Top 12 hotel booking revenue makers of 2021
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…
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Change in ownership of Diethelm Travel
Tourasia Roemer AG together with Arcothai International Ltd and the investor Gonpo Tsering will be joining forces to take over Diethelm Travel.
CWT taps in AI to forecast customer travel demand
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, and AI predictive analytics company ZYTLYN Technologies have embarked on a pilot initiative
Top 10 most booked international destinations for Russians in 2021
Want to know where the Russians headed last year? Below is a list of the top 10 most booked international destinations from the Russian source market during 2021, along with a comparison…
Viator Accelerate to put marketing power in operators’ hands
Global marketplace for experiences Viator has announced the worldwide launch of Viator Accelerate where the programme participants can expect an average of 15% bookings growth
Ancient Trans Bhutan trail opens after 60 years, welcomes foreign travellers from April
After extensive restoration, Bhutan will reopen the historic and sacred Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60 years and will be officially inaugurated by the King of Bhutan
Best Cities In The World Where To Eat: 2022 Ranking
Users of TripAdvisor, who report on restaurants (and hotels) across the globe daily about their highs and lows, decided on the top 25 greatest cities to dine in.
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
72% Indian travellers to look for latest travel tech innovations for new experiences: Booking.com
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…
When will we see Chinese outbound tourists again?
Anita Chan, CEO of Compass Edge, talks about how pent-up demand is building up and the interest to know what’s happening in other parts of the world is increasing in China
PATA UK & Ireland ropes in new members in committee for 2022
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland has announced three new Committee Members for 2022, including its first ever travel agent - bringing a new voice to the organisation
Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac
Chinese New Year 2022 will be celebrated on 1 February and while we say goodbye to the year of the Ox, 2022 welcomes in the year of the Tiger, an animal sign known to be brave, confident and…
Best time to book: Prices set to soar due to scrapped rules and increased demand
As the government announces that day two tests have been scrapped for the double vaccinated, Holiday Extras, predicts a rush for summer holidays, high prices, and a shift in holidaymakers’…
Flight bookings in China increase 70% for Spring Festival
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.
Refreshed and green! Contiki’s new brand ready for world craving social travel experiences
To reflect a brighter future for travel - as well as this bottled-up desire for authentic human connections - Contiki, the world leaders in youth social travel, has launched a bold evolution…
Wellness, bleisure and hunt for new deals: Expedia reveals travel outlook for 2022
Expedia Group has released a new report called Traveller Value Index: 2022 Outlook, based on a new study conducted in collaboration with Wakefield Research among 5,500 adults across eight…
68% of Indians plan to travel domestic in 2022, Agoda India-genous travel survey reveals
Travel optimism is back for Indians in 2022, after months of start-stop travel restrictions the travel and hospitality industry has to be agile to capture this pent-up demand
UK staycations expected to boom again this year
New data points toward staycations remaining a popular holiday choice for Brits this year.
Bali named as most popular destination in Asia for 2022
If 2021 was the year travellers dipped their toes in the water with smaller getaways and outdoors trips, 2022 is shaping up to be the year we return to travel in a big way.
Over 45K unique visitors searched for designated quarantine hotels: Trip.com
Since the launch of designated quarantine hotels in early 2021, Trip.com has recorded bookings totaling over 200,000 room nights, serving more than 15,000 Hong Kong residents returning from…
KAYAK reveals the best countries for travel and remote working in 2022
As more people embrace flexible working environments and set their sights on their 2022 ‘workation’ (AKA, a vacation that blends leisure and remote working), KAYAK reveals the best countries…
8 business travel trends for 2022
Leading travel management company BCD Travel identified eight trends that will resonate with travel managers and travellers in 2022 and compiled them in a new report, Business Travel Trends…
These are most embarrassing things about Brits when travelling
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed what holidaymakers consider the most embarrassing traits about Brits abroad, as 2022 looks set to be the year that foreign holidays…
STAAH unveils top 10 online booking channels for 2021
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…
2022 is the year of the travel rebound – Tripadvisor report
Tripadvisor, in partnership with Ipsos MORI, publishes a new report, “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead”.
TUI reveals the 30 things Brits aren’t getting enough of
With more than a third of Brits (35%) admitting they aren’t getting enough sunshine, sleep (29%) and me-time (19%), new research shows we really are a nation of ‘never enough’.
