Organisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England are seeking official travel agent partners around the world. The world’s third largest single sports event will kick off on 18 September 2015, running through to the final at London's Twickenham Stadium on 31 October 2015. An official travel programme has now ...

Asia Pacific, April 2, 2013

Amadeus has completed its largest-ever agency solution roll-out in Hong Kong, following the implementation of Amadeus technology at 60 retail agencies run by Travel Expert Ltd. Completed in just two weeks, the implantation has seen Travel Expert adopt several Amadeus solutions that form part of its Point-of-Sale system, including the Amadeus ...

Asia Pacific, March 26, 2013

Tourism New Zealand is offering discounts to international travel agents wanting to experience the country. The ‘Explore New Zealand’ programme involves around 400 New Zealand tourism operators, who will offer exclusive discounts to people holding an Explore accreditation card. The programme is only available to approved travel agents and media. “We know ...

Asia Pacific, March 25, 2013

Abacus International has signed a new long-term global distribution agreement with the Jetstar Group. The new agreement will ensure that all Abacus-connected travel agencies will now have access to content from Jetstar's airlines, including those based in Australia, Singapore, Japan and Vietnam, plus Valuair and the company's planned new venture in ...

Asia Pacific, March 5, 2013

Tourism New Zealand is planning to boost visitor numbers from South and Southeast Asia with a major new regional push. The national tourism board is in Bangkok this week to meet members of the region's travel trade, and put them in direct contact with New Zealand tourism suppliers. The 'Kiwi Link ...

Asia Pacific, March 5, 2013

Thailand and Malaysia are the top selling long-haul destinations at Premier Holidays for the year, it has announced. The tour operator has seen long-haul bookings increase 20% during 2012 with Singapore, UAE, Hong Kong and Australia also popular with customers. Its forward bookings for 2013 are up 21% with Australia, USA, ...

Asia Pacific, December 14, 2012

Asia-based events company Pacific World has reported increased global demand and support for its global expansion since it rebranded in November last year. Herve Joseph-Antoine, Global Managing Director, Pacific World said; “Following our launch as a global agency at EIBTM 2011, we have seen a substantial increase in demand from many ...

Asia Pacific, December 14, 2012

Britain is very much open for business following a change in visa requirements for Chinese nationals as the country looks to cash-in on booming outbound travel from the region. The Government of the United Kingdom yesterday announced plans to simplify visa applications for Chinese tourists and students. Home Secretary Theresa May, said; ...

Asia Pacific, December 13, 2012