OTAs & Tour Operators
Plaza Premium Group recognised with three awards in China
Global airport hospitality service provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG) announced its recent achievement of receiving three industry awards in China.
Travelport expands partnership with Chase Travel Group
Booking technologies developer Travelport announced the expansion of their partnership with JPMorganChase’s Chase Travel Group on Tuesday, 11th January.
Elevate DMC expands into Thailand and Southeast Asia
Leading independent destination management company (DMC) Elevate expands its presence in Southeast Asia with the recent opening of its office in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
Frankie Mordi joins culinary team at City Cruises
City Cruises announced that culinary veteran Frankie Mordi is its new head chef, and will regale passengers with his signature dishes aboard each trip.
BizAway named Best European NDC Client for 2024
Italian travel management scale-up BizAway was recognised as the only Italian company to receive the prestigious Best European NDC Client 2024 award, alongside 15 other global travel agencies at FITUR in Madrid, Spain.
American tour operator Sky Vacations reveals its Japan slate for 2025
North American tour firm Sky Vacations announced a slate of authentic travel experiences in Japan for this year.
China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers
China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Canadian travellers protest Trump tariffs by cancelling trips to the US
Following Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Canada, travellers from the US’ northern neighbour are cancelling trips to key American destinations in protest.
Wild Whispers shines at OTM Mumbai 2025
Kenyan luxury safari operator Wild Whispers put its best foot forward at the recently concluded OTM Mumbai 2025.
Frasco: Philippine tourism gets robust start for 2025
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its optimism with regard to drawing more foreign tourists to the country following excellent figures in January 2025.
Travel agents and their clients need to be more aware of inflight theft
Inflight theft is becoming a highly concerning issue among both airlines and travel agencies due to a recent spate of highly publicised incidents, particularly within Asia.
Trivago’s comeback: Can brand marketing and AI secure long-term growth?
Trivago’s resurgence comes at a time when competition in the online travel space is fiercer than ever. A revitalized approach to branding and consumer acquisition—including high-profile marketing campaigns featuring football icon Jürgen Klopp—has helped rebuild its presence
Expedia soars past expectations as holiday travel and AI drive growth
With USD 24.4 billion in gross bookings and 86.4 million nights booked, the company exceeded forecasts, driving a 9% stock surge and setting the stage for an ambitious AI-driven expansion in 2025
Sabre leaders to offer insights at ITB Berlin 2025
Sabre Corporation’s leadership team makes their way to ITB Berlin 2025 to provide insights into the evolving travel landscape and showcase its latest innovations in hospitality and travel retailing.
Agoda reveals five top travel habits among young Asian travellers
Digital travel platform Agoda shares the results of their most recent study, showing the top five travel habits of Asian Gen Z.
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