agency…

Guest Column

Chardham Yatra Opening Dates 2025

Su Yatra Dec 3, 2024

Introduction to Chardham Yatra Chardham Yatra Opening Dates 2025-The Chardham Yatra is more than just a pilgrimage; it's an adventure that takes you deep into the heart of the…

Awards

Novotel Manila Araneta City takes home Midscale Hotel of the Year – Philippines accolade

Ana Alejandria Dec 3, 2024

This award highlights the hotel's seamless integration of online and offline experiences to enhance guest satisfaction.

Global

Etihad set to double the number of African cities served in 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 3, 2024

Etihad Airways is set to double its routes to the African continent over the next year, further committing to serving its guests.

Transport

ixigo Trains onboards cricket icon Rohit Sharma as Brand Ambassador

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2024

ixigo, India’s  OTA for the Next Billion Users, has onboarded Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma as the brand ambassador for its trains app.

Reports

ForwardKeys announces plans to produce regular travel retail intelligence

Marga Manlapig Nov 29, 2024

Global travel analyst ForwardKeys announced a new partnership with The Moodie Davitt Report to produce regular business intelligence to serve partners across the travel retail ecosystem. 

Hotels

GMCVB to offer hotel certification incentives with Green Key Global

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2024

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has become the first destination marketing organisation in the United States to provide incentives for the Green Key Global…

Hospitality

Top trends shaping the hotel industry in 2025: RBH

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2024

RBH Hospitality Management’s Executive Committee highlights key trends set to shape the sector over the next 12 months.

Loyalty Programme

Bedsonline unveils its Bedsonline Rewards loyalty programme

Marga Manlapig Nov 29, 2024

HBX Group’s Bedsonline has launched a new loyalty programme for travel agents the world over: Bedsonline Rewards.

Cruise

CruiseAberdeenshire launched to boost Aberdeen’s global cruise appeal  

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2024

CruiseAberdeenshire, a new partnership between VisitAberdeenshire and Port of Aberdeen, has  been launched with the goal of promoting the region to the international cruise market and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip launches EMT Desk

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com has unveiled EMT Desk, an all-in-one platform tailored to transform corporate travel. Designed to meet the needs of modern businesses.

Associations

Budget costs overshadow employment rights bill impact

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2024

UKHospitality said the cost of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions will have a far more immediate impact on employment than changes to employment rights.

Mergers & Acquisitions

CDS Groupe acquires Italy’s SIAP

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2024

CDS Groupe, the French leader in hotel booking and payment solutions for corporate clients and travel management companies (TMCs), has announced the acquisition of SIAP

Theme Parks

Resorts World Las Vegas selects Alliants

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2024

In a city where the extraordinary is an everyday experience, Resorts World Las Vegas is ready to elevate luxury and convenience to new heights through an exciting collaboration with…

Global

McGettigan’s now open in Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai 

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2024

The McGettigan Group, in a new franchise partnership with Dubai-based Seven Tides International and City 12 Hospitality, opened its doors last week (Friday 22nd November) to usher in a new…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India optimises fleet to offer its best narrowbody cabin products

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2024

Following the integration of Vistara earlier this month, Air India announced an optimisation of its domestic route network that will prioritise deployment of its best narrowbody cabin…

Reports

Global Hotel Alliance shares top destinations for 2025

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2024

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has revealed its GHA DISCOVERY members’ top destinations and travel motivations for 2025.

Technology

The Trip Boutique AI joins forces with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2024

Global commercial partnership will bring AI-powered personalization and efficiency to travel agencies worldwide. 

Hotels

Blenheim Palace announces unique new visitor experiences for groups during 2025 

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2024

Blenheim Palace has announced a series of once-in-a-lifetime views and visitor experiences which will only be available for a limited time due to the launch of its most ambitious restoration…

Awards

Pan Pacific Hotels Group wins prestigious Hotel Website of the Year award

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

PPHG’s revamped website was developed with guest experience in mind, using data insights to enhance functionality.

Reports

Ayodhya is the 2nd most trending destination in APAC

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2024

As families in Asia Pacific (APAC), including India, increasingly embrace intergenerational travel, a unique dynamic emerges.

Air

Qantas announces new distribution model

Marga Manlapig Nov 27, 2024

Qantas announced a new model for travel agents to access airline fares today, 27th November, as part of its ongoing line of improvements.

Awards

CaSoBe wins two accolades at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

Calatagan South Beach is a standout choice for travellers looking for an eco-conscious yet indulgent beach resort experience.

Awards

BCD Travel takes home 2 accolades at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

The company was awarded Global Travel Management Company of the Year - Singapore and Employer of the Year - Singapore.

Awards

ATPI Indonesia recognised as premier MICE travel management company in Indonesia for incentive travel tour

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

The company won as the Business Events Travel Agency of the Year - Indonesia at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 - Asia.

Awards

ATPI India Pvt. Ltd. wins Technology Innovation of the Year – India for ATPI Traveller Tracking System

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

Coming from the best travel technology management company in India, the solution is designed to enhance duty of care for companies with travelling employees.

Awards

InterContinental Singapore recognised in two categories at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

These prestigious awards recognise the hotel’s commitment to luxury and elegance.

Awards

Myanmar Airways International wins at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

The airline was named Full-Service Airline of the Year - Myanmar.

Awards

Pan Pacific Singapore receives three honours at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

Top honours were received by the company in the Dining Concept of the Year - Singapore, Business Hotel of the Year - Singapore, and MICE Hotel of the Year - Singapore categories.

Awards

Discovery Suites is Extended Stay Hotel of the Year – Philippines at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

Located in the heart of Ortigas, the hotel combines luxurious accommodations and personalised services to create a true "home away from home" experience.

Reports

Philippines generates US$7.4 million in sales leads at World Travel Market 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 27, 2024

The Philippines reports that its delegation generated over US$7.4 million in sales leads at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) held in London earlier this month.

Awards

The Travel Corporation wins Tour Operator of the Year – Singapore at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

The company offers travellers the modern-day group tour version of flying business class.

Awards

Clark International Airport is International Airport of the Year – Philippines at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

The airport is the main gateway to Northern and Central Luzon, Philippines, connecting the region to the rest of the country and the world.

Awards

Leading travel innovators honoured at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

Ana Alejandria Nov 27, 2024

The awards programme celebrated groundbreaking achievements and leaders shaping the future of travel and hospitality industries in Asia.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad unveils 10 new routes in a single day

Kanchan Nath Nov 26, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is thrilled to announce the launch of ten new destinations starting in 2025.

Cruise

GCC Discovery Cruises now departing from Doha

Kanchan Nath Nov 26, 2024

Qatar has been emerging as a premier cruise tourism destination, where residents and citizens of the GCC are invited to explore the rich tapestry of the Arabian Peninsula through luxurious…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana signs codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 26, 2024

Air Astana signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, effective from 26 November 2024, marking an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding travel…

Reports

Experienced operators need to increase tech adoption: Arival  

Kanchan Nath Nov 26, 2024

Despite the growth of online channels, many operators still lack modern booking systems, potentially hindering their growth and efficiency. 

Reports

Amadeus gives Lazada and Fliggy a boost for Singles’ Day

Marga Manlapig Nov 25, 2024

Collaboration between Amadeus, Fliggy, and Lazada has enabled the online travel agency and retail platform to ramp up their air travel offerings for the critical 11th November shopping event…

Mobile & Social

Trevolution Group launches eSIM feature for its Dreampass Plus Members

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2024

Catering to the growing demand for convenient and stress-free travel solutions, Trevolution Group operating ASAP Tickets, Skylux Travel, Oojo, Triplicity, and other major travel brands, has…

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo strengthens proactive measures to mitigate Fog-Related Disruptions

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2024

IndiGo operating close to 2100 daily flights has applied proactive strategies and technology to minimise disruptions this winter season.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTripunveils new franchise store in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com announced the launch of its first franchise store in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, which opened its doors to customers on 27th October.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Skywards rolls out bonus Miles offers this festive season

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2024

Emirates Skywards is once again spreading joy this festive season with exclusive offers across Skywards Miles Mall, Skywards Everyday, The Bicester Collection and Emirates Skywards Hotels.

Reports

Japan Tourism Board Foundation reports that many foreign tourists experienced overtourism in Japan

Marga Manlapig Nov 25, 2024

A recent report shows how a growing number of foreign travellers to Japan have experienced or are now experiencing the impact of overtourism in the country.

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines pursues international transformation with strengthening route network 

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2024

Hong Kong Airlines recently celebrated its 18th anniversary and unveils its strategic development plan.

Weddings & Honeymoon

Customised vouchers ahead of the wedding season

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2024

STAAH offers an effective solution to keep both guests and hotel owners happy this wedding season! Its customised vouchers are a game-changer for the hospitality industry and a powerful tool…

MICE

Phocuswright Conference took place from 18-20 November 2025 at San Diego, California

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2024

The Phocuswright Conference kicked off its 30th anniversary with a nostalgic look back at 1994, the year the travel industry event first launched. 

Transport

Zoomcar launches subscription model

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2024

Zoomcar Holdings is excited to introduce Zoomcar Subscription, a new service designed to provide affordable long-term car sharing options.

Awards

QLifestyle wins at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Malaysia

Ana Alejandria Nov 22, 2024

Celebrating innovation, QLifestyle’s social media campaign shines at the awards programme.

Reports

Agoda: Asian travellers flock to the United States for Thanksgiving 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 22, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda reports that many Asian travellers are eyeing a trip to the United States for Thanksgiving this year. 

Awards

Outstanding travel initiatives lauded at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Malaysia 2024

Ana Alejandria Nov 22, 2024

The awards programme honoured top companies and innovators setting new standards for excellence in the travel industry across Malaysia.

TDM Guest Contributor

Oceania Cruises Launches Best-Ever Black Friday Sale

Joe Cusmano Nov 21, 2024 0

 Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, has launched its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale. The sale features up to a four-category stateroom

Reports

“No one is pushing the hotel industry to change faster than the savvy Indian traveller”: SiteMinder

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2024

SiteMinder, the world’s hotel distribution and revenue platform, has released SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2025, the largest survey globally on accommodation, revealing that Indian…

Hotel Technology

RateGain launches Demand Booster

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2024

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain) has introduced Demand Booster, an innovative end-to-end digital marketing solution designed to empower hoteliers to maximize direct bookings…

Hospitality

Aaroha Musical Wellness announces musical healing retreat at Punarnava Wellness Resort, Dehradun

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2024

Vaishnavacharya Shree Abhishek Goswami Maharaj will introduce the theme of the three-day spiritual Aaroha Musical Wellness retreat, a unique event blending classical and Sufi music with…

Mergers & Acquisitions

MakeMyTrip to acquire Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2024

MakeMyTrip announced that it has signed a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED. 

Airlines and Aviation

United sees nearly 30% surge in travel to European Christmas Markets

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2024

According to a recent survey, more Americans are spending their holiday budgets on unique experiences instead of gifts.

Corporate & Business

Business Travel Industry reflects on a resilient 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2024

New GBTA research highlights strong global optimism, increased budgets and shifting travel patterns across regions as companies navigate the future.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways ends codeshare and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2024

Effective 1 June 2025, Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia.

Reports

Traveloka’s Caesar Indra shares insights regarding fraud prevention in travel

Marga Manlapig Nov 20, 2024

Traveloka president Caesar Indra shared his thoughts regarding the need for fraud prevention in the global travel sector in a recent op-ed piece he shared online.

Reports

Agoda: Varanasi is the cheapest destination for end-of-year holidays

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda has announced its list of the most affordable holiday destinations for the end-of-year holidays.

Hospitality

AYANA Bali reveals its freshly redesigned website

Marga Manlapig Nov 20, 2024

AYANA Hospitality announced the launch of AYANA Bali's newly redesigned, reengineered, and more immersive website.

