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TUI reveals why ‘Christmas exhaustion’ is the top reason we want to book a holiday in the new year

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2024

New research revealed by TUI* states most Brits would have started looking for this year’s holiday on New Year’s Day and around four out of ten (37%) are likely to book a summer holiday…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Introducing little book of “Incredible Journeys”, the latest touring inspiration for 2024 and beyond

Kanchan Nath Jan 1, 2024

Incredible Journeys’ 2024 peaks campaign, Little Book of Incredible Journeys, showcases an exquisite selection of inspirational touring and adventure holidays hand-picked by their experts.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Canadian Affair launches new style fam trip in January sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2023

Canadian Affair, the UK’s largest tour operator to Canada, is launching its new style FAM trip as part of its January sale, which runs from today (27th December, 2023) until 31st January,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Christmas Day holiday bookings grow, December sales up by 30%

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023

Sales throughout December have broken records, with an increase of nearly 30% on the same period last year. Not Just Travel is predicting an even busier final week of the year.

Global

DreamFolks unveils DreamFolks Membership Club

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2023

DreamFolks, India’s airport services aggregator, announced the launch of its exclusive membership program – The DreamFolks Club.

Global

TTC Tour Brands announces Big Tour Sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2023

Guided travel company TTC Tour Brands is launching the Big Tour Sale with a range of discounts on 2024 tours with Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver, including 129 itineraries…

Airlines and Aviation

First TUI passenger flight to Singapore takes off from Birmingham Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2023

TUI Airways’s inaugural flight from Birmingham Airport to Singapore Changi Airport departed on 13 December 2023.

Partner content

The Ghan Expedition: Journey through the heart of Australia

Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2023

Explore the wonders of Australia’s vast interior by train aboard one of the world’s most renowned rail journeys – The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide.

Hotels

HBX Group reveals United States as top festive destination for 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2023

With millions poised to begin the Christmas getaway in the coming days, new data from TravelTech leaders HBX Group has revealed the United States will be the most popular destination for…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip & Vi sign a strategic partnership

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com, one of the largest online travel tech platforms, partners with Vi, the leading telecom operator, in continuous endeavour to build more value for its users.

Features

2023 Travel Recap: Indians prefer tried-and-tested destinations, reveals Agoda

Kanchan Nath Dec 11, 2023

As the year draws to a close, digital travel platform Agoda unveiled the top destinations for Indian travellers in 2023.

Associations

Booking.com and UNWTO launch new online training series to support accommodations to become more sustainable

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Booking.com has partnered with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations to launch a new series of free online courses designed to support accommodations on their journey…

By the Way

Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2023

Hackers are increasing their attacks on Booking.com customers by posting adverts on dark web forums asking for help finding victims.

Global

JTA Holidays unveils brand new website

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2023

Independent Tour Operator, JTA Holidays announces the launch of its brand-new agent only website.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip unveils “Explore Bharat – Discover the Soul of India” Travel Program

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, has recently launched a travel program called “Explore Bharat- Discover the Soul of India."

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group forms partnership with China International Culture Association

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2023

Trip.com Group has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the China International Culture Association to promote inbound tourism.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group forms partnership with China International Culture Association

Kristin Mariano Nov 27, 2023

Trip.com Group has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the China International Culture Association to promote inbound tourism. Mr James Liang, Co-founder and Chairman of…

Global

8 money-saving hacks for booking a holiday in 2024

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2023

With the New Year just around the corner, many of us will be planning our 2024 holidays. But what can you do to save money on your next trip? And how can you make your money go further…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip introduces a subscription programme for HNI’s

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2023

Leading the way in the travel industry, EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's most trusted and renowned travel platforms has introduced an exclusive subscription programme that redefines luxury and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Winter Camping on the Rise: 5 Trips to Try

Kristin Mariano Nov 21, 2023

According to Kampgrounds of America's 2023 report, camping makes up nearly one-third (32%) of the leisure travel market, with over 58 million households participating in the pastime in…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Five days of exceptional Black Friday offers with Gold Medal

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2023

 Gold Medal are contributing to the Black Friday buzz with six exceptional holiday offers, alongside  two offers from their ultra-luxury brand, Pure Luxury

OTAs & Tour Operators

Klook scales up partnership with Singapore Tourism Board

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2023

Klook, Asia’s  travel and experiences platform, are scaling up efforts to drive inbound travel to Singapore, jointly investing over S$2 million in marketing initiatives as part of their…

Global

Flight Centre launches Instagram singing competition

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2023

Flight Centre, one of the world’s largest independent global travel agencies, will run a public singing competition via Instagram.

