Expansion at cruises and hotels
TravClan has been named Preferred Sales Agent for StarDream Cruises in India, giving the cruise line a stronger distribution partner in a marketRead More
Expedia strengthens experiences business
Expedia Group’s acquisition of Amsterdam-based Tickets closed in early 2026, with reporting placing the deal value at about $279 million. Expedia said theRead More
Maldives focuses on China
The Maldives continues to treat China as a strategic source market, using ITB China and related trade activity to deepen relationships with ChineseRead More
U.S. inbound travel weakens
The latest U.S. travel data and reporting point to a clear slowdown in international visitation, with Canada especially affected. U.S. government forecasts hadRead More
Uzbekistan boosts domestic travel for Eid
Uzbekistan has introduced holiday-period discounts to stimulate domestic travel during Eid al-Adha, with reductions of up to 20% on accommodation and up toRead More
Kenya’s County-Level Tourism Reset
In East Africa, keep an eye on Siaya County . A leadership handover is taking place today as Wilfred Nyagudi takes over asRead More
ITA Airways Courts the Indian Agent
European carriers are getting granular with their trade strategy. ITA Airways is wrapping up a high-touch networking dinner in New Delhi. While theRead More
Nepal Doubles Down on China
In a fascinating counter-move to the European trend, Nepal is aggressively courting the Chinese market. The Nepal Tourism Board launched the eighth batchRead More
APAC Revenue Summit AI Takes the Pricing Wheel
In Melbourne, the APAC Revenue Management Summit is underway, and the consensus is shifting from “AI is a tool” to “AI is theRead More
ITB China Opens in Shanghai: The Great Unlocking
The industry’s spotlight is firmly on Shanghai today as ITB China 2026 kicks off at the SWEECC. Organizers report a 20% increase inRead More