Asia

John Docherty and Demi Johnson join Wendy Wu Tours as BDMs

Docherty arrives from easyJet holidays and will look after agents in Scotland, while Johnson joins from Trailfinders and will manage agent relationships in the north

Learn how to sell the Greater Bay Area: a multi-centre marvel in Asia

The excitement of a multi-centre holiday contrasting culture, food and landscapes has long been a popular request for travellers to Asia, but your clients may have yet to discover the easy twinning possibilities of the Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Sarawak hopes to exert magnetic pull on adventurers

This WTM London, Sarawak will be inviting visitors to step off the beaten path and into the lush, untamed world of Malaysia’s best-kept secret adventure.

Japan's rail news and national park heritage in the spotlight

Updates to its rail offering, a celebration of its historic national parks and shoulder season travel will be talking points for the Japan National Tourism Organisation at this year’s WTM London

'Three birthday cakes, but that's not the only reason I fell in love with this region'

Firecrest Travel's Helen Bateman found laidback luxury and genuine hospitality when she travelled around Kerala earlier this year

Explora Journeys looks to attract 'yet-to-cruise' customers with debut Asia programme

Between September 2027 and May 2028, Explora III will visit 28 countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia

Newmarket's Gareth Mason joins TransIndus as BDM and group product manager

Mason will serve as TransIndus's primary point of contact for agent training, events and fams

'The missing piece of our puzzle': InsideAsia names India as its first new destination for three years

Operator, which has been working on the launch for several years, debuts range of 12 cultural adventures to "underserved" destination

The right way to sell Sri Lanka? Do it with purpose – and clients will love it

Co-founders of The Conscious Travel Foundation Olivia Cryer and Maudie Tomlinson are advocates for a new way of selling travel to Sri Lanka

British Airways to fly Bangkok year-round as it shakes up summer 2026 long-haul network

Extra flights to Bangkok, Jamaica, several major US destinations, Bahrain, Doha, Jeddah and Riyadh coming next summer

Tui to deepen expansion into Asia with second own-brand hotel in Cambodia near Angkor Wat

The new opening in Cambodia’s second city Siem Reap is situated near the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex and Tonle Sap lake

Private tour inspires Indus Experiences' first-ever Pakistan programme

Indus Experiences is launching four Pakistan itineraries as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations

Crystal partners with Abercrombie & Kent to offer new pre- and post-cruise extensions

The luxury cruise line’s new programme offers a wide range of land-based experiences before and after the voyage.

Turkey Tourism: 'Agents' knowledge of the range of options Turkey offers is crucial to us'

Turkey’s efforts to extend the summer season and shift the spotlight onto lesser-known destinations is bearing fruit, and agents stand to benefit, Turkey’s tourism lead tells TTG’s Gary Noakes

Pakistan International Airlines to return to UK after five years

The UK’s ban on Pakistani airlines has been lifted after a safety audit, meaning services can resume after an absence of five years – with PIA ready to resume Heathrow flights

Indus Experiences rewards agents with extra commission to mark 30th anniversary

Celebrating a 30th anniversary is a big deal, but it doesn’t always have to involve having a party.

So instead of holding a birthday bash, family-owned operator Indus Experiences decided a better way to mark the milestone would be to reward agents with enhanced commission to thank them for their support over the past 30 years.

Virgin Atlantic to remove economy seats in bet on premium travel uplift

Virgin Atlantic will add more premium economy and business class seats on over half its fleet, targeting what it says is higher demand for more comfort

Tui launches 2026/27 winter programme with new Lapland alternative and 'value' pledge

Three new concept hotels, new routes to Turkey and Egypt, extra short-, mid- and long-haul capacity and trips to Arctic Lakeland among additions

Norse Atlantic takes 'bold' step to 'unlock' demand in the north-west for Bangkok route

Norse Atlantic will fly to Bangkok from Manchester this winter, the first time the north-west airport has had a direct connection with Thailand’s capital

Virgin Atlantic commits to Seoul launch despite sales suspension

Virgin Atlantic has paused sales of its new Heathrow-Seoul service due to regulatory issues but says it is committed to the launch date in spring next year

Luxury, chaos and culture: why Delhi is the trip clients didn’t know they needed

India’s colourful capital will captivate visitors with its architecture, food and history, but where do you start to plan a memorable itinerary for clients?

The new tourist train offering an experience in Thailand like no other

For repeat clients who know and love Thailand and want something original, DTH Travel has come up with the goods

‘I've just been to South Korea – this is why it's so hot right now’

With Squid Game season three soon landing on Netflix, the hugely popular show has the potential to become a powerful holiday sales tool as South Korea soars back into the spotlight

British national sole survivor of crashed Gatwick-bound Air India flight

Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday (12 June), killing all but one of 242 people onboard