Klook rolls out accident insurance offer
Specialising in attractions, tours, local transport and stays, it teams up with insurance specialist FWD Group to launch a fully integrated accident cover insurance available via the Klook…
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Agoda and Alipay+ expand on their partnership to offer greater rewards
Agoda and Alipay+ today announced a new partnership that will leverage Alipay+ solutions on the Agoda platform for better customer benefits and rewards. This is in addition to the…
Qatar rolls out online course to upskill travel trade partners
Qatar Tourism has launched a new, interactive online training course – Qatar Specialist Programme - to enhance its global travel trade partners’ knowledge of Qatar’s diverse experiences and…
10 top tips to aid smoother travel this summer: Trip.com
Check your airline, train or ferry operators’ latest guidelines for departure and arrival times
Search for travel insurance up by 200% as people look for ways to avoid travel chaos
This summer’s cancelled flights and airport chaos are leading UK holidaymakers to give up on their holiday plans and just go with the flow of last-minute flights and other impromptu travel…
Tripseed continues to define progressive social sustainability in Thailand travel
Tripseed, an innovative travel operator and distributor based in Thailand, has launched a range of accessible travel programs and experiences to make visiting the country more inclusive…
Space mission offers adventure like no other
Imagine the physical and mental rush of climbing the Himalayas, which boasts Earth’s iciest, tallest peaks. Imagine the excitement of traversing the world’s seas by ship and…
OR to invest in Traveloka
Traveloka has announced that PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited ("OR") will invest in the company, through its subsidiary, PTTOR International Holdings. This is a major…
Inspiring 100 million travellers! Trip.com rolls out green tourism goals
This will cover three key areas, including working with partners to launch over 10,000 low-carbon travel products; promoting sustainable travel concepts and engaging 100 million travellers…
8 in 10 consumers make travel choices based on representation in travel advertising, says Expedia
The Inclusive Travel Insights Report: Understanding Traveler Values & Opportunities for Marketers, builds on the recent findings about environmentally responsible travel highlighted in…
Summers out and international travel is coming back – Agoda
Agoda has revealed the top trending holiday destinations now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again. Travellers are dusting off their suitcases and ready to embrace…
Thomas Cook India ties with Vistara to roll out international gateways programme
Vistara Getaways, powered by a cutting-edge technology platform designed and built by the Thomas Cook India Group, presents customers with dynamic inventory and ready-to-book holidays
Thomas Cook India joins hands with Mastercard and HDFC for South East Asia holidays
This campaign provides an instant discount to customers when they book their holidays to South East Asian destinations of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
Aeronology rolls out Journey Beyond to make process for travel advisors hassle-free
Journey Beyond is focussed on bringing Australia’s unique an iconic experiences to life, with experiential tourism experiences
Agoda set to host its third consecutive CODEGODA competition in August
Following the success of the first two instalments, the digital travel platform is running another call for software developers and engineers around the world – this time, to solve the…
Asians are ready to explore the world
Booking.com, the world’s leading online travel company, has launched its inaugural APAC Travel Confidence Index, which provides a snapshot of how confident consumers feel about exploring the…
Thomas Cook and SOTC ink pact with Turkey Tourism to boost travel from India
In a planned initiative to give fillip to travel to Turkey in the high potential India market, Thomas Cook (India), and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have recently signed an agreement with…
$400-million sustainability-linked credit facility on the anvil for SITA
The backup facility will support the company’s general business needs, such as developing new solutions and strategies to alleviate the air transport industry’s challenges of today and in…
How Agoda can help hoteliers achieve the competitive edge
In this dynamic environment, it becomes even more important for hoteliers and property owners to showcase themselves to reach the right target audience, at the right time and through the…
FCM boosts platform capabilities through launch of online booking tool in UK
Global travel management company FCM is reshaping the corporate travel business through a slew of proprietary client solutions debuting in the UK over the coming months
MakeMyTrip enters Global Sustainable Tourism Council
The online travel agency joins a select band of travel companies across the world that are taking the lead in driving sustainable tourism practices
Ski tour industry leaders prepare for travel
After several years of travel restrictions that have significantly impacted outbound tourism, there's an encouraging amount of optimism circulating amongst Japanese snow…
Thomas Cook rolls out corporate booking tool for forex
Thomas Cook India’s FX-Now ushers in a digitised foreign exchange model that ensures speed, accuracy and seamless services for its on-the-go business travellers
KAYAK launches maiden travel hacker guide
Travel Hacker Guide: Wedding Edition will help guests confidently plan wedding-related travel and get the best deal, highlighting KAYAK tools, like Price Predictor, Fare Freeze and Price…
