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Jakarta (Indonesia) - May 23, 2015 - Golf tourism to Jakarta and Indonesia in general is set for a huge boost following the conclusion of the 4th annual IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). Staged in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 23, 2015 - Fast emerging hotel management consultancy Unicorn Hospitality has signed an agreement to manage Koh Samui-based Kalara Hotels & Resorts' global sales, bolstering Unicorn's portfolio of high profile…

Ayrshire, Scotland (United Kingdom) - The proposed changes to the legendary Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry Resort have been unveiled for the first time at a press conference hosted at the world-renowned golf resort owned by Donald J.…

Canberra, ACT (Australia) - May 23, 2015 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Targeting Scams Report reveals that 91,637 Australians scam complaints were made to the ACCC last year, with $81,832,793 reported lost. The ACCC…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 19, 2015 - Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is making its Bangkok debut, with the opening of a contemporary hotel in one of the Thai capital’s most prime locations, Sukhumvit Soi 15. The five-star Mövenpick Hotel…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 19, 2015 - The Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok as an official partner of the British Invasion, were happy to host all of the British artists and their entourage during their stay in Bangkok for the event. The hotel warmly…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 19, 2015 - Swiss hospitality firm to add seven hotels to its Asia portfolio over the next three years for a total of 15 hotels and resorts in the region. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts today announced an extensive…

New York, New York (United states) - May 19, 2015 - Questex Travel Group’s Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchanges (GMITE) events are on track to break annual records for participation, reinforcing their position as the leading…

Phuket (Thailand) - May 15, 2015 - Trisara Academy, a training facility operated by Montara Hospitality Group, is offering a hospitality and tourism workshop called “Get Digital” on 21 May 2015 at 2pm. Specifically designed for Hotel…

Pai (Thailand) - May 18, 2015 - Reverie Siam is committed to providing employment and engaging in sustainable tourism that gives back to the local economy. The resort was constructed by local builders whom later stayed on as employees.…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 15, 2015 - A new format and a range of special events will be part of the 2015 Mekong Tourism Forum, which takes place in Da Nang city in central Vietnam, June 15 to 19. In a new departure, the three-decade old…

Washington (United States) - May 9, 2015 - Zhiwa Ling Hotel, Bhutan is a National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World charter members. The National Geographic Society announced its newest foray in world-class travel experiences: National…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 12, 2015 - Questex Hospitality Group will hold the Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference in Bangkok for the third year thanks to the immense success in the past two years and in recognition Thailand as a leading…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 12, 2015 - The Hotel Management Thailand Summit (HMT Summit), a HMA Series Summit organised by global hospitality conference powerhouse Questex Hospitality Group, will return to Bangkok on 21st May. Top hoteliers in…

Tumon (Guam) - May 13, 2015 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to be organising the PATA Annual Summit 2016 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort in Tumon, Guam in May. The Summit, generously hosted by the Guam Visitors…

Paris (France) May 11, 2015 - Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) launched in Paris a - Macau à table! - promotion to introduce the city’s gastronomy and culture as a calling card to invite more visitors from France - Macau’s second…

Leshan (China) - May 13, 2015 - On the evening of April 24, 2015 at the PATA Annual Summit 2015, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured several industry leaders at the PATA Annual Summit 2015 Welcome Dinner and PATA Awards…

Albany, New York (United States) - May 12, 2015 - Empire State Development (ESD) announced the appointment of Global Group by JG, an international marketing firm specializing in travel, tourism and lifestyle brands, as New York State’s…

Riviera Maya (Mexico) - May 11, 2015 - Nobel laureate and World Economic Forum on Latin America Co-Chair Joseph E. Stiglitz, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, USA, has urged government and…

Riviera Maya (Mexico) - May 10, 2015 - Senior Cuban officials told participants at the 10th World Economic Forum on Latin America that the government is eager to receive foreign investment, and has taken measures to make Cuba an attractive…

Leshan (China) - May 10, 2015 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of Kevin B. Murphy, President & CEO, Asiawide Hospitality Solutions (AHS), Hong Kong SAR & Thailand, as Chairman of the…

Geneva (Switzerland) - May 9, 2015 - Spain leads the World Economic Forum’s 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index. It is the first time the country has ranked top of the biennial report – published today under the theme Growing…

Geneva (Switzerland) - May 5, 2015 - 88 countries and 13 dependent territories need to strengthen their legal frameworks for combating illegal trade in wildlife 17 countries identified by CITES as requiring priority attention. According to…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 5, 2015 - How do you survive nearly two decades in the hugely competitive Bangkok restaurant market? Ask Indian cuisine veterans Bawarchi. Started in 1998, they are the city’s most recognized and prestigious set of…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 5, 2015 - Ashley Madison is a dating website that allows two individuals, already in a relationship or married, to interact with each other on a messaging platform. It is a social network specifically aimed at…