Which destinations are Brits planning to visit now that testing for COVID travel has been relaxed
Travel experts reveal confusion over travel rule changes as searches for "can you travel without vaccine" soar 4,700%.
129 million trips lost to Covid
While the relaxation of pre-departure tests for fully-vaccinated inbound travellers is welcome, the remaining rules still look set to cost the travel industry – and holidaymakers themselves…
Top 10 UK staycation hotspots this winter
More than a fifth of Brits (21%) are planning a winter staycation this year and new research has revealed the top 10 most popular destinations.
Byway launches first ever flight-free vegan holiday planner
Flight-free travel company Byway will launch a first of its kind dynamic vegan holiday planner
Where will Brits first holiday in 2022?
Looking forward to 2022, many people are planning their first trip abroad in over two years.
Offbeat destinations making inroads to mainstream in 2022
MakeMyTrip shares a list of definitive travel trends that will define how Indians will travel in 2022
Agoda unveils digital quarantine packages in Japan
Agoda has launched Japan Alternative Quarantine (Japan AQ) packages to offer greater options for Japanese citizens returning home for holidays from 'high-risk' countries
3 must-visit places in Japan’s Three-Star Road
Three-star Road offers visitors a chance to experience a truly authentic Japan with jaw-dropping scenery, spellbinding castles and delicately manicured gardens.
Agoda launches digital quarantine packages in Japan to facilitate safe return for repatriates
Agoda has launched Japan Alternative Quarantine (Japan AQ) packages to offer greater options for Japanese citizens returning home for holidays from 'high-risk' countries as COVID-19…
The ultimate bucket list locations
From famous attractions, breath-taking landscapes and ancient ruins, there are so many places worth travelling to, making it difficult to narrow down which locations you should have at the…
2022 is the year travel will broaden not just horizons, but social circles too
As we look to the year ahead, Booking.com has shared its predictions for travel in 2022, revealing a renewed sense of optimism that is fueling a hunger to embrace the new normal and get back…
Travel trends we should expect in 2022
Whilst the rules and restrictions for travel continue to cause confusion as we head into the New Year, the good news is that almost all of us will not let them halt our holiday plans for…
Ultimate travel bucket list destinations
Renowned for its Roman history and rich culture, Italy is the most popular country on people’s travel bucket lists and is mentioned in over two-thirds of them online.
The Travel Corporation sees increasing number of advance travel bookings despite Omicron variant threat
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has seen an increasing number of travel bookings with travel up until the third quarter of 2022.
Saudi Tourism Authority’s rapid growth phase includes Vacaay as a strategic digital partner to reach UK audiences
With an ambitious goal to raise the number of annual visits to 100 million by 2030, STA is investing heavily in marketing domestically and worldwide and building massive tourism…
Omicron variant concerns and travel restrictions drive decrease in holiday travel planning
With cold weather driving people indoors, concerns about variants like Omicron and ever-changing requirements, international holiday travel planning has slowed around the world, according to…
Discova grows sales team in US to support agent network
Global destination management company Discova has appointed Nicholas “Nico” Mendenhall as Trade Sales Executive
How G Adventures and Hostelworld are changing face of youth travel
Hostelworld and G Adventures to join forces to bring a new style of travel to 18 to 35-year-olds - Roamies
Trip.com holds 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao
Trip.com Group held its 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao with the theme of “Forward Together”
2022’s biggest travel trend, The GOAT Mindset: Expedia
Expedia has released its 2022 Travel Trends Report, which revealed new traveller priorities that are shaking up the status quo in 2022
Amex GBT to go public to accelerate growth strategy
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced its entry into a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company Apollo Strategic Growth Capital
10 destinations for a white Christmas
Everyone dreams about having a White Christmas. Sparkling white snow just makes everything look prettier and provides the best wintery vibes to get you in the festive spirit.
