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UNWTO and PolyU Co-Host China Tourism Branding Forum
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Successful PATA Summit Held in Bangkok
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Two First-time Events at Thailand Travel Mart 2013
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PATA to Focus on HCD and CSR
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- World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research
22 May 2013 6:40 AM - UNWTO and PolyU Co-Host China Tourism Branding Forum
21 May 2013 9:17 PM - Successful PATA Summit Held in Bangkok
01 May 2013 11:49 PM - Two First-time Events at Thailand Travel Mart 2013
22 May 2013 2:33 PM - PATA to Focus on HCD and CSR
22 May 2013 2:22 PM
- World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research
22 May 2013 6:40 AM - UNWTO and PolyU Co-Host China Tourism Branding Forum
21 May 2013 9:17 PM - Successful PATA Summit Held in Bangkok
01 May 2013 11:49 PM - Two First-time Events at Thailand Travel Mart 2013
22 May 2013 2:33 PM - PATA to Focus on HCD and CSR
22 May 2013 2:22 PM
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Headline News
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World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 22, 2013 – Siam University, International program in Hospitality and Tourism Management are proud to be the first university in Thailand hosting the World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research & International Convention & Expo…
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UNWTO and PolyU Co-Host China Tourism Branding Forum
Hong Kong (Hong Kong) – May 19, 2013 – Jointly organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the China Tourism and China…
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Successful PATA Summit Held in Bangkok
Bangkok (Thailand) – April 30, 2013 – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has organised its first PATA Annual Summit 2013 in the Thai capital at Centara Grand at Central World Hotel in Bangkok, with the theme of “Embrace the…
Latest Updates
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Two First-time Events at Thailand Travel Mart 2013
Posted on May 22, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – May 22, 2013 – The Thailand Travel Mart 2013 Plus (TTM+2013) to be held between June 5-7, 2013, will break new ground with two first-time events: the participation of Yunnan Provincial Tourism Administration and the introduction of... -
PATA to Focus on HCD and CSR
Posted on May 22, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – May 22, 2013, Bangkok – The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association’s increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications. Effective immediately, former... -
World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research
Posted on May 22, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – May 22, 2013 – Siam University, International program in Hospitality and Tourism Management are proud to be the first university in Thailand hosting the World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research & International Convention & Expo... -
UNWTO and PolyU Co-Host China Tourism Branding Forum
Posted on May 21, 2013Hong Kong (Hong Kong) – May 19, 2013 – Jointly organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the China Tourism and China... -
Intelity Releases Cenium Integrations
Posted on May 21, 2013Orlando, Fla. (USA) – May 19, 2013 – Intelity has released new integrations with the property management system (PMS) and point-of-sale (POS) system of the Cenium Hospitality Enterprise Resource Planning solution. The new integrations were developed to allow hotels using... -
The Hampton Inn & Suites Henrietta NY Opens
Posted on May 21, 2013Overland Park, Kan. (USA) – May 18, 2013 – True North Hotel Group has opened its 21st hotel, a 126-room Hampton Inn & Suites in Henrietta, NY, a suburb of Greater Rochester. Owned by Rochester True North Lodging and operated... -
Solaire Manila Resort & Casino with MICROS
Posted on May 21, 2013Manila (Philippines) – May 18, 2013 – MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc. the first integrated resort in Entertainment... -
Vizergy Helps Hotels & Resorts to Success
Posted on May 21, 2013Jacksonville, FL (USA) – May 17, 2013 – Vizergy, a leading digital travel marketing company, experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2013 for their overall portfolio, from the number of total bookings for clients, to overall traffic, by... -