When was the last time you felt like this? G Adventures asks commuters with new campaign
Small-group adventure specialist G Adventures is hoping to serve up escapism for London commuters this summer, as it launches its largest brand campaign on the UK's transport systems
One third of Americans are more likely to travel internationally now
36% of Americans are more likely to travel outside the U.S. within the next six months because the testing requirement has been lifted. 44% of Americans said the news does not impact their…
AQBooking.com launches in Thailand
AQBooking.com, the new luxury booking service for elite global travellers, has launched in Thailand, bringing a wealth of high-end travel and hospitality services to its community of savvy,…
Bahrain records world’s fastest recovery in tourism
Bahrain has recorded the world’s fastest tourism recovery rate of 95% since the pandemic, with its 2021 tourist numbers recovering to 3.8 million
Booking.com reveals the challenges LGBTQ+ travellers still face
Booking.com has released its most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date, revealing that 71% of LGBTQ+ travellers have experienced less than welcoming, or uncomfortable, experiences while…
Thailand’s hotel booking volumes reach 28-month high during summer, led by Koh Samui
The hotels in Thailand are receiving 85% of the bookings they were in June of 2019 — a figure driven by the stability of the domestic market and the return of international guests
Aussie business will increase their travel to pre-pandemic levels this year
New research from a leading travel management provider reveals good news for Australia’s travel industry: 54% of SMEs plan to increase their travel this year, to match or exceed…
Trip.com launches integrated carbon program to provide traveller sustainable travel options
Trip.com has launched its integrated carbon solution to enable Trip.com users worldwide to address the CO2 emissions of their travel.
Go City invests in Thailand with new product launch and expanded global offerings
Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, has announced its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers…
Singapore Tourism Board partners Traveloka and Trans Digital Media to welcome Indonesian travellers
Singapore is gearing up to welcome visitors from Indonesia with its SingapoReimagine recovery campaign to get visitors to reignite their passion for travel through fresh and innovative…
Sustainable travel a focus for 86% Asia Pacific businesses
Almost nine in ten businesses (86%) across the Asia Pacific (APAC) say their companies are actively considering sustainability when managing corporate travel
Two in five Singaporeans plan to travel: Finder’s Travel Index
Two in five Singaporean adults (42%) plan to travel over the months of June, July, and August, up from 22% over the same period in 2021
Top destinations for more sustainable travel in 2022
From trend-setting cities to stunning natural parks and destinations making a concerted effort to manage their travel volumes more consciously, there is plenty of inspiration for the 94% of…
Agoda and WWF-Singapore announce partnership for marine habitat restoration
Agoda has partnered with WWF-Singapore (World Wide Fund for Nature (Singapore) Limited) to support marine habitat restoration efforts as part of the launch of its Eco Deals program.
Japan most considered overseas holiday destination among Thais
Japan is reopening its borders to travellers from 98 countries and regions next month, after being closed to foreign tourists since 2020
American Express Global Business Travel becomes publicly traded firm
With strategic initiatives over the last few years, including complementary accretive acquisitions, product and technology enhancements and lasting cost reductions, the company is now…
Driven by longer trips and workations, Trip101 shows strong growth in 2021
Global travel media startup Trip101 reports that its 2021 performance shows 87% YoY growth in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)
Easing Covid-19 travel restrictions lead to rise in flight bookings
India’s fintech major Paytm witnessed strong growth in daily flight bookings amid rising demand for both domestic and international air travel
Wendy Wu Tours ready for Japan’s reopening
It’s all systems go at Wendy Wu Tours as the operator is poised and ready to resume group tours to Japan, after a three-year hiatus.
India travel business back to 2019 levels
Long stays between 3 and 7 days account for 54 per cent of the global searches while stays above 8 days account for 20 per cent of the searches on travel portal Booking.com
Bahrain Tourism and Wego join hands to boost tourism
Wego will work closely with Bahrain to attract more travellers to the country in line with the government’s strategy for 2026 which aims to bring over 14.1 million tourists to the kingdom
Tripseed announces representation services to help international operators tap USD14.9 billion Thai outbound travel market
Tripseed has announced a range of new services to provide local and online representation for operators wishing to tap into the $14.9 billion USD Thai outbound travel market.
Most popular destinations for Singaporeans this summer
Tripadvisor has released its Seasonal Travel Index, using a combination of search and sentiment data to reveal what is on the minds of Singaporean travellers ahead of the busy summer travel…
India Tour Operators Lay Out Plan for Tourism Revival
India Tour Operators Lay Out Plan for Tourism Revival -
As per directives from the Hon. Prime Minister of India, Hon. Narendra Modi, a 2-member delegation from the Indian Association of…
Tripadvisor launches new self-service advertising tool
Tripadvisor has launched Tripadvisor AdExpress, rebranding and adding new features to its popular self-service tool, previously named Tripadvisor Media Manager.
