Travel Agents News

SoulTrips partners Europamundo for curated “Flex-scapes” to Japan, Europe, Latin America and Saudi Arabia.

Group travel made easy with ‘flex-scape’ toursSoulTrips partners Europamundo to offer over 600 flexible itineraries that give travellers more freedom to 'pause and play'.

India's outbound travel market is booming, projected to grow from 13 million trips in 2022 to 80 million by 2024.

Look out for India’s big fat travelling middle classThomas Cook India’s Madhavan Menon on why the middle class is a powerhouse in the global travel game.

Chan Brothers is celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.

Chan Brothers expands franchise in Malaysia and ChinaFranchise outlets in Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu seeing fast growth, offering expanded options for travellers.

From left: Pauline Suharno, president of FATA; Otto de Vries, executive director of WTAAA

FATA and WTAAA unite for global travel industry advancementThe aim is to boost global travel agent representation, fostering industry standards, opportunities, and cooperation.

Apple Vacations is one of four agencies to have secured the Peace Boat's PSA in Malaysia, according to co-founder & group managing director Dato Sri Koh Yock Heng.

Cruising's a red-hot segment for this Malaysian travel agencyApple Vacations Malaysia’ Dato Sri Koh Yock Heng sees a surge in regional cruise vacations amid economic flux.

Globus family of brands' Gai Tyrrell and Holiday Tours & Travel Group’s Duncan Choo.

Globus appoints exclusive distributor in AsiaHoliday Tours & Travel Group picked to represent Globus family of brands, including Avalon Waterways.

Nearly 300 Taiwanese tourists experienced a travel nightmare on February 11, stranded on Vietnam's Phú Quốc Island due to payment disputes between Taipei-based "We Love Tour" and local company WinnER.

Taiwan travel agency fined for abandoning 300 touristsTaipei's We Love Tours has been fined US$25,800 for stranding tourists in Vietnam.

STB said it takes “a serious view against errant travel agents”.

27-year-old Singapore travel agency suspendedIntersys failed to meet the deadline for submitting its annual business profile and audited statements.

Scams mentioning Booking.com rocketed last year.

Sharp rise in scams Down UnderWatchdog in Australia warns against scammers targeting travel booking site.

Luxury Escapes retail store in Melbourne.

New booking portal promises ‘commission for all’Travel company Luxury Escapes launches agent portal for Australia, NZ and promises more countries will be included.