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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…

Nairobi (Kenya) - October 23, 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…

Berlin (Germany) - October 21, 2013 - In 2014 the world’s largest travel trade show will again provide senior buyers with access to an exclusive circle that offers numerous benefits – applications can be submitted from 1 November – at ITB…

Pattaya (Thailand) - October 20, 2013 - The Ocean Marina Yacht Club is organising the 2013 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show from November 22 to 24, 2013 with aims to showcasing Pattaya and surrounds as a leading hub for marine tourism in…

Nairobi (Kenya) - October 16, 2013 - KTB was part of the teams supporting the many Kenyans and residents of all races who have come forward to donate blood. KTB and other government agencies in the Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - October 16, 2013 - The hotel star rating system is an anachronism. Extensively practiced since the 1950s, its credibility has diminished due to the seismic change in the global hotel industry, extreme disparity…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - October 16, 2013 - Paul Lawrie is hoping history will repeat itself when he makes his second Royal Trophy appearance at Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou, China from 20-22 December 2013. The former Open champion…

October 16, 2013 , Bangkok – During a memorable two hour visit on October 15, 2013 to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) headquarters at the Siam Tower , MR Sukhumbhand Paripatra, the Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration…

Bangkok (Thailand) - October 15, 2013 - Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside co-sponsored the recent Safety and Security Brainstorm & Forum organized by the Tourism Committee of the Joint Foreign Chambers in Thailand (JFCCT), PATA…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - October 14, 2013 - Ryo Ishikawa will make a record-equalling fifth Royal Trophy appearance in December after becoming the latest player nominated to a formidable-looking Asian Team. Ishikawa, who has been an…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - October 10, 2013 - Nicolas Colsaerts will be back in action at the Royal Trophy in December, eager to erase the disappointment of Europe’s heart-breaking play-off defeat in last year’s thrilling encounter.…

Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) - October 10, 2013 - Routes (part of UBM Live) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reached a 2 year agreement during the World Routes event in Las Vegas, to collaborate to advance the understanding of the…

Hua Hin (Thailand) - October 10, 2013 - The inaugural Skål Hua Hin & Cha-am Charity Golf Tournament at the Black Mountain Golf Course has been welcomed as a great new annual event. The event was used for fund-raising and more than THB…