By Priya Kapoor
Mumbai-based reporter covering travel agents, tour operators, distribution and the wholesale side of the travel trade.
Internova Arctic Expedition Educates Luxury Advisors on Sustainable Travel
Internova Travel Group has launched an Arctic expedition under its Green Circle initiative, partnering with Atlas Ocean Voyages, Scandinavia
EF Go Ahead Tours Launches 12-Day Odyssey Itinerary Across Greece
EF Go Ahead Tours has launched a 12-day 'Footsteps of the Odyssey' tour starting June 2027, timed with a film adaptation. The itinerary cove
UK Travelers Shift to Last-Minute Bookings as Economic and Geopolitical Pressures Mount
One in five UK holidaymakers now books within two weeks of departure. The shift is driven by cost-of-living pressures and geopolitical uncer
dnata Travel Revives Secret Stays as UAE Travelers Embrace Surprise Bookings for Summer 2026
dnata Travel has revived its Secret Stays campaign for summer 2026, targeting UAE travelers overwhelmed by choice. The Maldives leads as the
PATA UK & Ireland Launches First Asia-Only Training Roadshow in Chester
PATA UK & Ireland hosted its first Asia-only training roadshow in Chester on 2 July 2026, drawing local travel professionals. The event feat
World Expeditions CEO Sue Badyari Inducted into CATO Hall of Fame
Sue Badyari, CEO of World Expeditions Travel Group, has been inducted into the CATO Hall of Fame. The award recognizes her transformative le
Vairo Joins Advantage Travel Partnership to Digitize TMC Offline Workflows
Vairo has joined Advantage Travel Partnership's supplier network, offering a platform that automates offline booking workflows for TMCs. The
ATIA Launches Early-Bird Packages for Beyond Borders and NTIA 2026
ATIA has opened ticket sales for the 2026 Beyond Borders Travel Summit and National Travel Industry Awards. Packages include access to multi
Tauck Doubles Women-Only Tours to Seven for 2027, Adds Canada
Tauck will offer seven women-only departures in 2027, up from three in 2026. New itineraries include Canada's capital cities and Niagara Fal
Thomas Cook Reports Surge in Value-First Bookings and Package Holiday Demand
Thomas Cook reports a 41% year-on-year increase in family holiday bookings and a 282% surge in trips to Albania. All-inclusive packages now
Gold Medal Launches USA & Canada Campaign Tied to World Cup 2026
Gold Medal unveils 'In Focus: USA & Canada' campaign with a 132-page brochure and selling guide. Agents can win a FAM trip to California via
Cox & Kings Returns to Australia Under A&K Travel Group
Cox & Kings has relaunched in Australia under A&K Travel Group, offering small group tours averaging 14 guests. The brand focuses on cultura