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Travel Industry

Online Travel Agencies Transform Attraction Ticket Sales

Research shows OTAs have significantly increased their share of attraction bookings worldwide.

Marco Di Pasquale Named Hotel Manager at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua

Marco Di Pasquale, a seasoned hotelier, has been appointed as the new hotel manager at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua in Bali.

Travel

Innovative Leaders Recognized at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 in Hong Kong

The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards celebrated exceptional achievements in Hong Kong's travel sector, highlighting innovation and commitment to customer experience.

Management

Andreas Nuessel Promoted as New Managing Director for Silversea in UK and EMEA

Andreas Nuessel takes over as managing director for Silversea as Peter Shanks retires after a distinguished career.

Travel News

ATPI Travel (Hong Kong) Limited Honored at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025

ATPI Travel (Hong Kong) Limited has been acknowledged for its innovative role in global travel management at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards.

Business Expansion

Cox & Kings Grows Franchise Network Under New Leadership

Cox & Kings is expanding its franchise network in India, emphasizing technology and customer service.

Aviation

Asia-Pacific Poised to Lead Global Aviation Market by 2025, Confirms OAG

The Asia-Pacific region is set to solidify its dominance in the global aviation market by 2025, with significant growth observed in both domestic and international sectors.

Travel News

Highlights from the Sixth Annual TravMedia Summit Australia

The sixth edition of the TravMedia Summit held in Sydney showcased key insights from travel industry leaders.

Aviation

AirAsia Awarded as the World's Top Low-Cost Airline for 2025

AirAsia has been recognized as the best low-cost airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com, lauded for its extensive flight network and service innovations.

Travel

Celebrity Cruises Reimagines Onboard Experience with ‘The Bazaar’ on Celebrity Xcel

Discover how Celebrity Cruises is enhancing onboard experiences with innovative concepts on their latest ship, Celebrity Xcel.

Business

Trivago's Revival: Can Marketing and AI Foster Sustainable Growth?

Trivago is making strides towards recovery, capitalizing on brand marketing and AI technology to achieve long-term financial stability.

Industry Appointments

Debra Fox Takes the Helm as Managing Director for UK and APAC at A&K Travel Group

A&K Travel Group enhances its leadership strategy by appointing Debra Fox as Managing Director for the UK and APAC regions.

Travel

GetYourGuide Enhances Travel Booking with Seamless Payment Solutions

GetYourGuide partners with Checkout.com to facilitate effortless global payment processing amid a surge in online travel bookings.

Reports

Remarkable Growth in Direct Bookings for Hospitable Users in 2024

A significant increase in direct bookings was reported by Hospitable, showcasing a shift in consumer habits towards direct channels.

Airlines and Aviation

Amex GBT Partners with Lufthansa Group to Boost NDC Offerings

A new agreement aims to enhance access to NDC fares for corporate customers through the expanded collaboration between Amex GBT and Lufthansa Group.

Industry News

HBX Group Unveils Insights for MarketHub Asia 2025

HBX Group reveals the agenda for its annual convention set to take place in Macau in February 2025, including keynotes and discussions on the travel industry's future.