Second lockdown thwarts travel
As some Brits prefer immediate travel, second lockdowns affect the travel demand incurring losses to the hospitality industry.
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Rethink Travel – Reskilling the travel agency workforce
In a travel era defined by rapid change and ongoing disruption, travel agencies will need to ensure their workforce has the right skills and technology to compete and deliver better…
CTM acquires Tramada to boost corporate travel
Australia-based Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has today affirmed the acquisition of Sydney-based travel technology company Tramada Holdings
New solution: South Africa offers long-term residents post-Covid-19 access
For long-term residents who have been locked out of the country by Covid-19 restrictions, the South African government has a new solution
As Halloween looms make sure to take a walk through Dark Bangkok
For October, being the spookiest month of the year, this creative Bangkok tour operator has created a spine-tingling Halloween tour
New Zealand unveils new travel reimbursement scheme to support agents affected by COVID-19
New Zealand has announced that it will pay travel agencies 7.5% of all refunds and 5% of credits successfully secured on behalf of consumers to help the travel and tourism sector
Spanish Tourist Office outlines travel protocols for Balearic Islands and Canary Islands reopening
There continues to be an appetite to travel to both the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands as long as reliable safety measures are guaranteed.
Ocean office, fitness overhaul and best Zoom backdrop at Vakkaru Maldives’ work well residency
Vakkaru Maldives resort’s ‘work well’ package is custom-made for remote workers who during this strange time want to better their business, mind, body and soul in a setting that is nothing…
ABTA: Urgent government action needed to support travel industry
ABTA – The Travel Association says the global travel industry has an opportunity and responsibility to rebuild in a more sustainable way following the coronavirus crisis, but that urgent…
AmexGBT buys AI start-up 30SecondsToFly
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has acquired 30SecondsToFly, a technology start-up specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and messaging for business travel
Singapore, Indonesia to establish green lane in late October
Starting 26 October, applications for the reciprocal green lane (RGL) for essential business and official travel between Singapore and Indonesia will open.
These countries will pay you to travel
As a way to kickstart tourism, some countries are handing out incentives in terms of vouchers or discounts to encourage people to travel.
For limited time only: Free flights to Japan for travel in 2021 and 2022
Starting 8 October, and for one week only, Wendy Wu Tours is offering FREE flights across all group tours to Japan.
TAAI fears total collapse of airlines already staring at existential crisis
Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) says this verdict maintains status quo to the previous suggestion by aviation regulator
Road trip renaissance: British holiday makers turn to domestic travel to secure October getaways
With fluctuating travel restrictions and an ever increasing list of destinations requiring self-isolation on return, KAYAK has scoured the UK to collate an inspiring list of the most popular…
STB launches WhatsApp channel for Indian travel trade
Singapore Tourism Board India office has embarked upon a communication initiative by launching a WhatsApp business account to continue strengthening their engagement with the travel trade…
51% Brits say cancelled trips abroad made them eco-friendlier this summer
Over half of Brits say that Covid-19 related travel restrictions made them more conscious of their environmental footprint this summer
What makes Gen Zs book a holiday?
What else Gen Z want from their next, post-pandemic adventure? Here are the top five most important factors for Gen Z when booking a holiday now.
Can safety and sustainability go hand-in-hand?
Skyscanner’s New World of Travel report has revealed that sustainable travel concerns are no longer on top of mind for many travellers.
Smiling Albino shifts focus on domestic travel
With Thailand’s tourism reopening is still bound to happen, Smiling Albino shifts its focus on local offerings anticipating the rise in domestic travel.
On recovery track: Slow but steady rebound of corporate travel
Over 50% of organisations have begun travelling again but with stipulations, according to the third phase of the ‘State of the Market’ survey by FCM Travel Solutions
Meet Thailand’s top 100 luxury sellers at the first ever ‘Distinctly Thai Luxury & Romance Mart’
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its Distinctly Thai campaign to promote Thailand’s luxury hotels and experiences.
TUI UK to complete refunds by the end of the month
TUI UK has committed to the CMA that customers awaiting their refunds for holidays that were cancelled due to coronavirus will receive them by the end of the month.
Shorter holidays for business owners next year
Over the next 12 months, 73% of business owners predict they will take a maximum of 5 days off, according to a new survey.
Central Bankruptcy Court grants THAI’s business reorganisation petition and appoints planners
Central Bankruptcy Court granted THAI’s business reorganisation petition and appointed the planners as nominated by THAI
Japan, Singapore to open ‘green lane’ for business travel
Starting 18 September, Japan and Singapore will open ‘green lane’ for business and official travel.
