Winter Travel Trends: A Surge in Long-Haul Journeys
BERLIN — Germany’s travelers are planning further ahead and venturing farther afield. According to the German Travel Association (DRV), bookings for the upcoming winter season 2025/26 reveal a clear trend toward long-haul destinations, as more vacationers seek to escape the … Continue reading Winter Travel Trends: A Surge in Long-Haul Journeys
Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism
BANGKOK — Thailand’s new Minister of Tourism and Sports, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has unveiled an ambitious campaign titled “Big Impact Act Fast,” a sweeping national strategy to reignite the country’s tourism engine and accelerate economic recovery ahead of the 33rd Southeast … Continue reading Thailand: “Big Impact Act Fast” Strategy to Revive Tourism
Austrian TV Star Turns Spotlight on Phuket
BANGKOK/PHUKET/VIENNA — Thailand’s tourism profile in Central Europe is set for a boost as Austrian television personality Silvia Schneider films her latest travel special, “Silvia entdeckt – Thailand (Silvia discovers – Thailand)”, on location in Phuket. The program, produced by … Continue reading Austrian TV Star Turns Spotlight on Phuket
44% of travel agents fear AI could replace them
DOVER/DELAWARE – With generative AI becoming increasingly popular among travelers for planning and managing their trips, many travel agents are concerned about being left behind and losing clients. A global study by RateHawk, a B2B platform for booking hotels, flights, … Continue reading 44% of travel agents fear AI could replace them
TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’
BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with on-demand giant Grab to roll out “Tiew Tua Thai Suk Kan Yai Wai Jai Grab – Explore Thailand, Enjoy More, Trust Grab,” a digital-first promotion designed to funnel … Continue reading TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’