Guest Column

Maximizing ROI in B2B Travel Through Smart Technology Integration

Mohit Singh Nov 20, 2024

In today’s highly competitive B2B travel landscape, optimizing return on investment (ROI) has become a paramount concern for companies aiming to sustain their growth and profitability. As…

Reports

WiT experts: Uneven recovery seen in Asia Pacific travel markets

Marga Manlapig Nov 20, 2024

Experts pointed out the uneven recovery of the Asia Pacific travel market post-pandemic at the recently concluded Web in Travel conference in Singapore.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Latin American ‘superApp’ Rappi partners with Civitatis to launch tours and activities vertical

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2024

Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for tours and activities in Spanish, and Latin American ‘superApp’ Rappi are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership, launching a new…

Air

Amadeus expands partnership with Cathay Pacific

Marga Manlapig Nov 18, 2024

Travel technology provider Amadeus recently expanded its partnership with Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific in order to provide cutting-edge technologies.

Hospitality

Elite Havens invites registered travel partners to book a villa to win a Bangkok getaway

Marga Manlapig Nov 18, 2024

Luxury villa rental and management provider Elite Havens offers registered travel partners an exclusive opportunity to win a three-night luxury stay.

Hospitality

Elite Havens invites Indian travellers to book their getaways to Thailand

Marga Manlapig Nov 18, 2024

Luxury villa rental and management provider Elite Havens invites Indian guests to book an exquisitely luxurious dream vacation at any of their villas in Phuket or Koh Samui.

TDM Guest Contributor

Disney Adventure: A New Era of Magic at Sea

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2024 0

Disney Cruise Line is set to enchant guests with the Disney Adventure, the first ship designed specifically for guests in Asia. Setting sail from Singapore on

Guest Column

The Rise of Mobile Travel Apps: Meeting the Demands of the Modern Travellers

Mohit Singh Nov 17, 2024

Mobile travel apps are becoming more popular, changing how people plan and enjoy their trips. Studies show that over 70% of travellers use these apps for different parts of their journeys.…

Global

Stunning light displays and brand-new experiences bring the magic of Christmas to the Eden Project

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2024

The Eden Project will dazzle and delight visitors this Christmas with more light installations than ever before, an unforgettable experience with Father Christmas and a charming fairground…

Global

AI-powered travel scams to watch out for this Christmas holiday

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2024

Christoph C. Cemper, founder of AIPRM provides expert comment on identifying AI scams when booking holidays online, as well as what to do if you think you have fallen victim to an AI scam.  

Tourism

Web in Travel Singapore sets its sights on the traveller experience

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

The 2024 Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference turned its attention to the dynamic world of tours and activities.

Hotels

Urban lifestyle hotel brand CityHub debuts in Reykjavik this November

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2024

CityHub, the urban lifestyle hotel brand, is bringing its signature blend of cutting-edge technology and sustainable design to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik this November.

Hospitality

TreeDwellers, extraordinary treehouses, now open in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2024

TreeDwellers, Britain’s treehouse specialist, welcomed the first guests in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds this month.

Tourism

India’s first astro tourism campaign ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ boosts Uttarakhand Tourism

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2024

The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, in partnership with Starscapes successfully concluded the third event of the Nakshatra Sabha series at Benital after their massive success of the…

Technology

Agoda boosts airline offering in Asia Pacific with new Amadeus partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

Singapore-headquartered digital travel platform Agoda will access the Amadeus Travel Platform and begin offering travelers the opportunity to book a wide range of tailored content from…

Train

30% off to mark 30 years: Eurostar celebrates its green anniversary 

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK to mainland Europe, is marking its 30th birthday with its biggest offer of the year: 30% off across all routes and booking classes.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo announces Getaway Sale for customers to fly more and save more

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, announces its Getaway Sale offering discounts on fares and ancillary add-ons, across its domestic and international network.

Hotels

Jumeirah Beach Hotel unveils new Al Bahar Villas

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

A hidden haven amidst the vibrant landscape of Dubai’s favourite family destination, the reimagined Al Bahar Villas promise understated character and exceptional comfort.

Hotels

Nectar360 partners with Marriott Bonvoy

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2024

 Nectar360 which owns and operates Nectar, the UK’s largest coalition loyalty scheme, has announced a partnership with Marriott Bonvoy that will give its Nectar members more flexibility on…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways enhances digital experience with new customer-focused features

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2024

Etihad Airways has enhanced its digital platforms with new features that make travel easier and more personalised for guests.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Smart travel planner Speakspots.com launches flights 

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2024

AI travel planner Speakspots.com  announced the launch of real-time flights packages for its users.

Sports Tourism

1000 participants expected at MPTB’s Skydiving Festival

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2024

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board announces the expansion of Skydiving Festival in Ujjain following the phenomenal success of the previous Skydiving Festivals.

Partner content

A beach holiday that’s flexible and full of benefits at Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

Mark Glanville Nov 13, 2024

Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort’s 'Family Bliss Staycation' and 'Unlock 25-Hour-Stay' give guests freedom, flexibility and benefits.

TDM Guest Contributor

Princess Cruises Unveils Its Most Destination-Rich Voyage Ever: The 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise

Joe Cusmano Nov 12, 2024 0

Princess Cruises has announced an extraordinary new voyage that promises to be its most destination-rich journey yet. The 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage, set to depart

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada expands its intermodal strategy in Europe to Italy, Spain, Britain

Kanchan Nath Nov 12, 2024

Air Canada announced it is extending its intermodal strategy across Europe to include Italy, Spain, Britain as well as to Asia, with its first operator in South Korea.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP Air Portugal celebrates sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go 

Kanchan Nath Nov 12, 2024

TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go by giving the eight million members of its loyalty programme the chance to earn up to six times more air miles

Global

Mastercard partners with Emirates NBD

Kanchan Nath Nov 12, 2024

Emirates NBD, a banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region and Mastercard have partnered to introduce the Emirates NBD Wholesale

Air

Scoot expands network with new routes to China, Indonesia, and Vietnam

Marga Manlapig Nov 12, 2024

Scoot announced the launch of three new flight services to Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Padang in Indonesia, and Shantou in China. 

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to resume direct passenger flights to Hyderabad

Marga Manlapig Nov 12, 2024

Cathay Pacific announced the resumption of its non-stop passenger service to Hyderabad, the capital city of India’s Telangana state.

Technology

True automated AI in travel is coming: Phocuswright

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

The travel industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by the rise of autonomous AI agents, according to a new report from Phocuswright. 

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai and Batik Air announce interline agreement

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Batik Air Malaysia have announced an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India introduces ‘Fly Prior’ service

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

Air India introduced a  new ancillary service, ‘Fly Prior’, to provide greater flexibility in travel plans to its guests flying  within India.  

TDM Guest Contributor

PONANT Pulls Out of Paspaley Pearl Sailings in the Kimberley

Joe Cusmano Nov 10, 2024 0

In a surprising turn of events, luxury cruise line PONANT has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Paspaley Pearl sailings in the Kimberley region.

Global

Active Travel Group reports bumper first-half trading, up 26% year-on- year

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2024

Wilderness Group sales in the six-month period for 31st October are up 45%, with ‘phenomenal growth’ in premium custom bookings both direct and from international trade partners.

Technology

CWT turbocharges its business intelligence and reporting solution with new AI-powered features

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2024

CWT has added new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled capabilities, powered by ThoughtSpot, to its Analytics business intelligence and reporting solution, making it easier and quicker to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India advances partnership with Sabre with launch of NDC content 

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2024

Sabre Corporation announced a major milestone in air travel distribution for India, with the launch of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content for Air India, the country’s flagship…

Technology

Amadeus reports strong third quarter results

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2024

In the first nine months of 2024, Amadeus delivered double-digit growth with enhanced profitability, delivering expanding EBITDA and Operating Income margins.

Reports

Singapore Tourism Board signs understanding with Skyscanner

Marga Manlapig Nov 8, 2024

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and global travel app Skyscanner signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a preferred travel destination. 

Tourism

Madhya Pradesh Tourism to host Skydiving Festival in Ujjain from 9th Nov

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2024

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is set to organize the fourth consecutive Skydiving Festival with aim to boost adventure tourism and diversify tourism activities in the state.

TDM Guest Contributor

Holland America Line Updates 2026 Grand World Voyage Itinerary

Joe Cusmano Nov 7, 2024 0

Holland America Line, renowned for its destination-rich longer cruises, has announced exciting updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard the Volendam. The refreshed itinerary

Technology

RocketRez revolutionises guest communication for tours and attractions with Relay

Marga Manlapig Nov 7, 2024

Canadian tours and attractions platform developer RocketRez is slated to launch a new communication automation platform on Tuesday, 12th November.

Hotel Technology

Sabre Hospitality unveils SynXis Insights

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

Sabre Hospitality announced the launch of SynXis Insights, an advanced data and analytics tool designed to empower hoteliers with actionable insights to drive decision-making and optimize…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport and TAP Air Portugal commit to NDC content and servicing delivery on Travelport+

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

Travelport and Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (TAP Air Portugal) announced that they have signed a multi-source content distribution agreement that includes both NDC content and traditional…

Global

Air India gears up for merger day with multiple initiatives for Vistara customers

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

Air India, India’s leading global airline, is undertaking multiple steps to ensure a smooth on-ground experience for customers as Vistara merges with Air India on November 12, 2024.

Reports

Indian Travellers lead APAC with 3 in 5 planning to travel more in 2025: Skyscanner Horizons Report

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

Skyscanner has published its latest industry travel report exploring the latest trends in travel. Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons: 2024/5 spending, planning and destination insights’, the report…

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas and Skytrans Partner to Ensure Continued Flights to Lord Howe Island

Joe Cusmano Nov 6, 2024 0

Qantas customers can look forward to continued flights between Sydney and Lord Howe Island, thanks to a new agreement with regional airline Skytrans. As Qantas

TDM Guest Contributor

Royal Caribbean Unveils Exciting European Sailings for Summer 2026

Joe Cusmano Nov 6, 2024 0

Calling all vacationers! Royal Caribbean is turning up the adventure in Europe for summer 2026, offering travellers the chance to explore over 60 destinations with

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air celebrates 10th anniversary of services between Bahrain and Russia

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2024

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its operations between Bahrain and Moscow, the capital of Russia.

Reports

Thailand surpasses Maldives as the top international honeymoon destination: MMT

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2024

MakeMyTrip’s latest report, ‘How India Travels for Honeymoon’, analyses booking data from October 2023 to September 2024, compared to the same period in the preceding year, offering…

Appointments

Bakuun appoints Marco Torrente as Group Chief Financial Officer

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2024

Bakuun Holdings, a leading technology provider in the travel and hospitality industry, proudly announces the appointment of Marco Torrente as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Global

G Adventures launches next Change Makers Challenge 

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2024

G Adventures has announced the return of its celebrated agent reward programme, Change Makers, offering 15 travel agents from UK and Ireland the chance to earn spots at its next GX Summit,…

Global

Technology and innovation drive evolution in ground transportation at TIS

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2024

The Travel Innovation Summit (TIS) held in Seville from October 23-25, 2024, underscored the transformative role of ground transportation in enhancing travel experiences and driving industry…

Air

EVA Air launches 24/7 customer service line

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

Taiwanese independent airline EVA Air officially launched its 24/7 customer service, offering around-the-clock support exclusively in English and Chinese. 

TDM Guest Contributor

Virgin Voyages Sets Sail for Alaska in Summer 2026

Joe Cusmano Nov 5, 2024 0

Did you know that Virgin Voyages is sailing to Alaska? Voted the best large-ship liner in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards and the best

TDM Guest Contributor

MSC Cruises Launches First-Ever Alaska Itineraries

Joe Cusmano Nov 5, 2024 0

MSC Cruises is set to embark on an exciting new adventure, launching its first-ever Alaska itineraries with seven-night sailings available from May to September 2026.

