American tour operator Sky Vacations reveals its Japan slate for 2025
North American tour firm Sky Vacations announced a slate of authentic travel experiences in Japan for this year.
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China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers
China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Canadian travellers protest Trump tariffs by cancelling trips to the US
Following Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Canada, travellers from the US’ northern neighbour are cancelling trips to key American destinations in…
Wild Whispers shines at OTM Mumbai 2025
Kenyan luxury safari operator Wild Whispers put its best foot forward at the recently concluded OTM Mumbai 2025.
Frasco: Philippine tourism gets robust start for 2025
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its optimism with regard to drawing more foreign tourists to the country following excellent figures in January 2025.
Travel agents and their clients need to be more aware of inflight theft
Inflight theft is becoming a highly concerning issue among both airlines and travel agencies due to a recent spate of highly publicised incidents, particularly within Asia.
Trivago’s comeback: Can brand marketing and AI secure long-term growth?
Trivago’s resurgence comes at a time when competition in the online travel space is fiercer than ever. A revitalized approach to branding and consumer acquisition—including high-profile…
Expedia soars past expectations as holiday travel and AI drive growth
With USD 24.4 billion in gross bookings and 86.4 million nights booked, the company exceeded forecasts, driving a 9% stock surge and setting the stage for an ambitious AI-driven expansion in…
Sabre leaders to offer insights at ITB Berlin 2025
Sabre Corporation’s leadership team makes their way to ITB Berlin 2025 to provide insights into the evolving travel landscape and showcase its latest innovations in hospitality and travel…
Agoda reveals five top travel habits among young Asian travellers
Digital travel platform Agoda shares the results of their most recent study, showing the top five travel habits of Asian Gen Z.
Camino Women and Khiri Travel introduce new hill trek route in Laos
Laotian agency Khiri Travel and Australia’s Camino Women have teamed up for a new community based hill trekking route in northern Laos that is based on the principles of responsible tourism.
EaseMyTrip launches swipe right travel sale
EaseMyTrip.com has announced the Swipe Right Travel Sale, a limited-time sale from 4 February to 6 February 2025, offering exclusive discounts on flights, hotels, cabs, buses, and holiday…
Sawadee Reizen is now part of Intrepid Travel
Australia’s Intrepid Travel acquired Sawadee Reizen, The Netherlands’ leading tour operator, from Travelopia on Friday, 31st January.
Fliggy presents its travel insights for the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival
With the Lunar New Year celebrations in full-swing, Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy released its key insights regarding seasonal travel for this year among the Chinese.
Norwegian Cruise Line presents travel agents fresh options for any sort of traveller
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) presents a broad variety of itineraries for 2025 with something to suit the diverse tastes of travel agency clients.
Philippine Department of Tourism’s Bicol office advises travellers to transact only with accredited providers
The Philippine Department of Tourism’s office in the Southern Luzon province of Bicol (DOT-5) is advising tourists to transact only with accredited operators and service providers.
Philippines impresses visitors at 2025 New York Travel & Adventure Show
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) put its best foot forward at the recently-concluded New York Travel & Adventure Show.
Thailand puts best foot forward at Mumbai’s Outbound Travel Mart 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased its home country’s diverse attractions at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2025 in Mumbai from 30th January to 1st February.
Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate overtourism
As part of the Japanese government’s drive against overtourism, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines recently decreased application slots for Filipinos seeking to enter the country as…
Agoda reveals fourth installment of its Eco Deals programme at ASEAN Tourism Forum
Agoda unveiled the fourth installment of its Eco Deals programme at the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum in Malaysia.
Global Cruises makes its Asian debut
Cruise experience firm Global Cruises announced that it has commenced operations in Asia.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Wendy Wu Tours
Wendy Wu Tours, the UK’s touring specialist, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive Chinese New Year offer that promises travellers the ultimate luxury on their journey to China
Cambodia working to draw in Muslim tourists
Following a 23 percent rise in foreign tourist numbers in 2024, Cambodia is working to welcome a greater number of Muslim tourists this year.
Vietnam breaks into top five of Agoda Gold Circle Awards
Vietnam has broken into the top five of Agoda's prestigious 16th Gold Circle Awards, even as Thailand remains in the top spot.