Arizona Office of Tourism sharpens its international focus with Vacaay, reaching new audiences and guaranteed engagement
Visit Arizona has partnered with performance-based destination marketing platform, Vacaay, to highlight the depth and splendour of Arizona through an inspirational pictorial journey…
India logs in strong recovery in MICE business
Thomas Cook (India) – India’s leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, transformed its business into a digital model – delivering over 100 virtual events for…
Traveltech for Scotland unveils free course to boost travel industry
Traveltech for Scotland has launched a free online course to help tourism and hospitality businesses find and use the right digital technologies
The Travel Corporation sees 204% spike in enquiries to VTL destinations amid uncertainty
The Travel Corporation (TTC), announces a sharp increase in interest for travel to vaccinated travel lane (VTL) destinations from 2021 until next year.
These are the nationalities that complain most about holidays
Good Trip Marketplace, analysed 1,000 poor and terrible TripAdvisor reviews for 10 of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, and found that US holidaymakers made more complaints…
350% increase in demand for travel insurance over Thanksgiving season
Searches for “does travel insurance cover canceled flights” have increased by a staggering 350% over the past week
Thanksgiving alert! European destinations better positioned for US market winter recovery
Ahead of Thanksgiving today — followed immediately by the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday sales periods — travel intelligence provider Mabrian has conducted an analysis of the United…
Why travel agents are increasingly the go-to option for travellers
Travellers are increasingly wanting expert advice and support as the international travel rebound gathers steam
Flying home for Christmas? This is when flight costs will start to spiral
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that the cost faced by those flying home for Christmas will soon start to spiral by as much as 184% as a result of heightened December…
Expedia joins hands with Raffles to provide PCR tests to Singapore travellers
To ease the pre-travel preparation process for Singapore travellers, Expedia and Raffles Medical Group (RMG) have teamed up to offer pre-departure COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)…
Hotelmize wins Front Runners Competition proving they have more to offer as the travel industry restarts
Hotelmize has proven that it is really a front runner in travel tech as the company has won the category of Hospitality for the Future at the recent Travel Forward Summit.
International hotel reservations slide towards 50% as Thailand reopens
New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the growing number of international bookings being made at Thai hotels, following the country’s…
PATA to hold Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 from 24 November
Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 will gather the top minds in destination marketing and management for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in…
How Visit Maldives is wooing Indian travellers
Visit Maldives has recently unveiled a campaign with India’s online travel agency, Yatra and Go First airline to revive travel bookings from Indian travellers
Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge
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
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
Hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that three-quarters of us fail to consider our carbon footprint when it comes to booking holidays
Friends and family source of travel inspiration for Indians, reveals Agoda Indiagenous Survey 2021
Agoda has launched its Indiagenous Travel Survey 2021 as a part of a campaign to drive domestic travel in India
Booking.com reveals 8 top trending destinations in 2022
Forget the days of dreaming of trips and holidays abroad, 2022 is looking like an optimistic and extraordinary year for travel.
MakeMyTrip and GO FIRST join hands to unveil exclusive air charter holidays to Phuket
MakeMyTrip in partnership with ultra-low-cost airline GO FIRST has launched exclusive Air Charter Holiday Services to Phuket
Indian travellers to be highly sought-after, says GlobalData
Indian tourists will be some of the most desirable travellers, given India’s growing economy, young population and rising middle class, according to GlobalData
Launched: New destination operator and distributor Tripseed aims to help grow agents
Tripseed, a new destination operator and distributor, has launched with the goal of offering growth solutions for small- to medium-sized travel agents and tour operators
Club Med to expand in Asia Pacific as travel rebounds
Club Med is gearing up for an aggressive travel rebound in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Musafir unveils special European holiday deals
Musafir.com, Middle East's leading travel agency, is offering its all inclusive holiday packages for individuals and families to five European destinations - Turkey, Serbia, Baku, Georgia…
MakeMyTrip and IndiGo unveils Phuket air charters
As Thailand reopens to the world and India looks to cash in on the new development, MakeMyTrip (MMT) has launched exclusive air charter holiday services to Phuket in partnership with IndiGo
Shopee offers seamless hotel bookings with Shopee Hotel
As travel starts to rebound, e-commerce platform Shopee has partnered with travel platforms Agoda and Booking.com to launch Shopee Hotel.
Over half of Singaporeans are planning trips in November and December
The end of year holiday season is right around the corner and with high vaccination rates and Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) in place, Singaporeans are psyched to get back out there. A new…
Over half of Thai travellers to choose domestic destinations in 2022 – Visa Study
Thai leisure travellers will continue to discover domestic destinations through 2022 as shorter, safer trips become the preferred mode of post-COVID travel.