TDM Guest Contributor

Seabourn Unveils Extraordinary 2026-2027 Expedition Itineraries

Joe Cusmano Nov 5, 2024 0

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has announced its new 2026-2027 expedition itineraries, promising extraordinary exploration in some of the world’s most

Airlines and Aviation

Holidaymakers owed £44.7 million in refunds for little-known fee

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024

UK travellers could be owed an estimated £44.7 million in refunds for Air Passenger Duty (APD), according to new research.

Luxury Travel

Pure Luxury elevate their proposition for luxury agents

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024

The B2B luxury specialist brand of dnata Travel Group UK, Pure Luxury, have revealed enhancements to their proposition, introducing a complimentary return UK chauffeur service with…

Hospitality

Banyan Group establishes its Rewilding Banyan Fund

Marga Manlapig Nov 5, 2024

To commemorate its 30th anniversary, sustainable hospitality pioneer Banyan Group announced the establishment of its Rewilding Banyan Fund. 

Hotels

Stotrak Hotels commemorates Uttarakhand Day 2024 with week-long Cultural celebrations

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024

Commemorating Uttarakhand Diwas, Stotrak Hotels, an amalgamated experiential hotel chain has announced week-long event series across its hotels in Mussoorie, Dakpathar, Rishikesh, and…

Global

Hotel Assistant: World’s first end-to-end AI voice hotel agents take 10,000 calls a day

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2024

HotelPlanner, a globally leading travel technology company powering millions of hotel bookings worldwide, has announced the launch of Hotel Assistant, the world’s first end-to-end global…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia Group partners with Microsoft Bing

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2024

Expedia Group and Microsoft Corp. have announced a new strategic partnership, bringing together their respective loyalty programmes to offer Bing users additional rewards on bookings powered…

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo’s tailor-made business product – IndiGoStretch – lands in India

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2024

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, welcomes its first IndiGoStretch aircraft - a tailor-made business product for India’s busiest and business routes.

TDM Guest Contributor

Air India and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership with 51 New Codeshare Destinations

Joe Cusmano Oct 31, 2024 0

In a significant move to enhance travel options and connectivity, Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced an extensive expansion of their codeshare agreement.

Reports

IATA Global Passenger Survey shows passengers want more convenience via improved processes

Marga Manlapig Oct 30, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey during its joint World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium in…

Hospitality

Profitroom on the lookout for 1000 Hotel Stories

Marga Manlapig Oct 30, 2024

Profitroom announced that it is looking for 1000 Hotel Stories from those in the hospitality sector to feature in its inspirational film The Keepers of a Thousand Stories.

TDM Guest Contributor

Tauck to Launch Two New Riverboats in France in 2026

Joe Cusmano Oct 29, 2024 0

Tauck has announced the addition of two new ships to its award-winning fleet of riverboats, set to launch in spring 2026. These new vessels will

Tourism

Australia’s InTravel Group celebrates tenth anniversary

Marga Manlapig Oct 29, 2024

Indigenous-owned corporate travel management company InTravel Group celebrates its tenth year of delivering high-quality travel solutions with a strong focus on positive social impact.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP on the move at Manchester Airport

Kanchan Nath Oct 29, 2024

TAP Air Portugal is making the move to Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 on 30 October, providing its passengers greater comfort and convenience ahead of their flights. 

Technology

Sabre sets the stage for innovation at WTM London 2024

Kanchan Nath Oct 29, 2024

Sabre Corporation a software and  technology provider for the global travel industry, will participate in World Travel Market (WTM)  London 2024, from November 5-7 at ExCeL London.

Global

Leisure Hotels Group unveils revamped website

Kanchan Nath Oct 29, 2024

Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), North India’s leading experiential hospitality chain and the largest in Uttarakhand, proudly announces the launch of its redesigned website.

Hospitality

Kiku Omakase at Lancaster Bangkok is for experienced and first-time omakase diners alike

Mark Glanville Oct 29, 2024

Kiku Omakase restaurant at Lancaster Bangkok welcomes both the experienced omakase diner and those wanting to try omakase for the first time.

Travel Agents

Delta Vacations is offering a new giveaway available through 15 Dec 

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2024

Travel advisors have the chance to win two (2) Virgin Atlantic roundtrip tickets in Upper Class from any Virgin Atlantic U.S. origin to London (LHR). 

Technology

Klook deepens partnership with Google Cloud

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2024

Travel platform player is building organization-wide AI capabilities that will personalize and optimize experiences for customers

Reports

Accor releases Q3-2024 revenue report

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

The Accor Group released its third quarter revenue report today, 25th October 2024.

Reports

Klook expands partnership with Google Cloud

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Asian online travel platform Klook and Google Cloud today announced an expanded AI partnership that will equip the former’s entire organisation with a shared AI infrastructure layer to…

Hospitality

Marriott Bonvoy properties in the Maldives are ready for the festive season

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

The Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of resorts in the Maldives invites Indian travelers to celebrate Diwali and beyond in a realm of unparalleled luxury and joy. 

Awards

JLL’s Paavan Patel: Ensure guest experience enhancements are aligned with business objectives

Ana Alejandria Oct 24, 2024

JLL vice-president for advisory and asset management Paavan Patel shares his insights and recommendations for the Asian hospitality sector in this exclusive interview.

Awards

HVS’s Florian Kittler emphasises the need for eco-friendly practices and personalised experiences

Ana Alejandria Oct 24, 2024

HVS Executive Search Europe and Asia Pacific managing director Florian Kittler shares his valuable insights with us regarding the growing need for personalised experiences and sustainability…

Hospitality

Millennium Hotels and Resorts relaunches MyMillennium loyalty programme

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Global hospitality brand Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) relaunched its global travel loyalty programme MyMillennium.

Reports

DidaTravel reveals key insights from this year’s Golden Week holiday

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Travel distribution firm DidaTravel presented a report on key hotel booking trends observed during China’s recent Golden Week holiday period.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their  codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international  destinations to their…

Technology

TravelAI declares end of its “proof of concept” phase

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Travel technology firm TravelAI.com announced that its applied use of AI is already delivering returns for 2024.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Klook renews partnership with Wild Welfare

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

Asian travel services platform Klook recently renewed its partnership with prominent international animal welfare charity Wild Welfare. 

Tourism

WebBeds presents an inspiring new destination video for Pattaya

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

WebBeds reaffirmed its commitment to the long-term prosperity of Thailand’s tourism and hospitality industries with the launch of an innovative new visual campaign.

Air

Star Alliance reinforces key management appointments

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

Star Alliance recently firmed up its key management appointments aimed at further enhancing its strategic focus on a seamless experience for member airline customers.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Jet2CityBreaks announces two new destinations: Malmo and Bratislava

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024

Jet2CityBreaks has announced the launch of two brand-new destinations for Winter 24/25, with city and Christmas market breaks to Bratislava, as well as festive trips to Malmo available to…

Global

This Halloween, stay in University Rooms in UK

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024

Oxford, Cambridge, London and York are some of Britain’s oldest cities…and allegedly most haunted.

Awards

Balance economic growth and sustainability by adopting new trends – Roland Berger’s John Low

Ana Alejandria Oct 21, 2024

He highlighted the growth of intra-Asian travel, sustainability, and the critical role of digital transformation and stakeholder collaboration in shaping the future.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways embraces digital innovation with the new Skypad technology

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is rolling out Skypad, an innovative digital tool designed to enhance the inflight experience for passengers.

Cruise

Oceania Cruises presents its voyages for 2026

Marga Manlapig Oct 21, 2024

Oceania Cruises revealed its 2026 Collection of Voyages, a lineup with an extraordinary range of voyages sailing to Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and beyond.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to operate non-stop flights between Bengaluru and London Heathrow from 27 October

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024

Air India has announced it will start daily, non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Heathrow from 27 October 2024, thus connecting London Heathrow to all three hubs of Air India in…

TDM Guest Contributor

Velocity Frequent Flyer Unveils Exciting Program Changes and Massive Reward Seat Sale

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2024 0

Velocity Frequent Flyer has announced a series of exciting changes to its program, set to roll out over the next 12 months. These changes are

Tourism

United States, top source market to India for Diwali: Agoda

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda reveals the top searched cities in India for Diwali celebrations, with New Delhi coming out on top among international visitors.

Technology

Generative AI can redefine customer experiences: Accenture

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

Accenture just launched research – which reveals that almost one in 7 (66%) travellers said they’re dissatisfied with the planning options available to them today.

Airlines and Aviation

FXAIR redefines private jet charter

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

FXAIR, a premier provider of on-demand jet charter services, has seen unprecedented growth of 190 percent in the four years since its inception. This comes as a result of the company’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Moove, iJet and Euroairlines Group join forces

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

As business aviation aims to optimize its scheduled empty sectors, Moove, iJet and Euroairlines are launching a large-scale trial to optimize aircraft occupancy by adding the advantages of…

Technology

Travelport and Air India Fast-Track NDC Content and Servicing Delivery on Travelport+

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Air India, India’s leading global airline,  announced that…

Cruise

Disney Cruise Line reveals experiences for the Disney Adventure

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

Drawing on over 100 years of storytelling from Disney, Marvel and Pixar, the first Disney Cruise Line ship for guests in Asia will be filled with epic experiences, endless adventures and…

Awards

TT Aviation champions airlines’ market presence, brand representation

Ana Alejandria Oct 18, 2024

In the dynamic world of travel representation, TT Aviation stands out as a beacon of innovation and success.

Awards

WebBeds nabs TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Thailand for unique marketing campaign

Ana Alejandria Oct 18, 2024

It has achieved a 39% average increase in room nights and 26% average increase in Cost of Sale through the campaign.

Awards

Travel and hospitality initiatives celebrated at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Thailand 2024

Ana Alejandria Oct 18, 2024

The awards programme honoured top companies that elevate travel and hospitality experiences in Thailand.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip.com launches the Travel Utsav Sale

Kanchan Nath Oct 17, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, has announced the commencement of its grand festive season offer, the Travel Utsav Sale.

Hospitality

October is a hip and happening time at The Standard, Hua Hin

Marga Manlapig Oct 17, 2024

The Standard, Hua Hin goes into party mode as summer winds down thanks to an amazing lineup of events for October.

Hotels

Information breach exposes hotel guests’ data in Taiwan

Marga Manlapig Oct 17, 2024

Blockchain technology solutions company OwlTing inadvertently exposed 765,000 users' sensitive data in Taiwan by leaving open access to its AWS storage (S3).

Partner content

Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives opens for fantastic family holidays this November

Mark Glanville Oct 17, 2024

The spectacular new Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives opens on 1st November 2024, designed for fantastic family holidays.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet’s Diwali Sky deals starting from USD 67.28

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2024

This Deepavali, Vietjet invites you to take advantage of its exclusive Diwali Sky Deals and embark on a festive getaway! Celebrate the spirit of prosperity and joy over the Deepavali,…

Festivals

Third edition of Gandhisagar Forest Retreat begins

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2024

The third edition of the Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat inaugurated in Mandsaur, offering a unique blend of adventure, entertainment, and cultural experiences.

Cruise

Hurtigruten unveils new rewards scheme for UK Travel Agents

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2024

Hurtigruten is excited to announce the launch of a new rewards scheme for UK-based travel agents. This initiative is available to use from today (Oct 16), and is designed to recognise and…

Reports

CBRE releases insights on Asia Pacific tourism and hospitality trends in Q3-2024

Marga Manlapig Oct 15, 2024

Global real estate firm CBRE Group Inc released its Asia Pacific tourism and hospitality trends report for the third quarter of this year.

Airlines and Aviation

Riyadh Air selects SabreMosaic

Kanchan Nath Oct 15, 2024

Riyadh Air, poised to become one of the most forward-thinking airlines globally, has entered into a strategic agreement with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a global leader in software and…

Global

Grupo Vidanta expands partnership with cruisePAL

Marga Manlapig Oct 15, 2024

Booking solutions developer cruisePAL announced that Mexican hospitality firm Grupo Vidanta recently expanded their partnership.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo partners with Spotify

Kanchan Nath Oct 15, 2024

India’s preferred airline, IndiGo, and global audio streaming platform, Spotify have partnered to launch 6E Shuffle, a first-of-its-kind experience that generates exclusive travel playlists…

Hotels

GDS is a cost-effective distribution channel for hotels: D-EDGE

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, a provider of Central Reservation Systems (CRS) and GDS connectivity for thousands of hotels worldwide, has released new findings showing that the Global…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Where are Brits Flying for October Half Term 2024?

