Travel Agents News

Travel agencies are not catching up with changing consumer purchasing trends, according to speakers at a recent Travelport webinar.

Technology doesn’t sell travel; people doOften it's at travel agencies where true retailing happens, but travel retail's full potential has not been maximised.

MATTA expects to generate US$105.6m in sales.

As a MATTA of fact, this fair will be HUGEMATTA travel fair 2023 is expected to attract a quarter of a million visitors.

Travel fairs are alive and well, according to the leaders of three travel agent associations speaking at CruiseWorld Asia 2022. From left: Travel Weekly Asia's Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, NATAS' Steven Ler, ASTINDO's Pauline Suharno and PTAA's Michelle Taylan.

Travel consumer fairs are back, and they're hot as everTravel association chiefs say nothing beats the energy – or good deals – at on-site consumer fairs.

Signed, sealed and deliver: NATAS and Jeju Tourism Association has signed an MoU to enhance the tourism exchange between the two destinations.

NATAS and Jeju Tourism Association are 'hwaiting' for travellers' loveNATAS and Jeju Tourism Association partners up in a bid to drive more travellers both ways.

Some 60 travel advisors visited Jordan last week for an all-encompassing Masterclass tour of the country.

Visit Jordan's unconventional take on fam tripsNot your typical fam trip: How Visit Jordan crafted five unique itineraries to meet different interests of travel agents.

Booking.com's integration with Klook now presents travellers with more choices in the attractions segment.

Booking.com and Klook join forces to broaden experiencesWith their powers combined, travellers will now be able to book Klook's experiences and attractions via Booking.com.

Nearly 50% of Thomas Cook (India), SOTC Travel Business Associate workforce comprise of women.

Thomas Cook, SOTC unveil unique ‘refer a friend’ agent modelWork-from-home mothers, retirees can now sell travel and earn commission in the new gig economy.

Waiting times for licence applications are cut by half.

Travel agents, your licence is going digital in SingaporeFrom 15 September, all travel agent in Singapore will receive electronic licences.

Tiqets and Klook have entered into a partnership to widen the selection of experiences on their respective platforms.

Tiqets and Klook partner up to share travel contentTwo major OTAs in the tours & activities space join d forces to integrate their inventory of experiences.

The art of getting clients to buy travel insurance

The art of getting clients to buy travel insuranceIf you've clients who are reluctant to buy the add-on, here are some useful scripts.