ABTA has decided to launch a replacement version of its Single Payment System to members later this year. The technology has been developed by Travel Ledger. The direct debit system allows fast online payments between travel agents and tour operators. Transactions …

The Association of Independent Tour Operators or AITO recently launched a highly critical attack on the UK government over what it claims are persistent failings to help the travel sector in the country. The trade body decried the lack of …

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced that Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2021 will take place from September 2-5 and Leshan, China will once again be the featured destination for the event. Virtual PTM is a business-to-business travel …

The US Travel Association, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy, Tori Emerson, recently shared his thoughts on the Biden Administration’s decision to uphold travel restrictions. Barnes said in a statement that Covid variants are of concern, but closed …

PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE today announced a new and expanded leadership structure that reflects the association’s continued transformation toward the global leader in the business events industry, and supports the business events communities throughout the APAC, EMEA …

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is proud to announce our partnership with the National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative (BTT). “It is a pleasure for BTT to partner with ASTA in support of their efforts to embrace …

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) have honored the incredible resilience of hotel employees across the country who selflessly led their teams and supported their communities during the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. The 2021 …

The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has commenced a study into the tourism carrying capacity of Athens in a new partnership with the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA). World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the news that England would soon begin welcoming fully vaccinated Americans: “British government leaders have made a wise decision in reopening …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the bipartisan infrastructure framework: “The travel industry is not just focused on recovery from the pandemic—we’re setting our sights on how …