Reunion’s Only 5-star Hotel Wins World Travel Award
Posted on May 21, 2013La Réunion (France) – May 13, 2013 – LUX Ile de La Reunion won the Leading Island Hotel award tonight at the World Travel Awards (WTA) being held in the Maldives. The award was accepted at the WTA Indian Ocean... -
Barry Cockrum to Director of Sales for The Alexander
Posted on May 21, 2013Indianapolis, Ind. (USA) – May 15, 2013 – The Alexander, A Dolce Hotel, the new, urban contemporary hotel located in the CityWay neighborhood, has appointed Barry Cockrum as director of sales and marketing. In this role, Cockrum will lead sales... -
Steve Zanella as President at MGM Grand Detroit
Posted on May 21, 2013Las Vegas (USA) – May 15, 2013 – Steve Zanella has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Grand Detroit. Zanella had served as General Manager since 2010. “Steve has shown great leadership in and throughout our... -
Cape Town’s Tourism Players Working Together
Posted on May 21, 2013Cape Town (South Africa) – May 13, 2013 – “Cape Town is famed for its natural beauty and that’s one of our biggest draw-cards. Yet, the city’s offer extends far beyond leisure and this is the message we will be... -
Friends of Thailand Awards 2013
Posted on May 18, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – May 18, 2013 – A total of 38 individuals, institutions, companies and organisations which have provided unstinting support to the Thai travel & tourism industry over the years will be presented with the “Friends of Thailand Awards... -
Port Victoria in Seychelles Named Leading Cruise Port by WTA
Posted on May 17, 2013Victoria (Seychelles) – May 13, 2013 – Port Victoria in Seychelles was named the Leading Cruise Port award at the World Travel Awards (WTA) being held in the Maldives. The World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars of the Travel... -
The AHMS Collection Grows Beyond Thailand
Posted on May 17, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – May 16, 2013 – Thailand’s most innovative, awarded and pioneering boutique hotel group, The AHMS Collection, today announced plans to open a unique destination spa and retreat on Koh Krabeay, a pristine private island in Cambodia in... -
Corinthia Hotel Budapest Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Posted on May 17, 2013London (United Kingdom) – May 12, 2013 – Corinthia Hotels marked the 10th anniversary since the reopening of its Corinthia Hotel Budapest in Hungary with a gala dinner hosted by Corinthia Group Chairman and Founder Alfred Pisani in the hotel’s... -
EVVC Sustainable Concepts
Posted on May 17, 2013Los Angeles, California (USA) – May 12, 2013 – Green Globe announces re-certification of the European Association of Event Centers (EVVC) head office in Frankfurt, Germany. As a strategic Green Globe partner, the EVVC has demonstrated leadership and innovation in... -
Equatorial Guinea Making Strides Ahead of Election
Posted on May 17, 2013Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – The electoral campaigning began on Friday with the vitality of nation that is growing by leaps and bounds. The general elections for the House of Representatives, the Senate and Municipal Councilors will bring Equatorial Guineans to... -
Lifeclass Hotels Doubles Directs Booking with RateTiger
Posted on May 17, 2013London (UK) – May 11, 2013 – Slovenia-based LifeClass Hotels has successfully utilized the Billboard Effect to increase direct bookings by over 100% with the help of RateTiger, the integrated channel manager, pricing data and guest review monitoring tool. The... -
Ultima Hospitality Acquires the DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Airport in Pennsylvania
Posted on May 17, 2013Chicago, Ill. (USA) – May 11, 2013 – Ultima Hospitality, an industry leading investment and hotel management platform, today announced the purchase and planned enhancement of DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Airport. The 135-room hotel is conveniently located near the airport... -
World’s Largest Econo Lodge to Open in Orlando
Posted on May 17, 2013Orlando (USA) – May 11, 2013 – California Hotels through its subsidiary, 8444 Investments LLC, will be converting The 297 room Metropolitan Resort to “The World’s Largest Econo Lodge”. The hotel is located at 8444 Austrian Court Way on the... -
Gloria Hotel Dubai Digital Marketing with Sabre
Posted on May 17, 2013Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – May 11, 2013 – The award-winning Gloria Hotel Dubai is the first hotel in the United Arab Emirates to apply the power of the hospitality-specific website solution WebExpress by Sabre Hospitality Solutions. The four-star Gloria... -