Philippines generates close to US$7.5 million in sales leads at ASEAN Tourism Forum
More foreign tourists are expected to visit the Philippines after the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) generated close to a record US$ 7.5 million in sales leads at the recently concluded…
JourneyLabel partners with Visit Utah
JourneyLabel, a curator of rare and transformative travel experiences, announces a partnership with Visit Utah featuring choreographer Salman Yusuff Khan and actor Abhinav Shukla to showcase…
Carnival Cruise Line launches Book More, Earn Big promotion for travel advisors
Carnival Cruise Line just launched its Book More, Earn Big promotion for travel advisors on Tuesday, 22nd January.
Civitatis targets 40% sales growth in 2025
Civitatis has concluded its participation in FITUR with very positive prospects for 2025. During the event, the company confirmed its goal of achieving 40% sales growth, further solidifying…
EaseMyTrip launches EasyVijay
EaseMyTrip.com announces the launch of EasyVijay, a groundbreaking initiative in battlefield tourism that allows travellers to step into history.
Vostok Intur now organising tours to North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma resort zone
Russian travel agency Vostok Intur has begun to invite tourists to explore North Korea's new Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone along the east coast.
ASEAN Travel Exchange draws in significant numbers to Malaysia
As Malaysia hosted the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) for the seventh time, its concurrent ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) attracted a significant turnout for 2025.
ATIA releases accreditation stats for November / December 2024
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) released the latest statistics for the ATIA Accreditation scheme today, 27th January, for the period running between November and December…
Sabre adds Nok Air content to its Global Distribution System
Travel software and technology provider Sabre Corporation announced that it is adding content from Nok Air, one of Thailand’s prominent budget carriers, to its Global Distribution System…
Agoda: Vietnamese travellers, tourism sector unfazed by economic uncertainty
A recent study by online travel platform Agoda shows that Vietnamese travellers remain unfazed by adverse economic conditions and are keen to travel this year.
Counter “unbalanced tourism” and drive growth: Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group has called for public and private stakeholders to step up collaboration to unlock new growth potential for the global tourism industry.
Reflections Holidays introduces its Wilderluxe glamping retreats
Reflections Holidays just launched Wilderluxe, a premium addition of destination experiences, to complement its existing portfolio located on Crown reserves in some of the most picturesque…
Philippines launches Very Important Pinoy Tours 2025
The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu officially launched the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour for tourists in the United States who want to visit the Philippines.
ForwardKeys releases Lunar New Year travel trends report
Travel research group ForwardKeys presents its travel trends report for the Lunar New Year, showing significant post-pandemic changes.
MakeMyTrip achieves all-time high Quarterly Revenue
MakeMyTrip Limited, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal third quarter ended 31 December 2024.
ATIA head welcomes Federal Government’s acquisition of Rex Airlines debt
Dean Long, chief executive of the Australian Travel Industry Association, made a statement regarding the Australian Federal Government’s recent acquisition of AU$50 million of Rex Airlines’…
DidaTravel presents Lunar New Year travel trends report
Global travel distribution company DidaTravel released a report on the key travel trends for the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, 22nd January.
Popular destinations among Kuwaiti travellers in 2025: Wego
Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), shared predictions on the top destinations favoured by Kuwaiti travellers…
Virtuoso supports the “Realize the Dream” initiative
Virtuoso, the global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has committed to offering its staff the opportunity to give back to their favourite causes
Agoda reports on Hong Kong travel trends for the Lunar New Year
Digital travel platform Agoda released a report on travel trends for Hong Kong travelers during the upcoming Lunar New Year.
Tokyo Tourism Connection hosts virtual tour of Tokyo for global travel professionals
The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a limited-time online event in February 2025 hosted through its digital business matching platform Tokyo Tourism Connection.
33% increase in Saudi winter travel searches as costs drop: Wego
Wego’s latest data highlights a 33.5 8% rise in international flight searches from Saudi Arabia this winter, with Egypt, Türkiye, and the UAE among the top destinations.
Up Norway teams up with USA’s Norway House for Annual Group Trip, 23 May – 1 June
Up Norway, the curator of sustainable luxury travel experiences in Scandinavia, teams up with Norway House, a premier center for Norwegian arts, business, and culture in the United States,…
European Holidays and beyond with charter flights now bookable online with Gold Medal
Dnata Travel Group UK’s flagship B2B brand, Gold Medal, is delighted to announce that agents can now book an array of charter airlines online.