Boosting tourism between Thailand and GCC, Almosafer partners with Thailand Tourism
Almosafer’s consumer segment and TAT will work together to promote and develop quality tourism experiences in Thailand for travellers from GCC countries, with focus on niche markets,…
Booking.com adds a third-level of benefits to its loyalty program
Booking.com is giving travellers from around the world to unlock a new level of perks with Genius loyalty program, giving travellers even more value the more they use Booking.com.
Indians fifth largest international visitors to US
India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019
Accelerated tourism recovery for April and beyond in APAC
Though the resurgence of the Asian travel and tourism sector will vary per market, encouraging signs of a rebound are starting to emerge
AXA Partners and Trip.com announces new travel insurance products in Germany, France and the UK
The strategic partnership between Trip.com and AXA Partners continues to develop in Europe. The collaboration, started 7 years ago in China focused on creating insurance products adapted to…
Hipcamp launches in UK, acquires Cool Camping
Hipcamp, the world’s largest provider of outdoor stays, has announced the acquisition of London-based Tripadee Ltd., and the full integration of its popular Cool Camping brand into the…
Expedia Group unveils new Open World Technology Platform
At its annual partner event, EXPLORE, Expedia Group debuted a three-tiered strategy to redefine its place in travel, including a new technology platform to power the industry called Expedia…
Travel hesitancy: Real for some, not for most
Traveller hesitancy is also coming from anxiety about where to go, or when to get back to travel after two years of pandemic-related travel restrictions.
Thai travellers get beach ready for May Holiday Travel
After two years of travel restrictions, domestic travel still dominates the top ten destinations for Thailand’s Labor Day and Vesak holidays, just as it did for this year’s Songkran break,…
Domestic travel remains top preference among PH travelers
Booking data from travel platform Agoda reveals that visiting domestic destinations remains a priority for Filipinos.
Here’s what UK tourists wish for in their next holiday
Loveholidays, therefore, carried out a survey to reveal what the UK’s holidays’ will look like next year and what people want when it comes to travelling abroad.
Travel with a smaller footprint: Trip.com and Etihad offer travellers free flight carbon offsetting
To mark Earth Day, Trip.com, the global travel agency, and Etihad, the national airline of the UAE, today launch a month-long Travel with a smaller footprint campaign where Trip.com…
TripAdvisor says ‘Be kind, write a review’
Tripadvisor is calling all travellers to brush up on their typing skills and get ready to turn their memories into invaluable guidance in the form of a review
Wego and Tourism Ireland join hands for travel campaign
Wego is working with leading tourism boards across the world to boost tourism recovery and help travellers select the best destinations for their next holiday
Travel bookings in UAE see 195% spike for Eid break
The volume of local and international travel bookings for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr break is up by 195 percent year-on-year so far in 2022
96% of Brits say an overseas holiday is important to their mental health – survey
A new survey by Medical Travel Compared has found that taking an overseas holiday is important to the mental health of 96% of Brits, with almost two thirds (63%) feeling it is extremely…
Booking.com revamps flight booking service in India to boost seamless travel
This new advancement will help deliver a more personalised and convenient solution to travellers to help make their overall planning and travel experience smoother and more enjoyable
Trivago decision highlights importance of booking direct or using Australian travel businesses
Peak industry body the Accommodation Association says today’s Federal Court decision in relation to Trivago highlights the value for Australian consumers in booking accommodation direct or…
Amex GBT unveils suite of sustainable meeting and event solutions
New solutions for meetings and events will help organizations measure and reduce carbon emissions and achieve sustainability goals
Tourism Australia unveils virtual travel fair
Tourism Australia has launched a Virtual Travel Fair, Discover a Great Deal More, that provides Indian travellers with the opportunity to explore attractive deals on holidays to Australia
AirAsia inks deal with Trip.com
AirAsia Super App is partnering with Trip.com, a move that will give AirAsia Super App access to over 1.2 million additional hotels in 200 countries
Climate, Community and Choice! Trends shaping sustainable travel in 2022: Booking.com
Booking.com released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories including Singapore, highlighting that the impact of their…
Australia working visas searches beating pre-pandemic levels
As travel reopens around the world, recent figures indicate that British adolescents are once again considering taking a gap year with searches on this topic seeing some of the highest…
Americans are planning more summer trips and other 2022 travel trends
Travel insurance company Seven Corners has released data demonstrating how travellers are changing the way they think about and plan their summer vacations in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic…
Luxury travel platform Bear Luxe Japan inks new deal with Sabre
Sabre Corporation has announced a new agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and business-to-business membership portal Bear Luxe Japan, to better connect its hoteliers to…
Summer rush! Outbound travel from UAE is on the rise
There has been a 50% a rise in inquiries for travel opportunities from UAE residents ahead of Eid and summer, said online travel agency Musafir.com
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is the new must-do dining experience on Sydney Harbour
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is ready to welcome back international travel and showcase the iconic Sydney Harbour.
