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Co-founders Michael Lynden-Bell and Dominik Schaufler boast decades of experience in Asia Pacific's DMC sector.

V is for Vio Travel, a new virtual DMCThe latest entrant in APAC's travel wholesaler space is founded by destination experts Michael Lynden-Bell and Dominik...

A Collinson global survey of Priority Pass frequent flyer members found that just over a fifth (21%) said they would be willing to cancel a streaming service, so they could afford to go on a trip this year.

So long Netflix, goodbye gym membership, travel is backCollinson survey indicates what people will sacrifice to start travelling again.

The Global Rescue Summer 2022 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey reveals that 79% of travellers still intend to travel despite surging costs.

Vacation inflation? Travellers keep calm and travel onDespite rising costs, travellers worldwide are pressing on with their vacations with more demand for all-inclusive trips.

As consumers will be spending the most on travel over the next 12 months, they look to spreading out the cost.

Travel first, pay later? More consumers are eyeing thatDemand for fintech and pay-by-installment grow as travellers look to spread the cost of their holidays.

Sentosa is recognised globally for championing sustainability.

Sentosa gets its international green stamp of approvalIt’s the first island destination in Asia to be recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

The 2022 GBTA Business Travel Index attribute inflation, energy prices, supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and regional developments for delay in recovery forecast.

Business travel won't fully recover until 2026Bad economic conditions resulting in lower travel spends are delaying recovery.

Indian travellers are the most confident to travel, while the Japanese are the least.

How eager are Asians to travel abroad?Not all markets are created equal, as there’s a divide in travel confidence across Asia Pacific.

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents calls for ‘understanding of the value and plight of Australia’s travel sector’.

Aussie travel agents cry out for helpWith front line staff numbers down by a third, the AFTA is requesting for the government's support.

The 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast attributes rising costs to labour shortages and rising costs of raw materials.

Here's why travel prices are still going up in 2023Travellers can expect an increase by 8.4% in airfares, 8.2% in hotel rates and 6.8% in car rental charges: CWT.

New rail line links Dali – seen here – with Baoshan, part of the proposed trans-Asia railway.

China flags off new rail link to MyanmarLow speed but high potential for overland trips through ethnic minority areas in both countries.