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Bangkok (Thailand) - November 20, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the Annual Tourism Monitor (ATM) 2014 Final Edition is now available. Following the release of the Early Edition this year, the…

Jakarta (Indonesia) - November 11, 2014 - Pullman Jakarta Central Park is presenting an art exhibition BUMI by Indonesian artists, Laksmi Shitaresmi and Anggar Prasety. Taking place at Collage Foyer - L Floor, the exhibition is launched on…

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) - November 11, 2014 - The World Economic Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda 2014, the world’s foremost brainstorming meeting, ended with leaders of the host governments of the United Arab Emirates and Dubai…

London (United Kingdom) - November 10, 2014 - Over 60,000 properties will be connected to multiple online sales channels. Busy Rooms today announced an exclusive agreement between vacation rental website Tripvillas. Busy Rooms will be…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 10, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tourism Malaysia for the development TMmPOWER, a new PATAmPOWER white-label software platform and next gen…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 9, 2014 - Chatrium Hotels & Residences is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tanasak Vanichavit (John) as the Hotel Manager of Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 - A Chatrium Collection effective…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 4, 2014 - Thailand witnessed no ordinary power with the launch of Ghost Series II in capital city, Bangkok. One of the most revered names in automotive history, Ghost Series II was well-received by the audience…

Leshan, Sichuan (China) - November 4, 2014 - On September 28, 2014, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) organized the Forum on Patterns & Trends of China Self-driving Tourism in Leshan, Sichuan. Guided by the Sichuan Provincial…

Geneva (Switzerland) - November 3, 2014 - The Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum has elected Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as a new member. Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive…

Leshan, Sichuan (China) - November 3, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) successfully launched the Tourism Development on New Formats - Emei Global Summit in Leshan, Sichuan on Saturday, September 27, 2014. The summit was…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 30, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Hardy as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2014. Mr Hardy is currently the Chief…

Macao (Macau SAR) - October 28, 2014 - The third Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) took place in Macau on Oct. 27 and 28. Kazakhstan’s delegation, headed by First Deputy Foreign Minister Rapil Zhoshybayev, reported on the upcoming EXPO…

Macao (Macau SAR) - October 27, 2014 - The first Asia Tourism Trends report conducted by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC) was one of the highlights of this year’s…

Macao (Macau SAR) - October 27, 2014 - China Daily was hosting a Special Panel Session at Global Tourism Economy Forum to explore the likely far-reaching impact of the new Maritime Silk Road on the future of the tourism industry in the…

Macao (Macau SAR) - October 28, 2014 - The Global Tourism Economy Forum - Macau 2014 (the GTEF or Forum) adjourned on 28th October, concluding the two - day meeting with tremendous success. As an advanced international platform for tourism…

Macao (Macau SAR) - October 27, 2014 - The Global Tourism Economy Forum Macau 2014 (the GTEF or Forum), hosted by the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and co-organized by the China Chamber of Tourism…

Macao (Macau SAR) - October 27, 2014 - The Global Tourism Economy Forum Macau 2014 (the GTEF or Forum) an event hosted by the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, co - organized by the China Chamber of…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 22, 2014 - Have you ever realized that many people in modern urban settings perceive food as something that can be easily disposed of, as long as it has been paid for? They tend to overlook the fact that this…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 21, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Cycling Association (TCA) are discussing ways to promote bicycle tourism in the country with the key objectives of encouraging eco- and…

Nairobi (Kenya) - October 20, 2014 - The Orange Kenya Golf Trophy, which was held Friday 10 October at Muthaiga Golf Club, generated Ksh 300.000 for the JGF. In the hole-in-one shoot-out at the 13th hole Aman Sodi won for being 5.6ft from…

New York City (United States) - October 20, 2014 - The World Economic Forum today announced its selection of Global Growth Companies (GGCs) in the United States, consisting of 12 of the country’s most dynamic and high-growth companies.…

Geneva (Switzerland) - October 19, 2014 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) partnered with Travel Capitalist Ventures, a leading travel-focused investment firm, to create the NDC Innovation Fund. This fund will support…

Marrakech (Morocco) - October 18, 2014 - Assoufid Golf Club, situated close to the vibrant ‘Red City’ of Marrakech, and set to become one of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region’s finest golf experiences, has officially opened.…

Alicante (Spain) - October 11, 2014 - The seven-strong fleet of the 12th Volvo Ocean Race raced out of Alicante on Saturday for the punishing first leg to Cape Town with rains and strong winds forecast to greet them in the opening eight…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 8, 2014 - Enjoy fine dining from the deck while cruising the Chao Phraya River, illuminated by thousands of candle lit banana leaf floats. Take part in Loi Krathong festival, one of Thailand's oldest and best…