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

As the days get shorter, darker and colder, Brits are in need of a getaway during our imminent school half term.

Airlines and Aviation

AJet launches new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

As part of its rapid growth following the 2024 summer season, AJet launched new routes to four cities in Saudi Arabia and two popular Egyptian destinations, offering affordable and efficient…

OTAs & Tour Operators

SOTC Travel unveils its new regional films

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

SOTC Travel announced the launch of its latest campaign featuring six vibrant films in six key regional languages.

Hotels

Sukoon Wellness Resort expands with new Aromatic Executive Cottages

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

Stotrak Hotels, an amalgamated experiential hotel chain with a presence in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, announces a significant expansion at Sukoon - Wellness resort in…

Global

South Korea’s Lotte Hotels and Resorts shifts to Sabre SynXis Central Reservations System

Marga Manlapig Oct 14, 2024

Lotte Hotels and Resorts announced that Sabre Hospitality technologies now make up its primary reservation platform.

TDM Guest Contributor

United Airlines Announces Largest International Expansion for Summer 2025

Joe Cusmano Oct 13, 2024 0

United Airlines is set to make waves in the travel industry with its largest international expansion ever, introducing service to eight new cities for the

TDM Guest Contributor

Cunard Announces New Voyages for 2026-2027

Joe Cusmano Oct 13, 2024 0

Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its exciting new programme of voyages, set to sail from October 2026 to April 2027. Guests will have the

Reports

‘How India Travels 2024 – The Inbound Edit’ 

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2024

Booking.com in collaboration with Accenture, unveiled the second edition of its comprehensive annual report, ‘How India Travels 2024 - The Inbound Edit’.

Technology

Expedia report shows how tourism sector can meet needs of Asia’s mass-affluent travellers

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

Expedia Group recently presented the results of a study highlighting the travel preferences of the growing Asian middle class,

Technology

TTS announces TMA 5.0: The biggest update ever to Travelport Mobile Agent

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

 TTS – Travel Technology & Solutions announces the launch of Travelport Mobile Agent (TMA) 5.0, the biggest update to  Travelport Mobile Agent ever.  

Airlines and Aviation

flynas partners with HBX Group and Onlinetravel to relaunch nasholidays platform

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

flynas, the low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announces the relaunch of its leisure and holidays platform.

Training

DTH Travel releases 12 new Asia training guides for agents

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

DTH Travel launched its first-ever suite of destination selling guides for travel agents. 

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair celebrates 50 years of island flights with passenger surprises

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, celebrated 50 years of service to Barra and Tiree by surprising loyal passengers with complementary flight vouchers

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Executive partners with Qatar Airways Privilege Club

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

Qatar Executive and Qatar Airways Privilege Club are proud to announce a new partnership that will bring exclusive benefits to loyalty members.  

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates unveils new Experiential Travel Store in London

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, officially opened the doors to its newly designed ‘Emirates World’ Travel Store in London.

Global

Udman Hotels and Resorts Introduces Udman Luxe Villa

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

Udman Hotels and Resorts, a distinguished name in boutique and luxury hospitality, announces the grand opening of its newest venture—Udman Luxe Villa, in Chattarpur marking the brand's entry…

Airlines and Aviation

PLAY airlines to launch intelligent shopping platform powered by InterLnkd

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, has teamed up with PLAY airlines to launch the carrier’s new pre-travel shopping platform, offering curated products to…

Cruise

More Brits are choosing the ferry 

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

Outstanding wildlife sightings from ships, new vessels and pet-friendly travel are encouraging more passengers to take the ferry.

Air

Datalex launches Stellex

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

Datalex, a market leader in retail technology focused on the airline market, announces the name of its Offer & Order Management System, Stellex.

Hospitality

SJM Resorts successfully promotes Macau in Singapore 

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

SJM Resorts SA successfully promoted Macau as a prime tourist destination for Singaporeans.

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air elevates customer convenience with American Express Card acceptance

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

Akasa Air, one of India’s fastest-growing airlines, announced that it now accepts American Express cards for payments across all its booking channels, offering travellers enhanced…

Cruise

Traveloka’s 10.10 Travel Fest is on

Marga Manlapig Oct 10, 2024

Traveloka’s 10.10 Travel Fest is back to offer even bigger and more exciting discounts up to 50 percent on various travel products

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines launches “Experience Türkiye” campaign with 25% discount

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2024

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, invites travellers to embark on an unforgettable journey to Türkiye with its exclusive "Experience Türkiye" campaign.

Airlines and Aviation

Children from CHAS take flight with Loganair

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2024

Children with life-shortening conditions in Scotland and their families were invited to Edinburgh Airport for a special sightseeing flight where they were accompanied by some o Disney’s most…

Partner content

Discover Seoul in Style with 4x Weekly Flights from MAI

Charmaine Fernz Oct 9, 2024

MAI offers four weekly flights from Yangon to Seoul-Incheon on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, catering to a diverse range of travel purposes, including weekend getaways, business…

Tourism

Cultural Attractions of Australia launches new itinerary options

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA), a collection of Australia’s most iconic attractions and bespoke immersive experiences, announced the launch of nine itinerary ideas that travel…

Hotel Technology

Cloudbeds integrates PXier to enhance sales, catering, and spa management capabilities

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2024

Cloudbeds has announced a preferred partnership with PXier, a leader in sales, catering, and spa management software solutions.

Tourism

Embrace Slow Travel in 2025 with extended off-grid adventures from LandyCampers

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2024

As travel trends for 2025 shift toward immersive, slow-paced adventures, LandyCampers is paving the way for explorers seeking extended, eco-conscious getaways

Technology

Alipay reports surge in tourism transactions throughout Golden Week

Marga Manlapig Oct 8, 2024

Chinese mobile payment service Alipay reported a surge in outbound and inbound tourism transactions during the country’s weeklong celebration of its National Day.

Hospitality

Chroma Hospitality’s Crimson properties glow Passionately Pink this October

Marga Manlapig Oct 8, 2024

Passionately Pink, Chroma Hospitality's Breast Health Awareness Month promotions, return to Crimson Filinvest City Manila and Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay.

TDM Guest Contributor

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Exciting European Focus for 2026-27

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2024 0

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Exciting European Focus for 2026-27">Celebrity Cruises is set to make waves in the European cruise market with its highly anticipated new ship, Celebrity Xcel,…

Global

80% of our guests are family travellers: Fabien Chesnais

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2024

In an interview with Travel Daily Media, Fabien Chesnais, General Manager, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island tells us more.

Global

The world’s most curated honeymoon ever

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2024

Luxury safari travel company, Go2Africa, has just released the world’s most curated honeymoon ever, in which guests will be followed by a private investigator to find out what makes them…

Technology

Globick, Juniper Travel Technology, and GoNexus Group have partnered

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2024

NexusCube, the B2B division of GoNexus Group, and Juniper Travel Technology, a renowned in travel technology, have formally entered into a strategic agreement with Globick, a prominent B2B…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Skywards and HSBC announce new co-branded credit cards in the UAE

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2024

Emirates Skywards has partnered with HSBC Bank Middle East to launch new cobranded credit cards in the UAE.

Hospitality

Centara Karon Resort Phuket reopens following extensive renovation

Marga Manlapig Oct 7, 2024

Thailand’s Centara Hotels and Resorts announced the reopening of Centara Karon Resort Phuket following its stunning and extensive transformation.

Partner content

Here’s why Bali Dynasty Resort is a leader among Bali resorts for families

Mark Glanville Oct 7, 2024

Bali Dynasty Resort is among the best family resorts in Bali, with extensive facilities, activities and room types for families on holiday.

TDM Guest Contributor

ALDI Launches ALDI Holidays: Affordable Travel Packages Now Available

Joe Cusmano Oct 6, 2024 0

If you shop at ALDI, you might be in for a surprise the next time you visit. Alongside its well-known cut-price produce, frozen goods, and

OTAs & Tour Operators

Travomint renewals long-term contract with ITQ 

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2024

Travomint, a fast-growing online travel agency (OTA) has renewed its agreement with ITQ- Travelport’s distributor for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bhutan.

Global

Top food destinations in Asia: Agoda

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled the top destinations in Asia that travelers visit specifically for a culinary trip, and it’s South Korea that takes the crown for foodies on the…

Hospitality

Mulia Hotels presents its enhanced guest-friendly website

Marga Manlapig Oct 4, 2024

Mulia Hotels announced the launch of its newly redesigned website which offers an enhanced and user-friendly experience for guests seeking extraordinary stays at The Mulia, Mulia Resort…

Tourism

Dyninno Group celebrates two decades of tech-powered innovation

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

Dyninno Group, a global group of companies providing products and services in the travel, fintech, and entertainment sectors in over 50 countries, has just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

OTAs & Tour Operators

ICICI Bank and MakeMyTrip launch a co-branded credit card for travel enthusiasts

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

ICICI Bank has partnered with MakeMyTrip (MMT), the country’sonline travel company, to launch a premium co-branded credit card, specially curated for the aspirational travellers of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme achieves exceptional growth

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are celebrating the exceptional growth of their Abu…

OTAs & Tour Operators

ixigo launches ‘Price Lock’ for flights

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

ixigo, India’s leading OTA for the next billion users, has introduced its innovative “Price Lock” feature for flights, allowing travellers to lock airfares for up to 2 days and book later,…

TDM Guest Contributor

Oman Air Launches Exclusive Stopover Promotion

Joe Cusmano Oct 3, 2024 0

As part of a shared commitment to highlight Oman as a premier tourist destination, Oman Air and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism have launched

Global

Cendyn acquires Knowland

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2024

Cendyn, a global hospitality cloud-based technology company, has acquired Knowland, the US-based leader in data-as-a-service intelligence on meetings and events for hospitality.

Global

Your Uber Safari is arriving now

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2024

Uber Safari is the latest travel experience to launch as part of Uber’s ‘Go Anywhere’ series, following Uber Bubbles in Paris, Uber Balloon in Cappadocia, Uber Boat in Mykonos and more.

Features

Scenic Celebrates Five Years of Scenic Eclipse: A Journey of Innovation and Luxury

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2024 0

September marked a significant milestone for Scenic Group, celebrating the fifth anniversary of Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first Discovery Yacht™. Since its debut in 2019,

TDM Guest Contributor

Introducing Norwegian Luna: NCL’s Newest Cutting-Edge Ship

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2024 0

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), a leader in global cruise travel, has just unveiled its latest marvel, the Norwegian Luna™. This new addition to the Prima

Hospitality

Club Med and TRIFECTA bring the alpine experience to Singaporeans

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

Club Med announced a strategic partnership with boardsports and lifestyle hub TRIFECTA to bring the mountains to Singaporeans.

Reports

Sabre releases 2024 Sustainability Report, introducing new Travel Positive strategy

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

The report highlights the company’s progress and commitment to sustainability and introduces its new Travel Positive strategy – focused on People, Planet, and Prosperity.

Reports

China’s Golden Week gives its tourism sector a necessary boost

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

Chinese travel agencies and online travel platforms throughout the country report that consumers looked into personalised and flexible options for the Golden Week holiday.

Hospitality

AYANA Hospitality Group updates its AYANA Rewards loyalty programme

Marga Manlapig Oct 2, 2024

AYANA Hospitality Group announced that it has updated its AYANA Rewards loyalty programme with a broader selection of privileges for its members.

India

SBI Card partners with Singapore Airlines

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, in partnership with Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), the national carrier of Singapore, has launched the KrisFlyer SBI Card.

