ATIA achievements featured in 2024 Federal Government aviation white paper

The Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) advocacy over the past nine months has paid off, as five key areas were featured in the Australian Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper for this year. ATIA chief executive Dean Long said: “These achievements mark a major win for our members. The exclusion of travel agents from the Ombuds […]

Japan Airlines, Liverpool Football Club open lounge at Anfield Stadium

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Liverpool Football Club (LFC) announced the grand opening of the Japan Airlines Lounge at Anfield Stadium on 25th August. The opening of the lounge marks a key milestone in their new multi-year partnership which kicked off in June of this year.  Officially opening hours ahead of LFC’s first home match on […]

Six Niseko hotels receive Michelin Keys

The post Six Niseko hotels receive Michelin Keys appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Six hotels in Niseko, Japan’s winter playground, achieved coveted Michelin Keys as the hospitality rating system debuted in the country. Luxury ryokan Zaborin came out on top, receiving an impressive two Michelin Keys for its exceptional mix […]

Malaysia’s Batik Air is Etihad’s 38th codeshare partner

The post Malaysia’s Batik Air is Etihad’s 38th codeshare partner appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia announced the launch of a codeshare partnership geared towards improving connectivity for their passengers. The agreement allows Etihad guests to conveniently travel to five new domestic codeshare destinations in […]

Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai accredited as premier medical travel destination

The post Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai accredited as premier medical travel destination appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) awarded Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai its prestigious Accreditation for Medical Travel Services. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited, Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai has provided high-quality […]

Inaugural Malaysia TDM Travel Excellence Awards opens nominations

The post Inaugural Malaysia TDM Travel Excellence Awards opens nominations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Travel Daily Media (TDM) is set to cast the spotlight on the regional travel sector, particularly in Malaysia which has been one of the most dynamic over the past year. Malaysia’s travel industry has seen […]

Better transportation, infrastructure seen as keys to improve Philippine tourism

The post Better transportation, infrastructure seen as keys to improve Philippine tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Philippine transportation secretary Jaime Bautista pointed out the importance of a robust transport sector with regard to boosting tourism in the country. Addressing participants at the recently concluded 11th Travel Madness Expo, Bautista […]

Tourism seen as key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery

The post Tourism seen as key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global research firm McKinsey’s economic report for the first quarter of this year showed how tourism is becoming a key factor for economic recovery in Southeast Asia. However, while some countries are experiencing robust […]

Thai AirAsia launches direct Lampang route

The post Thai AirAsia launches direct Lampang route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Thai AirAsia launches a direct route between Don Mueang and Lampang in response to the growing demand for more local destinations among domestic travellers. The daily Don Mueang-Lampang flights will initially cost 990 THB and will be […]