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Trip.com's September sale cuts Australian domestic fares to $29
Trip.com's September Mega Sale (Sept 8-9) features $29 domestic flights within Australia and $109 international fares to Bali and Ho Chi Min
Travel advisors bounce back as disruption-weary clients seek human backup
Global travel agency revenue is projected at $134.4 billion with 310,000 active advisors. Offline channels still generate over 75% of cruise
Ignyte Insurance acquires InsureMyTrip to expand travel coverage portfolio
Ignyte Insurance has acquired InsureMyTrip, a leading US travel insurance marketplace. The deal adds InsureMyTrip to Ignyte's portfolio of t
dnata Travel opens premium retail hub at One Central in Dubai
dnata Travel has opened its 15th UAE retail location at One Central, Dubai. The premium store features private consultation spaces and perso
SilverDoor taps Shelley Mathews to drive EMEA and APAC corporate growth
SilverDoor has named Shelley Mathews Head of Business Development for EMEA and APAC. With 20 years in business travel, she will lead corpora
Virgin Australia named ATIA domestic airline partner for key events
Virgin Australia has been named ATIA's Domestic Airline Partner, strengthening ties with the Australian travel industry. The airline will ho
Why Chinese travel agencies fail to convert foreign tourist interest into bookings
Chinese travel agencies are struggling to convert foreign tourist interest into bookings despite rising arrivals. Experts point to fragmente
Refund protection uptake surges as summer disruptions persist
Refund Protect conversions at Protect Group jumped from 14% to 27% this summer. UK leads with a 56% rise in travel and transport, while Fran
PriceTravel Holding expands Middle East B2B network with 112% growth
PriceTravel Holding's B2B activity from the Middle East and GCC surged 112% year-on-year in 2026. The company added six partners in eight mo
ATIA mobilizes support for Australian agents amid Nepal and China floods
ATIA is supporting Australian travel agents and tour operators affected by severe flooding in Nepal and China. The association is distributi
UK agents face package-tour liability as LTA category is scrapped
The UK government is abolishing linked travel arrangements (LTAs) from April 2027, reclassifying many agency bookings as packages. Tour oper
Flight Centre corporate arm posts record TTV, US tops $2bn
Flight Centre Travel Group's corporate division achieved record TTV and revenue in FY25, with the US market crossing $2bn for the first time