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI launches biggest tours program for summer 2025

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2023

TUI has launched its biggest ever tours program for summer 2025, with 56 TUI Tours on offer, including new tours in destinations such as Kenya and Crete. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

KAYAK integrates ChatGPT into its Best Time to Travel tool to enhance recommendations

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2023

KAYAK has integrated ChatGPT into its Best Time to Travel tool, the AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI. This addition to KAYAK's Best Time to Travel tool, which allows…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet to launch the Shanghai – Ho Chi Minh City direct service

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023

Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, will launch the direct route linking Shanghai and Vietnam's economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City from December 1, 2023.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Walk Japan launches Shikoku: Kochi & Ehime Discovery Tour

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2023

Walk Japan, the leading adventure travel company in Japan, has launched its latest immersive walking tour the Shikoku: Kochi & Ehime Discovery, visiting the bucolic Kochi and Ehime…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Meet Rottnest Express’ Local Legends

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2023

Rottnest Express has been an integral part of the Perth and Fremantle community for over 60 years. Community support over this time has been essential – and appreciated. To recognise…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Incredible Journeys celebrate two weeks of record-breaking sales  

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2023

Incredible Journeys, the specialist touring and adventure brand of dnata Travel Group UK, has  recorded for two weeks in a row, its best sales ever.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Ranveer and Alia charm in MakeMyTrip’s latest campaign

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2023

MakeMyTrip launched a new campaign aimed squarely at attracting new users to its platform by spotlighting the unique value propositions that set the platform apart. 

Features

Hull couple celebrate two decades of travelling with TUI 

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2023

A couple from Hull will be celebrating their 20th year of travelling with TUI in 2024, having made it their mission to travel the world during their retirement. 

Consumer

Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys launch  multi-brand winter escapes campaign

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2023

For the first time ever, dnata Travel Group UK’s B2B brands have released a multi-brand campaign titled Winter Escapes, launching 01 November.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Journey Beyond commences seven-day agent and guest servicing

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2023

 Journey Beyond has announced an extension of its Travel Centre operations to seven days a week, to enhance the agent and customer experience.

OTAs & Tour Operators

ixigo offers 1-Tap check-out  for travel bookings in partnership with Simpl

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2023

With the onset of the festive season, ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited), India's  online travel aggregator, announced a partnership with Simpl, India’s foremost Checkout Network, to…

Travel Tech

TUI Group deepens partnership with IBS Software to optimise operations

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

IBS Software has a long-standing partnership with TUI to overhaul its IT processes to deliver transformational value.

Reports

Booking.com launches inaugural report on ‘How India Travels’

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

Booking.com released its first ‘How India Travels’ report. The report, with McKinsey & Company as the knowledge partner, provides invaluable insight into the evolving nature of Indian…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group, Tourism Authority of Thailand sign partnership

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2023

Trip.com Group and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on bolstering tourism in Thailand. This collaboration aims to promote…

Special Reports

Top seven travel predictions for 2024  

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

Where in years past travel has been a means to escape life, Booking.com is releasing research that shows that travel is life in 2024.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip unveils the Dussehra travel sale

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com has introduced the Dussehra Travel Sale, offering travellers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy extraordinary discounts on flights, hotels, buses, cabs, and holiday packages.

OTAs & Tour Operators

More outsiders are entering the OTA space – according to research from Phocuswright

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

An increasing number of companies from outside of travel are entering the online travel agency (OTA) space, according to Phocuswright, the travel industry research and events authority.

OTAs & Tour Operators

12Go is unveiling the top travel destinations for family travel in Asia

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

12Go, an online travel agency primarily based in and serving the Asian travel market by selling tickets online for buses, ferries, and trains, unveils a list of the most favored destinations…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Eric Nam explores the best of Hoi An, Vietnam

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2023

Do you ever dream of going back to a past, picturesque moment in time? At Hoi An, dreams become reality. With its vast land boasting timeless allure, this UNESCO historic city is a hot…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Good Travel Management unveils rebrand and user-centric website

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2023

Good Travel Management (GTM) unveils a rebrand and announces the launch of its intuitive, new website.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Equator, tourism sector’s true marketplace is live! 

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2023

Singapore online travel company, Travel Trade Marketplace, launches EQUATOR as a true marketplace for the tourism sector.

Religious Tourism

EaseMyTrip launches EasyDarshan

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, has launched its latest offering, EasyDarshan

Travel Agents

TTC Tour Brands announces worldwide Early Bird 2024 sale and agent incentive

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2023

Guided travel company TTC Tour Brands announces an Early Bird Sale for over 200 departures in 2024, with a range of discounts across their portfolio of award-winning touring brands to suit…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Bebo takes over Goibibo’s socials

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2023

In a stellar illustration of two-way communication between a brand and its audience, Goibibo announces Kareena Kapoor Khan aka Bebo as its new brand ambassador.

Travel insurance

EaseMyTrip teams up with Cover Genius

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel platforms, today announced its strategic partnership with Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded protection.

Global

EaseMyTrip partners with Government of Uttarakhand

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2023

In a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing, EaseMyTrip, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, and the Government of Uttarakhand have embarked on a collaborative…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip is the official travel partner for CARS24 Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, is delighted to announce its prestigious partnership with the CARS24 Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023 as the official travel…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Explore Bangkok through Eric Nam’s lens for a gastronomical adventure like no other

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2023

This buzzing neighbourhood along Sukhumvit Road offers a wide range of culinary options, from upscale restaurants to trendy cafes. Top of your list should be Sorn, a  Michelin-starred…

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘Trees for Days’ initiative launches to support environment and community

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

G Adventures, is launching its new “Trees for Days” initiative, bringing the protection of the environment and empowerment of local communities closer together to enact powerful change…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Traveloka Impact Study by PwC: SEA’s leading travel platform propels global exposure and growth for Indonesia’s tourism ecosystem

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

A socio-economic impact study released by PwC Indonesia today reveals Traveloka,  is making significant social, environmental, and economic contributions to Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Explore, Learn, Live: Booking.com’s 2023 Explorers campaign unveils a world renewed with Eric Nam

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

Booking.com has  proudly announced global star Eric Nam as the campaign ambassador for its 2023 Explorers  campaign.

