Travel Agent

09/09/2025 marine

Haryana Crime News: IAS officer duped on foreign trip pretext; Haryana police book 3 Delhi-based travel agents | Jind News

JIND: Haryana police have booked three Delhi-based travel agents for allegedly duping a Haryana-cadre IAS officer on the pretext of sending him on a foreign trip.
The accused, who duped Pankaj Singh, has been identified as Lavish Jain, his father Kamal Jain and mother Rama Jain.
The trio hails from Faridabad in Haryana and operates a tour and travel office in the national capital, police said.
Jind SP Sumit Kumar said, IAS officer Pankaj Singh, who is deputed as sub-divisional officer (SDM) of Jind block, has said in the complaint that the trio runs a tour and travels business in

08/09/2025 marine

Is ChatGPT or a travel agent better at planning trips? Here’s our pick

Planning a holiday can be stressful — that’s where travel agents come in.

But now, travelers have another option: chatbots like ChatGPT, Bard AI and Microsoft Bing. Simply input a prompt and watch the travel recommendations pour in. The best parts? It’s instantaneous and, for the most part, free.

But which is better when it comes to planning vacations?

Intrepid Travel, a small group travel agency, accepted CNBC Travel’s request to find out.

CNBC asked both sides to plan a two-day trip for four friends, all in their mid-20s, to Melbourne, Australia.

Here’s how they fared.

Where to stay in

07/09/2025 marine

Travel agent who chartered flight to Seville for Rangers fans accused of pocketing thousands for trips that don’t exist

A TRAVEL agent blasted by Seville-bound Rangers fans is being probed by a watchdog over a string of complaints about luxury holidays that allegedly came to nothing.

Conor Campbell, 25, faces claims he arranged dream trips for clients who were allegedly left in the lurch after paying thousands to his firm Travel Inspired Ltd.

Conor Campbell's travel firm is being investigated by an industry watchdog — Conor Campbell’s travel firm is being investigated by an industry watchdog

Customers claim Campbell took cash for holiday bookings that didn't exist — Customers claim Campbell took cash for holiday bookings that didn’t exist

It's scared Campbell is living it up on holiday while customers try to get their money back — It’s scared Campbell is living it up on holiday while customers try to get their money back

It’s now emerged holiday

06/09/2025 marine

Travel agents warn against increase in scams as tourism industry continues to fall victim to fraudsters

Johannesburg – Spring is in the air and many South Africans are already planning their end-of-year holidays or at least thinking about it. In recent weeks, the travel industry has unexpectedly found itself in the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons. Fraud exists in all industries and sectors and the travel world isn’t immune.

CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata), Otto de Vries, says knowing where to place trust can significantly mitigate risks.

“Asata members, representing more than 90% of the travel sector, are thoroughly vetted, ensuring travelers that they’re partnering with true professionals.