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HBX’s Andrew Boocock on the art of selling travel in an evolving industry
At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a panel that discussed trends in these evolving sectors.
HBX’s Patrick Torres discusses key trends in travel and tourism
Travel Daily Media had an opportunity to catch up with Patrick Torres, HBX’s vice-president for sourcing in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC), and he shared his views with our own Gary Marshall regarding potential growth sectors within his current regions.
Lion Air launches non-stop Manado – Bali route
Lion Air, one of Indonesia’s airlines, has officially announced the launch of a new non-stop route from Manado, North Sulawesi, to Bali.
Fly to Bangkok from Mumbai with Vietjet Thailand from just INR 8,900
Exploring the beautiful scenery of Thailand with Vietjet Thailand’s ‘Pay Day Hot Deals’ promotion, with fares starting from IDR 8,900 (inclusive of taxes and fees) on daily direct flights between Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) – Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi)
The Luxe Nomad presents travellers its most cinematic villas for a White Lotus-inspired vacation
As The White Lotus returns to the small screen, luxury vacation rental management firm The Luxe Nomad presents an artfully curated selection of its most cinematic villas across two paradise islands close to filming locations for the series.
SriLankan Airlines is Hybiz TV’s People’s Airline of the Year
India’s Hybiz TV hailed SriLankan Airlines as the Best People's Airline of the Year at the Hybiz TV Business Excellence Awards 2025.
Port Stephens named Wotif’s Aussie Town of the Year
Australian online travel platform Wotif has named the New South Wales town of Port Stephens its 2025 Aussie Town of the Year.
Samarkand International Airport announces expansion of route network
Samarkand International Airport announced a further expansion of its direct route network with services to Baku and Krasnoyarsk on Thursday, 27th February.
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary offers an immersive experience for the Paro Tshechu Festival
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary invites guests to immerse themselves in culture and celebrate the local Paro Tshechu Festival from 7th to 14th April 2025.
Macao showcases its best at Jakarta’s ASTINDO Travel Fair
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) took part in this year’s ASTINDO Travel Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia from 20th to 23rd February.
DidaTravel reveals its new brand identity as just Dida
B2B travel distribution company DidaTravel has announced the launch of a dynamic new identity, marked by its decision to simplify its brand name to just Dida.
Baguio City reports zero crime during Panagbenga 2025
Despite drawing in massive crowds, the northern Philippine city of Baguio declared that no crimes were recorded during this year’s Panagbenga festival.
Royal Caribbean docks in Bali for the very first time
Royal Caribbean marked a milestone today, 27th February, as its vessel Anthem of the Seas docked in Bali, Indonesia for the first time ever.
ATIA lauds government approval of Qatar Airways’ stake in Virgin Australia
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of Qatar Airways’ 25 percent stake in Virgin Australia.
Thailand launches 7 Months 7 Wonders celebration for summer 2025
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports officially launched the Thailand Summer Festivals, a seven-month celebration under the theme 7 Months 7 Wonders on Wednesday, 26th February.
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