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Berlin (Germany) - February 6, 2014 - Travel experts must acquire the necessary knowledge to keep abreast of the latest technological developments and their impact on the tourism industry. Travel technology is a key market and the eTravel…

Bangkok (Thailand) - January 17, 2014 - PATA CEO Martin Craigs, interviewed live from Bangkok on CNN on 16 January, told the audience that tourism was continuing normally throughout much of the Thai capital, and that even the political…

Beijing (China) - January 17, 2014 - Last year, Chinese tourists overtook their peers from the USA and Germany as the top global tourists spending over $103 billion dollars abroad. As a response to the ever-increasing number of Chinese…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - January 8, 2014 - The seventh edition of the Royal Trophy left a lasting impression on both sets of players who served up this latest golfing classic, even though defeat was hard to take for an Asian Team who saw…

Khon Kaen (Thailand) - January 7, 2014 - The commercial, cultural and political centre of Northeastern Thailand is set to welcome runners from 40 countries around the world during the 11th Khon Kaen International Marathon 2014 on 26…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - January 6, 2014 - Vicente Ballesteros, brother of the late legendary five-time Major winner Seve Ballesteros who caddied for the charismatic golfer at all four Majors, has rejected his family supports the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - January 6, 214 - On 31 January 2014, celebrations Chinese New Year & welcome the 'Year of the wood horse' with a prosperous feast with family and friends and make this a memorable reunion celebration at The…

Phuket (Thailand) - January 4, 2014 - It was one of the biggest fundraising events of the year - a co-ordinated response to endangered turtle species and environmental protection spearheaded by the pioneering boutique hotel group AHMS…

Bangkok (Thailand) - 6 January 2014 - The ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok have been normal to peaceful and are mainly taking place at the Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue. There are two other demonstration…

Bangkok (Thailand) - January 6, 2014 - The ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok have been normal to peaceful and are mainly taking place at the Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue. There are two other demonstration…

Geneva (Switzerland) - January 1, 2014 - New Year’s Day 2014 marks 100 Years of Commercial Aviation Celebration of first paying passenger flight launches year of reflection on contribution of aviation to modern life. 1st January 2014 marks…

Bangkok (Thailand) - January 1, 2014 - A New Year’s Eve Tradition Begins: At last, Thailand has a New Year icon of its own - the Bangkok Ball Drop at lebua, which is the world’s highest ball drop at the world’s highest alfresco restaurant,…

Dragon Lake (China) - December 28, 2013 - Nicolas Colsaerts emphasised just how much the Royal Trophy means to the players of Europe and Asia by admitting he had “flashbacks” to the painful 2012 defeat before clinching victory for his team…

Abu Dhabi (UAE) - December 27, 2013 - Australian Luke Parkinson has been recruited by Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. The 23-year-old Perth sailor is joining the team skippered by Ian Walker in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15. Parkinson will be one…

Azuri Village (Mauritius) - December 26, 2013 - Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand on 15 December 2013 soft-opened its second property in Mauritius, Centara Grand Azuri Resort & Spa Mauritius, a five-star resort located directly…

Christmas Island (Australia) - December 16, 2013 - After eluding researchers for over twenty years, the White–stripe crab (Labuanium vitatum) has finally been rediscovered on Christmas Island. In October, photographer Chris Bray posted a…

Geneva (Switzerland) - December 16, 2013 - Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to develop Smart Security (SmartS). With the MoU,…

Geneva (Switzerland) - December 15, 2013 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook. For 2013 airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9 billion.…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 15, 2013 - PATA is developing sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) module on PATAmPOWER, PATA's Data as a Service about the Asia Pacific visitor economy, with the funding support of GIZ, on…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 16, 2013 - We are pleased to announce that the 2014 EDIT Scholarship Programme is now open for applications. The 36th Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) programme will take place at the School…

Bangkok (Thailand) - December 11, 2013 - Twenty-five rising star travel professionals from 13 destinations gather today for the first PATAcademy-HCD on December 11-14, 2013 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok. The PATAcademy-HCD…

Geneva (Switzerland) - December 11, 2013 - The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014, taking place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland on 22-25 January, will convene under the theme “The Reshaping of the World: Consequences for Society,…

Geneva (Switzerland) - December 11, 2013 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA Airline Industry Forecast 2013-2017 showing that airlines expect to see a 31% increase in passenger numbers between 2012 and…

Pisa (Italy) - December 9, 2013 - The south is overtaking the north. Growth in the South American travel market continues to outstrip that of its larger North American counterpart. This is one of the findings of the annual ITB World Travel…