Global

Pickyourtrail grows presence in tier-2 cities

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

Pickyourtrail, India’s one-stop shop for customised international holidays, has opened a new office and offline store in Jaipur.

Reports

Chinese travellers get cost-conscious for Golden Week

Marga Manlapig Oct 1, 2024

The Chinese government notes that the Golden Week holiday may not necessarily mean more spending on the part of those travelling.

Hotel Technology

Mirai integrates with channel manager Omnibees

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2024

Mirai announces its latest integration with Omnibees – a leading channel manager with a strong presence in Latin America – , expanding its already extensive list of channel manager…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways partners with TPConnects

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2024

Oryx Portal- Qatar Airways’ NDC booking portal, powered by TPConnects, will boost revenue through relevant offers, including ancillary services.

Sports Tourism

Maximizing on the growing demand for Sports tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2024

Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel have partnered with Cricket Australia for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar…

TDM Guest Contributor

Azamara Cruises Announces New Europe & Solar Eclipse Sailings for Summer 2026

Joe Cusmano Sep 30, 2024 0

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for its Destination Immersion® experiences, is thrilled to announce its 2026 summer sailings. With 77 new itineraries, guests

Partner content

Freedom and flexibility make Centara Life among the most popular hotels in Thailand

Mark Glanville Sep 30, 2024

Centara Life hotels in Thailand and Oman offer freedom and flexibility, enabling guests to tailor their stay to their needs and lifestyle.

Airlines and Aviation

Explore the world with winter deals from Etihad Airways

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2024

Etihad Airways is welcoming winter with special deals on flights to Europe’s most breathtaking destinations. 

Finance

Paytm announces Travel Carnival

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2024

One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, India’s payments and financial services distribution company and the pioneer of QR, Soundbox and mobile payments, has announced…

Tourism

MakeMyTrip partners with ten airlines and ICICI Bank

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2024

As India’s travel landscape continues to evolve, premium experiences are becoming a priority for many travelers.

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport’s renewed distribution agreement with Delta Air Lines confirms NDC integration

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2024

Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide,  announced it has signed a multi-year renewal agreement with…

Awards

Allianz Partners HK’s Greg Plifka shares insights on innovation in the travel sector

Ana Alejandria Sep 27, 2024

Allianz Partners' Plifka discusses how innovative solutions in travel, leisure, and hospitality are increasingly focussed on personalisation and reducing “travel tension” to enhance customer…

Appointments

Sabre appoints Richard Viner as Head for Corporate Accounts for the UK & Ireland 

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2024

Sabre Corporation announced the appointment of  Richard Viner as Head for Corporate Accounts for the UK and Ireland. 

Global

Frasers Hospitality launches campaign ‘More to Explore, More to Save’

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2024

The global campaign “More to Explore, More to Save” is available in more than 60 locations for curious travellers to discover local hidden gems with up to 37 percent savings. 

Global

The Access Group acquires QikServe

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2024

Business management software provider, The Access Group, has announced the acquisition of QikServe, the digital commerce platform, content management system (CMS), kiosk and mobile order and…

Awards

Accor bag wins at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Middle East

Ana Alejandria Sep 26, 2024

The world-leading hospitality group earned recognition for its revolutionised approach in marketing and commitment to sustainability.

Golfing

Pitch and adidas strengthen women’s golf with launch of 2024 academy 

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Pitch, the modern golf club designed for players of all skill levels, has extended  its partnership with adidas to promote the game to women in and around London  with the launch of its…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Travalyst celebrates five-year milestone

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Travalyst, the not-for-profit organisation founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, celebrated its five-year anniversary during Climate Week NYC.

Technology

Sabre partners with Google to reduce environmental impact of business travel 

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Sabre Corporation and Google have joined forces to use  the Travel Impact Model (TIM) for the first time in calculating past emissions from business travel. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

Just You celebrates bumper year for trade with new brochure launch 

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Just You, the UK’s market-leading solo holiday operator, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025.

Cruise

Azamara Cruises hosted agents onboard during CLIA Destination Showcase 2024 in Gibraltar  

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences, proudly hosted travel agents onboard Azamara Quest® last week in Gibraltar, during the CLIA …

Travel Agents

Gold medal surprises winning agents with Atlantis, The Palm Holidays

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Gold Medal made surprise visits to three lucky agents this month, awarding each of them with holidays to the iconic Atlantis, The Palm.

TDM Guest Contributor

Discover the Luxurious MSC Yacht Club: A Guest Favorite

Joe Cusmano Sep 26, 2024 0

MSC Cruises has unveiled the top features of its exclusive MSC Yacht Club based on guest feedback. This luxurious “ship-within-a-ship” concept offers unparalleled comfort, privacy,

Technology

HBX Group launches ‘Marketing Suite’

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

HBX Group, a global B2B travel technology company, announces the launch of its Marketing Suite, a combination of marketing services designed to inspire, convert, and drive growth in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly new route to Dallas Fort Worth 

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

Cathay Pacific announces further expanding its North America  network with the launch of non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort  Worth International Airport (DFW) for the very…

Reports

Widening wealth gap in the experiences sector, with youngsters spending more: Arival

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

 A recent study from Arival, reveals a widening wealth gap in the experiences sector; affluent travelers – particularly the young – are spending significantly more, while middle-income…

Tourism

Trip.com Group’s latest data shows travel trends for Golden Week 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 25, 2024

Trip.com Group released a new report showing notable travel flows for the last major travel period of 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo’s Grand Runaway Fest, fares starting at INR 1,111

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

IndiGo announces its annual flagship sale, ‘The Great Runaway Fest’, offering unbeatable discounts to its customers.

Tourism Boards

TAT welcomes Condor’s resumption of Thailand flights

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that Condor, a German leisure airline, has resumed flights to the kingdom, with the operation of four flights a week from Frankfurt to…

Reports

Confidence to travel is on the rise: ABTA

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024

According to the latest results from ABTA’s Travel Confidence Index, the nation is feeling more confident about travelling overseas now than it was at the same time last year.

Airlines and Aviation

flybig launches special fares starting at INR 499 for Bathinda-Ghaziabad Route

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024

India’s fastest-growing regional airline, flybig, a part of Big Charter Private Limited (BCPL), announced exciting new fares for the Ghaziabad to Bathinda flight.

Global

Tourism Malaysia releases 2024 traveller behaviour report

Marga Manlapig Sep 24, 2024

Tourism Malaysia published its 2024 report on Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour which shows different trends regarding traveller preferences

Airports

AirAsia set to boost domestic network in Malaysia

Marga Manlapig Sep 23, 2024

AirAsia announced plans to boost its domestic travel network In Malaysia through the addition of 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by the end of the year. 

Interviews

The Sirreti Group exists to champion excellence and drive innovation within the community of ultra and luxury rental properties: Worster

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

TDM interviews Wolf Worster, CEO at Sirreti Group to get a better insight into Sirreti, ultra luxury rental properties and more….

Reports

Growth in top travel markets expected to grow between 6-10% per year through 2026

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

According to new research from Phocuswright, the global travel market is forecasted to grow between 6-10% per year through 2026. 

Finance

Virgin Red introduces first-of-its-kind U.S. credit card

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Virgin Red has teamed together with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages to land members more epic travel rewards, all on one unique card. 

Reports

Long-Haul trips boost German travel plans for autumn 2024: Mabrian

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

While Mediterranean countries continue to attract German travellers, long-haul destinations, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, are becoming increasingly popular for autumn 2024

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus announces a NDC partnership with Expedia Group

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier airline, has announced a New Distribution Capability (NDC) partnership with one of the world’s leading travel technology companies, Expedia Group.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways celebrates two decades of connecting India to Abu Dhabi and beyond

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on the 26…

Global

‘Spectacular Saudi’ brings a piece of Saudi to India from 25 September – 2 October

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Saudi’s national tourism brand, 'Saudi Welcome to Arabia' will be hosting its first-ever immersive consumer event ‘Spectacular Saudi’, from 25 September to 2 October, from 2:00 p.m. - 10:30…

Hotels

Luxury Lodges Collection Partners with Dreams & Wishes Charity to Create Unforgettable Experiences for Families

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2024

Luxury Lodges Collection, a portfolio of five-star self-catering resorts across Britain's most loved holiday destinations announces its partnership with Dreams & Wishes charity at its…

Awards

RateHawk wins in TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Middle East for platform innovation

Ana Alejandria Sep 20, 2024

The company was recognised as Online Travel Agency (OTA) of the Year - United Arab Emirates at the prestigious awards programme.

Reports

68% of APAC travellers would increase their hotel spending for personalised experiences: Agilysys

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

The survey of over 1,000 travellers from Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Singapore unveils critical insights into guest preferences and spending habits, highlighting substantial…

Awards

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Middle East celebrates top travel industry players

Ana Alejandria Sep 20, 2024

Winning companies were honoured for their exemplary achievements at the Awards Ceremony on 19 September 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

FLYR unveils AI-powered Offer & Order Management System to revolutionise airline retailing

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

FLYR, the technology company that unlocks freedom to innovate for the travel industry, introduced its Offer & Order Management System (OOMS).

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo has a robust Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery strategy

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

An AOG occurs when an aircraft is unable to fly due to technical faults or maintenance issues,either scheduled or unscheduled. At IndiGo, robust protocols are in place to mitigate these…

Tourism

Scapia turns lounge privileges into airport privileges

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

Scapia, India’s travel fintech, announced a bouquet of product launches as part of their Monsoon Release 2024, enhancing the overall travel experience for Indians, including a…

Tourism

China sees significant growth in travel for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival

Marga Manlapig Sep 19, 2024

The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports that 107 million domestic trips were recorded during this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.

Airports

Technology is the key to unlocking the passenger experience of the future: SITA 

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

According to SITA’s newly released 2024 Passenger IT Insights report, travellers see technology as the key, eagerly embracing innovations like mobile-enabled Digital Travel. 

Global

Hitachi Payment Services partners with AbhiBus

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

In a significant move to enhance public transportation services, Hitachi Payment Services, an end-to-end payments and commerce solutions provider, teamed up with AbhiBus, one of India's bus…

Global

Twid collaborates with ConfirmTkt

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

Twid, India’s rewards-based payment network, announced its collaboration with ConfirmTkt, an online train-utility and ticketing-focused platform, to enhance customer experience and boost…

Hotels

GIATA partners with RateHawk

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

This partnership will significantly enhance the accuracy of GIATA’s hotel data mapping solution, MultiCodes. 

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair takes-off with 100-day countdown to Christmas

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus, has started the countdown to Christmas with a flash sale for its most festive customers. 

Reports

Abode Worldwide releases first Hotel Tech Index

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

A new report that catalogues the transformative impact of every technology solution in the hotel industry has been released by Abode Worldwide, the hospitality technology public relations…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches four additional flights from Amsterdam

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Qatar Airways is growing its operations in Amsterdam from 10 weekly flights to 14 with the launch of four additional weekly flights from Amsterdam starting 12 November 2024 until 29 March…

Appointments

Gulce Karsli-Rozenveld named CEO of Oojo

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Trevolution Group, the 4th largest airline ticket consolidator in the US, has announced the appointment of Gulce Karsli-Rozenveld as the new CEO of its online travel agency, Oojo.

Appointments

Mike Wright promoted to CEO of the Atcore Group

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Travelsoft  is proud to announce that Mike Wright will be promoted to become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Travelsoft portfolio brand The Atcore Group effective 1st October 2024.