Australia’s most adventurous travellers wanted for first Bougainville tour
Australian boutique tour operator Crooked Compass is paving the way for tourism in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and is inviting a small group of adventurous Australians to be the…
US consumers are packing bags for travel in 2022
Travellers are ready and eager to travel in 2022, according to a new survey report released by arrivia
NRIs need no longer pay 5% TCS on tour package in India
The Indian government has said domestic tour operators are now not required to collect tax on sale of overseas tour packages to NRI
Thailand most searched destination for travel in next six months: Agoda
Travellers from Japan represent the top source market and the keenest return to Thailand, followed by the US (second) and Singapore (third)
New 2022 travel trend: Renew your honeymoon
This latest travel trend is all about renewing or upgrading your first honeymoon to experience MORE, whether that's more adventure, more relaxation, or just simply enjoying the honeymoon you…
Tourism is back in 2022: The key benefits of using a pure play golf tour operator
Why you need to choose a golf tour operator as dreams of a golf vacation edge over closer to becoming a reality
Target Millennial and Gen Z travellers with off-season travel options
Travel and tourism companies need to target millennials and Gen Z with offerings away from busy summer periods that create value for money and authentic experiences.
Horus Development & Consulting announces key partnership with Discova
Horus Development & Consulting will enter a key partnership with Discova, the world’s leading Destination Management Company (DMC).
HolidayPirates joins hands with Tourism Ireland
Ahead of St Patrick’s Day, HolidayPirates, the travel deals platform, has announced a new partnership with Tourism Ireland to run to 24 April 2022
Thomas Cook India, SOTC launch ‘Ultra Flexible’ European holidays
Ultra Flexible” holidays comes without the restrictions of either minimum number of co-travellers, fixed dates, airlines or fixed timings for sightseeing
Spring blossom tours attract 40% more travellers than last year: Trip.com
According to a report released by Chinese OTA giant Trip.com and weather forecast platform Moji, spring blossom tours are popular, leading to over 40% year-on-year increase in ticket…
Flight Centre Travel increases stake in TP Connects to transform travel distribution
The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has reinforced its commitment to providing customers with the widest choice of airfares by increasing its investment in travel technology business TP…
STAAH wins top connectivity provider accolade from Expedia
STAAH has earned Elite Connectivity Partner status with Expedia Group, the highest designation available in their Connectivity Partner Program
The new tourism consumer is more digital, plans more in advance and is less risk-taking after the pandemic
The tours, attractions and activities market (TAA) is developing quickly, with the aim of creating more unique and complete experiences for increasingly more digital-savvy consumers.
MakeMyTrip unveils limited edition NFTs to showcase diversity of India
MakeMyTrip has launched limited edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to celebrate the spectacular beauty and diversity of India’s myriad landscapes, varied flora and fauna, and more
5 reasons why you need to visit Australia’s Melbourne Skydeck
Melbourne Skydeck is the best way to see Melbourne come alive, with 360-degree views of the city 300 metres above ground level, it’s a family experience above all else.
Agoda signs partnership agreement with Singapore Tourism Board to reinvigorate the APAC travel corridor
Singapore headquartered Digital travel platform, Agoda, has signed a partnership agreement with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on a joint integrated marketing campaign to target inbound…
Tripadvisor Names The World’s Best Beaches
According to Tripadvisor users, the best beach in the world for 2022 is, not unexpectedly, located in the Caribbean, where four of this year’s top 10 beaches are located.
Ukraine conflict to cost international tourism $10.6 billion
Ukraine-Russia conflict could cost $10.6 billion in lost tourism revenue across not only the four nations considered to be within the red zone, but the four neighbouring countries
Expedia Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts enter preferred partnership for optimised distribution
Expedia Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced that Expedia Group is now a preferred redistributor of IHG Hotels & Resort properties’ wholesale rates through Expedia Group’s…
Here’s where Filipinos can do revenge travel hassle-free
Agoda lists down these five international destinations perfect for any kind of revenge vacation to vaxxed Filipinos.
