By Priya Kapoor
Mumbai-based reporter covering travel agents, tour operators, distribution and the wholesale side of the travel trade.
JTA Holidays names Lorraine Adams as regional sales manager for South East England
Lorraine Adams, formerly of Unique Vacations and Sandals Resorts, will lead JTA Holidays' trade sales across South East England from 1 Septe
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
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
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
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
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
Jet2Villas adds 1,000 villas, enters Galicia for Summer 26
Jet2Villas has added over 1,000 new villas for Summer 26, bringing its total to 4,000 across 52 destinations. Galicia joins the programme fo
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