Delhi leads travel demand for Thomas Cook India
Thomas Cook India has been witnessing a robust 60% month-on-month increase since re-opening in June 2021
4 new holiday travel trends revealed
Squaremouth analyzed data from thousands of policies purchased for travel between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve to identify four new trends this holiday season.
Adjusting to Thailand’s boom in workations
Bradley Haines, Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific, SiteMinder talks about how to engage growing traveller segment in the months ahead as they look for workations and staycations.
Foreign holiday intent hits all-time high as hotel booking reach pre-pandemic levels
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
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…
Agoda’s post-pandemic survey finds Thais bullish on domestic travel
According to digital travel platform Agoda, a third of Thai people would consider domestic travel within the first two months after restrictions are lifted, with 1 in 5 ready to pack and go…
Booking.com predicts travel trends in 2022
Booking.com’s predictions reveal how people will be reigniting the travel spark in the upcoming year.
A&K returns to pre-COVID levels
Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent is quietly optimistic about the future after seeing a record fortnight of bookings post-COVID.
Southeast Asian countries are the friendliest in the world
British travel guide book Rough Guide asked their Twitter and Facebook friends and followers which country they thought was the friendliest in the world.
Top 10 trending travel destinations on TikTok
New research has revealed the top trending travel destinations on TikTok, including the most watched countries, cities and tourist attractions.
Low prices, flexible tickets and direct routes: New traveller attitudes revealed
Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons – Emerging traveller behaviour as the world reopens’, Skyscanner has published a new report exploring how travellers’ attitudes are evolving
Go Expo 2020! Agoda reveals Dubai as Indians’ top international destination for 2021
Agoda rolls out Go Expo 2020 deals for travelers headed to the UAE Expo 2020 this festive season
G Adventures expands ‘United States of Adventure’ collection as US reopens
With the announcement that the United States will reopen to international travel this coming November, G Adventures is unveiling its expanded United States of Adventure collection globally.
Domestic flights dominate for British travellers seeking staycations
New air data has revealed the UK airline industry experienced a jump in shorter term international bookings – those with a purchase window of four weeks or fewer – over the busiest summer…
Domestic airlines in India return to operate at full capacity from 18 October
In a big move that will bring normalcy in domestic flight operations, the aviation ministry in India has lifted all restrictions on the number of flights airlines can operate
Revealed! Beirut, Lebanon and Great Pyramid of Giza lost over $12 billion in revenue due to Covid-19
ETIAS has analysed all the wonders of the world - from ancient, new, to city-based, and natural - and collated visitor numbers as well as revenue loss from Covid-19
89% uplift in corporate travel bookings to Germany, says FCM
Travel management company FCM has reported an 89% uplift in corporate travel bookings from Singapore to Germany
Adam O’Keefe to steer travel recovery at Discova in new role
Global destination management company, Discova, has announced the appointment of Adam O’Keefe as the new Global Marketing Manager. Adam is stepping into the role from October 11 and will be…
India, Chicago, Brooklyn! Celeb trend for selecting holiday destinations as baby names gains mass popularity
A host of celebrities understand the allure of a holiday and have chosen to name their children after a destination that holds a special place in their hearts
UAE and Expo 2020 key driver for travel in last quarter 2021: Thomas Cook India & SOTC survey
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel survey reveals travel trends with UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai emerging as a clear driver of international demand
KAYAK reveals search and price spikes for Autumn/Winter travel
As travel restrictions relax, KAYAK has seen searches and prices increase for many destinations this Autumn/Winter 2021.
