Travel Agents News

Qatar Airways’ request for additional routes have been denied by the Australian government.

Travel agents are feeling the pain in selling air ticketsNew Distribution Capability has allowed airlines to become ‘sole price makers’, says travel industry boss, Dean Long.

Inspired by the Malay word 'Teroka,' meaning exploration, T’ROKA looks to provide personalised travel experiences and flexible itineraries with high-touch service.

This luxe agency wants to personalise travel your wayHoliday Tours & Travel’s new luxury brand T’ROKA offers personalised experiences, curated accommodations and exclusive...

Taylor Swift’s world tour has revitalised tourism in entire destinations, contributing significantly to local economies.

How to get inside the new Eras of Taylor Swift tourismTravellers spend big for Taylor Swift tours. Here’s how one young travel agent built travel packages around these hugely...

The Thai government is actively working on creating pathways to enhance travel, including the streamlining of visa processes for specific countries.

Thailand fires up the tourism engineWith 28-29 million international visitors projected this year, Thailand wants to go harder and faster.

An international human rights group estimates 50 million people are impacted by modern slavery around the world in 2022.

Travel industry unites to tackle modern slaveryIntrepid, Flight Centre urge supply chains to embrace the fight against slavery in travel.

The bar at Luxury Escapes new superstore in Melbourne

Travellers love drinking champagne while travel planningLuxury Escapes’ lavish retail store is a hit among customers who are offered champagne and other luxuries as they plan their...

Chan Brothers Travel partners up with BYD, Vantage Automotive & BYD by 1826 to pioneer Singapore's first automatic lifestyle ecosystem.

This car showroom wants you to buy an EV – and a trip tooBuild your (travel) dreams with Chan Brothers at BYD’s new car showroom in Singapore.

From left: Thomas Cook India’s Abraham Alapatt; Sentosa Development Corporation’s Chin Sak Hin; and SOTC Travel’s Daniel D’souza.

Sentosa inks tripartite MoU to woo Indian travellersThomas Cook India and SOTC Travel partner with Sentosa to capture India’s growing travel demand for short-haul destinations.

Nigel Wong succeeds Tan Kok Liang as president of MATTA.

Meet MATTA’s new chief who plans to elevate the travel agent professionInnovation, agility, and opportunity: Newly appointed president Nigel Wong shares his vision for MATTA and fellow travel...

Perceived difficulties in obtaining refunds and rising traveller awareness of ‘chargebacks’ are driving 30% year-over-year growth for chargebacks.

Chargebacks on the rise for travel companiesStudy: travellers perceive chargebacks to be easier than getting a refund.