EaseMyTrip and PCEB join hands to promote tourism
EaseMyTrip.com has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) to enhance Penang’s presence in the Indian market.
ASEAN Explorer Pass by AirAsia MOVE highlighted at ASEAN Tourism Forum
AirAsia MOVE’s signature travel subscription product the ASEAN Explorer Pass was featured during the closing ceremony for the 2025 ASEAN Tourism Forum in Johor, Malaysia on Monday, 20th…
EaseMyTrip unveils Theerth Yatri Sewa Booth in Ayodhya
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s leading travel tech platforms, through its spiritual tourism initiative EasyDarshan, has partnered with the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) to inaugurate…
Trip.com Group sees longer stays and unique destinations for the Lunar New Year
Trip.com Group released its Lunar New Year travel trends report which revolves around the themes of wisdom, intuition, and transformation reflecting the constantly evolving landscape.
Newmarket Holidays launches new savings on Wildlife & Safari Tours
Newmarket Holidays has launched a new campaign promoting its wide range of wildlife and safari tours, with 15% savings now available on every departure date for almost 40 animal adventures.
Civitatis celebrates surge of outbound routes from Mexico
Ahead of FITUR, Civitatis celebrates the launch of new outbound air routes from Mexico in 2024 and advises global tour operators and activity providers to seize the opportunity by preparing…
Shanghai is South Koreans’ top destination
Shanghai has become the top choice for South Korean tourists, thanks to China's 240-hour transit visa-free policy.
Cleartrip partners with Chetan Bhagat to unlock genius travel hacks
Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has joined forces with acclaimed author Chetan Bhagat to unveil Genius Travel Discount Hacks by a Genius—a witty and practical self-help guide designed to…
Tourism Malaysia joins Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
Tourism Malaysia is putting the country’s best foot forward at Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show 2025, the UK’s largest and longest-running travel event.
GoNexus Group allies with STAY
GoNexus Group, an experiences and mobility travel group, and STAY, an innovative technology platform for hotel digitalization used by over 1,300 hotels, have announced a global strategic…
Klook launches Philippine Experience tours
Online travel platform Klook now offers curated tour packages from the Philippine Department of Tourism’s (DOT) flagship Philippine Experience Programme (PEP).
Viacation Tourism unveils ambitious growth plans for 2025
Viacation Tourism Private Limited continues to set new milestones as it expands its presence across India and the world.
ixigo starts micro website for Maha Kumbh 2025
Ixigo has introduced a dedicated microsite to help devotees, pilgrims, and travellers plan for Maha Kumbh 2025, which is taking place in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February 2025.
JCB and Taiwan Rakuten Card introduce the JCB Panda Card
JCB International Co Ltd officially launched the new JCB Panda Card in collaboration with Taiwan Rakuten Card today, 15th January.
Shinta Mani Hotels presents the ultimate luxury tour of Cambodia
Shinta Mani Hotels recently partnered with luxury hotel colleagues Rosewood Phnom Penh and Six Senses Krabey Island to create the ultimate 12-night tour of Cambodia.
ikhlas.com teams up with LPHU Muhammadiyah and Impian International to serve 50,000 umrah pilgrims
Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) formally signed a partnership agreement with the Hajj and Umrah Development Institute (LPHU) of Muhammadiyah and Impian International Sdn…
Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio is new chairman of AirAsia MOVE
Capital A’s online travel agency AirAsia Move announced that travel industry stalwart Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio is its new executive chairman.
Servantrip partners with Costamar Travel
Costamar Travel integrates ten travel stores in the U.S and six Latin American countries including the U.S., Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Brazil and Peru.
Fliggy releases 2024 Buy Now, Plan Later insights report
Online travel services platform Fliggy released its 2024 Buy Now Plan Later Travel Insight today, 10th January.
Elite Havens offers extensive options to make 2025 your year of travel
Luxury villa rental and management provider Elite Havens offers travellers the opportunity to save as they satisfy their wanderlust in 2025.