Thomas Cook India taps into high growth education segment
Thomas Cook (India) has delivered on an extensive end-to-end student portfolio covering visa support, travel including quarantine packages
WebBeds appoints James Phillips as Americas region president
WebBeds, the world’s fastest growing B2B travel intermediary, providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has announced the appointment of James…
Searches for Australian international borders soar by 180% since restrictions have been lifted
Since the announcement of the re-opening of the Australian border, searches for Australia international border have increased by 180% worldwide while ‘flights to Australia 2022’ have…
Pivotal months ahead for London’s revival as tourism top dog
While coastal staycations have been in high demand during the summer months, London is poised to bounce back as the go-to destination of choice for many domestic tourists
TTC founder and iconic leader in travel Stanley Tollman passes away
Global tourism industry visionary, entrepreneur and philanthropist Stanley S. Tollman, founder and chairman of The Travel Corporation (TTC), has died at the age of 91 following a battle with…
These are tourist destinations most impacted by the pandemic
Flight deal experts, Next Vacay, reveals the destinations that need our help the most as they go on a journey working with locals to highlight the devastating effect the pandemic has had
Expedia unifies loyalty programmes in one global rewards platform
Expedia Group has now announced to include all brands and products so its customers can soon enjoy the most complete travel rewards offering in the industry
Travel experts reveal what to know when cancelling flight
Travel experts at Next Vacay reveal that searches for ‘cancellable flights’, ‘book refundable flight tickets’ and ‘free cancellation flight booking’ have increased by 400%
Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical
As industry giant Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical, Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Livn speaks with TD to…
Trip.com’s ‘Vaccinated Discount Campaign’ supports vaccination drive in the Philippines
Trip.com has announced the launch of a new campaign to introduce exclusive discounts and benefits for fully vaccinated travellers in the Philippines.
Border closure have bought the travel industry on its knees
Australians are finding it impossible to plan their vacations because of lockdowns and border closures, and one tour operator has lost $400k in just three months because of the closures and…
ABTA urges UK govt to end widespread use of PCR testing for travel requirements
ABTA is calling for a significant overhaul of the government’s traffic light system, including ending the widespread use of PCR testing
International Tourism Group launches across European markets
Tourism experts from across Europe have joined forces to launch International Tourism Group (ITG), a new multi-national agency that sets a new standard through a data-led methodology applied…
BA Better World: British Airways unveils new sustainability programme
British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme as it marks a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business
Most expensive city destinations in Europe
Cheaprooms.co.uk has conducted a research to find out the most expensive cities to stay in Europe now that travel is restarting.
Agoda introduces ‘Vaxxed To Go’ in support of Malaysia’s immunisation efforts
With mass vaccination being the cornerstone of public health and economic recovery in Malaysia, Agoda has launched its Vaxxed To Go campaign to support Malaysia’s nationwide immunisation…
Abu Dhabi unveils incentive scheme for tour guides
Licensed tour guides in Abu Dhabi are being encouraged to explore the emirate’s unique culture and experiences through a new incentive scheme launched by the Department of Culture and…
10 Best Signature Tours for Post-Pandemic Travelers
If you're ready to travel adventure and want a truly unique, stress-free experience, I have collected for you 10 best destinations where there are signature tours, which you can start this…
Europe leads way as international travel bounces back
UK’s first BNPL travel agent, Butter, reveals that after a difficult pandemic year, tourism is once again on the rise with Europe and the Americas benefitting from the sharpest rise in…
TAT India launches ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India Offices in New Delhi and Mumbai have announced the launch of ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign, which is a pan India travel agent…
Booking.com unveils series of powerful stories by famous personalities in Explorers Campaign
Booking.com has announced the inaugural launch of the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia Pacific
Here’s how to save over GBP 200 on bank holiday trip to the seaside this weekend
With the August bank holiday fast approaching and widespread travel restrictions deterring us from travelling abroad, many will be heading to the UK coastline for a weekend of relaxation
Top 10 cities for a workation
Workation is a rising travel trend as more people found themselves working from home for over 18 months.
Long summer of 2021: Holidays to surge in September
New research from leading travel specialist Holiday Extras, released as the nation anticipates the next government travel update on 26 August, shows a huge surge in September holiday plans
How travel marketers are activating digital advertising
Travellers are booking directly because of clearer cancellation or refund policies, coupled with their frustrating experiences navigating online travel agency (OTA) reimbursements for…
Abu Dhabi expands travel industry e-learning programme
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is marking the first anniversary of its Abu Dhabi Specialists e-learning programme by introducing new modules and markets
Virtuoso reveals top destinations for upscale travellers this fall
Luxury travel network Virtuoso reveals when, where and how the affluent are traveling next.
