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Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official website. 

Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Centre of Thailand recently launched a new travel app called Halal Route. 

Japan’s JCB International Co Ltd announced that JCB Cards may now be accepted for paying the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) application fee for JCB Cardmembers travelling to the United Kingdom (UK). 

Singapore-headquartered zero commission ride platform TADA announced the beta launch of its ride services in Hong Kong today, 12th December. 

Air transport tech firm SITA recently announced a strategic collaboration with Romania’s Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport through a Letter of Intent (LOI). 

Booking solutions developer Travelport and Eurasia Travel Network (ETN) announced the expansion of their long-term agreement today, 10th December.

Oceania Cruises recently announced that the installation of the world’s first and largest satellite constellation, Starlink, has been completed on all ships.

Short-term rental property management software developer Avantio announced the appointment of Shaun McCorry as its strategic sales leader in North America.

Sabre Corporation announced an expansion of its longstanding relationship with Thai Airways. 

Vietnamese traveltech platform Tubudd recently launched Health Buddy, Vietnam’s first-ever medical service app which connects visiting foreigners with local healthcare facilities.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and two other Japanese companies jointly developed a fire-resistant bag that can be used to safely store personal electronic devices during flights.

Innovative online travel platform KKday announced that it has raised about $70 million in funding, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. 

Sabre Corporation recently extended its long-term distribution agreement with Qantas, Australia’s largest airline. 

Ben Wedlock, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel talks to TDM about the transformative power of Artificial intelligence in business travel. Wedlock highlights how AI greatly contributes to an organisation’s cost optimisation through predictive analytics, streamlines expense reporting, enhances traveller safety through risk management tools, and offers round-the-clock customer support.

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding the sensitive financial data of its members in light of ongoing preparations for the FY24 accreditation-renewal period.

Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) and the NEC Corporation (NEC) recently conducted a joint trial of the upcoming NEC Baggage Counting Solution.

Africa’s leading low-cost airline fastjet is currently reaping the benefits of using Maxamation’s Aviator revenue management systems.

Collaboration between Amadeus, Fliggy, and Lazada has enabled the online travel agency and retail platform to ramp up their air travel offerings for the critical 11th November shopping event known as the Double 11 Festival or Singles’ Day.

Small-ship cruise firm Windstar Cruises launched its new online booking engine through its official website. 

Traveloka president Caesar Indra shared his thoughts regarding the need for fraud prevention in the global travel sector in a recent op-ed piece he shared online.