WeTravel and Fieldbook launch a free ‘Mastering Tour Operations’ course
WeTravel, the operating system for multi-day, group travel businesses, and Fieldbook launched in the WeTravel Academy a free, self-driven course Mastering Tour Operations: Your Guide to…
AirAsia MOVE teams up with Antom
Southeast Asian travel booking app and online travel platform AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) formally signed an agreement with Ant International’s Antom on Tuesday, 7th January.
Agoda reveals Asia’s top ten pet-friendly destinations
Digital travel platform Agoda recently ranked Asia’s top 10 most pet-friendly travel destinations, highlighting the growing trend of travelers seeking accommodations that welcome their furry…
Tourism Malaysia introduces the Borneo Green Bike Tour
Tourism Malaysia has launched the Borneo Green Bike Tour, a new eco-friendly initiative by Smart Leisure & Travels that encourages responsible tourism in Kuching, Sarawak.
Journey Beyond lauds Indian Pacific’s new Perth–Sydney itinerary
stralian luxury railway Indian Pacific recently celebrated its first extended eastbound itinerary to a five-day journey.
A&K Travel Group announces new appointments for its Asia-Pacific segment
In line with its one-company strategy, the A&K Travel Group (AKTG), parent company of Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) and Crystal, announced two new appointments that reflect its…
Trafalgar presents its insights on Philippine travel trends for 2025
Trafalgar recently shared its insights into the top travel trends shaping the year for Filipino travellers, along with its list of the most sought-after destinations.
Japan National Tourism Organisation encourages foreigners to visit other parts of the country
The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is urging foreign tourists to consider less popular destinations within the country rather than focus on Tokyo and Kyoto.
China anticipates travel surge for the Lunar New Year
With the Lunar New Year slated between 28th January and 4th February, several Chinese travel agencies forecast an upward trajectory for both inbound and outbound travel.
Paytm to make travel to Singapore and Thailand more affordable
One97 Communications Limited (OCL), parent company of Indian payments and financial services distribution firm Paytm, announced a series of exciting travel discounts for those planning to…
New report reveals insights into Vietnamese adventure tourism market
American research firm Report Ocean recently released its annual report on the Vietnamese adventure tourism market.
Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys launch peaks campaigns
Gold Medal and dnata Travel Group UK’s specialist brands Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys have launched into the new year with four exciting peaks campaigns to inspire travel…
Newmarket Holidays launches 2025-27 Brochure featuring 10 New Tours
Newmarket Holidays launches its new 2025-27 brochure, featuring 10 new group holidays that are in print for the first time.
Exodus Adventure Travels announces Special New Year Offer
Exodus Adventure Travels, the award-winning leader in small group guided tours, announced its "More Extraordinary with Exodus in 2025" sale.
Philippines’ participation at 2024 global travel events proves fruitful
The Philippines' Department of Tourism reports that it secured a total of around US$49 million in sales leads from its participation in global tourism events throughout 2024.
Malaysia expects significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2025
Officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) expect a significant number of foreign arrivals for this year.
EaseMyTrip’s Year-End Sale
EaseMyTrip.ae, an online travel platform, is offering exclusive deals to help you celebrate the New Year in style.
Helicopter sightseeing banned in Nepal
Helicopter rides for leisure in the Himalayas will soon be a thing of the past at Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park due to an upcoming ban on helicopter sightseeing.
The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is back for peaks 2025
Launching 03 January 2025, The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is the latest campaign and book from the B2B touring and adventure brand of dnata Travel Group UK - Incredible Journeys.
Metta Voyage introduces new initiative for luxury travel in Southeast Asia
Destination management company Metta Voyage announced its latest transformative initiative to redefine luxury travel for discerning international tourists within Southeast Asia, particularly…
EaseMyTrip launches new franchise store in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms, announced the launch of its newest franchise store in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh.
A&K Travel Group rebrands Sanctuary Retreats as A&K Sanctuary
Abercrombie & Kent, the specialist in experiential luxury travel, is relaunching its Sanctuary Retreats portfolio of safari camps and lodges under a new banner: A&K Sanctuary.
Experts report on travel trends in Bali for 2024
Academics from the Unud Tourism Excellence Center in Bali recently presented their findings regarding tourism trends and traveler habits for the past 12 months.