Where all can Indians travel to without RT-PCR test
Fully vaccinated passengers flying to these select countries are no longer required to present a negative RT-PCR test upon arrival at the airport
ABTA launches new sustainability advice to members
ABTA has launched new guidance to help travel agents incorporate sustainability into their business practices
Wego to acquire Cleartrip’s Middle East business from Flipkart
Wego has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with the Flipkart Group, India’s homegrown e-commerce ecosystem, to acquire Cleartrip’s Middle East business.
Discova acquires bike tour operator Grasshopper Adventures
Global destination management company Discova recently acquired Grasshopper Adventures, one of Asia’s leading operators of sustainably focused bicycle tours, specialising in multi-day…
UK holidaymakers now less worried about Covid than about travel restrictions
Holiday Extras’ latest survey has shown that more UK holidaymakers are concerned about Covid travel restrictions than they are about Covid.
Crooked Compass joins Virtuoso’s luxury travel network
Crooked Compass has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive Regional Preferred Partner Program across Asia-Pacific
Romantic destinations around the world
Every year on the 14th of February millions of people send their Valentine’s Day cards, flowers and gifts to celebrate one of the most romantic days of the year, and for those wishing to…
Top 12 hotel booking revenue makers of 2021
SiteMinder has unveiled the lists of distribution channels that over the past year brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in Thailand and more than 20 other of the world’s most…
Change in ownership of Diethelm Travel
Tourasia Roemer AG together with Arcothai International Ltd and the investor Gonpo Tsering will be joining forces to take over Diethelm Travel.
CWT taps in AI to forecast customer travel demand
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, and AI predictive analytics company ZYTLYN Technologies have embarked on a pilot initiative
Top 10 most booked international destinations for Russians in 2021
Want to know where the Russians headed last year? Below is a list of the top 10 most booked international destinations from the Russian source market during 2021, along with a comparison…
Viator Accelerate to put marketing power in operators’ hands
Global marketplace for experiences Viator has announced the worldwide launch of Viator Accelerate where the programme participants can expect an average of 15% bookings growth
Ancient Trans Bhutan trail opens after 60 years, welcomes foreign travellers from April
After extensive restoration, Bhutan will reopen the historic and sacred Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60 years and will be officially inaugurated by the King of Bhutan
Best Cities In The World Where To Eat: 2022 Ranking
Users of TripAdvisor, who report on restaurants (and hotels) across the globe daily about their highs and lows, decided on the top 25 greatest cities to dine in.
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
72% Indian travellers to look for latest travel tech innovations for new experiences: Booking.com
Booking.com’s recently unveiled ‘Travel Predictions 2022 Research’ reveals how travel will continue to be redefined in 2022 and how the dependency on technology will increase as travellers…
When will we see Chinese outbound tourists again?
Anita Chan, CEO of Compass Edge, talks about how pent-up demand is building up and the interest to know what’s happening in other parts of the world is increasing in China
PATA UK & Ireland ropes in new members in committee for 2022
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland has announced three new Committee Members for 2022, including its first ever travel agent - bringing a new voice to the organisation
Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac
Chinese New Year 2022 will be celebrated on 1 February and while we say goodbye to the year of the Ox, 2022 welcomes in the year of the Tiger, an animal sign known to be brave, confident and…
Best time to book: Prices set to soar due to scrapped rules and increased demand
As the government announces that day two tests have been scrapped for the double vaccinated, Holiday Extras, predicts a rush for summer holidays, high prices, and a shift in holidaymakers’…
Flight bookings in China increase 70% for Spring Festival
The 2022 Spring Festival travel rush has kicked off as the first day of the 40-day travel season ending on February 25 saw transportation of 780,000 passengers.
Refreshed and green! Contiki’s new brand ready for world craving social travel experiences
To reflect a brighter future for travel - as well as this bottled-up desire for authentic human connections - Contiki, the world leaders in youth social travel, has launched a bold evolution…
Wellness, bleisure and hunt for new deals: Expedia reveals travel outlook for 2022
Expedia Group has released a new report called Traveller Value Index: 2022 Outlook, based on a new study conducted in collaboration with Wakefield Research among 5,500 adults across eight…
68% of Indians plan to travel domestic in 2022, Agoda India-genous travel survey reveals
Travel optimism is back for Indians in 2022, after months of start-stop travel restrictions the travel and hospitality industry has to be agile to capture this pent-up demand
UK staycations expected to boom again this year
New data points toward staycations remaining a popular holiday choice for Brits this year.
Bali named as most popular destination in Asia for 2022
If 2021 was the year travellers dipped their toes in the water with smaller getaways and outdoors trips, 2022 is shaping up to be the year we return to travel in a big way.
