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Travel Industry

Virgin Voyages Achieves Record Revenue Growth in the UK and Worldwide

Virgin Voyages announces impressive revenue growth of 30% in the UK and 45% globally, led by the adult-only cruise line's innovative offerings.

Travel

ITE Hong Kong 2025 Recognized as Mega Event by the HK Government

The upcoming ITE Hong Kong event is set to be a major platform for travel professionals, designated as a Mega Event due to its significance in the post-pandemic tourism landscape.

Travel

Fliggy Makes Strides in AI Implementation

The online travel platform Fliggy details progress in artificial intelligence applications, highlighting significant reductions in service time.

Loyalty Programme

Ascott Elevates Loyalty Program ASR with New Features

Ascott celebrates an expansion of its loyalty initiative, ASR, aiming to triple membership to 15 million by 2028.

Business

Eagle Travel Shifts to Advantage Managed Services

Eagle Travel has transitioned to Advantage Managed Services, enhancing operational efficiency and support for the agency's future.

Appointments

Dida Appoints Florian Blois as Director of Strategic Partnerships

Dida, a tech-focused global travel distribution company, has named Florian Blois as its new Strategic Partnerships Director to spearhead global partnerships aimed at business growth.

Finance

Jazz Tech Collaborates with Sabre Direct Pay

The partnership between Jazz Tech and Sabre Direct Pay aims to revolutionize payment solutions for the Brazilian travel sector.

Business

Women Represent 15.8% of Corporate Flyers in 2024: Insights from myBiz by MakeMyTrip

A significant analysis reveals that corporate women flyers constitute 15.8% of total travel bookings, highlighting trends in various sectors.

Business

WTTC Names Andrea Grisdale as Vice Chair for 'Together in Travel'

Andrea Grisdale appointed to lead a new initiative aimed at supporting small to medium enterprises in the global travel sector.

Tourism

DCT Abu Dhabi Teams with ITAKA to Host 'Top Sellers Conference 2025' in Al Ain

DCT Abu Dhabi collaborates with Poland's largest tour operator, ITAKA, for an upcoming conference attracting over 200 travel professionals.

Visa Updates

VFS Global Launches Indonesia e-Visa Platform for 97 Nationalities

The new electronic visa platform facilitates hassle-free entry to Indonesia for travelers from various countries.

Tourism

Traveloka Celebrates 13 Years with Major Discounts

Traveloka launches its Birthday Sale offering major discounts to celebrate 13 years of transforming the travel experience for users across Asia.

Interviews

Insights from Javier Cabrerizo: Gen Z's Impact on Travel Markets

Javier Cabrerizo, chief strategy officer at HBX, discusses the significant influence of Gen Z on the travel industry during the recently held MarketHub 2025 summit.

Business

DidaTravel Unveils Simplified Brand as Dida

DidaTravel adopts a new brand identity, shortening its name to just Dida in response to client and supplier feedback.

Tourism

Online Travel Agencies Transform Attraction Ticket Sales

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

Appointments

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.

Awards

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.