ASEAN Tourism Forum heads to Malaysia in 2025
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 is slated for 15th to 20th January 2025 in Johor, Malaysia with the theme Unity in Motion: Shaping ASEAN’s Tourism Tomorrow.
Cambodia reports 6 million tourist arrivals
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism reports that six million foreign visitors came to the country between January and November 2024.
Indonesia Ministry of Tourism targets 16 million tourist arrivals in 2025
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) announced its target of attracting up to 16 million foreign tourists into the country for the coming year.
Agoda reports growing interest in India’s spiritual destinations
During the final quarter of the year, India witnessed an increase in interest from both domestic and international travelers looking to explore popular spiritual destinations.
Gold Medal takes 20 agents to “Stay & Play” on Yas Island
The trip was in partnership with Miral and allowed the attending agents to not only experience the thrills of the Formula 1 at the Grand Prix 2024 finale, but also enjoy the amazing…
Skyscanner unveils new advertising platform, powered by first party data
Skyscanner Ads Platform combines first-party data from the world’s largest air travel audience with smart, proprietary technology in a privacy-centric environment.
Pacific Asia Travel Association releases 2025 PATA Patterns Report
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland just released its 2025 PATA Patterns report, revealing key travel trends set to shape tourism across the Pacific Asia region.
Australian travellers set their sights on Indonesia, Japan, and Vietnam
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)’s December Travel Trends report shows that Australians continue to travel in record numbers.
Arabian Travel Market to focus on innovation, connectivity, and customisation
Key industry trends, particularly innovation, connectivity, and customisation take centre stage at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) slated for 28th April to 1st May 2025 at…
Travelport strengthens alliance with Eurasia Travel Network
Booking solutions developer Travelport and Eurasia Travel Network (ETN) announced the expansion of their long-term agreement today, 10th December.
ATIA and Australian Travel Education part ways after 17 years
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and the Australian Travel Education Pty Ltd (ATE), owned by Rick Myatt, announced that they are pursuing individual paths, after 17 years of…
Vietnamese traveltech firm Tubudd introduces Health Buddy
Vietnamese traveltech platform Tubudd recently launched Health Buddy, Vietnam’s first-ever medical service app which connects visiting foreigners with local healthcare facilities.
KKday raises US$70 million for global expansion
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.
EaseMyTrip unveils Winter Carnival Sale 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.
Contiki launches four new Asian trip packages
Youth travel brand Contiki announced its latest trip launch in Asia, offering four packages to the region’s trending destinations.
Journeys With Purpose reveals the conservation milestones to experience in 2025
Journeys With Purpose, the conservation travel specialist, reveals the conservation milestones to experience in 2025.
Last minute offers on TTC Tour Brands Christmas Getaways
For clients looking for a last-minute festive getaway, holidaymakers are able to save up to 15% on select tours from TTC Tour Brands.
EaseMyTrip partners with Yas Island Abu Dhabi
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.
Traveloka announces deals for the last double-day of 2024
Southeast Asian online travel platform Traveloka invites travellers to unlock their dream holiday as 2024 draws to a close with the Traveloka 12.12 Last Double Day Deal.
ATIA upholds commitment to safeguard members’ data
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding the sensitive financial data of its members in light of ongoing preparations for the FY24…
Discover Aboriginal Experiences expands portfolio with seven new members
Australia's Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) continues to grow its portfolio with the addition of seven new member companies.
Snowsport Scotland and England enters partnership with Slovakia’s High Tatras and Liptov regions
Snowsport Scotland and Snowsport England confirmed its new partnership with the Slovakian regions of the High Tatras and Liptov for the forthcoming winter season.
Philippines seeks to draw in more Indian tourists via new e-Visa system
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that it is ready to capture India’s rising outbound market through the implementation of its new e-Visa system in India.
Trip.com’s Country Retreats featured in UN Global Compact ESG 20 report
Trip.com Group’s Country Retreats initiative was cited in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)’s latest ESG 20 Report.
ixigo Trains onboards cricket icon Rohit Sharma as Brand Ambassador
ixigo, India’s OTA for the Next Billion Users, has onboarded Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma as the brand ambassador for its trains app.
What’s trending in walking for 2025?