Guest Column

Why AI Should Empower Travel Retailers, Not Replace Them

Jen Catto Sep 18, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a force for disruption in travel, especially when businesses are focused on creating personalized, seamless experiences. But travelers need more from AI than…

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo and Amadeus enter strategic NDC partnership

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

IndiGo, has reached an agreement with travel technology leader Amadeus to provide travel sellers in India and around the world with access to the airline’s NDC content via the Amadeus Travel…

Global

IDeaS and Virgin Voyages partner to bring advanced Revenue Management Solution to Cruise Industry

Kanchan Nath Sep 17, 2024

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the provider of advanced revenue management software (RMS) and services, announced that it is expanding its industry-leading suite of revenue management solutions to…

Global

Expedia Group launches ‘One Key’ in the UK

Kanchan Nath Sep 17, 2024

Expedia Group announces the UK launch of One Key™, the first-of-its-kind loyalty programme that launched in the United States last year.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Abha and increases frequency to NEOM

Kanchan Nath Sep 17, 2024

Qatar Airways announces the expansion of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to Abha, operating two weekly flights to Abha International Airport,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India inaugurates daily, non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kanchan Nath Sep 17, 2024

Air India inaugurated its daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The inaugural flight, operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft, landed at Kuala Lumpur at 2043 Hrs…

car rental

Zoomcar partners with Mappls

Kanchan Nath Sep 17, 2024

 Zoomcar Holdings, Inc announces its partnership with Mappls MapmyIndia, India’s pioneering deep-tech digital mapping, geospatial software and location-based IoT company. 

Consumer

Princess Cruises extends its Better than Best Price Guarantee till mid-December

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

Princess Cruises is extending its highly successful Better than Best Price Guarantee offer till 15 December 2024.

Global

Traveloka teams up with Tourism Authority of Thailand

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

Southeast Asian travel platform Traveloka announced a new partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)geared towards promoting the country’s stunning destinations, unique…

Airlines and Aviation

Uber launches seaplane tours over the Scottish Highlands with Alan Cumming

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

This September, for a limited time, Uber is offering a unique seaplane experience in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, narrated by actor, producer, and Scottish icon, Alan Cumming.

Hotels

Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces new Ocean Family Club and Ocean Balcony Club rooms

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

Offering access to exceptional club benefits, these rooms provide breathtaking sea views and seamlessly blend sophisticated spaces with enhanced family experiences.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet introduces new direct flight from Ahmedabad to Da Nang, Vietnam

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

Vietjet invites Indian travellers to discover the stunning Da Nang with its new direct flight route connecting Ahmedabad, India, to Da Nang, Vietnam.

Airlines / Airports - Partner Content

Embark on Your Next MAI Adventure: Seamless, Flexible, Affordable Travel

Charmaine Fernz Sep 16, 2024

Myanmar Airways International (MIA) offers seamless connections from Yangon (RGN) and Mandalay (MDL) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang (DMK) with 49 weekly flights. This is excluding…

Reports

Top five visa-free destinations for Indian Travellers in 2024: Agoda

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda has identified the top five visa-free destinations for Indian travellers in 2024, based on accommodation bookings on the platform.

Road

CABI by SKIL sets new benchmark in airport transfers with premium service

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2024

CABI by SKIL, a part of the 24-year-old SKIL Group, proudly announces their premium airport transfer service, now available at a flat and all-inclusive rate, which is as low as INR 15.72/- …

Global

Cruise Plus gives agents the opportunity to double their rewards

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

dnata Travel Group UK’s B2B cruising brand Cruise Plus gives travel agents the opportunity to earn double Farebank Points per booking from now until 23rd September.

Air

Etihad Airways presents its schedule for summer 2025

Marga Manlapig Sep 13, 2024

Etihad Airways announced an enhanced schedule for the summer of 2025, including double-daily debuts for several key destinations in Europe.

Reports

Fliggy presents its Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Forecast for this year

Marga Manlapig Sep 12, 2024

Alibaba’s online travel platform Fliggy released the newest edition of its Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Forecast just in time for one of the busiest seasons of the year.

Air

Virgin Australia enhances technical partnership with Amadeus

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

Virgin Australia announced that it recently expanded its distribution agreement with aviation IT solutions provider Amadeus following renewal.

Reports

Insight Out Consultancy releases Middle East Travel Market Report for this year

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

Hospitality consultancy Insight Out and global travel research firm Phocuswright presented the 2024 edition of the annual Middle East Travel Market Report.

Air

China Eastern Airlines launches Eastern E-Services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

China Eastern Airlines recently launched a new series of travel facilitation services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Cruise

Viking announces new itineraries in Asia for 2025

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

Viking recently announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, as well as Tibet in 2025. 

Hospitality

Rakuten Travel seeks to bring foreign tourists to Japan’s less well-known destinations

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

Japanese online travel agency (OTA) Rakuten Travel aims to draw foreign travellers to Japan’s lesser-known destinations by way of its multilingual website.

Reports

Accor Pacific’s Queensland hotel network reports sustained growth as of July 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

Accor Pacific’s hotel network in Queensland recorded sustained growth in the year to the end of July 2024, emphasising the area’s premier position in the Australian tourism and hotel market.

Hospitality

Agoda and Sands China team up to promote tourism for Macao

Marga Manlapig Sep 5, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda and Sands China Ltd recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly promote Macao as a prime destination for both leisure and business travel. 

MICE

International visitor numbers to Vietnam grew to10 million in the first 7 months of 2024, a 51% increase vis-à-vis 2023: Nguyen Van Dung

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2024

The 18th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) officially opened today, on 5 September, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City,…

Tourism

Travel platform Fliggy releases 2024 summer travel report

Marga Manlapig Sep 4, 2024

Online travel platform Fliggy released its Summer Travel Report revealing significant growth in booking volume and spending among customers.

Partner content

Hoteliers need the right tools to ‘Gear-up’ for the F1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024

Kanchan Nath Sep 3, 2024

Singapore is a global city with a vibrant lifestyle, attracting international visitors as travel rebounds, one of its most popular large-scale international sporting events that sees loads…

Travel Agents

Newmarket Holidays shines spotlight on ‘The Americas’ with flash offer

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

Newmarket Holidays has launched a ten-day flash offer with 15% off on all bookings for 2024, 2025 and 2026 tours to North, South and Central America made until the 9th of September.

Guest Column

AI in Travel: Where are we at as of September 2024

Tony Carne Sep 2, 2024

For a little over a year now, I’ve been reporting weekly on all the developments happening with AI within the travel industry. To date through the Everything AI in Travel weekly newsletter…

Roadshow

Saudi Tourism Authority hosts 4-city networking event in India to strengthen trade partnerships

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted a series of networking events across four cities in India.

Transport

Zoomcar pioneers AI innovation: Unveils Beta AI Assistant to enhance host and guest experience

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

Zoomcar Holdings, Inc, the NASDAQ-listed leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing, is thrilled to announce the beta launch of our cutting-edge Generative AI (Gen AI) Assistant, now…

Transport

AbhiBus launches Edge App for bus operators at Prawaas 4.0  

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

AbhiBus, one of India's leading bus booking platforms, announced the launch of its new Edge app aimed at revolutionizing how bus operators manage their campaigns, making operations more…

Cruise

Viking announces expansion of China offering with new voyages starting in 2025

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

Viking announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025.

Train

Al-Andalus Train: A Journey to the past with the luxury of the present

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2024

El Tren Al-Andalus, a jewel on rails, invites travellers from around the world to embark on a unique experience that combines the elegance of the past with the comfort and luxury of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara to embark on a journey of limitless possibilities with Air India

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2024

Vistara is all set to embark on an exciting new chapter in its journey as it merges into Air India, creating a world class airline with limitless possibilities.

Travel Agents

VisitBritain to host its first trade mission to Australia from 9 to 13 September since 2016

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

The best of destination Britain will be on show in Australia as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2016.

Airlines and Aviation

Tap Air Portugal reports a profit of Euro 72.2 million in Q2 2024

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

In the first half of 2024 (1H24), TAP Air Portugal's Operating Revenues reached EUR 1,969 million, increasing by 3.3% compared to the first half of 2023, driven, in the passenger revenues,…

Travel Agents

G Adventures rewards top agents with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour VIP experience in London

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Travel agents from the UK joined G Adventures for the most epic travel agent experience the small group adventure tour operator has ever run - like, ever, as they headed to Wembley Stadium…

Air

Air Charter Service’s Swiss office performing well under new management

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Earlier this year, Air Charter Service appointed a new CEO for the company’s Swiss office, and the resultant upswing in charter numbers has been impressive.

Reports

Three-quarters of urban Indians plan to travel this festive season, with domestic travel leading the way: YouGov

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2024

Latest data from YouGov Surveys shows that three-quarters of urban Indians are planning to travel this festive season (between September and December), with millennials leading the trend (at…

Annual and Interim Reports

AirAsia X releases financials for Q2-2024

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024

AirAsia X Berhad maintained its momentum in the second quarter of this year as it delivered a robust financial performance throughout the period which ended on 30 June 2024.

Reports

Global travel industry reaches USD 1.5 trillion in 2023: Phocuswright

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

The global travel industry is experiencing a powerful resurgence, with Phocuswright's latest Global Travel Market Report 2024 revealing a 24% surge in 2023, reaching an impressive $1.5…

Reports

Leisure demand continues to surge, reports Cheval

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Leisure demand is growing, according to the results of Cheval Collection’s latest travel survey, with close to three quarters of those asked planning to take at least three trips over the…

Reports

New research has revealed how business stay trends have changed in recent years

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Booking.com for Business have studied how corporate travellers’ behaviour has changed regarding stays by diving deep into length of stay, property type and facilities data.

Golfing

Golf by Journey: Driving commercial success for UK resorts

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Hotel technology company Journey is teeing up golf resorts for commercial success with their new Golf module, part of Journey’s Experience Management System (EMS).

Global

Qatar Incentive Programme for UAE Travel Agents returns in its second edition

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

In partnership with Visit Qatar, VFS Global’s Tourism Services Unit presents the second edition of the ‘Qatar Incentive Programme’ for 2024, exclusively for travel agents and tour operators…

Airlines and Aviation

Travel in luxury with Etihad Airways premium deals

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Etihad Airways is offering some sumptuous special fares on its premium cabins, allowing its guests to travel in style to select destinations on its growing network.

Visa updates

Visa applications in India surpass pre-pandemic volumes in H1 2024

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Robust pent-up demand for outbound travel from India for the first time went past the pre-pandemic levels in H1 2024 (January to June 2024).

Airlines and Aviation

Civitatis partners with Flybondi

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

Civitatis has signed a new partnership agreement with Flybondi, Argentina's first low cost airline, through which both companies seek to improve the passenger experience in the destinations…

Hotels

The ultimate luxury getaway awaits at Address Beach Resort in Dubai

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

As temperatures cool down, embrace the opportunity for an exceptional escape to Address Beach Resort, where you can enjoy 20% off room rates, 25% off dining, and 15% off spa treatments for…

Hotels

Hotels could generate up to 2% additional income this summer by selling extras

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

Hotels face several challenges when selling extras through their direct booking channels, but overcoming these can greatly enhance both revenue and guest satisfaction.

Hotel Technology

SHR deepens partnership with Sweden’s iconic Gothia Towers 

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

Hotel technology specialist SHR has announced that it has deepened its strategic partnership with Gothia Towers, Sweden’s largest hotel.

Air

Power outages and flight chaos: Experts urge airlines to improve disruption management

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

Research has found it takes a flight delay of just 64 minutes for passengers to see red and in the era of social media, it takes less than seconds for this frustration to be published onto…

Hotels

New Velas Ambassador Club Program gifts extra benefits to travel advisors for stays at Velas Resorts in Mexico

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

Velas Resorts announces the launch of the Velas Ambassador Club. The new advisor rewards program, in partnership with My Booking Rewards, allows agents to easily redeem cash bonuses via Visa…

Hotels

A reimagined Four Points Express by Sheraton London Euston opens with 201 keys

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

Four Points Express by Sheraton London Euston has opened its doors in the vibrant Bloomsbury district of London, following a significant £50 million (approx. USD 6,60,59,950.00) investment…

Airlines and Aviation

Israel’s El Al shows a second-quarter net profit of USD 147 million

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2024

El Al Israel Airlines (ELAL.TA) reported a nearly 150% jump in profit, taking advantage of its near-monopoly status with many foreign carriers having cancelled flights amid the war in Gaza …

Attractions

£12 million upgrades to make Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire the holiday park to go to

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2024

The multi-million-pound upgrades are part of a long-term vision for Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire by new owner, Meadow Bay Villages, which secured the future of the holiday park when…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India adds flights to Kolkata from four cities to meet festive demand

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2024

Air India announced it will temporarily operate additional flights to Kolkata from four Indian cities to meet greater travel demand to the city during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.

