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May162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ATAB Demands Permanent Expulsion of Ticket Syndicate from Travel Trade Calls for Government Intervention

The Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) has demanded the permanent expulsion of ticket syndicates from the travel trade, urging the government to take effective steps to curb the abnormal rise in airfares and artificial seat shortages created by such syndicates. ATAB made the call during an online discussion meeting titled “Conspiracy Against ATAB and Action Against Air Ticket Syndicates” held on Wednesday (15 May) at 7:00 PM. The session was chaired by ATAB President Abdus Salam Aref and moderated by Secretary General Afsia Jannat Saleh. During the meeting, ATAB leaders alleged that certain unscrupulous groups within the travel trade have formed syndicates to manipulate ticket prices, thereby causing serious suffering to passengers. They also claimed that these groups are ...

Feb112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Cartup.com – A Marketplace Designed for Bangladesh by Bangladeshis

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Cartup Ltd, a concern of US-Bangla Airlines, is set to reshape the online shopping experience in Bangladesh. As a fully homegrown e-commerce platform, cartup is designed to meet the demands of local consumers, focusing on the best prices, authentic products, reliable and fast delivery services. Cartup’s user-friendly, locally developed app and website is ready to serve the country’s growing online shopping community. The platform integrates advanced technology with an extensive logistics network, ensuring a secure and efficient shopping experience. By collaborating with trusted brands and verified sellers, cartup aims to provide a diverse range of quality products across categories, including Electronics, Fashion, Home appliances, Beauty, Grocery etc. Cartup’s logistics infrastructur...

Feb52025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Firsttrip Expands Its Reach with B2C Launch at US-Bangla Dhaka Travel Mart 2025

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Firsttrip, a premier digital travel platform, is set to revolutionize the travel booking experience with the launch of its Business-to-Consumer (B2C) services at the US-Bangla Dhaka Travel Mart 2025, held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon. This strategic expansion aims to provide travelers in Bangladesh with seamless, affordable, and hassle-free travel planning. With the introduction of its B2C platform, Firsttrip enables users to access instant flight bookings, hotel reservations, visa processing, holiday packages, and exclusive travel deals—all through a user-friendly website and mobile app. The launch at Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 offers attendees a first look at how Firsttrip is transforming the digital travel landscape following its successful B2B market presence. "We are excited to launch our B...

Dec72024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) has appointed Saimon Air Travels Ltd as its GSA in Bangladesh

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Saimon Air Travels will be providing wide-ranging sales and marketing services for Royal Jordanian as well as full customer and agent support. It will start offline sale from December 8. Now, Royal Jordanian stands as one of the leading airlines in the Levant and Middle East region, continuously advancing to fulfill its vision of being the Airlines of Choice and Hub of the Middle East, connecting Jordan, the Levant, and beyond to the world with a modern fleet and a commitment to exceptional service. It offers direct flight to over 45 destinations and more than50 seamless connecting points beyond Amman. As the Airline of Choice for convenient and affordable travel across continents, Royal Jordanian connects Bangladesh to the entire Middle East, offering travelers attractive fares, conven...

Dec62024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Take Trip celebrated 1st anniversary

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Take Trip Limited, a concern of US Bangla Group, celebrates its first anniversary yesterday 05 December 2024. Serving its over 4500+ B2B clients, Take Trip Limited, in its short journey has become a major OTA (Online travel agent) in the Bangladesh travel market. It is committed to providing its clients with the best service along with providing access to industry leading technology, which includes NDC and direct API of airlines such as Emirates, Turkish Airline, Qatar Airways, US Bangla, Air Astra, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Salam Air and many more. The Take Trip team celebrated the event yesterday with its airline partners and esteemed guests.

Nov222024 by TS ReportNo Comments

MOU Signed between ATAB and Beijing Culture & Tourism Bureau

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has Signed in Beijing, China between ATAB and Beijing Culture and Tourism Bureau for Promotion of Bilateral Tourism, Facilitate the exchange of trade mission & delegation, market information data sharing & develop the needs of both countries travellers, Training & capacity building & tourism event collaboration for both countries. MOU has signed by the respected persons of both the countries. On behalf of ATAB, MOU has signed by ATAB President Abdus Salam Aref. ATAB Secretary General Afsia Jannat Saleh, Vice President Abu Zafar along with ATAB members were also present at the meeting.

Nov162024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bengal Travel and Tours presented Bangladesh at the London World Travel Market

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Bengal Travel and Tours Limited participated in World Travel Market 2024, the biggest event of world tourism, which was held in London, United Kingdom. Bangladesh's thousand years of glorious cultural history, history and beautiful tourist spots are presented to the world. Mehnaz Mannan, chairman of Bengal Travel and Tours Limited, who participated in the travel market, said that despite the immense potential, Bangladesh tourism is always failing to achieve its desired goals. Through this fair, we have tried to promote Bangladesh. At the same time, our main goal was to increase the number of foreign tourists in Bangladesh and highlight our country as a global travel destination. The prestigious event organized at the Excel Center in London received a great response. However, I think it ...

Nov72024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Emirates Holidays has come up with a special opportunity for Bangladeshis to visit Mauritius

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Emirates Holidays has brought an endless opportunity for Bangladeshis to visit the natural beauty of the East African island state of Mauritius. According to Saimon Holidays, the only authorized agent of Emirates Holidays in Bangladesh, the package of 4 nights and 5 days in Mauritius for Bangladeshis starts at $1798. These include Dhaka-Mauritius-Dhaka return ticket on Emirates Airlines, 4 nights stay at reputed 3 star Manisha and equivalent hotel in Mauritius, visa assistance and airport pick and drop. Commenting on the package, Shorna Das, Manager of Emirates Holidays, said "Mauritius is a unique example of natural beauty. Emirates Holidays has come up with this offer in Bangladesh so that Bangladeshis can easily travel to Mauritius. We have already received a good response. Hopefu...