Konotta (Maldives) - May 5, 2015 - The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort, which opens its doors on 1 August 2015, can now be booked on multiple Outrigger, trade and consumer platforms. Bookings for the 53-key property went live on…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 5, 2015 - Bangkok’s inaugural pairing of traditional Indian Cuisine and fine wines hit the right note for foodie fans at the ‘Signature Bawarchi Wine Pairing Dinners.’ Held at Bawarchi Chid Lom on Wednesday 8th…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 4, 2015 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Parita Niemwongse as Director – Human Capital Development, effective immediately. PATA CEO Mario Hardy said, “As Human…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 4, 2015 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wallace Wong as the new Regional Director – Asia, effective immediately. Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Wong…

Spring, Texas (United States) - May 1, 2015 - Relax and refresh with a 5-15 day European cruise getaway. Enjoy more Inclusions on an Arosa Rhine River Cruise, Danube River Cruise, or Rhone River Cruise. Europeanbarging is offering special…

Leshan, Sichuan (China) - May 4, 2015 - The PATA Annual Summit 2015, held at the Hong Zhu Shan Hotel in Leshan, Sichuan, China, successfully ended on Sunday, April 26. The event was organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA),…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 29, 2015 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is co-sponsoring and supporting Publish Asia 2015, which will be held at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld in Bangkok from 28-30 April,…

Tokyo (Japan) - April 30, 2015 - The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), or TCEB, has today unveiled the next step in its strategy to boost confidence among Japanese business events stakeholders in Thailand's…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR, China) - April 30, 2015 - The international launch of the new Asian waterfront luxury benchmark, Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, is set for May 2-3, 2015 at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 26, 2015 - The Royal Thai Government has launched a new 1111 hotline to receive complaints from foreigners in Thailand, in addition to the existing 1155 Tourist Police Call Centre. In case of emergency, foreigners…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 20, 2015 - Siam Piwat, the owner and operator of leading retail and lifestyle complexes in downtown Bangkok, including Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery, is investing over Bht 4,000 million to give Siam…

Las Vegas (United States) - April 20, 2015 - One of Thailand’s most experience hoteliers, Klaus Sennik, has picked up a prestigious award at the annual Wyndham Hotel Group brand conference in Las Vegas. Klaus, GM at the Ramada Plaza…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 20, 2015 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is proud to support the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO), which this year celebrates its 10th season and is continuing to offer world-class performances of…

Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) - April 19, 2015 - Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, is pleased to recognise the company’s 25-year anniversary in 2015. Since its founding in 1990 with the…

Madrid (Spain) - April 17, 2015 - The leading global Travel & Tourism private sector and government organisations - the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC) - have launched a commitment for aligned advocacy and action to harness…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 17, 2015 - Travelindex, a travel content distribution and discovery platform has recently renewed its very successful partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). By publishing and distributing…

Leshan, Sichuan (China) - April 17, 2015 - From April 23-26, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the PATA Annual Summit 2015 in Leshan, Sichuan, China. More than 300 international and local delegates are expected to be in…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 16, 2015 - Asia Pacific destinations stand to welcome 33 million more foreign arrivals in 2015 over those of 2014, lifting the expected total inbound volume to around 547 million by the end of the year. This is…

Maamigili (Maldives) - April 16, 2015 - Loama Resort Maldives is proud to announce two all-new guest excursions and a day packed with activities to celebrate International Day on Monuments & Sites 2015, traditionally referred to as…

Nairobi (Kenya) - April 16, 2015 - A monument of the oldest remains of mankind in the world will be unveiled in Turkana this month. The fossil of the Turkana Boy dates back 1.6 million years, making Turkana archeologically the origin of…

Geneva (Switzerland) - April 16, 2015 - The world’s developing and emerging economies are failing to exploit the potential of information and communications technologies (ICTs) to drive social and economic transformation and catch up with…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 15, 2015 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration yesterday officially opened the 'Songkran Festival: Happiness and Joy in the Style of Thainess', which is being held…

Ramatuelle (France) - April 15, 2015 - Just after the obtention of its first Michelin Star awarded to the restaurant La Voile, La Réserve Ramatuelle Hotel, Spa and Villas starts the 2015 season. Just a few minutes from the legendary village…

Hot Springs Village, Arkansas (United States) - April 14, 2015 - Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association and Fairways Golf, announced a new marketing alliance with GolfThere (its consumer brand) and Troon Golf Vacations, the…

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) - April 15, 2015 - Emirates Golf Club have now made learning the game of golf even more fun with the introduction of extra large golf holes on the Par 3 course, ensuring that the game is easier and quicker for…