From group adventures that connect like-minded people through shared experiences to multi-generational family holidays that bridge the generation gap, these trends reflect the evolving ways…
Bedsonline unveils its Bedsonline Rewards loyalty programme
HBX Group’s Bedsonline has launched a new loyalty programme for travel agents the world over: Bedsonline Rewards.
EaseMyTrip launches EMT Desk
EaseMyTrip.com has unveiled EMT Desk, an all-in-one platform tailored to transform corporate travel. Designed to meet the needs of modern businesses.
Wonderful Indonesia Sales Mission makes its way to China
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry conducted the Wonderful Indonesia Sales Mission in two key Chinese cities on the 20th and 24th of November.
Montenegro to experience significant growth in 2025 with Jet2
This year, the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline, Jet2.com, saw record ticket sales from UK travellers for holidays to Montenegro.
Philippines generates US$7.4 million in sales leads at World Travel Market 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.
MakeMyTrip introduces multi-currency payment options
MakeMyTrip recently announced its compliance with GDPR, enabling accessibility to the MMT Platform from more than 150 countries.
GlobalData reports 10 percent decrease in travel and tourism deal activity
GlobalData released it's most recent report on global travel and tourism deal activity, noting a 10.4 percent year-on-year decrease in merger and acquisition activities.
Alipay joins Nihao! China Tourism Partnership Programme
Alipay announced the launch of a China Travel Voucher Pack for international travelers in collaboration with several partners, including online travel agencies Fliggy and DiDi, today,…
Amadeus gives Lazada and Fliggy a boost for Singles’ Day
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…
EaseMyTripunveils new franchise store in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
EaseMyTrip.com announced the launch of its first franchise store in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, which opened its doors to customers on 27th October.
Tourism operators and reef industry professionals team up during Great Barrier Reef coral spawning
Tourism operators and local reef industry professionals in Queensland, Australia worked through the night during the most remarkable coral spawning event on the planet.
Agoda: Asian travellers flock to the United States for Thanksgiving 2024
Digital travel platform Agoda reports that many Asian travellers are eyeing a trip to the United States for Thanksgiving this year.
MakeMyTrip to acquire Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED
MakeMyTrip announced that it has signed a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED.
Trip.com reveals Q3-2024 results
Trip.com announced robust growth in its financial and operations results for the quarter ending 30th September 2024.
Traveloka’s Caesar Indra shares insights regarding fraud prevention in travel
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.
WiT experts: Uneven recovery seen in Asia Pacific travel markets
Experts pointed out the uneven recovery of the Asia Pacific travel market post-pandemic at the recently concluded Web in Travel conference in Singapore.
Intrepid Travel’s James Thornton is 2024 CEO of the Year
Intrepid Travel chief executive James Thornton came away with the coveted overall CEO of the Year award at The CEO Magazine’s 2024 Executive of the Year Awards.
Latin American ‘superApp’ Rappi partners with Civitatis to launch tours and activities vertical
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…
Sri Lankan DMC Hayleys Travels celebrates 40th anniversary
Sri Lankan destination management company Hayleys Travels recently celebrated 40 years of curating unforgettable journeys across the island destination.
EaseMyTrip acquires Planet Education
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, announced the approval of acquisition of Planet Education Australia Pty Ltd, an Australia-based comprehensive education…
Elite Havens invites registered travel partners to book a villa to win a Bangkok getaway
Luxury villa rental and management provider Elite Havens offers registered travel partners an exclusive opportunity to win a three-night luxury stay.
Web in Travel Singapore sets its sights on the traveller experience
The 2024 Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference turned its attention to the dynamic world of tours and activities.
Agoda: Thai marriage equality law could boost annual tourist arrivals by up to 4 million
Digital travel platform Agoda’s latest study reveals how Thailand’s landmark marriage equality legislation is set to deliver an additional four million international visitors per year within…
ITB China partners with Tourism Economics and the Trip.com Group for its 2025 Travel Trends Report
ITB China is slated to release its annual Travel Trends Report Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026…
Virgin Atlantic Holidays glides into the festive season
Virgin Atlantic Holidays is bringing the sunshine to chilly London town this Christmas, as it launches its partnership with SKATE at Somerset House, the premier winter experience in the…
Smart travel planner Speakspots.com launches flights
AI travel planner Speakspots.com announced the launch of real-time flights packages for its users.