Over 45K unique visitors searched for designated quarantine hotels: Trip.com
Since the launch of designated quarantine hotels in early 2021, Trip.com has recorded bookings totaling over 200,000 room nights, serving more than 15,000 Hong Kong residents returning from…
KAYAK reveals the best countries for travel and remote working in 2022
As more people embrace flexible working environments and set their sights on their 2022 ‘workation’ (AKA, a vacation that blends leisure and remote working), KAYAK reveals the best countries…
8 business travel trends for 2022
Leading travel management company BCD Travel identified eight trends that will resonate with travel managers and travellers in 2022 and compiled them in a new report, Business Travel Trends…
These are most embarrassing things about Brits when travelling
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed what holidaymakers consider the most embarrassing traits about Brits abroad, as 2022 looks set to be the year that foreign holidays…
STAAH unveils top 10 online booking channels for 2021
STAAH, one of the leading cloud-based hotel distribution and guest booking platforms, has unveiled the lists of online channels that brought the greatest booking revenue to hotels and…
2022 is the year of the travel rebound – Tripadvisor report
Tripadvisor, in partnership with Ipsos MORI, publishes a new report, “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead”.
TUI reveals the 30 things Brits aren’t getting enough of
With more than a third of Brits (35%) admitting they aren’t getting enough sunshine, sleep (29%) and me-time (19%), new research shows we really are a nation of ‘never enough’.
Which destinations are Brits planning to visit now that testing for COVID travel has been relaxed
Travel experts reveal confusion over travel rule changes as searches for "can you travel without vaccine" soar 4,700%.
129 million trips lost to Covid
While the relaxation of pre-departure tests for fully-vaccinated inbound travellers is welcome, the remaining rules still look set to cost the travel industry – and holidaymakers themselves…
Top 10 UK staycation hotspots this winter
More than a fifth of Brits (21%) are planning a winter staycation this year and new research has revealed the top 10 most popular destinations.
Byway launches first ever flight-free vegan holiday planner
Flight-free travel company Byway will launch a first of its kind dynamic vegan holiday planner
Where will Brits first holiday in 2022?
Looking forward to 2022, many people are planning their first trip abroad in over two years.
Offbeat destinations making inroads to mainstream in 2022
MakeMyTrip shares a list of definitive travel trends that will define how Indians will travel in 2022
Agoda unveils digital quarantine packages in Japan
Agoda has launched Japan Alternative Quarantine (Japan AQ) packages to offer greater options for Japanese citizens returning home for holidays from 'high-risk' countries
3 must-visit places in Japan’s Three-Star Road
Three-star Road offers visitors a chance to experience a truly authentic Japan with jaw-dropping scenery, spellbinding castles and delicately manicured gardens.
Agoda launches digital quarantine packages in Japan to facilitate safe return for repatriates
Agoda has launched Japan Alternative Quarantine (Japan AQ) packages to offer greater options for Japanese citizens returning home for holidays from 'high-risk' countries as COVID-19…
The ultimate bucket list locations
From famous attractions, breath-taking landscapes and ancient ruins, there are so many places worth travelling to, making it difficult to narrow down which locations you should have at the…
2022 is the year travel will broaden not just horizons, but social circles too
As we look to the year ahead, Booking.com has shared its predictions for travel in 2022, revealing a renewed sense of optimism that is fueling a hunger to embrace the new normal and get back…
Travel trends we should expect in 2022
Whilst the rules and restrictions for travel continue to cause confusion as we head into the New Year, the good news is that almost all of us will not let them halt our holiday plans for…
Ultimate travel bucket list destinations
Renowned for its Roman history and rich culture, Italy is the most popular country on people’s travel bucket lists and is mentioned in over two-thirds of them online.
The Travel Corporation sees increasing number of advance travel bookings despite Omicron variant threat
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has seen an increasing number of travel bookings with travel up until the third quarter of 2022.
Saudi Tourism Authority’s rapid growth phase includes Vacaay as a strategic digital partner to reach UK audiences
With an ambitious goal to raise the number of annual visits to 100 million by 2030, STA is investing heavily in marketing domestically and worldwide and building massive tourism…
Omicron variant concerns and travel restrictions drive decrease in holiday travel planning
With cold weather driving people indoors, concerns about variants like Omicron and ever-changing requirements, international holiday travel planning has slowed around the world, according to…
Discova grows sales team in US to support agent network
Global destination management company Discova has appointed Nicholas “Nico” Mendenhall as Trade Sales Executive
How G Adventures and Hostelworld are changing face of youth travel
Hostelworld and G Adventures to join forces to bring a new style of travel to 18 to 35-year-olds - Roamies
Trip.com holds 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao
Trip.com Group held its 2021 Global Partner Summit in Macao with the theme of “Forward Together”
2022’s biggest travel trend, The GOAT Mindset: Expedia
Expedia has released its 2022 Travel Trends Report, which revealed new traveller priorities that are shaking up the status quo in 2022
Amex GBT to go public to accelerate growth strategy
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced its entry into a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company Apollo Strategic Growth Capital
10 destinations for a white Christmas
Everyone dreams about having a White Christmas. Sparkling white snow just makes everything look prettier and provides the best wintery vibes to get you in the festive spirit.