OTAs & Tour Operators

ixigo Launches ‘ixigo Assured’ on international travel – offers full refunds on select international flight bookings

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

‘ixigo assured’ offers the most competitive free cancellation product in the Indian OTA market for both domestic & international flight bookings.

Consumer

Indians want to travel this festive season: Kayak

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2023

Travel interest is increasing among Indians as the festive period of Diwali sets in over the coming months, according to new consumer research from KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip launches Smart Voice Recognition Technology

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com is set to redefine the travel booking experience with its groundbreaking innovation - the EaseMyTrip Smart Voice Recognition Technology.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda reveals most popular flight destinations for Indian travellers 

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2023

As travellers take to the skies once again, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top domestic and international flight destinations of 2023 so far.

Global

EaseMyTrip presents the “Golden Bharat Travel Sale”

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2023

Being one of India’s premier travel platforms, EaseMyTrip has unveiled their grand mid-year package for travellers with a stack of premium discounts on Flights, Hotels, Buses, Holiday and…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Trip.com Group charts the future of travel at Envision 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2023

Trip.com Group today showcased its vision for the future of travel at its Envision 2023 global partner conference. The conference was attended by about 700 industry partners globally. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda signs Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is the new brand ambassador for Agoda in India, the digital travel platform announced.

Sports Tourism

Booking.com partners with Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as Global Brand Ambassador for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

Booking.com  announced the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign along with some of the game’s most dynamic…

OTAs & Tour Operators

DNATA B2B brands celebrate the start of September Peaks, following four campaign launches 

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2023

Dnata B2B brands Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys are celebrating a successful start to September, following the launch of their mini-peaks campaigns which have …

Airlines and Aviation

Kneissl Touristik invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Lufthansa Group

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2023

Kneissl Touristik is among the first Austrian tour operators to invest in the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for flights with Austrian Airlines and other airlines of the Lufthansa…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Must-see iconic filming spots around the world

Kristin Mariano Sep 12, 2023

Movie and TV buffs in search of iconic destinations to travel to have been told the most stunning locations they can visit from legendary films.  Travel experts at …

OTAs & Tour Operators

Klook Celebrates 9 Years with USD 9 million in giveaways

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2023

With travel recovery in full swing since the pandemic, Klook, Asia’s platform for experiences and travel services, records its strongest performance to date as it celebrates its 9th…

OTAs & Tour Operators

FCM Travel expands presence in China’s Greater Bay Area 

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2023

FCM Travel, one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has expanded its footprints into China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) with a new office and has doubled the size of its team to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Club Med unveils new Global Brand Campaign

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2023

Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive holiday since 1950, has today unveiled a major global brand campaign called That’s L’Esprit Libre. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip and CzechTourism collaborates to promote tourism in the country

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com is proud to unveil a transformative co-op campaign in partnership with CzechTourism.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Aurora Expeditions donates on behalf of Virtuoso Travel Advisors

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2023

Following a successful Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, award-winning expedition travel company AE Expeditions is donating funds to three conservation-focused organisations on behalf of…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda reveals in-flight frustrations

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2023

With travellers across the globe raring to take off on new adventures, digital travel platform Agoda unveils a candid exploration of the less glamorous side of air travel.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com launches year-long “Explore with Mastercard” promotion

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2023

Trip.com has today announced its exclusive Explore with Mastercard promotion, which will run in 17 territories across the Asia Pacific region for one year from 1 September 2023.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Flight Centre Travel Group records strong profit turnaround during 2023 Fiscal Year

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2023

FLT's corporate travel business continued to out-perform, comfortably out-pacing broader industry recovery and delivering record TTV during FY 23.

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI Campus opens in Hanover

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2023

TUI Group opens its newly designed global corporate headquarters, the TUI Campus in Hanover.

Global

Skyscanner now available in Hindi

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2023

Skyscanner, the global travel marketplace announced the launch of its website and mobile web experience in Hindi.

Global

DreamSetGo unveils “Experience The Exclusive” campaign with Sourav Ganguly and Mary Kom 

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2023

DreamSetGo, India's premium sports experiences and travel platform launched ‘Experience The Exclusive’, a first-of-its-kind digital ad campaign, featuring legendary Indian cricketer - Sourav…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda reveals cheapest domestic, regional, and intercontinental air routes from India

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

To help bargain hunters on their way, digital travel platform Agoda shares the most affordable routes booked on Agoda in early August by travellers from India.

