Published on : Friday, December 21, 2018
As per a recent survey carried out by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), the tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) named Italy as the most popular or “hot” destination for travelers in 2019. The top 10 …
Published on : Tuesday, December 18, 2018
The 4 Star Coppid Beech Hotel based in Bracknell, Berkshire has joined the HBAA, the leading association for the events and hospitality industry. The HBAA has more than 300 member organisations including over 80 agency and 225 venue members who work collaboratively in …
Published on : Tuesday, December 18, 2018
The recently concluded 65th annual convention and exhibition of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province of China, is expected to give a new direction to tourism exchange between India and China. The …
Published on : Friday, December 14, 2018
Unidigital is the result of the collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote innovation in tourism. It will offer services, products and training in digital transformation in order to allow the most disruptive entrepreneurs in tourism in the …
Published on : Friday, December 14, 2018
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will bring together senior hotel and travel marketing professionals at its 2019 HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference on January 23 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Conference attendees will gain strategy-focused insights …
Published on : Friday, December 14, 2018
In a recent survey conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), the tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) named Italy the most popular or “hot” destination for travelers in 2019. The top 10 “hot” destinations for …
Published on : Thursday, December 13, 2018
Cruise ship visits to Taranaki will offer greater tourism opportunities to endorse the region from an emerging industry, a tourism leader explains. On Thursday, the Dutch-registered Maasdam berthed at Port Taranaki for a one-day visit during a two-week cruise …
Published on : Friday, December 7, 2018
The government of Nepal, in collaboration with the Department for International Development, United Kingdom, as well as private actors and think-tanks, has started assessing the impacts of climate change on its tourism sector and livelihoods of ethnic minorities in the …
Published on : Thursday, December 6, 2018
The third cultural tourism conference organized jointly between the World Tourism Organization and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization concluded today in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants declared their support for cultural tourism as a driver for safeguarding living heritage, …
Published on : Thursday, December 6, 2018
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019 (PDMF 2019) in Pattaya, Thailand from November 27 – 29. The announcement was made by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy at the conclusion of …
Published on : Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes the appointment of Datuk Musa Yusof as the Director General of Tourism Malaysia effective 3 December 2018. MATTA President Datuk Tan Kok Liang says, “We wish to extend our …
Published on : Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019 (PDMF 2019) in Pattaya, Thailand from November 27 – 29. The announcement was made by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy at the conclusion of …
Published on : Monday, December 3, 2018
U.S. Travel Association Vice President for Government Relations Erik Hansen issued the following statement on the new Open Skies deal between the United States and the United Kingdom for post-Brexit flights: “The U.S.-U.K. agreement removes a cloud of uncertainty …
Published on : Saturday, December 1, 2018
The visitors to Jiangsu in eastern China will feel the unique character of the province, which rose from a traditional manufacturing city that relied on labour and resources to a high-tech powerhouse while still preserving its cultural heritage. You …
Published on : Friday, November 30, 2018
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) will be hosting the 42nd World Tourism Conference (WTC) on 29 April till 2 May, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference is themed “This is Africa”, and it will highlight the emerging business …
Published on : Friday, November 30, 2018
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is concerned with the report that Kuala Lumpur City Hall would ensure all entertainment outlets in the city to be closed by 1am, as stated by Minister of Federal Territories, YB …
Published on : Friday, November 30, 2018
The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 (PDMF 2018), with the theme “Growth with Goals’, officially began on Wednesday, November 28 attracting 290 delegates from 25 destinations. The event, hosted by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the …
Published on : Friday, November 30, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced Earl Lawrence’s promotion to the Agency’s Executive Director for Aircraft Certification. Lawrence was previously Executive Director for the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office. He succeeds Dorenda Baker, …
Published on : Thursday, November 29, 2018
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts together with their globally acclaimed ecotourism arm Cinnamon Nature Trails were recognized for their ground-breaking elephant conservation project by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for the PATA Grand and Gold Awards 2018. They were honoured …
Published on : Friday, November 23, 2018
The 26th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government (La Antigua, Guatemala, 15-16 November) concluded with a high-level political declaration on sustainable development in which tourism plays a key supporting role. The commitment, which includes the World Tourism Organization …