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Sabre says gross bookings still down 90%

Sabre says gross bookings still down 90%SOUTHLAKE, Texas - Sabre gave an update on second-quarter bookings in a regulatory filing, saying there are “modest initial...

Japan is a land of colour, culture and unforgettable experiences

Plan your perfect itinerary to win a trip to JapanSINGAPORE – There is nowhere quite like Japan for an immersive travel experience framed by tradition and a unique culture in a...

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Want to know all about Abu Dhabi? Here’s your chanceABU DHABI - The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the ‘Abu Dhabi Specialist...

The Malaysian government’s RM10 billion aid package provides a lifeline for the country’s two million small- and medium enterprises (SME), of which tourism makes up an estimated one million businesses.

MATTA calls for simplified procedures for loans to tourism businessesKUALA LUMPUR – Almost 70% of travel agencies in Malaysia have reported they will not be shuttering business, according to a...

Penalties serve as a timely reminder to all travel businesses, says court.

Travel agent fined millions for misleading customersSYDNEY – The Federal Court in Australia has ordered youth travel specialist STA Travel Pty Ltd (STA Travel) to pay A$14 million...

Singapore is going all out to bring infection numbers down decisively, with current ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions to be extended till June.

Test of resilience: Singapore’s agencies to hunker down till JuneSINGAPORE – Together with most of Singapore, travel businesses are preparing to enter an extended period of remote operations...

Airlines should refund not issue travel vouchers, says MATTA

Show us the money, MATTA urgesKUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is concerned that passengers and travel agents are...

IATA’s de Juniac: “These are dark days for our industry, but we are resilient, and we will get through them, together."

Ticket refund or travel voucher? This is what IATA wantsGENEVA -IATA CEO and director general Alexandre de Juniac recently wrote an open letter to travel agents about the 'dark days'...

Home-based workers likely to increase when business returns

Will more travel agents work from home when business returns?MIAMI - After the coronavirus crisis, there may be fewer travel agencies due to consolidation and more advisors working from...

Hong Kong hotels will be able to offer greater variety and competition to travellers when the consultation is accepted

Leading OTAs step back from monopolising accommodation deals in Hong KongLeading OTAs Booking.com, Expedia.com and Trip.com have offered to remove clauses in existing and future agreements with...