Arizona Office of Tourism sharpens its international focus with Vacaay, reaching new audiences and guaranteed engagement
Visit Arizona has partnered with performance-based destination marketing platform, Vacaay, to highlight the depth and splendour of Arizona through an inspirational pictorial journey…
India logs in strong recovery in MICE business
Thomas Cook (India) – India’s leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, transformed its business into a digital model – delivering over 100 virtual events for…
Traveltech for Scotland unveils free course to boost travel industry
Traveltech for Scotland has launched a free online course to help tourism and hospitality businesses find and use the right digital technologies
The Travel Corporation sees 204% spike in enquiries to VTL destinations amid uncertainty
The Travel Corporation (TTC), announces a sharp increase in interest for travel to vaccinated travel lane (VTL) destinations from 2021 until next year.
These are the nationalities that complain most about holidays
Good Trip Marketplace, analysed 1,000 poor and terrible TripAdvisor reviews for 10 of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, and found that US holidaymakers made more complaints…
350% increase in demand for travel insurance over Thanksgiving season
Searches for “does travel insurance cover canceled flights” have increased by a staggering 350% over the past week
Thanksgiving alert! European destinations better positioned for US market winter recovery
Ahead of Thanksgiving today — followed immediately by the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday sales periods — travel intelligence provider Mabrian has conducted an analysis of the United…
Why travel agents are increasingly the go-to option for travellers
Travellers are increasingly wanting expert advice and support as the international travel rebound gathers steam
Flying home for Christmas? This is when flight costs will start to spiral
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that the cost faced by those flying home for Christmas will soon start to spiral by as much as 184% as a result of heightened December…
Expedia joins hands with Raffles to provide PCR tests to Singapore travellers
To ease the pre-travel preparation process for Singapore travellers, Expedia and Raffles Medical Group (RMG) have teamed up to offer pre-departure COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)…
Hotelmize wins Front Runners Competition proving they have more to offer as the travel industry restarts
Hotelmize has proven that it is really a front runner in travel tech as the company has won the category of Hospitality for the Future at the recent Travel Forward Summit.
International hotel reservations slide towards 50% as Thailand reopens
New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the growing number of international bookings being made at Thai hotels, following the country’s…
PATA to hold Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 from 24 November
Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 will gather the top minds in destination marketing and management for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in…
How Visit Maldives is wooing Indian travellers
Visit Maldives has recently unveiled a campaign with India’s online travel agency, Yatra and Go First airline to revive travel bookings from Indian travellers
Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge
Booking.com has launched the Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to travellers all over the world…
Booking.com unveils first-of-its-kind travel sustainable badge
Booking.com, has announced the inaugural launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to…
Three-quarters of Brits don’t consider carbon footprint when booking holiday
Hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that three-quarters of us fail to consider our carbon footprint when it comes to booking holidays
Friends and family source of travel inspiration for Indians, reveals Agoda Indiagenous Survey 2021
Agoda has launched its Indiagenous Travel Survey 2021 as a part of a campaign to drive domestic travel in India
Booking.com reveals 8 top trending destinations in 2022
Forget the days of dreaming of trips and holidays abroad, 2022 is looking like an optimistic and extraordinary year for travel.
MakeMyTrip and GO FIRST join hands to unveil exclusive air charter holidays to Phuket
MakeMyTrip in partnership with ultra-low-cost airline GO FIRST has launched exclusive Air Charter Holiday Services to Phuket
Indian travellers to be highly sought-after, says GlobalData
Indian tourists will be some of the most desirable travellers, given India’s growing economy, young population and rising middle class, according to GlobalData
Launched: New destination operator and distributor Tripseed aims to help grow agents
Tripseed, a new destination operator and distributor, has launched with the goal of offering growth solutions for small- to medium-sized travel agents and tour operators
Club Med to expand in Asia Pacific as travel rebounds
Club Med is gearing up for an aggressive travel rebound in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Musafir unveils special European holiday deals
Musafir.com, Middle East's leading travel agency, is offering its all inclusive holiday packages for individuals and families to five European destinations - Turkey, Serbia, Baku, Georgia…
MakeMyTrip and IndiGo unveils Phuket air charters
As Thailand reopens to the world and India looks to cash in on the new development, MakeMyTrip (MMT) has launched exclusive air charter holiday services to Phuket in partnership with IndiGo
Shopee offers seamless hotel bookings with Shopee Hotel
As travel starts to rebound, e-commerce platform Shopee has partnered with travel platforms Agoda and Booking.com to launch Shopee Hotel.