The peak of incentive travel: What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020
Keen to learn about the JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards, especially under a global pandemic, I spoke to Camila Cortea of the Japan Convention Bureau MICE department about the purpose of…
5 action-packed holidays in Japan that will give you an adrenaline rush
As the trend towards adventure and outdoor travel grows, coupled with the increased desire for adrenaline-filled activities.
Mastercard Recovery Insights: Italy, Russia and France lead travel spending recovery in G20 countries
Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, there are promising signs in consumer spending – including hard-hit sectors like travel, according to Mastercard Recovery Insights
72% Americans did not take summer vacation this year
72% of Americans decided not to take a summer vacation this year, and some have written 2020 off altogether for travel with 32% deciding to take a vacation in summer 2021
Johor Bahru top choice for domestic travel in Malaysia
As domestic and regional travel picks up steam in many parts of the world in tandem with the relaxing of travel restrictions, OYO has moved to capture the early travel trends, in the first…
Luxury has a new address: Soneva Fushi reveals new water retreats in the Maldives
Adding yet another facet to the original barefoot luxury resort, Soneva Fushi’s new water retreats are soon to be ready to welcome guests
ABTA’s virtual event to tackle Brexit and travel recovery
Driven by this year’s theme, ‘Rebuilding Confidence in Travel’, the full agenda has also been released, with expert speakers tackling major topics facing the industry including Brexit; how…
Borders and bars now open in Goa. What’s more, no COVID tests and e-passes needed, too
With no COVID-19 tests on arrival and no restrictions on interstate travel, Goa has opened up its borders from today
“Work from Waves” because work from home is too mainstream
With remote working looking increasingly likely to extend beyond the summer, Waves Hotel & Spa has the perfect solution for those looking to spread their wings a little and leave the…
Thomas Cook India turns towards loyalty programmes, joins hands with PAYBACK
Thomas Cook India has partnered with PAYBACK India, the country’s largest multi-brand rewards and loyalty programme, to offer attractive loyalty benefits to its customers
UK travel industry has reached a ‘critical point’
The UK government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been a significant help for businesses in the travel industry, with nine in ten businesses taking part in the scheme to support…
Thailand makes plans for tourists to return, allows long-stay tourists in Phuket from October
Thailand will allow foreign tourists to visit for longer stays from October, a senior official said today, as the government tries to revive a key economic sector
’tis the season for holi’stay’! 83% Brits opt for UK staycation amid coronavirus crisis
New research has revealed that the majority of British holidaymakers would prefer to holiday here in the UK rather than travel abroad this year citing fears of being stranded abroad and…
Portugal now added in UK’s ‘safe travel list’
The Department for Transport in the UK has confirmed that UK visitors to Portugal will no longer have to quarantine on return from the country
Summer opening will not save hospitality sector on its own: STAA
UK Short Term Accommodation Association says the government needs to support the industry if it is to survive till the holiday season next year
Travel demand for Japan rises: Wendy Wu Tours launches new tours
In response to the exceptional demand for travel to Japan in 2021, Wendy Wu Tours has launched a new collection of specialist holidays to the land of the rising sun.
US travel agency air ticket sales down 17% in July
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) today released data showing that net sales from ARC-accredited travel agencies decreased 17% month-over-month from June to July 2020. This marks the first…
Why millennial travellers will kickstart travel’s recovery and how to attract them
When the coronavirus hit, travel became taboo. We cancelled or deferred our trips and stayed put to stop the virus’s spread. Yet, even as we yearned for the return of our freedom to wander,…
Last-minute domestic travellers play vital role for Thai tourism industry
New data from SiteMinder reveals a fast-growing shift toward last-minute travel among local holidaymakers
London’s Business Travel Show cancelled
In an outspoken commentary Business Travel News has confirmed that the 2020 Business Travel Show, due for the ExCeL conference centre in February, has been cancelled, although the organisers…
Health and safety top concerns for Asia Pacific business travellers in post-COVID era
New research commissioned by SAP Concur in May-June 2020 provides important insights that are shaping a new normal for business travel
ABTA’s Travel Convention goes virtual for the first time and I miss it already
I have been dreaming of Morocco since it was announced as the host destination for the next ABTA Travel Convention. Unfortunately, the annual conference of travel agents will take place as a…
COVID-19 safety issues dominate travel choices of Brit holidaymakers
COVID-19 safety record of a country, the resort and proximity to good medical services abroad have soared to become the crucial decisions that are framing overseas travel decisions
New hotel programme adoption to help customers influence traveller buying behaviour
BCD Travel has announced an agreement with the SAP Concur organisation to expand integration between its proprietary hotel platform and the Custom Hotel Sourcing functionality, providing…
Rethinking business travel post-pandemic
All over the world, governments are still working to contain COVID-19. Worldwide lockdown measures and restricted travel have heavily impacted many industries. In particular, the travel…
Demand for holiday money recovering post-lockdown
Post Office Travel Money has reported that demand for holiday money in July showed a positive recovery trend after the prolonged slump during lockdown
‘Ajman, Your Joyful Summer Staycation’ is here
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has launched ‘Ajman, Your Joyful Summer Staycation’ campaign to consolidate its position as a favourable destination for UAE residents
10 best cities for freelancers
SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk reveals the world’s best cities to take your remote working job as well as the best cities for freelancers amidst the coronavirus.
