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Vio Travel wins two Thailand awards for DMC platform and sustainability
Vio Travel took home DMC of the Year – Thailand and ESG Initiative of the Year – Thailand at the Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026. The wi
SuperEscapes winter 2026/27 data: city breaks and sun escapes lead UK demand
SuperEscapes data shows UK travellers favouring short city breaks and four-to-five-night winter sun escapes for 2026/27. Prague, Krakow, Bud
Pacific Arena adopts Amadeus platform to unify booking operations
Pacific Arena, a Singapore travel firm, will consolidate its operations onto the Amadeus Travel Platform. The move aims to boost agent produ
Simpson Travel expands in southern France with South France Villas acquisition
Simpson Travel has acquired South France Villas, adding properties in the Languedoc and French Riviera. The deal follows the retirement of f
dnata Travel reports 31% surge in UAE staycations for October half-term
dnata Travel reports a 31% increase in UAE staycation bookings for October half-term. Dubai accounts for 78% of bookings, with Abu Dhabi and
AI augments, not replaces, travel agents, Amadeus survey finds
Over 75% of travel agents now use AI, but mostly as a research aid, not a booking replacement. GDS usage is growing, especially in APAC, whe
USAirtours adds Sarah Barry to trade sales team
USAirtours has named Sarah Barry as its new trade sales consultant, effective immediately. The appointment follows record-breaking trading i
FCM Travel Asia reshapes Japan leadership with new GM and senior hires
Benjamin Beh takes over as General Manager of FCM Travel Japan, bringing over 20 years of corporate travel experience. Aki Yonezu and Norima
Gold Medal revives MEGA-FAM for 2027 with Dubai finale
Gold Medal Travel Group will run its MEGA-FAM incentive again in 2027, with 24 winners joining four exclusive trips across Asia and Africa.
Gambia Experience taps Jet2 for Gatwick-Banjul winter charters
The Gambia Experience has chosen Jet2 to operate its Gatwick-Banjul charter programme for winter 2026/27, with twice-weekly flights from Nov
Amadeus survey: APAC agents lead AI adoption, rate parity non-negotiable
Amadeus surveyed over 750 travel sellers, finding APAC agents lead in AI adoption at 76%. Rate parity is essential for 94% of agents, and 63
Repatriation costs can exceed €100,000, new data shows
Medical repatriation can cost over €100,000, with a recent case from Portugal reaching €108,566. Staysure Expat urges travelers to secure co