Asia

What it’s like to ride Japan’s most exclusive sleeper train

Travellers must enter a ballot for the chance to secure a cabin on the The Seven Stars in Kyushu.

Inside Travel Group launches Agent Insider programme with £25,000 trip incentive

’We’re prepared to put our money where our mouth is,’ said head of trade sales Gabo Quiros, with the group also offering 10 agent places on InsideJapan small group tours

Five ways to sell Okinawa to first-time and repeat visitors to Japan

A bountiful natural playground studded with ancient culture, adventure and a unique foodie scene, here’s how to bring this Japanese destination to life

Why this emerging cruise style should be on every agent's radar

While expedition cruising is coming to greater attention, there still aren’t scores of expedition river lines in the market, making it more important for agents to know exactly where each one operates and what they offer, writes Expedition Cruise Network chief Akvile Marozaite for TTG

Norse Atlantic to offer fewer destinations after another year of losses

The low-cost long-haul outfit, formed out of the ashes of Norwegian Air’s long-haul operation, plans to lease out four aircraft to an Indian carrier resulting in it being able to serve fewer destinations from the UK

Norse Atlantic to launch budget Gatwick-Bangkok route this winter

Up to four-times-weekly flights will get under way from 26 October 2025, with return fares leading in from £295pp including taxes.

Bangkok will become Norse’s first UK route to Asia; it currently flies transatlantic from Gatwick, and also to South Africa. "The introduction of this service marks a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in the UK market," it said.

Oslo-headquartered Norse has operated to Bangkok from the Norwegian capital since 2023, and will also serve the Thai capital from Stockholm this winter for the first time.

The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021.

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines.

Tui chief pins slow start to peaks on change in UK strategy

Tui’s boss has said a change in direction towards more dynamic packaging meant its January sales were slower than normal, with fixed capacity remaining tight and sold at higher margins

Pakistan International Airlines prepares to resume London flights

Pakistan’s flag carrier is preparing to relaunch UK services after it was banned by the UK and EU on safety grounds in 2020

The poetic charm of the ‘Clapham Junction of South Asia’

With Jules Verne reporting a sharp rise in Sri Lanka bookings, our writer gives a taste of what to expect on the operator’s top-selling Highlights of Sri Lanka tour

Advisor's one rule for multi-gen family travel success after six-figure trip

Global Travel Collection’s Danny Akhtar has 34 years of experience planning holidays for the super-rich.

‘Our long-term vision is to be a global cultural experience specialist’

Inside Travel Group’s co-founders tell Gary Noakes about new investment and exciting additions to its programme

'Rest assured, South Korea is still a dynamic, delicious – and very safe – destination'

Travel writer, university lecturer and street food guide Chris Tharp, who has made South Korea his home for the past 20 years, is InsideAsia’s Busan insider. After recent events in the country made headline news around the world, Chris tells TTG why agents and their clients have nothing to worry about

InsideAsia launches small group tour of South Korea

Departures for the Asia specialist’s 10-day Soul of Korea itinerary will get under way in May 2025

Tui to more than double hotel presence in Asia within three years

Tui has vowed to bring the total number of properties in Asia to around 40 within the next three years, with the majority of projects being in China.

The Palace Hotel Tokyo: how to live life like a royal in Marunouchi

Just a stone’s throw from the Imperial Palace Tokyo, the hotel has been delivering the royal treatment to guests since its re-opening in 2012

Kuoni hopeful brand revamp will distinguish it from 'sea of sameness'

Operator has detailed a significant image change as part of an attempt to widen its appeal beyond special occasion holidaymakers and Indian Ocean devotees

SunExpress opens route to Turkey's Cappadocia and debuts at Glasgow and Liverpool

Turkey’s SunExpress will open a new service from Stansted to Cappadocia and launch flights from Glasgow and Liverpool

'Travel and tourism gets a bad rep – it's time we fought back against the negatives'

’As an industry, we must challenge the current narratives around travel and tourism," writes Chris Crampton, chair of the Pata UK and Ireland, for TTG

The Adventure People to sell through agents for the first time

The Adventure People is to work with the trade for the first time after designing its own tour itineraries

Is this Japan's most luxurious resort? Inside Hoshinoya Taketomi Island

Hoshinoya Taketomi Island is the perfect place to stay if you’re visiting the remote Okinawan village.

Flying from Manchester to Beijing and beyond – why book now?

If your clients want an autumn getaway to Asia, Hainan Airlines offers a great option from Manchester that boasts speed, keen pricing and a quality onboard experience

Uniworld bets on demand for unique long-haul river experiences

UK and Ireland managing director Chris Townson has told industry partners long-haul destinations such as India and Peru are already sold out for early 2025

Air India absorbs former rival carrier and confirms Singapore Airlines stake

Air India Group has completed the latest stage of its privatisation revamp, absorbing former rival Vistara and confirming Singapore Airlines involvement