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Ancient Indian pilgrimage festival heads for Allahabad

Ancient Indian pilgrimage festival heads for AllahabadKumbh Mela, the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims on earth, which is recognised by UNESCO as an ‘Intangible Cultural...

‘+en Travel Envoys’ lowers the barriers to entry for individuals starting their journey to become a travel business entrepreneur.

Chan Brothers helps you start a travel business online with new ‘+en Travel Envoy’ programmeChan Brothers Group has launched an innovative new initiative that offers “engaging career opportunities while at the same time...

(L-R): Charles Tan, managing director of Pegasus Travel Management; Ong Ling Lee, director, travel agents and tourist guides of STB; Wee Hee Ling, CEO of Euro-Asia Holidays; TY Suen, founder of Monster Day Tours and spokesperson for Tour Operators Alliance.

Travel Agent Industry Forum 2018: More help to transform business, digitalise and address manpower issuesThe Singapore Tourism Board and the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) announced several new and updated...

James Marchant.

Marchant tapped as Contiki global CEOTravel agency Contiki has announced the appointment of James Marchant as its Global CEO.

Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur with the iconic Petronas Towers.

Chinese and Indian tourists to Malaysia may not need to pay visa feesIn order to boost tourist arrivals, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has made an appeal to the...

A double celebration awaits guests at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates Mickey’s anniversaryHong Kong Disneyland (HKSDL) is ready for a massive Christmas party – boosted by celebrations for the 90th anniversary of...

There will be a range of commercial models introduced in the new NDC era.

Still confused by NDC? Here’s your quick guideTravelport, the first GDS operator to offer IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content, hopes to clear up some confusion...

Casino duty and fee hike to hit Genting Malaysia.

Good news, bad news for Malaysia’s tourism sectorMalaysia’s Budget 2019 has generally been kind to the travel industry, although casino operator Genting Malaysia will have...

Paris will lose its popularity as Asia takes centre stage.

Move over France, travellers are heading in a new directionEuromonitor International says demand from visitors from countries surrounding China and rising middle class prosperity in Asia...

Khiri Travel’s founder Willem Niemeijer at the company’s 25th anniversary in Bangkok. (Photo credit: Khiri Travel)

Next up, consider sustainable travel in AsiaSustainable travel can help local people and the environment and destination management company Khiri Travel, which specialises...