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Northeast Asia to break US$30 billion in online travel bookings by next year
In its latest market report, global travel marketing research firm Phocuswright declares that online is the way to success for Northeast Asia’s travel sector.
VFS Global: Filipinos may still apply for Japan visas via travel agencies
Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on 7th April.
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Thai travel agents express concerns regarding Thailand’s arrivals target
Officials from the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) expressed concerns that the country may be unable to hit its target of 39 million foreign arrivals for 2025.
Sabre Corporation announces new distribution agreement with Vietjet
Global traveltech developer Sabre Corporation announced a new distribution agreement with Vietnamese new-age airline Vietjet Air today, 20th March.
ixigo signs partnership with Amadeus
Indian online travel platform ixigo signed a partnership with global traveltech firm Amadeus to enhance its airline content offerings.
Philippines generates over US$10 million in sales leads at ITB Berlin
The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) announced that its participation at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany yielded over US$10 million in sales leads.
British Airways NDC content makes its way to Sabre’s travel marketplace
Global traveltech firm Sabre Corporation formally launched British Airways’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace today, 19th March.
BizAway is fastest-growing company in the European travel and hospitality sector
Italian travel management scaleup BizAway ranked 1st in the Travel & Hospitality sector and in the 29th position overall in the Financial Times and Statista’s annual ranking of the 1,000 fastest-growing companies in Europe.
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.
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.
Philippines launches travel permit system for minors travelling abroad
The Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched an automated travel permit system for minors travelling abroad (MTAs).
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.
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.
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