Hit the Road Jack! 4.1 million Brits mull road trips to avoid flying
New research has revealed 4.1 million Brits are planning to drive to continental Europe on holiday this year, many of whom plan to do so because they don’t want to fly abroad due to…
A fifth of Brits will take fewer holidays and fly less next year to cut impact on environment
Three quarters of Brits (75%) are planning to make at least one lifestyle change over the next year to reduce their impact on the environment
Take your own bed-linen! Staycationers warned about holiday lets
One of Britain’s leading domestic services companies is advising holidaymakers that they might need to take their own sheets and pillowcases if they want to be 100% certain of staying…
TUI closes 166 high street shops marking turning point for UK travellers
Travel company TUI is pulling down the shutters of its 166 shops in the UK and Ireland leaving 900 employees jobless.
Two fifths still happy to book holidays in advance
A new survey indicates a considerable percentage of UK holidaymakers are still happy to book holidays in advance
1 in 4 holidaymakers disappointed with travel agents and airlines when cancelling due to COVID-19
A recent survey revealed more than one in four UK holiday makers who had their travel plans disrupted by COVID-19 were disappointed with the cancellation service they received from their…
Agent alert! Emirates unveils bespoke portal for travel trade partners
Emirates has rolled out a brand new, state-of-the-art online gateway to serve its travel trade partners around the world
8 UK destinations that inspired our favourite children’s books
Done a lot of reading during your time in isolation? Now that borders are reopening, it is the time to visit these locations that inspired the famous authors.
Over two thirds of Brits’ favourite destinations now open
A summer holiday looks even likelier for Brits this year, as Greece and Malta become the latest countries to lift restrictions and open their doors for holidaymakers from the UK.
A…
COVID-19 puts 19 million off travelling abroad over the next year
Almost 19 million Brits (36%) will avoid travelling abroad over the next 12 months, according to new research from personal finance comparison website finder.com. Shockingly, 3 million…
Post COVID-19, third of US consumers will reduce frequency of travel in ‘new normal’
New survey reveals alarming consumer preferences for domestic tourism and hospitality industries in the US
1 in 5 UK holidaymakers want to go on holiday ASAP
A new survey revealed one in five determined to go on holiday ASAP, a third will only travel to 'safe' places, a third say too risky to travel abroad
UK short breaks and European river cruises most booked holidays during lockdown
UK short breaks and European river cruises have witnessed sharp jump in new bookings
How travel agents can balance flexibility and profitability throughout recovery
As countries like Vietnam and Thailand ease travel restrictions and look to lead the regional tourism revival in South East Asia, travel agents face...
Expedia unveils complimentary education programme for travel industry
Expedia Group Academy has now been officially launched to provide comprehensive learning modules to empower furloughed hospitality professionals to advance industry knowledge, harness…
Coastal walks, fish ‘n’ chips and rambling through countryside! Brits reveal top things about UK staycation
Brits have revealed their favourite things about UK staycations – with coastal walks, fish and chips and rambling through the countryside topping the list. A study of 2,000 UK adults…
Two thirds of Thai travellers planning local trips in 2020: Are you ready?
Two out of three Thai travellers have declared their confidence in domestic travel, stating they are in the ‘planning’ phase of their next local trip...
CWT unveils new data-powered solutions to guide companies and employees on resuming travel
CWT, the business-to-business-for-employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announced two new additions to its return to travel resources, which will further arm companies and their…
‘Restarting Tourism’ on SKAL Bangkok’s radar
To a sold out gathering of travel and tourism professionals SKAL International Bangkok reconvened after a four month hiatus, with a networking lunch and panel discussion on ‘Restarting…
iChauffeur’s Contactless Travel champions safe and luxurious transfers
iChauffeur has launched ‘Contactless Travel’, an innovative touch-free transportation protocol to protect both clients and chauffeurs.
