Associations
ATIA Forms New Committee to Support Independent Agents
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has initiated a Committee of Independent Travel Agents and Advisors to enhance representation within the industry.
Awards
Hotelverse Wins Digital Transformation Award at TDM Excellence Awards 2025 in Thailand
Hotelverse was honored as the Digital Transformation of the Year at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025, recognizing its innovative approach to enhancing guest experiences.
Business
Eijiro Yamakita of JTB Corporation Speaks at Web in Travel Singapore
Eijiro Yamakita emphasizes Asia's critical role in the future of global travel during his address at the Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference.
Finance
Sabre Direct Pay Launches Chargeback Management Service for the Travel Sector
Sabre Direct Pay's new service streamlines the dispute resolution process for travel companies by integrating several workflows into a single platform.
Events
Exploring Insights from Taiwan's MICE Forum: Key Highlights
A recap of essential learnings shared at the recent Asian MICE Forum in Taiwan, focusing on event organization and industry growth.
Business
Civitatis Reports Significant Global Growth and Focus on Transforming Travel Agency Mindsets
Civitatis announces over 46,000 travel agencies registered globally, forecasting a remarkable 40% growth in 2025.
Tourism
Eric Levy Explores Thailand's Continued Dominance in Global Tourism
Eric Levy from Tourism Solutions International discusses Thailand's strengths and strategies to maintain its global tourism leadership amidst evolving consumer expectations.
Business
Karryn Christopher Takes the Helm as Signature Travel Network's New President
Signature Travel Network unveils new president Karryn Christopher, marking a pivotal leadership expansion.
Market Analysis
The Relevance of Generation X in Today's Travel Industry
Exploring the significance of Generation X in the travel sector as they seek meaningful experiences.
Industry Appointments
Audley Travel Welcomes Lisa Fitzell as Chief Product and Operations Officer
Lisa Fitzell is appointed as the new Chief Product and Operations Officer at Audley Travel, aiming to elevate the company's offerings and strategic direction.
Events
Five Essential Insights from Digital Travel APAC 2025
The Digital Travel APAC 2025 event provided key insights into emerging technologies reshaping travel and tourism.
Reports
92% of Travel Professionals Report Job Satisfaction: Insights from RateHawk
A recent report by RateHawk reveals overwhelming job satisfaction among travel professionals, highlighting their strong commitment to the industry.
Business
Booking Holdings Declares $2.25 Billion Profits for Q2-2025
Booking Holdings has announced its significant Q2-2025 profits, highlighting growth dynamics in Asia.
Hospitality
Hostelworld Group Releases Mid-Year Report for 2025
A summary of the major findings from Hostelworld Group's interim report for the first half of 2025, indicating positive growth in bookings and strategic updates.
Finance
Trevolution Group Achieves $627.41 Million in Gross Bookings for H1 2025
Trevolution Group's financial report indicates a significant increase in gross bookings, showcasing evolving consumer travel preferences.
Tech
Travelport+ Enhances Search Efficiency by 23%, Enabling Agents to Operate More Effectively
Travelport has revealed a notable improvement in search speed for agents, increasing efficiency with a 23% reduction in search times on its Travelport+ platform.
Industry Awards
ATIA: Nominations for National Travel Industry Awards Closing Soon
The deadline for the nominations for the National Travel Industry Awards has been set, with ATIA executives anticipating a notable awards season.
Airports
Plaza Premium Lounge Achieves Ninth Successive Victory at Skytrax World Airline Awards
Plaza Premium Lounge has secured the title of 'World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge' for the ninth consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025.
Associations
Sanford Travel Joins CT Partners Network
CT Partners has added Sanford Travel to its membership, increasing its total to 33 members.
Australia
Geoff McGeary, a Prominent Figure in Australian Travel, Passes Away
The influential figure in the Australian travel sector, Geoff McGeary, has passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.
