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Shanghai (China) - December 22, 2014 - The first instalment of Corporate Travel World (CTW) China will launch in Shanghai from April 14 to 16 at the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing. Organised by TTG…

Singapore (Singapore) - December 22, 2014 - The fifth annual Hotel Technology Conference (HotelTech), which recently concluded at Marina Bay Sands, brought hotel CIOs, CTOs, information officers and e-commerce directors together to explore…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 21, 2014 - The famous Reclining Buddha image in Bangkok’s Wat Pho was recently listed as one of the 10 most impressive religious statues in the world by CNN Travel. The Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho is honoured…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 18, 2014 - The number of the international visitor arrivals has continuously risen for the second month. Visitor arrivals to Thailand in November totalled 2,438,301, a growth of 2.53 percent over November 2013.…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - December 16, 2014 - The second-annual Hotel Management Asia Summit last month, which focused on challenging the existing hotel business model in preparation for the changing business environments, attracted 120…

Jakarta (Indonesia) - December 16, 2014 - The recent Hotel Management and Technology Indonesia Conference, organized by Questex Hospitality + Travel, welcomed 150 hotel management, operation and technology professionals, who explored…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 14, 2014 - Thailand's biggest annual hospitality event will be held in the Grand Ballroom on level 4 at the InterContinental Bangkok on Monday January 26 and will again see a gathering of the best minds in the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 15, 2014 - During the Paskong Pinoy celebrations, the Philippines Embasy in Bangkok has launched its latest installation of the gallery @ 760 Sukhumvit Road. The new exhibit, "My Heritage, Your Adventure: Visit…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 12, 2014 - Thailand and Japan have recently signed an agreement to establish a Sister Museum Relationship between the Sirindhorn Dinosaur Museum of Thailand and the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum of Japan.…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 11, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be organising the New Year countdown 2015 celebration in seven major tourist destinations up and down the country – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai (Mae…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 11, 2014 - Pure Blue Foundation recently held its fundraising event in Bangkok that saw up to 500 models, socialites and businesspeople gather to raise money for the community-focused charity. Held at…

Amata Spring Country Club (Thailand) - December 10, 2014 - One of the most prestigious golf events in Asia-Pacific and the flagship tournament of the Asian Tour, the "Thailand Golf Championship 2014" is to return to Amata Spring Country…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 8, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Zalora Thailand, an online fashion retailer, hosted Thailand’s first ‘Digital Fashion Summit’ on 1 December, 2014 with an aim to promote the importance of…

São Paulo (Brazil) - December 4, 2014 - The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, a sister organization of the World Economic Forum, in partnership with Folha de S. Paulo, announced Claudio Sassaki and Eduardo Bontemp as the…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - December 4, 2014 - Travelindex is proud to announce viewership on its You Tube channel, BestDestination, has now surpassed 30 million views. The BestDestination channel is home to over 1,300 videos from…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 4, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining hands with Visa and the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) in launching the second ‘Thailand Spectacular Year-end’ shopping campaign to…

Chiang Mai (Thailand) - December 1, 2014 - Amidst emerald-green rice fields and lush orchards, Khum Lanna gives you a luxurious home-stay experience combined with a cooking school specializing in traditional Northern Thai cuisine. Set in a…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 1, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Zalora have launched Asia’s Online Fashion Destination and Digital Fashion Summit at St. Regis Hotel. Mr. jose Ojeda, CEO of Zalora Thailand, said; we love…

Singapore (Singapore) - November 28, 2014 - The world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, Singapore-based The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has recently ordered from Xn Hotel Systems licenses to use the protel…

Berlin (Germany) - November 28, 2014 - Travel-hungry Europeans are defying local crises and political unrest, having undertaken record numbers of trips this year. Compared to last year, in 2014 the number of foreign trips rose by three per…

Alicane (Spain) - November 30, 2014 - Team Vestas Wind crew were rescued in the small hours of Sunday morning after the Danish team's Volvo Ocean Race boat was grounded on a reef in the Indian Ocean, forcing them to abandon it. All nine…

Astana (Kazakhstan) - November 28, 2014 - On 22nd of November, the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) voted to select Astana (Kazakhstan) as the venue to host EXPO-2017 focusing on Energy of Future. This theme is devoted to global…

Brussels (Belgium) - November 28, 2014 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy. A voluntary agreement on behalf of its members flying to, from and…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 27, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with Memotion, a Thailand-based boutique multi-media entertainment company, is bringing one of the world’s most thrilling music and dance…

Macau (Macau SAR) - November 26, 2014 - On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 over 300 delegates from around Asia Pacific and the tourism industry attended the PATA Foundation Gala Dinner at the Galaxy Macau. While numbers are still in the process…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 24, 2014 - Following extensive renovations Centara Blue Marine Resort and Spa Phuket is set to welcome this high season’s guests. Located at the northern end of Patong Beach with Kalim Bay and enjoying…

Spring, Texas (United States) - November 22, 2014 - Solo travelers who prefer the privacy and comfort of their own homes have something to smile about after a leading European barge and river cruise company announced that it`s now offering…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 22, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is honoured to have been a supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe-Tourism’s New Frontiers. The Brisbane Global Cafe was held from November 12-13,…

Yangon (Myanmar) - November 21, 2014 - Under the patronage of Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, the 3rd annual Myanmar Hospitality and Tourism Conference 2015 will take place from 30 March - April 1 2015, at Sule Shangri-La Hotel, Yangon,…

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.…