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Agents at the MATTA Travel Fair are saying that regional travel is growing in popularity, with destinations like Taiwan, South Korea, and Vietnam leading the way due to affordability, safety, and cultural familiarity.

When the West wavers, Asia travelsIt’s not all doom and gloom as Asia’s tourism benefits from the tariffs war.

Cox & Kings offers curated travel experiences across Africa, Egypt, Peru, and Jordan, incorporating safari lodges, riverboats, and philanthropic projects through A&K Philanthropy.

Abercrombie & Kent takes over 200-year-old travel companyCox & Kings plans global expansion into the US and Australia under Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group leadership.

Every booking made at Chan Brothers Travel’s Mid-Year Holiday Fiesta on 5–6 April at Marina Square enters travellers into a draw to win a 1-carat diamond.

One travel agency in Singapore is offering a diamond giveawayTo mark its 60th birthday, Chan Brothers Travel rolls out big discounts, sure-win prizes, and even a chance to snag a 1-carat...

The expansion brings more than 30 new agencies to Virtuoso’s global network.

Virtuoso levels up with more luxe advisors worldwideThe luxury travel network welcomes 30+ new agencies, with Asia leading the charge.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches a Travel Advisor Portal for seamless booking and management of luxury accommodations.

There’s a new Preferred portal for hotel bookingsPreferred Hotels & Resorts launches a Travel Advisor Portal for seamless booking and management of luxury accommodations.

Singapore mandates that travel agencies submit audited accounts within six months of their financial year-end to maintain their licence.

UFO Traveler suspended in SingaporeTravel agency suspended for failing to submit required audited accounts.

The Japanese travel agents toured key Macao attractions, attended a travel mart, and engaged in discussions to explore new tourism opportunities for Japanese visitors.

Japanese travel agents say konnichiwa to MacaoMacao Government Tourism Office partners with Japan’s travel trade to boost future tourism growth.

Livestreamers Elvin Low and Zzen Chan apologise for the online statements made against Chan Brothers Travel.

Livestreamers apologise to Chan Brothers TravelUnverified disputes arose between influencers and travel agency during a private tour of Europe.

Despite predictions of decline, seat-in-coach tours remain popular for budget-friendly, social, and authentic travel experiences, appealing to all age groups.

Why group tours are here to stayIn a world of personalisation, seat-in-coach tours are currently seeing a resurgence.

From left: Irene Chua, vice president/group publisher, Northstar Travel Group; Ong Hanjie, director, EU Holidays; Jess Yap, founder & Director, Intriq Journey; Dato' Sri Koh Yock Heng, founder & group managing director, Apple Vacations; Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, editorial director, Travel Weekly Asia

Reinventing the travel agent in a fast-changing marketTravel agents can remain relevant by embracing experiential travel, luxury trends, and AI.