Global

J2 adventures introduces a start-up touring concept for luxury Jewish travel adventures  

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

J2 adventures (which stands for Jewish Journeys) is the latest, hippest tour operator to  rethink how its clients experience Jewish culture around the world.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Regent launches 2023/24 Arctic Winter brochure

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

Regent has launched its new Arctic Winter 2023/24 brochure, offering a winter collection of holidays to Iceland, Lapland, Greenland, Norway and Sweden. 

Global

Trevolution Group’s airfare sales cross USD 623 million milestone 

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2023

Trevolution Group, the global market leader operating Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Dreamport and other travel services, has announced commercial results for the first half of 2023 showing…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI UK to grow trade team to further support independent agents

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2023

Global leisure company TUI is set to grow its trade engagement team to 14 as it prepares for its biggest summer season in 2024.

Travel Tech

TUI integrates into Juniper Travel Technology XML porfolio to extend Tours & Activities distribution

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2023

TUI Group, one of the world’s leading tourism businesses, has extended its Tours & Activities distribution through connecting with Juniper Travel Technology, a global travel technology…

Awards

STAAH designated most innovative partner for 2023

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

The Most Innovative Partner Award for Booking.com represents STAAH’s innovative approach and implementing the most innovative solutions using Booking.com’s APIs.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Wanderlust over wallets: Travel confidence holds up for over half of APAC travellers despite economic headwinds

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI) today. In light of prevailing macroeconomic…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Go City (formerly Leisure Pass Group) re-establishes its presence in India through Global Destinations

Chris Head Aug 17, 2023

Go City® (formerly Leisure Pass Group), the world's largest attraction pass business, re-establishes its presence in India through Global Destinations.  Go City believes that there's a…

Reports

Top 5 wallet-friendly round trips within India for the upcoming long weekend

Kanchan Nath Aug 10, 2023

The upcoming long weekend in August, coinciding with Independence Day, presents the perfect opportunity to plan your next holiday meticulously.

Global

Greek island-hopping experiences with Olympic Holidays

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2023

Why visit just one glorious Greek island when you could play join-the-dots with two, three or more? Greece experts Olympic Holidays make it easy to plan your perfect itinerary.

Global

WebBeds announced as Principal Partner of English Premier League Club, Fulham FC

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2023

Fulham Football Club and global online marketplace for the travel trade, WebBeds, have announced a partnership which will see the B2B accommodation distribution company become the Club’s…

Global

dnata Travel joins forces with TURESPAÑA to meet soaring travel demand

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

dnata Travel, one of the GCC’s longest serving travel providers, has partnered with TURESPAÑA, the official tourism authority of Spain, to deliver unparalleled opportunities for travellers…

Road

Cleartrip unveils 4500+ bus connections in Kerala; partners with KSRTC

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

To make bus transportation more accessible and seamless in Kerala, Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, rolled out 4500+ bus connections in the state.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Beyond Green partners with Nomadic Expeditions to launch immersive itineraries for sustainable luxury getaways

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2023

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, resorts, and lodges, has launched four new itineraries as part of the brand’s Plan Your Trip program, which…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Sky Vacations launches luxury Italian villa collection

Kristin Mariano Jul 28, 2023

Sky Vacations, a leading provider of luxury travel experiences, announced today its exclusive partnership with Italian Style Villas, the renowned villa rental company specializing in…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Hong Kong ranks #1 in Booking.com’s APAC Travel Confidence Index 2023

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI). In light of prevailing macroeconomic realities,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

1702% surge in searches for Ahmedabad during the 2023 Cricket World Cup season: Agoda

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023

Digital travel platform, Agoda, has revealed a 1702% surge in searches for stays in Ahmedabad in the wake of the much-anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cisalpina Tours opens office in Cyprus

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023

Cisalpina Tours has officially opened its office in Cyprus, specifically in the city of Limassol, which is known for its tourism and economic activities.

Sports Tourism

TUI to become Luton town football club training wear sponsor

Kanchan Nath Jul 20, 2023

Global travel and leisure company TUI, whose UK head office is based in Luton will be the face of Luton Town Football Club’s training kit for the 2023/2024 season.

Global

dnata partners with Pulse Hotels & Resorts to represent its growing Maldives portfolio in the GCC

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2023

dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, is partnering with the Maldives’ Pulse Hotels & Resorts to bring its unique and expanding portfolio of properties…

Golfing

Golfasian launches new Asia Golf Guide

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2023

Tour operator, Golfasian, has launched an impressive and comprehensive golf guide, catering to enthusiasts seeking extraordinary playing vacations in Southeast Asia.

Features

Agoda reveals 2 out of 3 Thai travellers do not include breakfast with their hotel booking

Kanchan Nath Jul 14, 2023

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day for some, easily skipped by others. And with every new hotel booking the same dilemma: To include, or not to include? Agoda looked at the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

KAYAK launches ‘Best Time to Travel tool’

Kanchan Nath Jul 14, 2023

To help travellers continue to navigate some of the increased pricing, KAYAK is launching a new “Best Time to Travel tool” as THE place to start your trip planning, uncovering optimal times…

Airlines and Aviation

EaseMyTrip enters into a General Sales Agreement (GSA) with SpiceJet Airlines

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com, one of the largest online travel tech portals in India signs a General Sales Agreement (GSA) with SpiceJet Airline to sell, promote, and market passenger tickets and other…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch Monsoon Getaways

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

With the monsoon season ushering in a cooler climate, Indians are keen to travel and this has resulted in a 15-20% increase in demand compared to last year - for monsoon travel.