Global

TourReview signs new collaboration with Fareharbor

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2024

TourReview has signed a new collaboration with Fareharbor to integrate with their booking system, allowing TourReview customers to easily use their Review Collector product.

Consumer

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel launch Customer Self-Service app

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2024

Building momentum on its digital-first strategy, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have launched a Customer Self-Service (CSS) holiday app.

Technology

Innovative Solutions to Tackle Overtourism: Lessons from the Globe

Liz Melewshkeivch Aug 22, 2024

Overtourism is a pressing concern in some of the world's most-visited countries. There, tourists impact the local infrastructure, disturb communities, and cause harm to natural environments

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair celebrates ‘City of Derry’ milestone with loyal passengers

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, celebrated carrying 400,000 passengers through City of Derry Airport by surprising long-time travellers with free tickets..

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tauck to launch four new European Land Tours in 2025

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

Tauck, will mark its 100th anniversary in 2025, and its 35th year operating tours in Europe, with the launch of four new land journeys next year in Italy, Switzerland, France and England.

Tourism

Russian Tourism to Abu Dhabi on the Rise: Mabrian

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

Abu Dhabi stands out as a top choice for long-haul Russian travellers, driven by a significant rise in seat availability for the second half of 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and Travelport extend long-term partnership

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

Travelport has announced the extension of its long-term agreement with Turkish Airlines, the flagship carrier of Turkiye.

Technology

Emerging Travel Group integrates with Sabre SynXis

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, has become a distribution partner of Sabre Hospitality, a software and technology…

Corporate & Business

American Express Global Business Travel increases visibility on travel program benchmarking

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), announces the expansion and new features of its benchmarking tool, Peer Travel Insights (PTI).

Visa updates

Launch of EES in November and ETIAS scheme next year will add significant complexities for many travellers: Julia Lo Bue-Said

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Looking ahead to the introductions of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), Said gave her comment.

Cruise

Disney Adventure brings the Disney magic to Asia, sailing from Singapore in 2025

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Disney Cruise Line is unveiling all-new details about one of the seven themed areas aboard the Disney Adventure, which will set sail from Singapore in 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways increases flight frequencies to London, Male, Miami, and Tokyo

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has launched additional flights to the key global destinations of London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo,…

Reports

3 in 4 travellers say outdoor activities are “essential to their travels”: Arival

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

New research from Arival reveals that outdoor adventure activities remain a popular choice for travellers, with 59% participating in such activities during their trips in 2023. 

Appointments

Civitatis appoints Juan Rossello to lead the USA market

Kanchan Nath Aug 20, 2024

Civitatis, is proud to announce the appointment of Juan Rossello as the new Business Development Manager for the United States.

Interim Reports

Travel cashback app azgo hits growth targets

Marga Manlapig Aug 20, 2024

Asian travel cashback app azgo reports that it already hit its ambitious growth targets for the year since it launched in February.

Global

Wonderfruit 2024 names Klook as official travel platform

Marga Manlapig Aug 19, 2024

Asian travel and experience platform Klook announced that it has been named the official travel platform for Wonderfruit 2024 in Thailand.

Appointments

Industry veteran Alex Saint joins Holibob as Chairman of the Board 

Kanchan Nath Aug 19, 2024

Holibob has confirmed that it has added Alex Saint, founder & CEO of Secret Escapes, to its Board of directors as Chairman

Global

SAP Concur report shows five challenges affecting business travel in 2024

Marga Manlapig Aug 19, 2024

SAP Concur’s latest report shows that companies need to balance numerous factors related to business travel, particularly those in the Asia-Pacific region.

Airlines and Aviation

PriceTravel Holding partners with Arajet to offer seamless flight and hotel packages

Kanchan Nath Aug 19, 2024

PriceTravel Holding, one of Latin America's largest B2B and B2C travel companies, announces a new strategic alliance with Arajet, the Caribbean's low-fare airline.

Luxury Travel

Luxury travel trends for the fall and festive seasons from Virtuoso

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2024

Virtuoso, the global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has drawn upon its extensive network of travel advisors, preferred partners and…

Airlines and Aviation

Sabre and WestJet expand their long-term distribution deal to include NDC content

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

The multi-year agreement will provide travel agencies access to the complete range of both NDC offers and traditional content through the Sabre global distribution system.

Special Reports

MENA Business Travel Rebounds: 11.2% growth expected in 2024, Average Ticket Price Hits USD 205, with car rentals up 17%: Tumodo and Admitad

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

A new study by Tumodo, an online business travel platform, and Admitad, a partnership marketing platform, reveals significant shifts in business travel trends across the Middle East and…

Hotel Technology

Villa Tracker partners with Guesty

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

Villa Tracker, a pioneering B2B platform for luxury vacation rentals, today announces its integration with Guesty, the  property management software (PMS) platform for short-term rentals…

Technology

Thomas Cook, SOTC unveil AI-powered platform for cutomised holidays

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel have launched an AI-powered platform to help customers plan their customised holidays, check availability and book – in…

Hotels

Eight Continents Hotels and Resorts rebrands with its new website

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts unveil its newly rebranded website, marking a significant advancement in its mission to offer unmatched luxury and unique experiences to travelers…

Consumer

AI gaining ground in consumer travel preferences

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2024

New data from revenue management leader Beyond reveals today’s travel must-haves: personalized amenities, eco-aware options and separate sleeping quarters.

MICE

Virtuoso assembles the world’s leading luxury travel professionals from over 90 countries for its 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2024

 Luxury travel’s most significant event of the year is in full swing as Virtuoso®, bespoke experiences, welcomes an audience of more than 4,700 top professionals from 97 countries to its…

Investors / buyers

AKTG secures $500 Million of financing from Citi to fund its continued expansion

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) announced that it has secured and signed a definitive financing agreement for up to $500 million to fund its continued expansion of its Abercrombie…

Tourism

New York named most popular destination for a multi-centre holiday: Co-op Holidays

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

New York is fast becoming the most popular location for travellers looking to take a multi-centre holiday in 2024, according to new booking data from Co-op Holidays.

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air launches one-of-a-kind “All You Can Fly” membership at limited presale price of £445 (approx. USD 572.25)

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

 Wizz Air, Europe’s most-sustainable airline globally, has announced the launch of its “All You Can Fly” membership, providing an extensive number of flights across a 12 month period for…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to operate a new route to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Port Blair, India

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

AirAsia continues its momentum of enhancing its network from India to Malaysia and Thailand with the announcement of a new route from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia - further…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Flying Returns members can now earn reward points on 40+ cruise lines worldwide

Kanchan Nath Aug 13, 2024

Air India and Arrivia, the world’s largest stand-alone travel loyalty provider and a travel technology company, have entered into a partnership for Air India’s Flying Returns loyalty…

Hotels

“Kids go free” at Dubai Summer Getaway with Kempinski Central Avenue and Kempinski The Boulevard

Kanchan Nath Aug 13, 2024

Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai, formerly known as Address Dubai Mall, and Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai previously known as Address Boulevard, are delighted to announce their new identities…

Airlines and Aviation

Plan your travel with Star Air’s 78th Independence Day Sale Offer

Kanchan Nath Aug 13, 2024

Star Air is delighted to announce its exclusive Independence Day Freedom Sale, celebrating the 78th Independence Day of India.

MICE

Richard Barrow has been announced as an ‘Extraordinary Travel Festival Speaker’

Kanchan Nath Aug 13, 2024

The organisers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival are pleased to announce a new speaker, Richard Barrow.  Richard is long-term expat British expat.

Technology

Can autonomous AI bots help travel agents automatically grow their social media?

Marga Manlapig Aug 12, 2024

As travel technologies evolve, AI could prove to be a solution for travel agencies' marketing and promotions initiatives.

Transport

Zoomcar successfully launches its first fulfillment center in Chennai

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

Zoomcar, Zoomcar Holdings, the marketplace for self-drive car sharing, has successfully launched their first Fulfillment Center in Chennai with plans to add 100+ centers & 1000+ cars by…

Global

Etihad’s iconic A380 heads east to Singapore and Thailand network goes tri-daily

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

Etihad Airways is delighted to announce it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Singapore (SIN) from 1 February 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara announces network-wide freedom sale starting from 9 August 2024

Kanchan Nath Aug 10, 2024

Commemorating India’s 78th Independence Day, Vistara - India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines,  announced a network-wide ‘Freedom…

Air

Surging demand drives Trevolution Group’s H1 2024 airfare sales to USD 639 Million

Kanchan Nath Aug 10, 2024

Trevolution Group, operating ASAP Tickets, Skylux Travel, Oojo, Triplicity, Dreamport, and other major travel brands, has reported commercial results for the first half of 2024, yet again…

Global

Vacasa’s $30 million funding boost: A bold step in revamping vacation rentals

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2024

Vacasa's $30 million funding boost will drive a major business transformation, enhancing local operations and adapting to evolving market demands.

Annual and Interim Reports

Hostelworld releases interim report for 2024

Marga Manlapig Aug 8, 2024

Hostelworld released its interim financial report for this year, showing strong financial delivery in the first six months of the year.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways launches ‘Hindi website’

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has made a significant move for the Indian traveller by becoming the first foreign airline to launch a Hindi-language website.

Finance

Virgin Red has teamed together with Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels and Virgin Voyages to launch new U.S. credit card

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

Turn your everyday spending into amazing Virgin travel experiences with extra perks with the brand-new Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®.

TDM Guest Contributor

Younger Generations Travel More: Millennials and Gen Z on the Move

Joe Cusmano Aug 7, 2024 0

Millennials and Gen Z have been making headlines for their travel habits in recent years. These younger generations are travelling more than ever before, and

Hotel Technology

Sabre Hospitality partners with Protect Group

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

Sabre Hospitality has announced  a long-term partnership with Protect Group, a leading provider of trip protection and guarantee services, to integrate trip guarantee services into the…

Hotels

Onefinestay is offering a special festive deal

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

From classically Caribbean villas to Western-style chalets, onefinestay's festive offer applies to more than 18 Destinations from Anguilla and Colorado to Jamaica and Tuscany. 

Hotel Technology

STAAH’s new ‘Day-use’ room feature enables hotels to diversify revenue stream

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

STAAH’s ‘Day-use room’ feature enables travellers, especially business travellers, to reserve short-term stays at hotels during long layovers between flights rather than endure extended…

Transport

Zoomcar launches unified app for Guests and Hosts

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

Zoomcar Holdings has announced the launch of its new & improved unified app that’s designed​​to upgrade the car sharing experience for both Guests and Hosts.

TDM Guest Contributor

Disney Destiny: A Marvelous New Adventure Awaits

Joe Cusmano Aug 6, 2024 0

Disney Cruise Line rounds out the Disney Destiny reveal by announcing venues, experiences, and stern characters that draw on the legacies of Marvel heroes and villains for the new ship,…

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways launches new nonstop flight to Jeddah

Kanchan Nath Aug 6, 2024

ITA Airways is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, a rapidly growing and strategically important market, by launching its second destination in the Country with the direct Rome- Jeddah…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Express launches virtual interline platform with Scoot as first partner

Kanchan Nath Aug 6, 2024

Air India Express has become the first Indian airline to launch a Virtual Interline platform, offering flyers a wider range of booking options.

Visa updates

Atlys launches its AI-Powered Visa Probability Evaluator to reduce 80% visa rejections

Kanchan Nath Aug 6, 2024

Atlys, a travel tech startup, announces the launch of its AI-Powered Visa Probability Evaluator tool that aims at reducing 80% visa rejections.