Good To Go! Tailored, actionable plans to help rebuild travel flows with new recovery platform
Asia Pacific hospitality companies, hotels and resorts, destinations and tourism businesses can now access a platform designed to help plan and manage their recovery from the ongoing…
Travelport listens to the needs of agencies with new ‘real time’ information tool
British travel tech firm Travelport has launched the Travelport COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin. The plugin provides travel agencies with the latest information on government restrictions,…
3 reasons why ACTE filed for bankruptcy
After 32 years of encouraging business travel, the Association of Corporate Travel Executives has ceased operations and will file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Third of corporates expect business travel to bounce back in six months
New research from Accor reveals a third of corporate travel managers across Northern Europe believe their business travel programmes will recover within six months, driven primarily by…
88% of British DMCS face huge redundancies without government support
New data from UKinbound, shows 88% of tour operators and destination management companies are set to make large scale redundancies as a result of the Covid-19 crisis unless the Government…
Consumer confidence in travel is slowly returning
Consumer confidence is slowly returning, with two main trends- short-term booking windows and long-term reservations towards the end of 2021. This was revealed by the latest edition of…
60% of frequent flyers plan to fly within six months despite COVID threat
About 60% of frequent flyers plan to return to the skies within the next six months according to a new survey by Xenophon Analytics in Washington, DC. The survey was conducted using the…
SO exciting market place to reconnect travel industry in Bangkok
As Covid-19 brought down the world to its knees, it is now time to get back to the ‘new normal’ and start doing business and network alongside. As Thailand opens up hotels and event…
Travel Vitals, the new offering from American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has launched Travel Vitals, a travel briefing platform that gives travel managers a single source for all the information they need before,…
Summer travel plans cancelled? This Bavaria-based company urges you to indulge in the Great Outdoors act
It is expected there will be a rise in the number of domestic tourists participating in adventure tourism such as climbing, surfing, hunting, caving, diving, cycling, rafting, and hiking…
Kickstarting recovery: Expedia TAAP supports UK travel agents to earn up to 42% more
Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS), one of the B2B partnership brands of Expedia Group, has announced plans to help kickstart the revival of the travel industry in the UK through an…
Travel Agent Alert: 4 reasons TAs are key to rebuilding the industry
The road to recovery for the travel industry is through rebuilding travellers’ confidence and understanding their needs, but success can only be achieved by taking up a hybrid approach of-…
ILTM survey says over 50% believe the luxury travel industry will rebound within a year
In the first global temperature check of the travel advisor community, ILTM- the world’s largest portfolio of luxury travel events - has revealed the results of international research…
“It’s an exclusive group”: Aeronology hooks up with ATPCO
Aussie travel tech firm Aeronology has announced its acceptance into ATPCO’s scheme for startups, emerging companies and tech innovators, the Bridge Labs Program.
HappyEasyGo inks deal with STAAH for travellers getting ready for skies again
India-based online travel agency, HappyEasyGo, has announced a partnership with New Zealand-based hospitality industry’s cloud-based distribution and booking platform, STAAH. The…
Growing demand for quick getaways: Thomas Cook India
Thomas Cook (India), integrated travel services company, has introduced Staycations, an array of mini-vacations for Indians increasingly seeking quick, stress-free getaways close to…
ABTA launches post-pandemic reopening guide
ABTA has published a post-pandemic recovery guide to help UK destinations, and the national travel industry as a whole, through the tricky task of restarting travel.
Developed by…
Leger Holidays acquires iconic travel brand Shearings
Leger Holidays, the escorted touring company, has announced the acquisition of the assets of former competitor, Shearings. The deal will see Leger Holidays acquire the Shearings brand,…
Hurtigruten inks deal with Widgety to support agents
Hurtigruten has signed a deal with Widgety to make the latest information and content from the expedition brand available to UK travel agents. Widgety works with over 500 travel agents…
5 reasons why travellers may not book that flight
Months after lockdown, countries are slowly reopening their borders to travellers. OTAs are also seeing a surge of search in the past few weeks.
Where do Brits want to go on holiday post-lockdown
Mallorca, Spain is the most popular holiday destination for Brits post-lockdown period. This was revealed by a recent research by Loveholidays. They used anonymous data to analyse more…
Shaping biz for new future! Techsauce Virtual Summit 2020 kicks off
Some of the biggest names in tech across Southeast Asia are set to take part in Techsauce Virtual Summit, which kicks off today. The first-ever online event of its kind was created as a…
Amadeus woos ‘Generation Clean’ with new eBooks
Amadeus has launched a brand new series of eBooks, in partnership with global hospitality organizations, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the Institute of…
Top 5 destinations for cooped-up Brits
After being in lockdown for months, Brits cannot wait to have their first taste of freedom with more 70% pledging to travel for their next holiday.
Finnair and Sabre unveil new GDS agreement
Finnair and Sabre have announced a new global distribution partnership.