Consumer

Advantage Holidays & Cruise launch new villa-inclusive packages with SPL Villas

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

The Advantage Travel Partnership’s in house tour operator Advantage Holidays & Cruise has announced a new ‘Villa Holiday’ product range for its members.

OTAs & Tour Operators

GIATA partners with dnata Travel Group

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

Berlin-based GIATA, the world's largest hotel content database, is partnering with Dubai-based dnata Travel Group to enhance its hotel mapping power for global travel customers.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com sees 145% flight booking surge from US to UK 

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2023

Travel service provider Trip.com has seen remarkable flight and hotel bookings growth from outbound US travellers to the UK and the rest of  Europe.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda partners with Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

Agoda, a global digital travel platform, has partnered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels in Thailand develop sustainable tourism practices.

OTAs & Tour Operators

FCM reveals how it’s supercharging client servicing through a human-centred approach to generative AI 

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

Global travel management company FCM shares as to how it is leveraging disruptive technologies to reshape the servicing of a multi-national customer base that stretches over 100 countries. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

TruTravels launches new ‘Ski and Après’ travel style 

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2023

It may be the height of summer, but TruTravels is bringing cool vibes to their traveller community today with the launch of their brand new Ski and Après travel style

OTAs & Tour Operators

Incredible Journeys announce new partnership with Wendy Wu Tours

Kristin Mariano Jul 4, 2023

Specialist touring and adventure brand of dnata Travel Group B2B, Incredible Journeys, are excited  to announce their new partnership with the UK’s leading tour specialist, Wendy Wu…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group announces RMB 1 billion childcare subsidy for global employees

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

The company plans to invest RMB 1 billion as subsidies to support its employees in family planning and promote working families.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Joyned and NexusTours announce strategic partnership

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

Israeli start-up Joyned and NexusTours, a destination management company serving the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, jointly announced their strategic partnership.

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip makes discovering India easy on the pocket with ‘Incredible India Incredible Prices’

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

The pandemic made Indian travellers explore the country like never before, ensuring sustained growth for the sector.

Reports

Booking.com reveals LGBTQ+ Travellers’ picks for an inclusive getaway in India in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

For LGBTQ+ travellers, selecting a welcoming and inclusive destination is vital to planning a vacation away.

Global

TUI launches Lapland winter 2024 programme

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

TUI is launching its Lapland Winter 2024 programme earlier than ever before, due to increased customer demand over the past few years

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cisalpina Tours obtained the GoGlobal IATA certification

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2023

Cisalpina Tours received the prestigious IATA’s GoGlobal accreditation, making it one of the very few global travel organizations to have successfully completed all the steps for the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Introducing TTS WebAgent Mobile: The Ultimate App for Travel Agents on the Go 

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2023

TTS, a global leader in travel technology solutions, is proud to announce the  launch of TTS WebAgent Mobile, the mobile version of their acclaimed desktop application,  which will be free…

Attractions & Tours

Incredible Journeys launch independent  touring campaign 

Kanchan Nath Jun 22, 2023

Dnata Travel Group’s B2B touring brand, Incredible Journeys has introduced its newest campaign - Independent Touring, as the brand expand their bespoke offering to agents.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Asian tour operators change focus to satisfy experience-hungry new travellers

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2023

Tour operators at this year’s Arival Activate event in Bangkok are reporting that there’s truth in the predictions – travellers indeed are demanding more immersive, local and engaging…

OTAs & Tour Operators

SOTC Travel launches website in three regional languages

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023

In a strategic initiative to target the high potential market of Regional India-Bharat, and cater to the evolving digital savvy language segments, SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel Travel…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Aqua Expeditions’ Indonesian Summer Special

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023

Escape to the remote Indonesian Archipelago this summer with Aqua Expeditions, for an adventure of a lifetime under the glistening heat of the Indonesian sun.

Hotels

Sportshotels rides high on the post-pandemic wave of sports travel

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023

Recently-launched sports accommodation specialist Sportshotels.com is building remarkable momentum as its unique offering is acclaimed by sporting organisations and the leisure industry…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Belleair’s ‘agent only’ website is now live

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Following the recent message regarding the acquisition of “Belleair Holidays” by Alfendo Limited the  parent company of JTA Travel Group, the new www.Belleair.co.uk agent only website is now…

Hotels

OYO introduces “Stay Now Pay Later” for summer vacationers in India

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced a Stay Now Pay Later (SNPL) option to provide Indian travellers greater flexibility while planning their summer travels.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda launches campaign “AgodaDreamDeals”

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Digital travel platform, Agoda, is giving wings to all globetrotters by offering an exciting prize of up to INR 2,00,000 to satisfy their wanderlust via #AgodaDreamDeals.