Time for ScotSpirit Holiday! VisitScotland unveils new campaign to boost travel recovery
VisitScotland is encouraging businesses to sign up to a new voucher scheme to help low income families, unpaid careers and disadvantaged young people who have been adversely affected by the…
STAAH partners with Google following announcement of free hotel listings to boost reach and direct bookings
Leading hospitality distribution specialist, STAAH has completed its integration with Google so that partner properties can now push rates and availability in real-time
Filipinos are itching to travel
After enduring the world’s longest lockdown patiently, Filipinos are optimistic to get back to travelling again.
Big cities in spotlight and interest in sustainable travel: Highlights of Expedia ‘travel recovery’ report
Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2…
Key appointment at The Travel Corporation to fuel further growth in Asia
The Travel Corporation (TTC), the highly respected, family-owned-and-run global travel business with 40 award-winning brands, has announced the appointment of Nicholas Lim as chief executive…
Teeing it off: Golfasian widens scope to elevate Thailand’s golf industry
Asia’s largest inbound tour operator, Golfasian, is utilising strength in diversity to take Thailand’s golf industry to a higher level
Give the World a Shot! Expedia announces global vaccine partnership with UNICEF
Starting today, each purchase made via Expedia Group’s mobile apps will result in a donation to help UNICEF’s global COVID-19 response
ABTA launches new scheme to simplify industry payments
ABTA will launch a replacement version of its Single Payment System to members later this year to allow fast online payments
Hello Suitcase! New campaign rolled out to give travel agents confidence to sell
Advantage Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest consortium of independent travel agents has launched its new campaign, ‘Hello Suitcase
Thomas Cook and SOTC unveil India Holiday Festival
Thomas Cook India, and its group company, SOTC Travel, have launched the India Holiday Festival packed with special offers
EU warns Google to improve hotel and flight search results in two months
Google has two months to improve the way it presents internet search results for flights and hotels and explain how it ranks these or face possible sanctions
The rise of bleisure travellers in India
Indian travellers are embracing the workcation, one of the key trends that offers city dwellers a chance for remote working whilst holidaying
Ixigo raises USD 53 million in pre-IPO funding round
Travel app Ixigo has raised USD 53 million, through a combination of primary and secondary issuance of shares, from investors, led by the Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, ahead of its…
Price doesn’t matter: Here’s what drives travel decisions
The Traveller Value Index examines the views of 8,000 people in eight countries to understand their values and expectations as the pandemic becomes more controlled in many parts of the…
The Maldives is the country people are most looking forward to visiting post-Covid
The Maldives is revealed as the country we’re searching for the most online, with 130,970 average monthly searches. Esta-america.com has analysed Google search volume data to reveal the…
Malta loves Agents! Second travel partner award unveiled
In celebration of the UK’s National Travel Agent Day, Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is running its Travel Agent of the Year award for the second consecutive year
TripIt offers vaccination info and airline COVID-19 guidance for travellers
TripIt from Concur, the world’s highest-rated travel organizing app, announced that travellers can now access vaccination information—including local requirements and vaccination rates—for…
Workcation is the new bleisure travel
Taking a page out of the digital nomad’s diary, the working staycation or “workcation” was born.
As workers prepare for business travel, so did KAYAK
As road warriors dust off their carry-ons and companies strive to keep costs low, KAYAK is officially launching its free corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business, with new features.
EaseMyTrip launches full refund medical policy for domestic air travel
EaseMyTrip has announced the launch of an industry-first, free of charge, full refund medical policy through which customers can claim a complete refund on domestic air ticket cancellations…
One in five people are checking off bucket list trip post-pandemic: KAYAK
Findings of KAYAK show that 69% of people said the pandemic has made them re-evaluate the types of holidays they now wish to go on
Vaccine distribution as a key to unlocking pent-up travel demand, says Booking.com CEO
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…
Holiday Hurrah! 25% more Brits plan to book summer escape as restrictions ease
Quarter of travellers (23%) will book an overseas holiday this summer, now that the self-isolation period for fully-vaccinated holidaymakers returning from amber destinations has been cut
Travel agencies race to adopt breakthrough risk management solution for Covid-safe travel
As international borders gradually begin to reopen, the global travel industry is rapidly embracing breakthrough data solution that enables travel agents and corporations to help their…
MakeMyTrip unveils trip guarantee to upgrade to alternate travel mode
MakeMyTrip (MMT) has introduced a gamut of new features within its trains segment to offer more choices, flexibility and convenience to customers when booking a train journey on the platform
Spain topples UK from top holiday booking spot
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
Tourism stakeholders takes action on plastic waste and pollution
Aimed at reducing waste and pollution across the sector, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) is welcoming 32 new signatories
Trip.com hosts first annual event in Sanya, China
Trip.com Group hosted its inaugural International Travelers’ Forum combining a partner forum during the day and a Travelers’ Night event focusing on Ctrip Community users in Hainan, Sanya
India’s Ministry of Tourism ties up with Yatra to boost travel sector
Ministry of Tourism in India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yatra to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry.