Nairobi (Kenya) - October 7, 2014 . The Kenya Golf Trophy, now in its third year, is fully booked. One week before the Orange Kenya Golf Trophy takes off at 7.30 this Friday morning, all 200 available slots have been taken. While many…

Geneva (Switzerland) - October 3, 2014 - The 45th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, which will take place 21-24 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, is to convene under the theme, The New Global Context. The theme reflects…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 2, 2014 - Marching into its silver jubilee, TTG Travel Awards 2014 culminates on this night in celebration of the 82 winners who represent the best and brightest in the Asia-Pacific industry. With defending…

Geneva (Switzerland) - October 2, 2014 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that AVSEC World, the leading conference and exhibition devoted to aviation security, will take place 27-29 October in Washington, D.C.…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 1 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is in talks with Paris-based Amaury Sport Organisation for the possibility of staging the world’s biggest cycling race, the Tour de France, in Thailand in 2015,…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 1, 2014 - IT&CMA’s expanded Association programme now takes place over 2 days from 1 to 2 October. Collaborating with new partners MPI and World PCO Alliance amongst loyal and long-time supporters…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 30, 2014 - IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014 opens today with over 800 exhibiting delegates comprising of loyal returning exhibitors and new destinations such as Cambodia and Switzerland present at the…

Berlin (Germany) - September 30, 2014 - Modern times in Mongolia: the partner country of ITB Berlin 2015 presents new concepts for air, rail, and road transport. Visitors to ITB Berlin, taking place from 4 to 8 March 2015, will find out…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 30, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is lending its full support to Central Pattana, Thaicom and BEC Tero Entertainment to stage the ‘NASA Space Exhibition’ in Bangkok from 1 December, 2014, to 1…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 29, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Travel Association “World Without Borders” of the Russian Federation…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 26, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has recently presented Thailand as one of the Platinum Sponsors for the Miss Universe New Zealand 2014 beauty contest that saw Ms. Rachel Millns being crowned…

Spring, Texas (USA) - September 26, 2014 - Europeanbarging is pleased to offer a 10% early booking discount on a casual bike and barge experience. The six-passenger Johanna will be cruising in France from May to September with emphasis on…

Geneva (Switzerland) - September 24, 2014 - Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel media company, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have joined forces to celebrate the 100th anniversary of commercial air travel by…

Nairobi (Kenya) - September 25, 2014 - This year’s Kenya Golf Trophy set for Friday 10 October at Muthaiga Golf Club has so far attracted a field of more than 130 golfers, 30 sponsors and 30 prizes. Kiambu Golf Club’s Humphrey Maina,…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 17, 2014 - Minister of Commerce H.E. Gen. Chatchai Sarikulya presided over the opening ceremony of the two-day YPO Insights ASEAN Summit at the Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, an initiative of the Young…

Geneva (Switzerland) - September 17, 2014 - A new term begins this week for the World Economic Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils, which mobilizes some 1,500 globally recognized leaders to volunteer their time and address worldwide,…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 18, 2014 - Skal Bangkok hosted recently at the Arnoma Hotel, a panel discussion on the most effective strategies for improving room occupancy levels at hotels in the city. The panel looked at the issue of…

New York (USA) - September 16, 2014 - Charting the Course: How Mainstream Investors can Design Visionary and Pragmatic Impact Investing Strategies, is the culmination of a year-long research effort with investors to demonstrate concrete…

Alicante (Spain) - September 16, 2014 - Leg 0 of the Volvo Ocean Race served up drama galore including a man - and sail - overboard plus a surprise winner today in Team Vestas Wind to give a mouth-watering taste of things to come when the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 15, 2014 - In conjunction with the annual Thai Vegetarian Festival, enjoy a tempting selection of tasty and nutritious vegetarian favorites. This is the perfect time to get together with family and families…

Macau (Macau SAR) - September 15, 2014 - The PATA Foundation, in conjunction with the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), will host the Inaugural PATA Foundation Gala Dinner on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Galaxy Macau. Under the theme…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 15, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a high-profile presence at the Seatrade Med Cruise Convention in Barcelona, Spain, between 16-18 September, 2014, as part of a strategy to upgrade…

Macau (Macau SAR) - September 14, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce BBC Global News Ltd., the owner and operator of BBC World News and bbc.com/news, as the new PATA Premier Media Partner. As a…

Tianjin (People’s Republic of China) - September 10, 2014 - Despite stresses in the global economy, China will avoid any sharp drop in growth, Premier Li Keqiang of China told more than 2,000 business, government and civil society leaders…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 11, 2014 -- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is honoured to be a supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe – Tourism’s New Frontiers, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane. The week-long…