Hotels

Hotelbeds and Wayra (Telefónica) announce first start-ups to be part of the TravelTech Lab 

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2023

Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefónica's open innovation initiative, have announced the winners of the first TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds challenge.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Government of Cape Verde, TUI and TUI Care Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023

The Government of Cape Verde, TUI Group and TUI Care Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding “Tourism for Development” to intensify their cooperation on a wide range of…

Finance

“Buy Now Pay Later” is a game changer for travel e-commerce, says Digitrips

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

Leading multi-product travel platform Digitrips says Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services have become a game changer for travel e-commerce, with such purchases accounting for up to 75% of sales…

Global

Sky Vacations: UK Market Growth and Portfolio Expansion 

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

Sky Vacations, a luxury tour operator announced today substantial growth in the UK market and its portfolio expansion to the United Kingdom.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trevolution Group launches Dreamport Platform to empower Gig Workers across India

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2023

Trevolution Group, which operates Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, International Travel Network, and other global travel brands, has launched a new platform Dreamport

OTAs & Tour Operators

dnata announces further global green initiatives

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2023

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, continues its efforts to meet its pledge of reducing its carbon footprint and waste to landfill by 20% by 2024 as part of its two-year green…

Reports

91% of Indian LGBTQ+ Travellers are more comfortable travelling with growing inclusivity in the travel industry: Booking.com

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady…

OTAs & Tour Operators

GetYourGuide secures USD194 million in funding

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2023

Since their humble beginnings in 2009, at GetYourGuide they have been in the business of helping more people unlock unforgettable experiences.

Global

TUI extends 2.7 billion euros credit lines with banks until summer 2026

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

TUI has successfully extended the maturity of its existing credit lines of 2.7 billion euros by a further two years.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration collaborate on ‘Agoda Tech Day Camp’ initiative

Kristin Mariano Jun 1, 2023

Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Saturday School Foundation to organize Agoda Tech Day Camp, a series of tech…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2023

Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip  shows highest–ever GBR of INR 8,051 Crores, surges by 117% YoY in FY23

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel technology platforms, announced its results for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2023.

Reports

Agoda takes on the 12,000 THB Challenge

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2023

According to Agoda’s Travel Trend Survey, people are spending consciously on holidays this year. The majority of travelers in Asia, Australia, and the United States have set a spending range…

Features

6 key trends shaping travel experiences in Asia-Pacific

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2023

Arival has released six key trends that are shaping the future of travel experiences in APAC.  The findings, from its recent The Outlook for Experiences 2019-2025 research, are released…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI BLUE unveils new free kids club activities to help children become more adventurous eaters 

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2023

TUI BLUE, TUI’s global leisure hotel brand, has launched new free kids club activities in its family resorts this summer to encourage adventurous appetites in children.

OTAs & Tour Operators

MMT full year gross bookings grow by 122% YoY to $6.6 Billion

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2023

MakeMyTrip Limited, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended  March 31, 2023.

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI to open 21 new retail stores in 2023

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

In support for the Great British High Street, global leisure and travel company, TUI has committed to opening 21 brand new stores across the country during 2023.

OTAs & Tour Operators

BillEase, now available on Agoda

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

Enabled by Alipay+, the integration comes amidst travel recovery in the Philippines Philippine-based consumer finance app, BillEase, is now available as a payment option on Agoda

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip collaborates with Microsoft to reshape the travel booking landscape with generative AI

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

In a landmark move, MakeMyTrip has collaborated with Microsoft to make travel planning more inclusive and accessible by introducing voice assisted booking in Indian languages.

OTAs & Tour Operators

International and domestic travel bookings skyrocket for Chinese May Holiday

Kristin Mariano May 9, 2023

Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group reveals its Chinese mainland May Day travel trends, with strong domestic and international booking growth.  Chinese outbound travellers were…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Miral Destinations unveil partnership with luxury tour operator, IF ONLY

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023

Miral Destinations has signed a partnership with luxury tour operator IF ONLY, while showcasing its unique destination offerings at Arabian Travel Market (ATM).

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI grows offering in Greece ahead of increased flight capacity in 2024

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023

Following the announcement of 220k additional flight seats in and out of Greece, TUI has enhanced its offering to the destination to give even more choice to UK holidaymakers.

Hotels

OYO to double Char Dham hotels seeing record demand  

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023

Global travel technology company OYO has announced that it will double the number of properties available for the Char Dham Yatra 2023.

Hotels

Hotelbeds expands luxury portfolio to meet rising consumer demand 

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

Hotelbeds is seeing a notable rise in consumer demand for luxury travel with travellers around the world seeking more premium experiences than ever before.

OTAs & Tour Operators

dnata Travel Group unveils ATM Dubai stand representing UAE’s booming travel industry in 2023

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

Dubai’s longest serving travel provider is showcasing the full spectrum of the UAE travel industry, from corporate travel solutions to attractions and more, as its local brands eye further…

Global

Sky Vacations announces new tours to Serbia, Tanzania, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath May 2, 2023

Sky Vacations announces the expansion of their product portfolio to include four new destinations: Serbia, Tanzania, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com and Amazon Web Services sign MOU to build joint innovation lab

Kanchan Nath Apr 28, 2023

Trip.com has announced it will build a joint innovation lab with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud.