Thomas Cook India sets sights on India’s student segment, unveils Study Buddy programme
Thomas Cook (India) has announced its Study Buddy programme - with special offers on all student remittances
Oman launches first digital national travel trade booking platform
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…
Biggest tourism campaign unveiled to bring the world ‘Back to Bali’
BALI’S major tourism stakeholders have pulled together to create the biggest tourism campaign in the history of the island - ‘Back to Bali’.
Become an SA expert: How to sell Adelaide and beyond
Looking to become an SA expert? Discover the best training resources, South Australian itineraries and commissionable experiences in this handy guide. Wine, wildlife and pristine landscapes…
Tripadvisor unveils new app as summer travel rebounds
Tripadvisor has unveiled a newly refreshed mobile app for iOS and Android users, just in time for the summer travel rebound happening across the globe. The new app aims to make us all travel…
Is It Safe to Travel Now? Worry-Free Vacations With Firebird Tours
It's been a while since the COVID-19 pandemic first shook the world with its unbelievable speed. Once it arrived, nothing seemed to stop its progress. Fast-forward one year, and today…
Expect longer trips post-COVID-19
Longer trips of more than 10 nights are increasingly in demand post-COVID-19, according to a poll by GlobalData.
Top 7 COVID-safe destinations you should visit this summer
Wego explores seven COVID-safe destinations you should visit this summer
India’s path to tourism recovery
Wego discusses the country’s path to normalcy in the travel industry
Dragon Boat Festival’s booking data shows steady domestic recovery in China: Trip.com
Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market
How to know the future traveller and develop a ‘customer for life’ approach?
In light of recent govt announcements and the following surge in holiday bookings, Tony Evans talks about the post lockdown traveller and their requirements throughout their booking journey
How ixigo’s new ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ will display real-time slot availability from CoWIN site
ixigo has launched ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ tool on its flights & trains app displaying real-time slot availability from the CoWIN website
What’s up in UAE? Tourism recovery, high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise
Wego.com talks about howthe UAE is acing recovery with high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise in the UAE
Travellers prefer booking directly and not via OTA: GlobalData
A recent GlobalData poll has revealed a shift in consumer preference towards booking holidays directly, instead of going through an online travel agency (OTA)
UK staycation is here to stay
New research from Square has revealed that staycations are a trend set to continue to the end of 2022 and beyond.
Oyo, Airbnb, EaseMyTrip and Yatra come together to launch CHATT
Leading players of the OTA industry in India have come together to back and enable an industry association - Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT)
Vaccinations driving surge in UK tourism demand – Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor has revealed that vaccine rollouts globally are driving increasing demand for summer holidays, with vaccinated travellers more likely to stay longer and spend more on their trips…
WebBeds unveils interactive ‘travel restrictions’ tool for travel trade
WebBeds has launched a new interactive tool to help travel trade clients access the latest travel restrictions regarding COVID-19
New insider guide to Japan features “wellcation” attractions and experiences
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new insider guide to Japan categorized into seven themes that will motivate tourists.
COVID-vaccinated Australians could be allowed to travel soon
A pilot program for immunised people to leave and return under relaxed restrictions could begin soon, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt tells colleagues.
Travelport+: When simple is best
With the aim to be the best multi-source content aggregator in the world, the new Travelport+ is the key to modern travel retailing.
Four travel trends this summer as recovery is underway
Summer is finally here! With restrictions being lifted and flights are restarting as a growing army of holidaymakers are digging out their flip flops and sunhats for their next journey.
