Asia

Majority would forgo free holiday to country deemed unsafe by FCDO

A poll of 4,000 travellers found three-quarters would turn down a free holiday to a destination where the FCDO had issued a travel warning

Turkish Airlines ups frequencies to Istanbul this summer

Regional airports are main beneficiaries of Turkish Airlines’ UK expansion this summer

Club Med unveils plans for 23 new openings and renovations

Resort operator hails 2024 a ‘milestone year’ for the business as it embarks on a new pipeline after completing a 10-year upscale programme across its 70 resorts globally

Kuoni hails 'competitive' pricing and service for 'strong start' to 2024

Upmarket operator unveils its list of 2024’s early ‘trending’ destinations

Wendy Wu Tours thanks agents for 'tireless support' after best-ever month

The Asia specialist paid tribute to agents after breaking its monthly sales record

'Bali's new tourist levy is another opportunity for agents to shine'

Pata chair UK and Ireland, Chris Crampton, tells TTG that while the £7.50pp fee will ultimately be an annoyance, it’s a chance for agents to demonstrate their expertise and service

Gatwick to gain two new China routes this summer

Gatwick will offer flights to China’s capital and its major commercial centre from June

Trade sales up 11% as Explore celebrates strongest-ever January

The adventure specialist set a new record for single-day sales on 18 January, and also recorded both its best ever week and month of sales during January

Bali to introduce £7.50pp tourist levy next week

Visitors to the Indonesian island will have to pay the new fee on a per entry basis, on top of Indonesia’s approximately £25 30-day tourist e-visa

Turkey sees another leap in UK arrivals in 2023

Turkey’s weak currency led to another increase in UK arrivals last year, new figures show

Minor Hotels plots new Anantara resorts amid major expansion

Minor Hotels has plans to open more than 200 hotels including a handful under its flagship luxury brand Anantara

From a bird paradise to a gamified go-kart track: fresh ways to sell Singapore

A popular client stopover, there’s a flurry of new attractions and hotels making a Singapore fling even more worthwhile. Here’s what to see, where to stay and what to experience in the city.

Byron Davis joins Wendy Wu Tours as new southern BDM

Davis joins the Asia specialist from South African Tourism, where he was the tourist board’s trade training specialist

Gold Medal's peaks 'surpasses expectations' following recruitment drive

Year-on-year sales volumes with Gold Medal increased during each of the first three weeks of the year

Experienced Kate Samuel and Sue Livsey join Inside Travel Group

Kate Samuel appointed senior Japan tailor-made product manager, while Sue Livsey takes up newly-created head of InsideAsia role with B Corp company

The lux eco-resorts helping protect Malaysia's natural bounty

Malaysia’s eco-lux island resorts are perfect for clients who want to enjoy nature without forgoing creature comforts

Gran Melia's first Vietnam hotel makes debut

Spanish hotel giant Melia has opened it first resort in Vietnam, the Gran Melia Nha Trang, featuring almost 100 beachfront villas

FCDO advice 'no longer fit for purpose', open letter warns

The open letter calls for the FCDO to look at its global advice and the advice specific to Sri Lanka to try and boost visitor numbers to the country

Arrival figures: are there better ways to measure tourism success?

Is chasing ever higher visitor numbers sustainable? And is it even the best way for destinations to measure tourism success?

Albania, Zambia and Shropshire named as 'destinations to watch' this year

Abta says 2024 will be the year travel volumes return to 2019 levels, with Albania, Aruba, Zambia and Shropshire named among 10 destinations agents should keep their eye on this year

Japan Airlines aircraft bursts into flames upon landing at Haneda

The incident happened less than a day after the country was rocked by a magnitude-7.6 earthquake

Lufthansa to close Liverpool and Bristol routes in 2024

German carrier will axe two UK routes early next year, removing connection opportunities at Frankfurt

Singapore Airlines to make Gatwick debut next summer

Singapore Airlines is to fly from Gatwick for the first time next summer, offering five flights a week

APT unveils new turn-of-year TV ads with agent call-to-action

The brands confirmed the two TV ads will air across Sky AdSmart and daytime satellite channels from January