By Priya Kapoor
Mumbai-based reporter covering travel agents, tour operators, distribution and the wholesale side of the travel trade.
ABTA and AS Training launch apprenticeship webinar series
ABTA and AS Training launch a 12-month webinar series starting 15 September to guide travel firms on hiring apprentices. Sessions cover fund
FCM Travel creates chief customer officer role, taps Jo Lloyd
FCM Travel has named Jo Lloyd as its first chief customer officer, a new role overseeing the entire customer lifecycle. Lloyd will report to
CATO leverages ATIA merger to boost touring sector advocacy
CATO's merger with ATIA gives Australian tour operators a stronger advocacy platform. The committee met in Sydney to plan expanded services,
Travelex and Everyday Rewards launch points-earning currency exchange
Travelex has partnered with Everyday Rewards to offer points on currency exchange in Australia. Members earn one point per AUD exchanged, re
CATO and Axelo partner for AI safety webinar aimed at Australian travel sector
CATO and Axelo will co-host a webinar on 4 August to address AI adoption challenges in travel. Topics include data security, AI reliability,
Thomas Cook India Q1 FY27: resilience amid West Asia headwinds
Thomas Cook India reported a resilient Q1 FY27, with financial services revenue up 6% and leisure hospitality up 19%. Consolidated income fe
85% of Chinese TMCs lack cross-border delivery capabilities, survey finds
Baichuan Hu of Convergent International Travel reports that 85% of Chinese TMCs lack adequate cross-border delivery systems. Many firms abso
FCM Travel and Arcadis sign decade-long corporate travel deal
FCM Travel has inked a 10-year global deal with design and consultancy firm Arcadis, a rare long-term commitment in corporate travel. The pa
Sunwing Vacations Adds Premium Cabin to Select Holiday Packages
Sunwing Vacations launches a premium cabin on select seven-night packages from October 2026. Introductory pricing starts at $300 per person
Sean Martin Appointed to ATIA Board as CATO Representative
Sean Martin, Chair of the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO), has been appointed to the ATIA Board. The move enhances governance fo
Wendy Wu Tours Launches Inaugural North America Collection, Appoints Industry Veteran Jayne White
Wendy Wu Tours is entering the North American market with a new USA & Canada touring collection. The company has appointed Jayne White, a sp
UK Travel Agents Report Surge in Flight-Free Bookings Amid Middle East Tensions
78% of UK travel agents report increased interest in closer-to-home holidays. 39% note a rise in staycations, while 37% see more ferry and r