Tag: Travel Trade
AI adoption surges among Chinese travel agencies
According to the latest Dragon Trail Research Chinese Outbound Travel Trade Survey, published on July 29, 2026, AI adoption is nearly universal among Chinese...
Tourism Australia builds South-east Asia trade ties in Kuala Lumpur
Tourism Australia brought its flagship trade platform, Australia Marketplace South East Asia, to Kuala Lumpur from July 22 to 24, connecting Australian tourism operators...
MATTA Connect gains traction as B2B platform
The recently concluded MATTA Connect in Ipoh strengthened its credentials as a regional B2B travel trade platform after its second edition attracted 300 local...
Royal Caribbean connects with trade
Royal Caribbean hosted 39 Singapore travel trade partners at an appreciation luncheon led by Ben Bouldin, president, Greater China and managing director, Asia, marking...
Thailand’s visa U-turn comes too late for India trade
Thailand's reinstatement of visa-free entry for Indian travellers has been welcomed by the inbound trade, but operators say two months of policy uncertainty have...
Port Douglas and Daintree host travel trade showcase for domestic tourism
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, in partnership with Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Cairns Airport, will host a travel trade familiarisation trip from May 26-29...
StarDream Cruises sets out 2026 programme with expanded entertainment line-up
StarDream Cruises is heading into 2026 with momentum. At its Brand Showcase in Singapore, president Michael Goh outlined a year of expanded reach and...
South-east Asia market a hot catch for river cruise lines: AmaWaterways
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways has identified South-east Asian travellers as an ideal market for river cruises, according to Melvyn Yap, the company’s business...
Ultra-luxury cruise market forecast to double by 2033
The global ultra-luxury cruise market is forecast to experience exponential growth in the next decade, fuelled by the entry of more ultra-luxury hospitality brands...
Asian region maintains strong appeal among European markets
Asia’s diverse cultures, heritage value, warm hospitality, and safety are expected to keep moneyed Europeans invested in exploring the region this year despite mounting...
