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TOPAS and Amadeus host Korean Travel Leaders’ Forum in Bangkok

Forum participants discuss the future of Korean travel and major changes in GDS and airline technology

ITB Asia 2012 at Marina Bay Sands,Singapore from Oct 17 to 19

ITB Asia 2012 at Marina Bay Sands from Oct 17 to 19

Hertz UAE sees 35 percent increase in 2011 online bookings

Hertz sees major growth in online rental

CWT Business Travel Market Trends in 2012

CWT has released Business Travel Market Trends in 2012, an infographic capturing the main landmarks for 2012 in terms of supplier offerings, pricing, negotiations and more.

Boeing Unveils Newest Business Jet for Chinese Charter Market

Business Jets has unveiled the latest BBJ to enter the Chinese charter market at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference in Las Vegas.

A Value Proposition at Preferred Hotel Group's Japan Hotels

Renowned for its exemplary service and attention to detail, Japan hotels are now offering even better value for those looking to plan group meetings.

Abacus conference alerts Central Asia to business opportunities in changing Corporate Travel landscape

Business leaders from around Central Asia met to exchange notes on travel industry developments and to explore new business opportunities at the 1st Abacus Corporate Conference held today in Almaty.

Jetstar launches an auspicious 8th destination in rapidly expanding China network

Low fares leader Jetstar has celebrated its inaugural flight from Singapore to Ningbo in Zhejiang province, the carrier’s eighth Chinese destination.

Japan is safe and open for business

BANGKOK - : After assessing the situation in Japan, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reaffirms that the vast majority of the country is safe to travel to. Nearly all the country is operating as normal, with the exception of the locally impacted tsunami area in the vicinity around the Fukushima nuclear plants.

China a haven for railroad fans

SHANGHAI - Rail travel is considered to be a romantic and historical mode of adventure. Yet in many western countries its development has stopped or faded away entirely in favor of air travel. China is a living example of railroad development in the …

Bonvo, FGC ink Asia Pacific travel deal

SINGAPORE - Bonvo Travel is set to expand its foothold in the corporate travel business here, after inking a deal with Fleming Gulf Conferences (FGC) to be its official travel partner in the Asia Pacific region. Bonvo General Manager, Andy Michaels L…

Going through the roof with increasing airfares and room rates

The strongest increase in hotel rates across 2010 took place in Africa and Asia Pacific, whilst European hotel prices fell for the second consecutive year, according to the latest annual hotel survey from Hogg Robinson Group (HRG).

Travelport names Gordon Wilson as president and CEO

ATLANTA - Travelport Limited, a leading provider of critical transaction processing and business services for the global travel industry, names Gordon Wilson as president and CEO, effective June 1, 2011. “Gordon has led Travelport’s GDS, the firm’s c…

China Travel Services Ltd. (HK) To distribute complimentary ITE & MICE tickets

HONG KONG - China Travel Services Ltd. Hong Kong (CTSHK) will, through its subsidiaries in Guangdong, offer in May and June this year free ITE & MICE Public Days tickets to some clients there, especially FIT travelers to Hong Kong. TKS, which organiz…

FCm strengthens presence in Asia with new Korean partner

SEOUL - Global travel and expense management consultancy FCm Travel Solutions continues to grow its service capabilities in Asia with a new partner agreement in Korea. FCm has announced a new partnership with Sharp Travel, a major corporate travel an…

Korean Air and TOPAS partner with Amadeus to power the future of the Korean travel industry

MADRID - Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, and Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, today announced a partnership that will power the future of th…

Increase in visitors at China's leading outbound travel exhibition

SHANGHAI -China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM), which took place last month, saw an astounding 235 exhibitors from 55 different countries showcase their destinations and travel services to 3,300 leading outbound tour operators from all over…

CWT launches dynamic mobile application for business travellers

SINGAPORE - Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialised in business travel management, announced the worldwide launch of CWT Market, a free application for iPhone and Android mobile devices that aggregates best-of-market travel apps an…

PATA establishes Rapid Recovery Task Force

BANGKOK - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is to establish a Rapid Recovery Task Force to address post-crisis recovery strategies in the face of natural, economic, or political upheaval across countries. At the PATA 60th Anniversary and Con…

iVenture Card’s See Singapore Attractions Pass marks 6 months since its debut in the Lion City

SINGAPORE - iVenture Card, a leading provider of tourism, lifestyle and entertainment experiences, has today launched the See Singapore Attractions Pass which will create personalised Singapore experiences for visitors to Singapore and drive inbound …