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Phocuswright estimates 53% of T&A are booked within seven days of the activity start time and 20% on the actual day.

Tech revolution targets tours and activitiesMost tours, activities and attractions are still sold the old-fashioned way through traditional travel agents using phone and...

The Haven by Jacada Travel in Central will transform into a cultural hub of all things New Zealand.

Look out, the Warriors are invading Hong KongThe Maoris are heading for Hong Kong thanks to a partnership between luxury travel company Jacada Travel and Tourism New...

Royal Cariibbean rewarded for its multi-generational programme.

Virtuoso salutes its top partners across the worldGlobal luxury travel network Virtuoso has recognised 20 exceptional destination, cruise and lifestyle partners.

Shinya ‘Billy’ Kurosawa, president and CEO of JTB Pte Ltd with Terence Khoo, president of Singapore Rugby Union at the signing ceremony.

JTB kicks off partnership with Singapore Rugby UnionJTB Pte Ltd (JTB) and Singapore Rugby Union (SRU) have embarked on a 12-month strategic partnership to promote rugby tourism to...

Expedia bought out AirAsia for US$60 million net of AirAsia's purchase of AirAsiaGo.com.

Expedia takes full ownership of Asia businessExpedia Group has taken full ownership of AAE Travel, a joint venture formed with AirAsia Group Berhad in 2011.

Travel agents will soon be able to easily book Air KBZ’s domestic connection flights within Myanmar to places like Bagan

New agreement connects travel agents to Air KBZ flights in MyanmarTravel agents looking to book domestic flights within Myanmar will now have more options than ever before. Earlier this week,...

Travel agents are being urged to stop selling elephant rides.

Intrepid co-founder admits, ‘We didn’t know’ about elephant crueltyIntrepid Group co-founder Geoff Manchester has admitted to not knowing the dark side of elephant riding, and said that there is...

When it comes to commissions, in most cases agents benefit most from selling single-trip insurance policies.

As trip numbers grow, travel insurers see big jump in sales of annual policiesTravel insurers are reporting that interest in and sales of annual travel insurance policies are soaring, a trend they...

Kuoni Global Travel Services and Tour East will showcase their products and expertise at this year’s ITB Asia 2018.

Tour East goes global, stays localGlobal DMC Network by JTB Group has launched into the Asia Pacific region with its newest member, Kuoni Global Travel Services.

The new e-book is an all-in-one travel guide of Hong Kong.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Hong KongThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched a new addition of the Hong Kong Travel Trade Manual (TTM) for 2018-19.