Under the new agreement, Sabre will resume distributing competitive global Finnair content to hundreds of thousands…
Thailand’s fourth phase of relaxing restrictions from 15 June
The Royal Thai Government has approved the fourth phase for easing restrictions on businesses and activities, but kept the Emergency Decree in place to maintain controls on all entries to…
Agent alert: Sandals and Beaches Resorts announce virtual fams
Sandals and Beaches Resorts is hosting a week-long series of virtual fam trips in Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, St Lucia, the Bahamas, and Turks & Caicos, as part of the…
Travel intermediaries need to increase transparency to restore consumer confidence, says GlobalData
Transparency will be the key to provide service to the future tourists. During this COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of future travels have been labelled as ‘uncertain’. Intermediaries…
Jamaica Tourist Board unveils ‘treasure hunt’ for agents
With lockdown measures and travel restrictions still in place, the Jamaica Tourist Board is continuing to educate travel agents in fun and innovative ways, with the launch of its new…
Yatra-Ebix spat bad news for future deals in travel sector
Yatra announced it was canceling the agreement, saying Ebix’s conduct breached material terms of the agreements
ABTA: “This is going to take a coordinated approach”
Following the introduction of a 14-day quarantine for passengers arriving into the UK, and the participation of CEO, Mark Tanzer, in an industry roundtable hosted by the Home Secretary last…
32% Americans travelled on Memorial Day Weekend
Just one-third (32%) of Americans travelled this past Memorial Day Weekend, according to an American Express Travel survey conducted to track consumers’ travel behaviours and sentiment…
CWT to upgrade customer experience with Concur Travel
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has announced expanded integration with Concur Travel, the leading brand for expense, invoice, and travel management solutions. CWT clients…
Travel agents engagement with customers surges during pandemic
ABTA has unveiled new data which shows record levels of engagement with Members and consumers, indicating the extent to which the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the travel sector for…
New Zealand MICE gets a boost
The New Zealand business events and meetings industry has been given some good news today with the announcement that the sector has had with confirmation large events with separate groups of…
Agent alert: Arizona Tourism unveils training webinars
In a bid to promote Arizona in the post-pandemic times, Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has launched a series of new UK agent training webinars. The tourism board is hosting four…
QNTC wants you to fall back in #LoveQatar
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has announced the launch of its new global social media campaign #LoveQatar this week, to help build solidarity and connect the international community…
ABTA rolls out “specialist material” to coronavirus support hub
ABTA has announced the launch of new free-of-charge, on-demand webinars and industry insight from the association's partners onto its Coronavirus: support from ABTA Partners hub…
The Travel Corporation unveils COVID-19 protocols and hygiene standards for all of its holidays
The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its guided vacations brands (Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver) have announced their newly enhanced COVID-19 related protocols…
Global Aviation in Crisis
Global aviation has been battered and air traffic remains largely grounded as countries enforce their lockdowns and restrict travel, with few signs that the end is in sight. For the largest…
Discover the World with Ponant
Sailing onboard the youngest and most modern luxury small fleet in the world, PONANT’s signature is a unique combination of curated itineraries, luxurious amenities and personalised service.…
Best Western Hotels & Resorts introduces Industry-leading cleaning program: We Care Clean
At the onslaught of the global COVID-19 pandemic, BWHR immediately rolled out enhanced cleaning protocols and breakfast standards. Recognizing that travelers are now more concerned than ever…
RCNs recommendation should help to boost confidence in UK holidaymakers
The European Commission has published its official Recommendation on Refund Credit Notes (referred to as 'vouchers' in other countries) offered to customers as an alternative to cash…
ABTA applauds furlough extension but calls for further measures to protect agencies
ABTA has released a statement welcoming the Governments decision to extend and adapt the current furlough scheme but also underlines other, urgent mechanisms which are also needed to…
Eugene Kaspersky launches accelerator to help tourism startups
COVID-19 has hit tourism hard with fledgling projects losing support from large companies or being cancelled indefinitely. In order to address this issue, Eugene Kaspersky, founder and…
Explore America’s lesser-known destinations thru interactive virtual road trip
What better way to escape from reality and satisfy your wanderlust than venturing on a classic American road trip to some of the USA’s most far-flung and awe-inspiring locations.
ABTA: Mark Tanzer pressures Government during HofC Transport Committee hearing
Mark Tanzer, ABTA’s chief executive, gave evidence yesterday to the House of Commons Transport Committee as it looks at the implications for transport of the coronavirus pandemic.
Asked…
Asia Prepares For Recovery
BANGKOK: How do we sensibly and effectively restart travel and tourism, the industry that employs 1-in-10 workers globally? A workforce that has been decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Destination DC unveils global travel agent training programme
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, launched its global travel agent training programme titled Washington DC Special Agent Academy.…
What happens next says Business Travel News
Malcolm Ginsberg from Business Travel News (BTN) discusses their view on what happens next during this Covid-19 Global pandemic.