Over half of Singaporeans are planning trips in November and December
The end of year holiday season is right around the corner and with high vaccination rates and Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) in place, Singaporeans are psyched to get back out there. A new…
Over half of Thai travellers to choose domestic destinations in 2022 – Visa Study
Thai leisure travellers will continue to discover domestic destinations through 2022 as shorter, safer trips become the preferred mode of post-COVID travel.
Delhi leads travel demand for Thomas Cook India
Thomas Cook India has been witnessing a robust 60% month-on-month increase since re-opening in June 2021
4 new holiday travel trends revealed
Squaremouth analyzed data from thousands of policies purchased for travel between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve to identify four new trends this holiday season.
Adjusting to Thailand’s boom in workations
Bradley Haines, Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific, SiteMinder talks about how to engage growing traveller segment in the months ahead as they look for workations and staycations.
Foreign holiday intent hits all-time high as hotel booking reach pre-pandemic levels
Latest Intent to Travel Index by hotel booking platform, hoo, has found that the number of UK holidaymakers intending to book a foreign holiday is at its highest since the start of the year
Agoda unveils booking data for top destinations Indians are traveling to in the country
Domestic booking data released by global digital travel platform Agoda, shows that four states (in order of ranking) - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan - accounted for 50% of…
Agoda’s post-pandemic survey finds Thais bullish on domestic travel
According to digital travel platform Agoda, a third of Thai people would consider domestic travel within the first two months after restrictions are lifted, with 1 in 5 ready to pack and go…
Booking.com predicts travel trends in 2022
Booking.com’s predictions reveal how people will be reigniting the travel spark in the upcoming year.
A&K returns to pre-COVID levels
Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent is quietly optimistic about the future after seeing a record fortnight of bookings post-COVID.
Southeast Asian countries are the friendliest in the world
British travel guide book Rough Guide asked their Twitter and Facebook friends and followers which country they thought was the friendliest in the world.
Top 10 trending travel destinations on TikTok
New research has revealed the top trending travel destinations on TikTok, including the most watched countries, cities and tourist attractions.
Low prices, flexible tickets and direct routes: New traveller attitudes revealed
Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons – Emerging traveller behaviour as the world reopens’, Skyscanner has published a new report exploring how travellers’ attitudes are evolving
Go Expo 2020! Agoda reveals Dubai as Indians’ top international destination for 2021
Agoda rolls out Go Expo 2020 deals for travelers headed to the UAE Expo 2020 this festive season
G Adventures expands ‘United States of Adventure’ collection as US reopens
With the announcement that the United States will reopen to international travel this coming November, G Adventures is unveiling its expanded United States of Adventure collection globally.
Domestic flights dominate for British travellers seeking staycations
New air data has revealed the UK airline industry experienced a jump in shorter term international bookings – those with a purchase window of four weeks or fewer – over the busiest summer…
Domestic airlines in India return to operate at full capacity from 18 October
In a big move that will bring normalcy in domestic flight operations, the aviation ministry in India has lifted all restrictions on the number of flights airlines can operate
Revealed! Beirut, Lebanon and Great Pyramid of Giza lost over $12 billion in revenue due to Covid-19
ETIAS has analysed all the wonders of the world - from ancient, new, to city-based, and natural - and collated visitor numbers as well as revenue loss from Covid-19
89% uplift in corporate travel bookings to Germany, says FCM
Travel management company FCM has reported an 89% uplift in corporate travel bookings from Singapore to Germany
Adam O’Keefe to steer travel recovery at Discova in new role
Global destination management company, Discova, has announced the appointment of Adam O’Keefe as the new Global Marketing Manager. Adam is stepping into the role from October 11 and will be…
India, Chicago, Brooklyn! Celeb trend for selecting holiday destinations as baby names gains mass popularity
A host of celebrities understand the allure of a holiday and have chosen to name their children after a destination that holds a special place in their hearts
UAE and Expo 2020 key driver for travel in last quarter 2021: Thomas Cook India & SOTC survey
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel survey reveals travel trends with UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai emerging as a clear driver of international demand
