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China gets ready for May Day travel period
China is battering down the hatches in anticipation of the eight-day travel rush for the May Day holiday.
China reports 15.3 percent increase in passenger trips in Q1-2025
China's immigration authorities report that their agency processed 163 million passenger trips in the first quarter of this year.
Greater Bay Airlines’ Zhangjiajie route takes off
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) launched its new scheduled service to Zhangjiajie on Tuesday, 15th April, right after the inaugural flight of its direct Hong Kong-Guilin route.
WTTC partners with VFS Global to launch ‘Together in Travel’ SME initiative
In a landmark move to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global travel industry, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Together in Travel SME initiative, with VFS Global proudly joining as a Founding Partner
UN Tourism convenes 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and and the Pacific
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) convened the 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and the Pacific (CAP) In Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, 15h April, concluding the event today, 16th April.
VCET appoints ‘Accessibility Advisory Committee’
Victorian Convention and Event Trust (VCET) have taken a significant step towards inclusivity by appointing four individuals living with disabilities to its Accessibility Advisory committee.
Ant International’s WorldFirst launches World Card
Ant International’s WorldFirst has launched World Card, a Mastercard-enabled virtual card solution designed to help SMEs grow by simplifying global transactions and lowering operational costs.
Z Hotels appoints Jon Siberry of SDK Consulting to transform revenue strategy
SDK Consulting, revenue and commercial consultancy for hotels, has been appointed by boutique hotel brand Z Hotels to develop the commercial strategy and run the revenue and distribution department.
HBX Group and FinPay launch HBX Group eWallet
HBX Group announces the launch of HBX Group eWallet, an innovative B2B payments platform specifically designed for the travel industry.
Why are cruises becoming more popular among global travellers?
In the nearly three years following the weakening of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global travel sector has noted a significant increase in the number of cruises being booked by travellers.
Kempinski Hotels renews partnership with China’s BTG Hotels Group
Kempinski Hotels and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (BTG Hotels) recently renewed their long-standing strategic partnership.
Philippines reelected vice-president of UN Tourism General Assembly
The Philippines was reelected vice-president of the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) and chair of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) from 2025 to 2027.
The busiest airports in the world defy global uncertainty and hold top rankings: ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) World offers an exclusive first look at the 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, showcasing their resilience in navigating global uncertainty.
Travel and tourism sees resilient M&A activity amid 5% dip in overall deal volume in Q1 2025: GlobalData
Deal-making in the travel and tourism sector showed signs of cautious optimism in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with overall activity experiencing only around 5% year-on-year (YoY) dip.
Greater Bay Airlines’ direct service to Guilin takes off
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA)’s new scheduled direct service to Guilin, China officially took off today, 15th April.
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