ABTA: “Travel agents and tour operators are much needed right now”
ABTA is stepping up its request to the Chancellor to extend the government’s salary support scheme for the UK travel industry, in recognition that travel companies will emerge from the…
Agent Alert: MGTO takes training online for Indian TAs
The Macao Government Tourism Office - India (MGTO), has increased its efforts to educate and inform travel agents about the COVID-19 pandemic with all the latest destination- developments…
ABTA: “Many travel companies are unable to provide immediate cash refunds”
ABTA’s chief executive, Mark Tanzer has written an open letter to customers of the Association’s Members with travel arrangements that have been affected by the coronavirus crisis to explain…
What hotel GMs can do now to prepare for the return of Chinese travelers post COVID-19
Last week Anita shared a few post COVID-19 trends and ideas on what hotel GMs can do to get ahead of the game to welcome Chinese travelers post COVID-19. Anita decided to elaborate on her…
Globus family of brands: Dreaming doesn’t stop
Globus family of brands has just released a new video reminding travellers that despite these unprecedented times, our minds can still wander anywhere they please – Dreaming Doesn’t Stop.
After Africa, andBeyond brings Asia to you
On behalf of conservation-led experiential travel company andBeyond, andBeyond’s Bringing Asia Home series brings the spanning sights, tastes, sounds and reads across Asia that andBeyond has…
Agent alert: Jet2 gives tourists “something to look forward to”
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have prescribed a dose of sunshine for next year, giving holidaymakers lots something to look forward to during these difficult days of lockdown and…
ABTA: The UK Government continues to drag its feet
Influential body, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), has published further guidance today for Members and customers on holiday amendments and refunds, as the industry continues…
PH travel group asks for help as coronavirus paralyses tourism
Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), which has 500 members, suggested a recovery program for the tourism sector bludgeoned by the coronavirus pandemic.
Royal Caribbean Cruises co-founder Arne Wilhelmsen passes away
Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises, has died. He was 90 years old.
Wendy Wu Tours on coronavirus crisis and travel industry
Travel Daily Asia caught up with Wendy Wu and talked about the current health crisis and its impact to travel, especially on tours and travel agents. Wu also shared the lessons they learned…
62% of Americans are still going to workplaces amid shutdown
According to Atlas VPN investigation, lockdowns successfully reduced the mobility of citizens, but 62% of Americans are still going to work.
Recently, Google published its user’s…
13,500 emailed their MP in support of ‘Save Future Travel’ campaign
On day one of ABTA’s campaign calling for grassroots political action by travel and tourism businesses, their staff and anyone who supports the industry, 13,500 people responded by emailing…
Traveller Made pioneers virtual global luxury travel show
Traveller Made, an international network of luxury travel designers, hosted a virtual Essence of Luxury Travel 2020 Show at the end of March. It was the first-ever global luxury travel…
Togeter we stand! Qingdao in China donates masks to Japanese travel industry
Travel agencies and companies in Qingdao, China, which have close links with Japan, extended their support to neighbouring countries, including Japan, where COVID-19 is widespread.…
Is the world ready for Chinese tourists anytime soon?
This is a follow up article from my last article “Revenge Traveling will happen. The question is when?”
After I published my last article, I got a few people asking me. “Many part of China…
The future of travel – “partnerships”
ABTA demanded the government suspend the travel industry’s refund rules or face “catastrophic damage to the UK travel industry, and widespread consumer detriment.” The travel industry…
JNTO launches e-learning platform
Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) announced the launch of new e-learning platform designed to aid the training and development of agents across a growing product base. The…
A Yacht Charter Guide for The Galapagos Islands
With as many activities available as islets to explore, the Galapagos Islands offer a trip you won’t forget anytime soon. Renowned diving sites, brilliant hiking, utterly unique flora and…
andBeyond launches live safari drives that brings the Big Five in your living room
With chances to spot the Big Five in real-time, viewers will be able to join up to two live safaris a day, each of which will last approximately three hours and will be able to interact with…
Operators to lose over USD 25bn in roaming revenue in the next 9 months due to coronavirus
New analysis from Juniper Research has found the impact of Coronavirus on the international travel industry could cost network operators over USD25 billion in lost revenue during the next…
AFTA approves measures to support agents
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is implementing a number of measures to support ATAS accredited travel agents and the wider sector.
It includes measures such as…
When you can’t leave home, andBeyond brings Africa to you
These are some of the most challenging times in travel, and we want to give you the chance to experience the best of Africa from the comfort of your homes.