Project for Beau Vallon’s Golden Mile
Posted on May 17, 2013Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – May 10, 2013 – On Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm, members of the public gathered at the meeting hall of the Beau Vallon District Administration for a second round of consultations on the... -
UNWTO, French Gov. Sustainable Island Development
Posted on May 17, 2013Paris (France) – May 10, 2013 – At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) being held in Dubai, at the Ministerial Forum of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Director of Ile de la Reunion Tourisme (IRT), Mr. Pascal Viroleau,... -
Best Western Plus Coldwater Opens in Michigan
Posted on May 17, 2013Coldwater, Mich. (USA) – May 9, 2013 – Best Western International announces the opening of the BEST WESTERN PLUS Coldwater Hotel , located at 630 E Chicago Street. Owned by B & H Group, the 100% smoke free hotel features... -
GF Management Acquires Hilton Garden Inn Orlando
Posted on May 17, 2013Philadelphia (USA) – May 8, 2013 – GF Management, a leading national hotel ownership and management company, announces that its affiliate, HGILM Associates LLC, has acquired the 123-room Hilton Garden Inn Orlando North/Lake Mary located at 705 Currency Circle, Lake... -
Green Globe Expands to Russia, Poland and Ukraine
Posted on May 12, 2013Los Angeles, California (USA) – May 12, 2013 – Appointing Ms. Anula Galewska as their first accredited auditor and consultant for Russia, Poland and the Ukraine, Green Globe Certification will begin to expand their services in those countries. Ms. Galewska... -
Lane Hospitality Re-Branding as Spire Hospitality
Posted on May 9, 2013Chicago, Ill. (USA) – May 8, 2013 – Lane Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading and most respected hotel and resort management companies, announces it is re-branding Lane as Spire Hospitality. “This planned re-branding, coming out of our 2012 ownership... -
Ritz-Carlton Plans for Urban Resort in Morocco
Posted on May 9, 2013Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – May 6, 2013 – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the leader in luxury hospitality, has unveiled plans to open its first property in Rabat, the prestigious capital city of the Kingdom of Morocco, bringing the... -
Marriott to Open JW Marriott on Turks and Caicos
Posted on May 9, 2013Weston, FL (USA) – May 6, 2013 – World-class luxury hotel brand, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, announced today during the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) its plans to open a new 380-room JW Marriott Hotel and Casino... -
Laos Selected as World Best Tourist Destination
Posted on May 9, 2013Vientiane (Laos PDR) – May 10, 2013 – European Council on Tourism and Trade has decided to award WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION AWARD FOR 2013 and FAVORITE CULTURAL DESTINATIONS to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the council posted on its... -
ITB Berlin Campaigns for Children’s Rights
Posted on May 7, 2013Berlin (Germany) – May 5, 2013 – According to the United Nations, worldwide an estimated 1.2 million children are the victims of human trafficking each year. Since signing the Child Protection Code in 2011 ITB Berlin has used its voice... -
PATA Carries Forward Pledge
Posted on May 7, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – May 5, 2013 – The PATA CEO Martin Craigs this week wrote to attendees and speakers of the PATA Annual Summit to pledge the association’s ongoing support for the complete visitor economy. The concept of the complete... -
Thailand Tourism Minister to Open APHIC in Bangkok
Posted on May 6, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – May 4, 2013 – Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Somsak Pureesrisak, will deliver the welcome address at the Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference in Bangkok on 15 May at the Dusit Thani, Bangkok. The two-day conference... -
Little Rock Marriott in Arkansas Opens
Posted on May 5, 2013Atlanta (USA) – May 4, 2013 – Officials today celebrated Little Rock’s newest Marriott Hotels & Resorts property, the 418-room Little Rock Marriott in downtown Little Rock, Ark. To commemorate the event, the hotel hosted a special ribbon cutting ceremony... -
Hilton Continues Growth in Russia
Posted on May 5, 2013Krasnodar (Russia) – May 4, 2013 – As Hilton Worldwide prepares to double its portfolio in Russia this year; it announces the opening of its fourth hotel in the country, Hilton Garden Inn Krasnodar. Hilton Garden Inn becomes the first... -
