By Priya Kapoor
Mumbai-based reporter covering travel agents, tour operators, distribution and the wholesale side of the travel trade.
Hahnair's HR-169 ticketing expands agent access to 350+ airlines
Hahnair's HR-169 ticketing lets agents sell 350+ airlines through GDS, bypassing BSP limits. With 24/7 support and Securtix insolvency cover
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
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
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
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
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
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
dnata merges Travelbag into Imagine Cruising to broaden UK leisure offer
dnata Travel Group has integrated Travelbag into Imagine Cruising, combining tailor-made holidays with cruise expertise. The move adds seven
dnata Travel reports surge in UAE winter bookings for ski and Arctic trips
dnata Travel reports a significant increase in UAE winter bookings for ski and Arctic trips. Japan enters the top five destinations, while F
PR42 to handle UK trade PR for USAirtours and Beyond Cruising
PR42 will manage UK trade press and publicity for USAirtours and Beyond Cruising. The partnership aims to boost visibility for tailor-made h
Trip.com's 9.9 Mega Sale targets year-end travel bookings with deep discounts
Trip.com's 9.9 Mega Sale runs Sept 9-12, offering daily coupon drops, flash sales, and buy-one-get-one-free attraction tickets. Highlights i
Swiggy's Crew launches travel concierge for premium members
Crew, Swiggy's premium concierge platform, has entered travel with a service that pairs human agents with AI. It offers round-the-clock supp