A letter from the Travel Daily Media founder Gary Marshall
In times of crisis, we must hold onto what we love the most and travel media is our driving passion. We strive to maintain standards and improve our ability to deliver news and essential…
ADARA launches customer identity guide for travel marketers adjusting to end of cookies era
ADARA, the world’s travel data co-op and leading provider of traveller intelligence, released important thought leadership about the increasingly critical role of consumer identities for…
AFTA: “The Government must do more to provide immediate relief to struggling businesses”
Due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus on the Australian travel industry, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has called on lawmakers to act swiftly and put into…
Government intervention needed to stop airlines going out of business, says GlobalData
Travel restrictions are being deployed as a key weapon in the war against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Much publicised bans and restrictions have decimated the airline industry, forcing…
ABTA lobbies for short-term support during outbreak
As a result of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak worldwide, the UK travel industry is facing a crisis of unprecedented scale, which is impacting hundreds of travel businesses and many…
Trip.com Group joins Standard Chartered to announce new virtual banking service Mox
Trip.com Group has partnered with Standard Chartered, Hong Kong-based information and communications technology company PCCW and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) to launch a new virtual banking…
CWT launches web-based flight bookings on myCWT
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.…
Gordon Bell to steer Insider Journeys’ growth in North America
Insider Journeys has announced the appointment of Gordon Bell as business development manager for international markets. He is a veteran of the travel industry and will focus particularly on…
A masterclass events experience at the best convention hotel in Thailand
There are many perks to working in the media wing of the travel industry, including getting the opportunity to meet fascinating, interesting people, travelling the world, getting to stay in…
Premier Holidays launches flexible booking policy
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…
4 things travel agents should do to ease the fear of coronavirus
There is no denying that global travel has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. As of 8 March 2020, COVID-19 cases have now exceeded 100,000 worldwide and have resulted to more than…
Millennial business travellers push the future of corporate travel
UK based travel techspert Travelport has published data which suggests millennial travellers are driving corporate travel towards a post-digital era in Asia Pacific (APAC) as their…
Asia-Pacific construction pipeline hits record high
Asia-Pacific’s total construction pipeline, excluding China, hit a new all-time high at the close of 2019 with 1,926 projects or 409,447 rooms. This was revealed by Lodging Econometrics…
Travellers survey: COVID-19 is a concern but not enough to cancel trips
Most travellers (86%) are concerned about the novel coronavirus, but overwhelmingly (89%) still plan to travel, based on the results of a Global Rescue survey of its members who are…
TAs can now cancel Gold Medal and Travel 2 bookings free of charge
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…
ABTA puts coronavirus and ecotourism at the top of the agenda for Spring events
ABTA has unveiled its schedule for its Spring 2020 Regional Business Meetings programme. Topics for discussion will include the impact Coronavirus, sustainable tourism, Brexit and an update…
Gulliver’s Land ready to welcome Bing and Flop this spring
Gulliver’s Theme Parks and Resorts have announced their new partnership with Acamar Films for 2020 - bringing the much-loved CBeebies characters to life at Gulliver’s Land, Milton…
Specialist travel the new mantra, reveals AITO
As final Brexit negotiations start this week, British travellers aren’t holding off on their holiday plans with 80% claiming that leaving the EU has had no effect on them whatsoever.…
New chief revenue officer at American Express GBT
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), the world’s leading business partner for managed travel, has announced the promotion of Michael Qualantone to chief revenue officer,…
Travelport’s hattrick heroes
UK based travel tech firm Travelport has announced three new deals with airlines in the Asia Pacific region.
The hattrick of multiyear agreements with Fly Corporate (Australia), Fly…
CWT appoints David Pitts as vice president of revenue management
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announces the appointment of David Pitts as vice president of revenue management of global supplier management. He reports to Brian Mogler,…
Best-selling authors, daring explorers and sporting heroes on ‘Soneva Stars’ list
Spanning all of Soneva’s world-leading resorts in the Maldives and Thailand, Soneva Stars is a new, year-round calendar of acclaimed visiting experts and one-of-a-kind activities,…
West Hollywood launches first-ever dedicated website for travel advisors
The West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board has launched its first-ever training and resource website for travel advisors, making it easier than ever for industry professionals to become…
Charitable Travel to launch unique donation model
Social enterprise and travel agent Charitable Travel will launch in April this year as a leisure-focused retailer offering direct customers an array of holidays, hotels, flights and…
What’s next after ITB Berlin 2020 cancellation?
For the first time in its 54-year history, ITB Berlin tradeshow has been cancelled due to rapid spread of the new coronavirus following the recommendation of the Federal Ministry of Health…
ABTA: “It is important that business continuity plans, contingency measures and policies are put in place now”
Cases of Coronavirus have continued to emerge with official restrictions being placed on travel to 11 towns in northern Italy and holidaymakers in a hotel in Tenerife being affected in a…
Solo travel is empowering women over 55
Riviera Travel has conducted a study looking at female freedom and empowerment through travel.