TDM Guest Contributor

Cutting-Edge Airport Services: Beyond Imagination

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2024 0

Pet therapy, beauty services, and clothing rental: airports worldwide are becoming more innovative, offering travellers an array of imaginative and luxurious services.

Global

Carnival Cruise Line reveals new details on exclusive Pearl Cove Beach Club

Marga Manlapig Aug 5, 2024

Carnival Cruise Line revealed additional details about Pearl Cove Beach Club, its exclusive retreat set to offer premium experiences for guests 18 and older.

OTAs & Tour Operators

HappyEasyGo partners with Primer to accelerate regional expansion in Southeast Asia 

Kanchan Nath Aug 5, 2024

HappyEasyGo, one of India’s largest Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), has announced a strategic partnership with Primer, the unified infrastructure for global payments, to support its regional…

Hospitality

Mondrian Singapore Duxton appoints Guillaume Gallas as general manager

Marga Manlapig Aug 5, 2024

Guillaume Gallas takes the reins over at art- and community-centric Mondrian Singapore Duxton as its new general manager.

Global

Turkish Airlines launches ‘Flight Offer’ for the UAE

Kanchan Nath Aug 5, 2024

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has recently announced an exclusive flight offer for the UAE market.

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to extend one-stop intermodal service to HZMB Zhuhai Port

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2024

Hong Kong Airlines and Chu Kong Passenger Transport have been providing passengers with convenient sea-to-air and air-to-sea intermodal codeshare services since the launch of their…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines renews subscription with Sabre PRISM

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

Sabre announced that American Airlines has renewed its subscription to PRISM, Sabre’s industry-leading corporate travel contract management solution used by more than 30 of the world’s…

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo to offer direct flights between Chennai and Jaffna from 1 September

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

IndiGo, India's preferred airline has announced Jaffna, Sri Lanka as the newest addition in its international route network.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Samarkand operates first flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

Air Samarkand has successfully operated an inaugural passenger flight from Samarkand to Jeddah, marking a new milestone in the airline's operations by supporting religious pilgrims.

Golfing

The Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Golf Classics 2024, premier golfing events to be held across Thailand

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

Fore Management Group are proud to have partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and have engaged both Travel Daily Media (TDM) & The Thaiger as media partners to present…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Express launches ‘Freedom Sale’ with fares as low as INR 1947

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

As the country gears up to celebrate 77 years of freedom, Air India Express kicks off the celebrations with its “Freedom Sale”, featuring Xpress Lite fares starting from ₹1947, exclusively…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook India Group registers Q1 FY25 PBT of INR 1073 Mn

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

Thomas Cook India has delivered a good all round performance for Q1 FY25 reporting a consolidated PBT of  INR 1073 Mn (excluding non-operating MTM gains) that reflects a healthy 17% growth…

Global

Navan releases extensive NDC Savings Index

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

Navan announced the release of the Navan NDC Savings Index, a comprehensive analysis of the impact of scaled NDC utilization for corporate travel programs.

Global

Shakespeare’s Birthplace invites visitors for festive Tudor-inspired traditions this Christmas

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

This year, visitors are invited to experience Christmas as the Shakespeare family may have in the Tudor period with special Candlelit tours of the 16th-century building on Henley Street.

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors approves H1 2024 results

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors approved the company's financial results for the first half of 2024, reflecting an improvement in the company's operational performance indicators.

Hotels

‘Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort’ opens with 450 keys in Mexico

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

This debut marks a new era for Marriott Hotels as its first all-inclusive resort, inviting guests of all ages and generations to immerse themselves in enriching experiences, captivating…

Technology

Robust financial growth and strategic wins define the first half of 2024 for Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

In the first six months of 2024, Amadeus continued to see double-digit growth expansion. 

Global

Air India Express announces operations to Dhaka

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

Continuing its rapid growth, Air India Express announces the expansion of its operations to Dhaka.

Global

AITA seeks government aid in light of Rex Airlines administration

Marga Manlapig Aug 1, 2024

In light of the recent collapse of Rex Airlines, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) asked Australia’s Federal Government to ensure that any support package for the airline…

TDM Guest Contributor

Princess Cruises Unveils Biggest-Ever Alaska Season for 2026

Joe Cusmano Jul 31, 2024 0

Princess Cruises, the leading Alaska cruise line, has unveiled its most extensive Alaska season yet for 2026. The highlight of this exciting season is the

Partner content

Measuring hotel metrics beyond RevPAR with RevPAG

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

Today’s leading hoteliers are adding a more comprehensive analytics metric into their performance assessments: Revenue Per Available Guest (RevPAG).

Global

Trivago bolsters AI-powered Holisto partnership amidst Q2 economic challenges

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2024

Trivago invests in AI-driven Holisto to enhance hotel booking experience, despite facing financial challenges in Q2 2024. Discover how this strategic move aims to boost conversion rates and…

Hospitality

Centara Life presents Elevating the Essentials promotion

Marga Manlapig Jul 31, 2024

Centara Hotels and Resorts presents an exclusive offering for CentaraThe1 members at newly rebranded Centara Life hotels worldwide.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip announces ‘Azadi Mega Sale’

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms has announced the Azadi Mega Sale, a special sale for the upcoming Independence Day.

TDM Guest Contributor

Seabourn Encore’s Exciting New Voyages in Spring 2025

Joe Cusmano Jul 30, 2024 0

The ultra-luxury cruise line will offer a special 10 percent savings on new bookings made on Seabourn Encore's new Spring 2025 deployment.

TDM Guest Contributor

PONANT Cruises: A New Way to Experience the Kimberley in 2025

Joe Cusmano Jul 30, 2024 0

PONANT Cruises, the world leader in luxury expeditions, has launched its brand-new Fly, Stay & Cruise packages for the 2025 Kimberley season. The package, now available for

Cruise

Holland America presents 2026 Celestial Cruises

Marga Manlapig Jul 30, 2024

Holland America Line presents its line of Celestial Cruises for those yearning to tick off amazing sights like the Northern Lights off their bucket lists.

Visa updates

China introduces 144-hour visa-free policy

Marga Manlapig Jul 30, 2024

China introduced visa-free entry for 144 hours to citizens from 54 nations, including major countries in Europe and North America.

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air announces Kuwait as its fifth international destination from 23rd August

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

Starting 23rd August 2024, Akasa Air will operate daily direct flights between Kuwait City and Mumbai, in response to the demand for enhanced and affordable connectivity on the route.

Airlines and Aviation

50% discount on Jazeera Airways flights

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

 Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier is offering 50% off on fares to all destinations across its network from 28th to 31st July 2024.

Hotels

Mirai announces 18% increase in direct hotel sales share in Spain for summer 2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

The share of hotels sold via the direct channel in Spain increased by an average of 18% during the summer of 2024 over other channels thanks to the determination of the hoteliers to improve…

Training

WeTravel unveils rebranded academy to facilitate professional development 

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

WeTravel, the all-in-one travel management platform, has unveiled an enhanced WeTravel Academy, designed to improve usability and support the career development of multi-day travel…

Tourism

AXA, Trip.com team up for new Travel Smart programme

Marga Manlapig Jul 29, 2024

AXA and global travel services provider Trip.com jointly launched Trip.com Travel Smart, a custom-made travel insurance product.

TDM Guest Contributor

Virgin Australia to Cease Cairns-Tokyo Flights Due to Slow Recovery Post-COVID

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2024 0

Virgin Australia will discontinue its daily Cairns-Tokyo flight due to the slow recovery of inbound travel from Japan, still 35% below pre-COVID levels.

Hotel Technology

Guestline integrates ResDiary and AI to boost sales of ancillary products via guest portal

Kanchan Nath Jul 27, 2024

Guestline, part of Access Group, has introduced a host of self-service options to its GuestStay offering, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to further reduce pressure on hotel staff…

Global

Beyond Paris: The Olympic Torch Illuminates France’s Hidden Treasures

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2024

As the Paris Olympics, one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas of our time, kicks off today on July 26, the global spotlight is shining brightly on the French capital. With over 10…

Technology

Traxo unveils expanded Partner Marketplace

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

Traxo's Partner Marketplace extends the value of Traxo, enabling comprehensive travel booking visibility, actionable insights and data portability for organizations of all sizes.

Hotels

SAii Phi Phi Island Village celebrates ‘Global Shark Awareness Day’

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

As the world celebrates Shark Awareness Day this July, SAii Resorts proudly showcases its efforts at SAii Phi Phi Island Village – a Green Globe™-certified resort

Global

 “Your Vision, Our Commitment” campaign by Marriott Bonvoy Events for Singapore properties

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

Marriott Bonvoy Events unveils its 2024 APEC meetings and events campaign, "Your Vision, Our Commitment".

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Express to fly to Agartala from 1 September 

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

Air India Express announces the expansion of its network to Tripura, introducing daily direct flights connecting Agartala to Guwahati/Delhi and Kolkata.

Travel Agents

St. Kitts announces agent fam prize draw

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is giving its travel agent partners the chance to win a place on its upcoming October FAM trip.

Hotels

‘SWEAT IT OUT’, a week of fitness from W Koh Samui

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024

W Koh Samui presents SWEAT IT OUT, a week-long fitness and wellness escape set to ignite your senses from August 20th to 26th, 2024.

Technology

Emburse unveils next generation of travel and expense technology at GBTA 2024 Conference

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024

Fully integrated, end-to-end booking, trip management, virtual card and expense management to deliver greater spend control and a new era of business travel.

Travel Agents

Simplify group travel with personalised travel tech service from “Tourist Italy”

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024

Revolutionizing group travel planning with their tech-powered, tailored travel experiences, Tourist Italy crafts custom tour packages for everyone—from individuals to groups of 40.

Airlines and Aviation

Private charter flights see spike following worldwide IT outage

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024

Aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has said that, in the wake of the global IT problem last Friday (19th July), which caused thousands of flight cancellations, the private…

Reports

Travelport releases first annual 2024 state of modern retailing report

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024

Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, released its 2024 State of Modern Retailing Report.

TDM Guest Contributor

Save on Sunshine: Holland America Line’s Enticing Offer for Northern Winter 2024

Joe Cusmano Jul 23, 2024 0

Holland America Line invites travellers to plan their warm-weather vacation for this northern winter with a new “Save on Sunshine”.  The special promotion features up

Airlines and Aviation

The effect of the Global IT outage will linger post dashed holidays and grounded flights

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

For Airlines when something such as a “CrowdStrike” outage hits as a totally unexpected disruption then the challenge becomes even tougher, reinforcing the idea of dependence on technology…

Features

Millions of Brits’ holidays ruined by animal cruelty: Animals Asia 

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

Stephen Fry, Ricky Gervais and Chris Packham are backing Animals Asia’s call on the new UK government to effectively implement animal welfare law and for ‘welfare whistleblowing’ Brits to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip inaugurates its new office in Gurugram

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com, the online travel tech platforms, opened its new office in Gurugram, Haryana. This strategic move highlights a key milestone in the brand’s expansion journey. 

Hospitality

Film Tourism impacts Phuket real estate with the ‘set- jetting’ appeal

Kanchan Nath Jul 22, 2024

Known for its stunning beaches, lush greenery and luxury resorts, Phuket has recently appeared in a number of high-profile productions. 

Technology

AI holiday scams to watch out for this Summer: AI-bnb

Kanchan Nath Jul 22, 2024

Recent reports have revealed that 83% of people booked their holiday online in the last year, but with 6,640 reports of holiday booking-related fraud in 2023, it is vital consumers are aware…

Hotels

Sandman Signature Gatwick Hotel achieves Green Key International Sustainability Award

Kanchan Nath Jul 22, 2024

A hotel near Gatwick Airport has met the stringent criteria of the prestigious Green Key International Sustainability Award.

Tourism

Travel agencies can win over €20,000 in prizes as part of global campaign from Civitatis

Kanchan Nath Jul 22, 2024

Civitatis, the platform for Spanish-speaking travellers, has initiated a new campaign involving a competition to acknowledge the contributions of travel agencies in the tourism industry.