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI launches biggest ever summer programme for summer 2024 with 1.1 million extra flights

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

TUI has added a further 1.1 million flight seats for UK holidaymakers departing in summer 2024. Giving customers more flexibility with departing airports, destinations and holiday lengths,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip launches ‘Easy Summer Sale’

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

EaseMyTrip.com launches Easy Summer Sale, a marquee bouquet of offers specially curated for travellers for the summer holiday season.

Airlines and Aviation

TUI to base two addition aircraft at Glagow Airport for summer 2024

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

Holiday provider TUI has announced plans to increase its number of based aircraft at Glasgow Airport from four to six in next summer. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com and Macao Government Tourism Office join hands to promote the city’s glamour

Kristin Mariano Apr 25, 2023

Trip.com has announced the launch of “See You in Macao” campaign to promote Macao as a destination choice for leisure and business. To elevate their travel experiences as they plan for…

OTAs & Tour Operators

HolidayPirates partners with InterLnkd to offer travelers’ deals

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023

InterLnkd has announced its new partnership with HolidayPirates offering followers a range of exclusive deals and offers from over 1,000 major high street and online brands.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia Group launches industry-first “Shoppable” Streaming Platform

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023

Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Group’s global travel advertising platform, unveiled a new media platform, the first-ever advertising and travel technology platform of its kind that…

Tourism Boards

Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways and Trip.com Group sign MOU

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways and Trip.com Group signed a three-year strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focusing on cooperating on the promotion of outbound tourism to Fiji and the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip opens a franchise store in Hubli

Kanchan Nath Apr 19, 2023

MakeMyTrip has opened a new franchise store in Hubli. The Hubli outlet is MakeMyTrip’s tenth in the state of Karnataka.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Australian operator (re)launches Asia Cycling Tours

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2023

Tour de Vines, Australia’s award-wining cycling tour operator, has relaunched tours in South East Asia. Choose from a journey down the Mekong from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh in…

OTAs & Tour Operators

KAYAK makes travel planning easier for LGBTQ+ community with new travel hub

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2023

Travel search engine KAYAK has launched a new travel hub created by and for LGBTQ+ travel lovers and their allies. The new LGBTQ+ travel hub is an ever-growing resource of timely…

Hotels

OYO joins the cricket fever, launches special offers

Kanchan Nath Apr 13, 2023

As the 16th season of India’s professional Twenty20 cricket league progresses, OYO has a special delight in store for all the cricket fans.

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip launches ‘Book With Zero Payment’

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2023

Starting this summer, MakeMyTrip, India’s online travel company, takes away all the stress that comes with booking a stay, with the introduction of ‘Book With Zero Payment’.

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip launches customisable holiday packages for Europe

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

MakeMyTrip has introduced over 130 differentiated holiday packages across 25 European countries. The European packages have been specially curated considering the changing demands of Indian…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Launches 1-for-1 Flights from Singapore to Bangkok with DBS Bank

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

Trip.com, in partnership with DBS Bank, is launching a Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion on Singapore-Bangkok Economy Class return tickets across all airlines.

Global

KAYAK helps Indians search for a trip down memory lane – for less – this summer 

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Summer is almost here, and Indian travellers plan to make the most of it with flight searches significantly up for the holiday period.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Sky Vacations announces exclusive tours to Incheon, Korea 

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Sky Vacations has announced the launch of its new tours to Incheon, gateway to Korea. The destination being a perfect mix of natural beauty, rich history, and modern developments is truly a…

Global

Trip.com Group and Saudi Tourism Authority sign MOU to promote tourism

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Trip.com Group, a leading one-stop travel service provider, and Saudi Tourism Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Saudi Arabia as a tourism destination. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia launches conversational trip planning powered by ChatGPT

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Expedia announced an exciting new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.

OTAs & Tour Operators

APT & Travelmarvel launches ‘Time to Travel Sale’

Kanchan Nath Apr 6, 2023

 APT & Travelmarvel has announced a new tactical offer, its up to 50% off Time to Travel Sale*, with the savings available on 2023 departures of its bestselling products when booked…

Features

Expedia Group reports growth for travel in Q1 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 6, 2023

Averaging 15M digital visitors daily, Expedia Group Media Solutions notes travel demand is alive and well – and ready for the taking.

Airports

Thomas Cook India inks long term agreement to set up Forex outlets at Manohar International Airport, Mopa – Goa

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 2023

Thomas Cook (India) Limited inaugurated new Forex outlets at the new Manohar International Airport - at Mopa, Goa.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Themed tourism on the rise – Hotelbeds

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2023

Wellness breaks and walking in the footsteps of your favourite TV characters are just two of the emerging trends in the travel industry unveiled by Hotelbeds’ CEO, Nicolas Huss during the…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Tech and AI will challenge travel status quo

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

AI, robots and connected apps will improve the efficiency of the travel industry whilst also improving the customer experience, innovation leaders told attendees at the MarketHub Europe by…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI and RIXOS hotel group enter exclusive long-term partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 30, 2023

TUI has signed an exclusive three-year agreement with Antalya based, Rixos Hotel Group. The partnership includes 10 luxury properties offering high quality accommodation in prime locations,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Sky Vacations expands portfolio to Queensland, Australia

Kanchan Nath Mar 30, 2023

Sky Vacations, the US based tour operators, specializing in custom crafted itineraries for individual and group travellers, announced the expansion of its products to Queensland, Australia. 

