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Destinations in Asia Pacific that have reopened are moving to near pre-Covid levels, according to WebBeds.

The future of hotel distribution is wide openWebBeds’ APAC president Kok Sheng Sun on rate parity, distribution shifts and working with local travel agents.

Simon Goddard addresses the ‘hows’ of selling travel packages to event attendees.

Seize the opportunity to sell travel to concert goersSimon Goddard from Vibe believes that now is the perfect moment for to sell travel for participants of concerts and other...

“Our ability to attract international tourists to the Kingdom will allow us to achieve the ambitious goals of both parties,” EXO Travel’s Hamish Keith says of the partnership.

EXO Travel Group ventures into Saudi ArabiaEXO Travel Group and Elaf Group are embarking on a join tourism venture in Saudi Arabia.

Along with its high-speed rail network, Europe also offers slow travel with options such as Swiss steam rail.

Travel agents, don’t miss the European trainEurope wants to keep travel on track for environmentally friendly journeys.

Thomas Cook India managing director Madhavan Menon saw a need to focus on "customer centricity."

Travel reimagined in a global crisis through technologyMadhavan Menon shares how the pandemic turbo-charged Thomas Cook India's pivot towards customer-centric digitalisation.

During the pandemic, Nigel Wong uncovered new opportunities to pivot his travel agency and wine import businesses beyond the traditional scopes.

What a grape idea to marry travel and wineUrban Rhythm Tours' Nigel Wong now conducts special "trade missions" to wine regions for travel aficionados and foodies.

Travel advisors selling on discounts and amenities might be negatively impacting the entire travel industry.

Travel agents, you don't have to be a coupon codeWhy selling on price not only hurts travel agents but the entire industry in the long run.

Atlas' new Semester at Sea summer programme allows travel advisors to learn first-hand about the cruise line's luxe-adventure experiences, with sailing itineraries including various destinations such as the Arctic, Greenland and Iceland.

Does learning float your boat? Atlas Ocean has a lesson plan for agentsSummer Seminars at Sea offer educational experiences at sea for travel advisors, their families, and friends.

The most valuable lesson from the pandemic is not giving up even when the going gets tough, says Michelle Taylan, who is also president of the Philippine Travel Agents Association.

Power to the people: Michelle Taylan, President, Klik 'N Fly ToursThrough her side business in personalised caricatures, Michelle Taylan found new ways and inspiration to keep her travel agency...

EU Holidays had to diversify its business streams during the pandemic, but it also fostered an even strong spirit of innovation across the company, says Ong Hanjie.

Agent of innovation: Ong Hanjie, Director, EU HolidaysThe pandemic was a tough time, but it also opened up new business lanes for EU Holidays — from bike tours to yacht charters to...