Choice Hotels joins forces with Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds has signed an agreement with US-based lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International (CHH) that will allow the latter access to the bedbank's distribution network...
Virtual IT&CM and CTW China conclude with strong business exchanges
The inaugural Virtual IT&CM China and CTW China, held from August 3-5 this year, have reported a successful conclusion, with a high percentage of...
IATA helps airlines navigate new norms with health checklist
IATA has released an airline self-assessment health checklist designed to assist operators in implementing new health and safety requirements in a post-Covid world.
The 30-page...
Singapore works to preserve mindshare among Indian travellers
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered with India-based travel platform Tripoto to launch a microsite within Tripoto’s website, as part of efforts to...
40% of destinations have now eased travel restrictions: UNWTO
A growing number of destinations around the world have restarted their tourism industries while adapting to the new normal, with the latest analysis from...
Emirates rolls out bespoke portal for travel trade partners
Emirates has launched a new online platform that will allow its travel trade partners around the world to have easy access to the airline's...
Thomas Cook India takes over dnata Travel’s corporate portfolio
Thomas Cook India has signed an agreement with dnata Travel to take over the latter's corporate travel business portfolio and serve its existing clients...
Preferred promotes staycations in India
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched Loving Local, a global campaign championing local and regional hotel stays, in India.
The campaign, rolled out across 21...
India agents petition for expedited airfare refunds
The IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of India, calling for the powers to order airlines...
Airports to lead the future of frictionless travel in APAC
Sarah Samuel, Head of Airport IT, Amadeus Asia Pacific, shares why airport operators need to invest in a touch-free future to cater to evolving passenger demands and drive non-aeronautical revenues.