MakeMyTrip launches new campaign with Alia & Ranveer
MakeMyTrip has launched a new campaign that humorously addresses real travel challenges. This three-film campaign focuses on MakeMyTrip’s accommodation offerings: International Hotels,…
Indonesia puts its best foot forward at Taipei International Travel Fair
Indonesia showed off five of its high-priority destinations at this year’s Taipei International Travel Fair (TITF) in Taiwan.
AIME 2025 gears up to become the Asia Pacific’s leading business event
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is set to cement its status as the number one business event in the Asia Pacific region with a blockbuster 2025 event.
Active Travel Group reports bumper first-half trading, up 26% year-on- year
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.
Cygnett announces partnership with Luxury Escapes
Australian tech accessory brand Cygnett entered a new partnership with travel firm Luxury Escapes to keep travellers powered and connected on their next escape.
Qiddiya launches Play Qiddiya City
Qiddiya is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated Destination Marketing and Management Organisation (DMMO).
EaseMyTrip partners with Hyperface
EaseMyTrip.com one of India's leading online travel platforms forms a strategic partnership with Hyperface, Asia’s First Credit Cards as a Service (CCaaS) platform.
Singapore Tourism Board signs understanding with Skyscanner
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.
RocketRez revolutionises guest communication for tours and attractions with Relay
Canadian tours and attractions platform developer RocketRez is slated to launch a new communication automation platform on Tuesday, 12th November.
Newmarket Holidays unwraps Lapland Tours for Christmas… 2025!
Newmarket Holidays has begun next year's Christmas countdown already with the launch of day trips to see Santa in Swedish Lapland for December 2025.
Indian Travellers lead APAC with 3 in 5 planning to travel more in 2025: Skyscanner Horizons Report
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…
Up Norway launches Norwegian corporate retreats and workations
Bespoke Norwegian corporate retreats unite remote teams through adventure across fjords, fishing villages, and creative hubs.
Thailand brings “Ignite Thailand’s Tourism” vision to ITB Asia 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand brought its home country’s sustainable and responsible tourism initiatives to the forefront at ITB Asia 2024 in Singapore.
CT Partners successfully concludes 20th annual conference
CT Partners, Australia’s third-largest travel buying group, wrapped up its landmark 20th annual conference in Hội An, Vietnam.
Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum
Phetchaburi in central Thailand has been announced as the host city for this year's PATA Destination Marketing Forum.
Independent Travel Managers’ Platform Dreamport goes global
Catering to the growing demand for remote work possibilities in the travel and hospitality industry, Trevolution Group, the global market leader operating ASAP Tickets, Skylux Travel, Oojo,…
Philippine Department of Tourism to showcase country at WTM 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced its attendance at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) slated for this week in London.
ixigo reports strong growth in operating cashflow & adjusted EBITDA in Q2 FY25
Q2 FY25 GTV +40% YoY, Revenue from Operations INR 206.5 Cr (+26% YoY) Q2 FY25 Adjusted EBITDA of INR 21 Cr (+326% YoY)
Expedia Group partners with Microsoft Bing
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…
ATIA welcomes Australian federal government’s COVID-19 response report
ATIA recently welcomed the release of the Australian Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report.
4Sale sees surge in listings by 11% & daily active users by 5% since August
4Sale Kuwait’s largest online classifieds platform - sees surge in listings (11%) & daily active users (5%) - since August launch of new categories.
Australia’s InTravel Group celebrates tenth anniversary
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.
Traveloka partners with Lotte Hotels and Resorts for exclusive deals
Traveloka announced a new partnership with Lotte Hotels and Resorts, South Korea’s largest hotel group, today, 29th October.
Saga Travel Group appoints Sabre as its travel tech provider
Sabre Corporation announced a new, strategic multi-year agreement with Saga Travel Group, who provide award winning tours, hotel holidays and tailor-made adventures for the over 50s
Tourism Malaysia lets travellers get creative and crafty whilst on holiday
Tourism Malaysia recently entered a collaboration with national crafts authority Kraftangan Malaysia and other agencies under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.
Travel + Leisure releases third-quarter financials
Vacation ownership and membership travel firm Travel + Leisure Co released its financial results for the third quarter of this year.