Agoda unveils COVID-19 isolation stay options throughout India
International digital travel platform Agoda has leveraged its technology expertise to help people in India easily search and find quarantine or alternative stay options during this latest…
Frequent flyers plan to fly six times in next year. Is the travel industry ready?
New research released by Collinson’s Priority Pass has revealed that pre-pandemic frequent flyers are ready to get back on a plane, claiming they expect to fly nearly six times in the next…
Brits accumulate six billion hours of annual leave and GBP867m in foreign currency
As locked-down Brits bunkered down at home and worked their way through lockdown, people have amassed time off and money that they could use now that international travel restarts.
Seera and Klook ink deal to drive digital transformation of Saudi tourism sector
Seera Group has formed strategic partnership with travel and leisure booking platform Klook to support the digital transformation and robust growth of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.
Travellers want to book through OTAs, spend more and stay longer – study
Half of UK travellers intend to book via an online travel agency (OTA) after COVID-19 with domestic travellers leading the way by staying longer, and spending more on hotel accommodations…
Brit bookings to Green List countries jump by 500%
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.
Expedia launches inaugural quarterly trend report for travel recovery
The new Travel Recovery Trend Report features Expedia research for insights to ensure travel brands are prepared to reconnect with travellers
Trip duration and planning up as travel returns
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has released an in-depth report exploring the new and emerging trends in travel in 2021
Which countries can Brits travel to this summer?
Holidaymakers around the country are left wondering when and where they’ll be able to safely travel this year.
All things rail! Aeronology unveils new platform Rail Tickets
Aeronology has again powered up as a post-COVID ‘rebounder’ with the announcement of more great news for travel advisors with the fast-rising travel technology company launching Rail Tickets
200 million tourists set to travel over five-day break in China: Trip.com
Online travel services provider Trip.com Group has released its China May Day holiday forecast data which shows up to 200 million tourists in mainland China are set to travel over the…
Flipkart acquires online travel tech company Cleartrip
Flipkart will acquire 100% of Cleartrip's shareholding as the company further enhances its investments to strengthen its digital commerce offerings for customers
International travel in the UK could resume on May 17, says Global Travel Taskforce
The latest recommendations from UK’s Global Travel Taskforce showed that international travel in the country could resume not earlier than 17 May 2021.
Snowboarders can now swap snowy slopes for sand dunes of Qatar
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) in partnership with Q Explorer Tourism is offering a novel alternative for skiers and snowboarders who missed out on their annual snow holiday
More international flights to Hua Hin, Thailand soon
Getting to the seaside resort city of Hua Hin may become easier for international tourists as more direct flights will land soon in the city’s international airport.
77% of MENA travellers are willing to get vaccinated for travel
Wego has released its survey on travellers’ behaviors and MENA travel trends revealing that 77% of people in the region plan to get vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is available in their…
Jet2holidays unveils campaign to support independent travel agents
Jet2holidays is continuing to support independent travel agents through the launch of a brand-new campaign which will boost agency partners’ social media and help them become experts
Thomas Cook India forays into new market
Thomas Cook (India), integrated travel services company inaugurated its first Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Jammu with a focus to leverage the growth potential of the region
Thailand works on travel bubbles with some ASEAN countries
Thailand is eyeing travel bubbles with ASEAN countries with low COVID cases like Singapore, Vietnam and Laos.
Thais gear up to flock the beaches this Songkran holiday
Thais are on the move this Songkran, heading to beach destinations and choosing higher end hotels to celebrate the upcoming Songkran holiday
5 things you should know about Thailand’s 7-day quarantine rules when you travel
The kingdom approved 7-day quarantine for incoming travellers who have received full doses of the vaccine.
Brisbane lockdown ends today
"Easter is good to go," Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced as she ended the three-day snap lockdown in Brisbane today after only one COVID case has been recorded overnight.
How is pandemic-related consumer behaviour impacting travel?
As travel companies eye industry recovery, they are also watching what consumer behaviours, triggered by the pandemic, might stick around in longer term.
UK confidence to fly is high despite Brexit and COVID-19
A new survey from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, reveals that the UK is confident to fly again
Plan your escape! 2021 travel trends show research is king and confidence along with safety is queen
Travellers worldwide are growing more confident they will be able to travel internationally in the second half of 2021, somewhere
