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“The travel world is not the same as it used to be. You cannot rely on how you ‘used’ to book travel,” said JoAnne Weeks of Acendas Travel.

Here’s the proof: travellers need to engage advisorsThese travel experiences from 2021 show things go wrong when advisors are not in the picture.

“Experiences will reign in 2022 and there will be plenty of opportunities to upsell these to their clients,” shares Carilis Felipe, director of field sales, AIC Hotel Group.

Industry leaders kick off 2022 with top tips for travel advisorsTravel titans from TTC, HAL and more share the many lessons derived from these recent years that can turn adversity into...

One crucial step to travel planning right now is staying up to date with the ever-changing travel restrictions and protocols.

Opinion: Selling travel amid the Omicron waveBuckle in tighter, says Codie Liermann, because more than ever, clients are looking to agents for safe ways to vacation.

Malaysia's travel sector said the budget missed some of the industry's expectations and hopes for better incentives and aid.

Mixed feelings over US$390 million aid for Malaysia's travel tradeBudget is good, but falls short of industry expectations.

Free and easy travellers are turning to organised tours for ease of mind.

Strong rebound in demand for Singapore-Germany travelThe latest data from ForwardKeys revealed Singapore-Germany air tickets reached 93% of 2019 levels, with 76% accounting for...

The travel supply chain risks a situation of lack of trained manpower to handle the expected travel rebound.

When travellers return, are hotels ready to dazzle with great service?Even as governments manage infected caseloads and vaccination rates, the hospitality industry should be ready for an imminent...

Advisors' personal experiences can include protocols, Covid testing, the airport experience, and what to expect in terms of resort activities and excursions.

Agents, this is the most important factor to closing salesClients rely on advisors' personal experiences to help them book the best vacation options.

Easy bookings of pre-departure Covid-19 tests.

Testing 1,2,3… Easy steps to get Covid-19 tests cleared for take-offNew Shan Travel collaborates with Collinson to provide seamless travel planning of compulsory pre-departure tests.

Neschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps of Germany.

13 ways to foolproof travel plans with safe, smart protocolsChan Brothers leads the way with launch of SOPs alongside new Germany tour under the Vaccinated Travel Lane.

Goldjoy Travel Executive Director Dr. Frederick Yip

Goldjoy takes a giant step in cyberspace to grow Asia’s cruise industryThe travel agency partners Genting's Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises to roll out real-time booking services.