OTAs & Tour Operators
Tourist Japan introduces new line of Japan Cultural Tour Packages
Tourist Japan has launched a new collection of Japan Cultural Tour Packages, tours specifically designed to bring travellers closer to the country’s rich traditions and heritage.
Malaysia Airlines and Trip.com announce new partnership
Malaysian flag-carrier Malaysia Airlines and online travel service provider Trip.com announced a new partnership today, 17th March.
Global OTAs report growing popularity of Vietnam’s tourism brand
A number of online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms report that Vietnam is gaining increasing recognition and competitiveness as one of the world’s most searched destinations.
ixigo records strong YoY bookings during Maha Kumbh Mela with 5.4x flight, 4x train & 20x bus surge
ixigo reveals a massive surge in travel bookings to Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela (January 13 - February 26, 2025).
Women make up 15.8% of Corporate Flyers in 2024: myBiz by MakeMyTrip
The share of women in flight bookings was approximately 15.8% in the calendar year 2024, meaning that every sixth corporate flyer was a woman.
Korea Tourism Organization signs MOU with Thomas Cook India & SOTC
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company and its group company SOTC Travel, have signed a strategic 24-month partnership with Korea Tourism Organization - a collaboration that focuses on Special Projects towards increasing visibility for the destination in the high-potential India market.
Thomas Cook India launches the Borderless Prepaid Multi-Currency Travel Card
India's outbound travel saw a record in overseas travel spending of $17 billion in FY24, marking a 25% increase y-o-y (accounting for 54% of all international spending)1 and is projected to reach $55.4 billion by 20342
Top five trending destinations for Holi Long Weekend: Skyscanner
According to Skyscanner’s Wanderlost Report, almost half (49%) Indians were already plotting their next getaway for 2025 in the month of January.
Virtuoso holds Virtuoso Awards for Greater China / North and Southeast Asia
Global luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso held its annual regional Virtuoso Awards on Wednesday, 12th March, during its Greater China/North and Southeast Asia Forum at the MGM Shanghai West Bund.
Northern Pakistan seeks to balance higher tourist arrivals and sustainability
Over the past year, the popularity of Northern Pakistan as a must-visit destination has grown considerably but now poses a challenge with regard to the region’s natural environment.
Tourism Malaysia lauds Kuala Lumpur inclusion in Tripadvisor’s Top Trending Destinations
Tourism Malaysia’s London office announced that Kuala Lumpur was ranked second in this year’s Tripadvisor list of the Top Trending Destinations.
SAii Laguna Phuket hosts Serandipians & Takumians’ Essence of Phuket
SAii Laguna Phuket welcomed over 150 luxury travel advisors for the annual Serandipians and Takumians event held from 3rd to 7th March.
Business Travel Show Asia Pacific comes to Singapore this April
The BTN Group which has organised the Business Travel Show Europe for three decades brings the same world-class sourcing, networking and educational programme to the Asia Pacific this April.
Agoda: Hotels need to embrace Gen Z-driven travel trends
A new report from online travel platform Agoda points out the need for hoteliers to get with the times in terms of travel trends spearheaded by Gen Z travellers.
Virtuoso presents annual report at its Greater China/North and Southeast Asia Forum
Luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso presented a report on yet another record-breaking year at its annual Greater China/North and Southeast Asia Forum at the MGM Shanghai West Bund.
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