Geneva (Switzerland) - December 16, 2013 - Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to develop Smart Security (SmartS). With the MoU,…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 27, 2013 - The King’s Cup Golf Tournament in Thailand will offer a record US$1 million in prize money when the prestigious tournament is staged at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin in January, making it…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 28, 2013 - With so many countries issuing travel advisories, warning travellers to be cautious during their visit to Thailand, it would appear on the surface that Thailand is under siege. However this is not…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 29, 2013 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Mr Mario Hardy as Chief Operations Officer, effective January 15, 2014. Based at PATA HQ in Bangkok, Mr Hardy will support CEO Martin Craigs.…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - November 28, 2013 - Luxury, location and even a glamorous 'name' designer are no longer enough to assure a hotel or resort of success, according to a recent roundtable summit of some of Asia's top hotel…

Ayutthaya (Thailand) - November 26, 2013 - The World Heritage city of Ayutthaya is set to become unique running grounds for runners from all over the world during the Ayutthaya Marathon 2013 on 15 December. In celebrating the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 26, 2013 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Mr Bo Wu as Regional Director-China, effective December 30, 2013. He replaces Ms Kate Chang, who served in the position for eight years and…

Guangzhou (China) - November 25, 2013 - Thongchai Jaidee will crown one of the most successful years of his career by making a record–breaking sixth appearance at the Royal Trophy. The charismatic Thailand star was an ever–present in the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - November 25, 2013 - Mr Mark Kent, the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Thailand, was guest speaker at a luncheon organised by Skal Club of Bangkok - the international travel and tourism organisation. The Ambassador has…

Chanthaburi (Thailand) - November 24, 2013 - The Thai eastern province of Chanthaburi is to capitalise on its well-known domestic popularity as the “Kingdom of Gems” to hold a World Gems Show from 6 to 15 December, 2013, at the Chanthaburi…

Berlin (Germany) - November 25, 2013 - At ITB Berlin 2014 the focus will be on Mexico, which was selected by the management of Messe Berlin as the next partner country of the world’s leading travel trade show. “Mexico is a country that…

Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) - November 25, 2013 - A new global online platform for entrepreneurs to share their experiences and knowledge, the Global Entrepreneurship Library (GEL), is being launched in conjunction with Global…

Beijing (China) - November 20, 2013 - The recruitment campaign for Team Dongfeng is off to a flying start. Less than three weeks after the announcement of the new Chinese entry in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Team Director Bruno Dubois is…

Berlin (Germany) - November 14, 2013 - Next year, from 5 to 8 March 2014 at the ITB Berlin Convention, the event that examines forward-looking global tourism issues, visitors will again be offered strategic input and the latest information…

Bangkok (November 21, 2013 - Chatrium Hotels & Residences, led by Managing Director Khun Savitri Ramyarupa, gathered with Magic Eyes and The Royal Thai Navy for a cleaning of the Chao Phraya River in the “Clean Up the World Campaign.”…

Brussels (Belgium) - October 28, 2013 - Eduardo Santander, Executive Director, European Travel Commission, the tourism body responsible for promoting Europe as a destination, has said that the spotlight will be on developing business with…

Rancho Palos Verdes, California (USA) - October 30, 2013 - Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) is pleased to announce the release of the “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends of 2014”. The forecast is based on data collection and research throughout…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 30, 2013 - The founder, visionary and Managing Director of Akaryn Hospitality Management Services (AHMS), Anchalika Kijkanakorn, has been voted Thailand's Quality Person of the Year 2013, adding the prestigious…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 29, 2013 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is taking its “Lifestyle Thailand” smartphone application to a greater height in the second year with a new fresh look, with the latest updates from over 300…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 2013 - lebua has recently acquired still further proof of its success on the international hospitality front, when the brand this month received two different awards from Condé Nast Traveler US and Condé Nast…

Nairobi (Kenya) - October 28, 2013 - The second Kenya Golf Trophy is going from strength to strength. With 159 players, 50 sponsors and 40 prizes worth more than Ksh 5 million the Kenya Golf Trophy 2013 was played at Kenya’s oldest 18 hole…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 29, 2013 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has vastly upgraded the content of its Medical Tourism promotion website in order to help potential visitors make the most informed decisions about selecting…

Berlin (Germany) - 28 October 2013 - ITB Berlin is moving with the times and in future will be putting an even greater focus on the increasingly important Travel Technology segment. Next year, the show will provide space in Hall 5.1 for…

Monte-Carlo (Monaco) - October 24, 2013 - The newly-elected Skål International President Karine Coulanges speaks to Monaco tourism professionals: Good afternoon everyone and thank you for the opportunity of allowing me to address you on…

Jakarta (Indonesia) - October 25, 2013 - Ivy Chee, PATA Regional Director – East Asia orchestrated with great support from the PATA Indonesia Chapter a much appreciated and memorable PATA 9th Hub City Forum for over 150 participants in…

Singapore (Singapore) - October 24, 2013 - Travelindex successful growth in web traffic rank has been recognized by Signl, a company monitoring the fastest growing companies across more than 500 industries. Data on private companies used…