Best Western Selects MICROS as PMS Solution Provider
Posted on May 5, 2013Columbia, MD (USA) – May 3, 2013 — MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Best Western International and MICROS have entered into an agreement... -
Bricton Group to Manage Hampton Inn Ocala
Posted on May 5, 2013Ocala/Belleview, FL. (USA) – May 2, 2013 – The Bricton Group, Inc., a Chicago based hotel investment and management company, was awarded the management assignment for the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 2075 SW Highway 484 off of I-75... -
Wyndham Appoints Kathy Maher as Senior VP
Posted on May 5, 2013Parsippany, N.J. (USA) – April 30, 2013 – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), has appointed industry veteran Kathy Maher to the role of senior vice... -
New Italian Hotel Collection Brochure
Posted on May 5, 2013Port Washington, NY (USA) – April 30, 2013 – For more than 11 years, travel agents have looked to Grace’s Distinctive Properties for outstanding service and recommendations on the best cruises, luxury properties and tours in the Caribbean and Mexico.... -
Hyatt House Pittsburgh-South Side to Open
Posted on May 5, 2013Chicago (USA) – April 29, 2013 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Concord Hospitality Enterprises, and Oxford Development Company today announce the opening of HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side, the first HYATT house hotel in the city of Pittsburgh. “We are... -
Successful PATA Summit Held in Bangkok
Posted on May 1, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – April 30, 2013 – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has organised its first PATA Annual Summit 2013 in the Thai capital at Centara Grand at Central World Hotel in Bangkok, with the theme of “Embrace the... -
CSM Executives Receive President’s Award
Posted on April 29, 2013Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) – April 29, 2013 – CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has announced that two of its executives received The President’s Award at the Carlson 2013 Business Conference held recently in Miami. Tom Murray, general manager... -
RIU Hotels to Expand with Riu Plaza Hotels
Posted on April 29, 2013Palma de Mallorca (Spain) – April 28, 2013 – Riu Plaza Hotels has established itself as a premium option for large events and conventions after conducting more than 3,500 events in its hotels in Panama and Guadalajara (Mexico). This reflects... -
White Lodging to Build a Hyatt Place in Denver
Posted on April 29, 2013Merrillville, Ind. (USA) – April 27, 2013 – White Lodging Services announced today it will construct a Hyatt Place/Hyatt House dual-branded property in downtown Denver and that it will operate the property under a franchise agreement. “We are thrilled to... -
Great Wolf Resorts Investing in Major Expansion
Posted on April 29, 2013Madison, Wis. (USA) – April 26, 2013 – Just in time for summer vacation planning, Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., is adding more new attractions and guest experiences to its indoor waterpark resorts than ever before. With this multimillion dollar investment,... -
David Siegel Named to Hospitality Hall of Fame
Posted on April 29, 2013Orlando (USA) – April 26, 2013 – Westgate Resorts is pleased to announce that our President and CEO David Siegel has been named to the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame by the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of... -
UNWTO and PATA Partner for Economic Growth in Asia
Posted on April 26, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – April 26, 2013 – Advancing economic diversification, cultural and environmental preservation through tourism are the key objectives of a new Strategic Partnership signed between UNWTO and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on the occasion of the... -
Pete Dye Partner at Casa de Campo
Posted on April 26, 2013La Romana (Dominican Republic) – April 22, 2013 – A statue of legendary golf course designer Pete Dye was unveiled this past weekend at Casa de Campo’s Teeth of The Dog golf course during a ceremony that featured Dye, Alfonso... -
Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017 Launched
Posted on April 26, 2013Bangkok (Thailand) – April 25, 2013 – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management (PolyU) released their joint publication, the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017, today. The new forecasts...