EaseMyTrip opens first franchise store in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
This is the 19th store under the flagship EaseMyTrip Franchise program, further strengthening the brand’s offline presence across India
EU experts: the future of tourism is written in artificial intelligence
Speakers at this year’s Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) recently discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the tourism sector and European regulations related to its use.
Appier empowers Vietourist with AI-driven solutions
Appier announced that its technical partnership with Vietnamese tourism company Vietourist has been successful.
Klook expands partnership with Google Cloud
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…
Tourism Malaysia shows off the country’s best at Tourism EXPO Japan
Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, through its agency Tourism Malaysia, brought the best that the country could offer to this year’s Tourism Expo Japan.
DidaTravel reveals key insights from this year’s Golden Week holiday
Travel distribution firm DidaTravel presented a report on key hotel booking trends observed during China’s recent Golden Week holiday period.
TravelAI declares end of its “proof of concept” phase
Travel technology firm TravelAI.com announced that its applied use of AI is already delivering returns for 2024.
Trip.com Group reports surge in global cruise bookings
Trip.com Group reported a remarkable surge in global cruise bookings, with a 344 percent year-on-year growth.
Klook renews partnership with Wild Welfare
Asian travel services platform Klook recently renewed its partnership with prominent international animal welfare charity Wild Welfare.
WebBeds presents an inspiring new destination video for Pattaya
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.
Walk Japan announces new Onsen Gastronomy tour
Walk Japan recently launched its newest tour offering; the Onsen Gastronomy: Noto tour in the scenic Noto Peninsula.
Registration opened for ninth South Pacific Tourism Exchange
Registrations are now open for the 9th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) scheduled for 9 and 10 May 2025.
Journey Beyond announces five new appointments
Journey Beyond announced the addition of five new positions to its sales team as part of its ongoing global expansion initiative.
Agoda offers tips on how to do onsen trips the Japanese way
Agoda presents some tips on getting into onsen, Japan's unique hot spring spa culture, for first-time travellers.
Jet2CityBreaks announces two new destinations: Malmo and Bratislava
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…
Agoda lists its top five Asian destinations for remote work adventures
Digital travel platform Agoda identified five Asian destinations ideal for remote work trips for solo travellers.
Red Dot Representations inks partnership with Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Travels
Red Dot Representations officially partnered with Hayleys Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading destination management company.
EaseMyTrip.com launches the Travel Utsav Sale
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.
Trip.com receives IATA GoGlobal accreditation
Online travel platform Trip.com recently received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) GoGlobal accreditation.
Asia-Pacific travel leaders troop to Singapore for the Web in Travel conference
Over 500 global travel leaders convened in Singapore on Monday, 14th October, for the annual Web in Travel (WiT) conference.
Global travel agents head to Perth for G’Day Australia 2024
Hundreds of travel agents from around the world made their way to Western Australia to take part in G’day Australia.
Indonesia’s tiket.com extends its long-running partnership with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with pioneering Indonesian online travel agent tiket.com.
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur reveals its updated event venues
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur announces the grand unveiling of its flexible, newly refreshed, and award-winning event spaces.
Hong Kong Tourism Board successful with its first travel mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) successfully concluded its first travel mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from 7 to 9 October.
Stay22 expands partnership with Booking.com
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.
EaseMyTrip announces issuance of 1:1 bonus share following board approval
EaseMyTrip continues to reward its shareholders with a 1:1 bonus share issuance, marking the third such announcement in recent years
Where are Brits Flying for October Half Term 2024?
As the days get shorter, darker and colder, Brits are in need of a getaway during our imminent school half term.
SOTC Travel unveils its new regional films
SOTC Travel announced the launch of its latest campaign featuring six vibrant films in six key regional languages.
Hong Kong experiences significant influx of mainland tourists during Golden Week
Chinese tourism officials noted that around 1.216 million tourists from Mainland China made their way to Hong Kong to celebrate Golden Week.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef hosts top tourism leaders prior to WTTC Global Summit
WTTC Global Summit delegates experienced the beauty of Western Australia and the Ningaloo coast with a hosted famil at Sal Salis.
TruTravels announces upgrade for its Philippine travel options
Social adventure experts TruTravels announced that it has upgraded its popular package tour to the Philippines.