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip targets to grow base of franchisees by 50% in 2023 in India

Kanchan Nath Mar 30, 2023

MakeMyTrip, announced its plan to expand its franchise business in the top 100+ cities of the country. The company started 2023 with 146 active franchisees and aims to grow by more than 50%…

Tourism Boards

Klook drives Thailand’s tourism resurgence with more than double growth for three quarters in a row

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

Klook shared that it is seeing robust recovery in Thailand with significant growth that has more than doubled for three consecutive quarters, underscoring the company's strong momentum and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda announces ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ on airfares to Hong Kong

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

On 1st April online travel platform Agoda is releasing 1,400 flight tickets to Hong Kong from Thailand and Singapore as part of a 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' deal.

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI for ‘colleague-generated content’ with ‘Let’s TUI it’

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023

Tourism is making a comeback after three years of the Corona pandemic. People want to travel and that means TUI is ramping up teams to meet demands.

OTAs & Tour Operators

STB collaborates with Tripoto; launches “On My Own in Singapore” for solo women travellers

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in collaboration with Tripoto announced the launch of its exclusive series “On My Own in Singapore”- a web-series showcasing a young female traveller’s…

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip celebrates  2 years with discounts

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

As a way to celebrate two years since their IPO launch, EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, is excited to offer customers jaw-dropping deals on booking…

Tourism Boards

RAKTDA and FTI Group strike landmark agreement

Kanchan Nath Mar 24, 2023

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and the FTI GROUP one of  Europe’s leading outbound tour operators, have struck a new agreement that paves the way for the launch of…

Global

ITC announces expansion into Ireland with Dublin Airport packages

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

ITC has announced they are now offering packages for the Irish market from Dublin Airport. Packages can be booked with all ITC brands, which include Inspiring Travel, Rainbow, Regent, and…

Hotels

Five new TUI blue hotels in popular UK holiday destinations for summer 2023 

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

TUI’s global leisure hotel brand, TUI BLUE, has added five hotels in some of the UK’s favourite short, mid and long-haul destinations this summer.

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘Family adventures’ with Regent

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Regent has more than doubled its collection of family adventures for 2023, expanding from an exploratory handful of itineraries into a fully-fledged family programme, opening up its…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Hotelbeds extends its network via new partnership with Juniper Travel Technology

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

Hotelbeds has partnered with Juniper Travel Technology to extend its full portfolio of products to customers of the fellow Mallorca-based technology solution.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Readymade Holidays’ from Thomas Cook India & SOTC

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel’s consumer insights reveal that while Europe continues to see strong demand, consumers are often faced with challenges of super…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tourism 365 launches Capital Holidays in 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

Abu Dhabi-based leading travel and tourism entity, Tourism 365, part of ADNEC Group and its subsidiaries, announced at ITB that Etihad Holidays and Capital Holidays, the fully-fledged tour…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group drives global reconnection

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

Trip.com Group shared its vision of ‘Reconnecting the World’ at ITB Berlin, the largest international show for the travel and tourism industry. 

Tourism Boards

Trip.com promotes Singapore with ‘Super World Trip’

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

As part of its efforts to promote travel, Trip.com Group hosted the Singapore edition of its "Super World Trip" livestream series, in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board ("STB") and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘Tourism for Development Fund’ for least developed countries

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

During the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which takes place once every decade, the TUI Care Foundation and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tour operator brand ‘Eurowings Holidays’ to expand

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

Vacation packages from a single source: customers can use the Eurowings tour operator brand to book the all-inclusive vacation that is right for them, including an affordable flight and a…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Sky Vacations announces new experiences to Japan

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

Sky Vacations, one of North America's leading tour operators has announced the expansion of its Japan portfolio with new land journeys

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘HaqSeKarungiTravel’ from Goibibo

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

Humans may be planning a fun trip to Mars but taking a solo trip of a few hundred kilometers remains a struggle for women to date.

Hotels

Appetite to travel is stronger than ever: Flintham

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2023

TUI has added a further 1,500 hotels on sale across 22 destinations for UK guests for summer 2024 following strong bookings across seasons.

Hotels

WebBeds launch online tool at ITB to improve rate parity

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2023

WebBeds, the global marketplace providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has launched the first phase of a programme which aspires to reduce…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Change Makers agent incentive returns for 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

G Adventures has announced its popular agent incentive programme, Change Makers, is returning this year after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

Global

Travel expert reveals the money-savvy tips and tricks you need to know for 2023

Kristin Mariano Mar 1, 2023

Travelling overseas this year may seem daunting, as the cost-of-living crisis continues. However, the travel experts at Bounce have put together their top tips to help your money go…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Three TMC’s join the Uniglobe Travel Global Network

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

Uniglobe Travel welcomes Karavan Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, SatGuru Travel & Tourism, Wembley, UK and House of Travel (2 locations), Montreal, Quebec, to the Uniglobe global network.