AIME bucks industry challenges
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held in Melbourne from 17–19 February, has successfully delivered an invigorating industry event, with over 2,500 visitors and 300…
Big ideas from CWT and GBTA: “In the end, pressure from the traveller will translate into positive action”
CWT and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have unveiled their new report ‘The Big Idea: How Can We Make Business Travel More Sustainable?’. The report was based on the findings…
CWT partners with Timeshifter to offer jet lag solution
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has announced partnership with Timeshifter – the jet lag app. It gives business travellers the ability to create their own personalised jet lag…
Khiri Travel unveils new multi-generation tours for Southeast Asia
Khiri Travel has launched seven tour options in Southeast Asia designed for parents, children and grandchildren travelling together. The seven itineraries range from six to 12 days in…
GIATA unveils new platform for quantum leap in hotel sales
GIATA, the Berlin-based travel technology provider, is now offering hoteliers a central platform that gives them visibility on which online channels are used to sell their hotels, and…
NDC: “If there is ever a time for trade partners to join us on this journey, it’s now”
British Airways has shown its commitment to the evolution of the industry by announcing that it is strengthening its New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform with significant new…
GBT launches new tool for TMCs
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has today introduced its Rest Assured Solutions, an enhanced suite of end-to-end accommodations products and services. Rest Assured Solutions…
Global Travel Group to host 2020 conference in Dubai
Global Travel Group announced it will be hosting this year's conference at the Caesars Bluewaters Hotel, Dubai. The conference sessions will be split over three days with the ‘Navigating…
Choking travel won’t stop the coronavirus spreading, warns WTTC
Closing borders, blanket travel bans and more extreme government policies will not stop the spread of coronavirus, argues the head of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).…
Travel 2 rocks the peak season
A combination of unbeatable tactical offers and enhanced rewards has helped drive Travel 2’s business to new heights during the peak selling period. The worldwide tour operator has seen…
High employment rates means UK travel industry faces a serious recruitment challenge
New research from ABTA, commissioned from the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr), shows that 13% of the travel and tourism industry workforce is made up of non-UK workers, with…
Empowering Independence: Advantage 2020 conference theme unveiled
Advantage Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest independent travel agent consortium, has revealed ‘Empowering Independence’ as the theme for its 2020 conference in Madeira, Portugal.…
Save the date: National Camping and Caravanning Week
The date has been set for this year’s National Camping and Caravanning Week (NCCW), which will run from 25-31 May. NCCW is The Camping and Caravanning Club’s annual campaign to showcase…
Linda Creighton joins CWT’s financial leadership team
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Linda Creighton as vice president of business finance for its customer organisation. In her newly expanded role, Creighton and…
Agent alert: Vietjet slashes ticket prices throughout Asia
Vietjet has announced a very sexy range of new promotions.rolling out flight fares offering 50% discounts on ticket fares for all routes from now untill 29 February 2020.
The promotional…
Americans prefer road trips than flying
With 73% of Americans saying they prefer a road trip over flying, this partnership is helping travellers make that preference a reality.
Great Rail Journeys launches exclusive travel agents’ competition
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s leader in escorted rail holidays has launched a travel agent competition offering one lucky winner a trip on its Majestic Rhine Cruise.
To be in with a…
Exploring new horizons of MICE travel
To unlock new potentials of MICE experience, ASIA DMC is participating in ITB Berlin 2020 from 4-8 March. The leading destination management company in Asia pioneers MICE travel…
airBaltic pre-order meals up by 50%
In 2019, the number of airBaltic passengers who chose to pre-order their meal from a menu of over 70 different fresh meals, increased by 49.5%, while the popularity of inflight meals…
Ovolo launches quirky ‘Wonder. Full.’ branding initiative
More than places to stay, Ovolo Hotels are destinations to experience brimming with character, each hotel is a uniquely rich adventure, full of eye-catching art and vibrant atmosphere.…
SAS unveils flights from London to Scandinavian Mountains Aiport
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has launched tickets to Sweden and Norway’s largest ski resorts, Sälen and Trysil, for winter 2020-21. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Scandinavian…
Newmarket Holidays unveils online video hub for agents
Following an increased demand for multimedia content from travel agents, Wallington-headquartered British tour operator Newmarket Holidays has launched a bespoke video hub for them. It…
ROH launches community tours
Thai Airways International’s in-house holiday division, Royal Orchid Holidays (ROH), is promoting community-based tourism in Thailand working with a specialist tour operator, local Alike…
JW Marriott debuts in Oman’s historic capital
JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of JW Marriott Muscat, setting the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital. Located in the heart…
Now is the best time to visit Kyoto, here’s why
Kyoto is usually packed with tourists with some neighbourhoods complaining for overtourism. However, since the new strain coronavirus or COVID-19 struck Japan’s tourism, shopping streets are…
Ultima Geneva Grand Villa to open doors in April
Ultima Collection will launch Ultima Geneva Grand Villa, an urban sanctuary, at the start of April. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the villa will be a luxury residence available…
