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Bangkok (Thailand) - May 3, 2014 - Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside have been awarded from Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports the "Thailand Tourism Standard 2014 – 2016 : Hotel standard – 5 star category - Thailand…

Miami, Florida (USA) - May 02, 2014 - Guests sailing onboard SeaDream Yacht Club during the summer 2014 season can achieve the ultimate in tranquility and bliss with a pampering treatment at the SeaDream Spa.  Of the 35+ treatments…

Male (Maldives) - May 1, 2014 - Arrival by seaplane was our chosen carriage of choice. A first for me and this absolutely identified that I am in a very special place. A world class one. The seaplane touched down and we were met by one of…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 30, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Education and Training Committee will hold a PATA Youth Symposium on the morning of May 16, 2014, at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), Zhuhai Campus. With the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 25 - The prestigious Malai Sakolviphak Award, announced annually by the President of Skal International Bangkok, has been presented to long-serving Skal member Brinley Waddell. Skal, the world’s oldest and largest…

Abu Dhabi (UAE) - April 29, 2014 - One in every four rounds of golf in Abu Dhabi is now played by an international traveller, according to figures revealed today, helping to accelerate the United Arab Emirates (UAE) into the world’s fourth…

Hainan (China) - April 28, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to congratulate the Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (Lanith) on winning the prestigious World Travel & Tourism’s (WTTC) Tourism…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 28, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is lending its support to the Bangkok Bike 2014, to be held from 1-4 May at the Exhibition Hall, Impact Arena Exhibition and Convention Centre, Muang Thong Thani.…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 24, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Ms Soulinnara Ratanavong is the recipient of the most prestigious honour for young tourism professionals in Asia Pacific – the 2014…

Miami, Florida (USA) April 25, 2014 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government urgently to honor its commitment made in March to permit the repatriation of $3.9 billion of airline funds at fair…

Hainan (China) - April 24, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) congratulates the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on the opening of WTTC’s 14th annual Global Summit in Hainan, China. PATA continually enjoys the…

Hainan Province (China) - April 25, 2014 - Hainan is preparing for the opening ceremony of the 14th annual World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit. Following a welcoming reception this evening, the event will welcome industry…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 24, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) wholeheartedly applauds the Australian Cabinet’s announcement on April 15, 2014 of Badgerys Creek as the selected site for a second new airport to the west of…

Secaucus, NJ (USA) - April 25, 2014 - Northstar Travel Media, the leading business-to-business information company serving the travel and meetings industries, has acquired Web In Travel (WIT), a Singapore-based multi-media platform content…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 25, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) have agreed to work together to benefit both sets of members. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 23, 2014 - Eight luxurious hotels on the Chao Phraya River in conjunction with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), and Thailand Convention & Exhibition…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 22, 2014 - Brand Thailand' is on the ropes, reeling and trying to shake off the near-knockout blow dealt by the Bangkok Shutdown, with hotel occupancies down more than a third for Q1, 2014, a key tourism forum…

New York City (USA) - April 21, 2014 - Forbes Travel Guide — the originator of the Five-Star hospitality rating system and formerly Mobil Travel Guide—announced that Gerard J. Inzerillo, will become Chief Executive Officer effective May 12,…

Barcelona (Spain) - April 24, 2014 - Forbes Media and Swiss-based technology company Lotaris SA today announced a licensing arrangement, effective immediately, that grants Lotaris the rights to the name Forbes Digital Commerce. Managed by…

Geneva (Switzerland) - April 17, 2014 - The President of the Republic of Madagascar, His Excellency Mr Hery Marcial Rajaonarimampianina, and the Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna…

Geneva (Switzerland) - April 17, 2014 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to ratify important changes to the Tokyo Convention 1963 which were agreed at a diplomatic conference in Montreal last…

Thimphu (kingdom of Bhutan) - April 16, 2014 - A visit to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a journey to times past and an uplifting vision of the future. Sparkling rivers cascade through primeval forests offset by the backdrop of…

Krabi (Thailand) - April 12, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working in cooperation with the Krabi Provincial Administration, Railay Rock Climbing Club, Krabi Tourism Association and various local tourism operators to…

Alicante (Spain) - April 12, 2014 - Maersk Line, the world’s largest shipping company, will be Volvo Ocean Race’s shipping partner for the 2014-15 edition starting in October with the challenge of keeping offshore sailing’s toughest global…

Bangkok, 11 April, 2014 – Thailand’s Southern beach resort regions remain some of the most popular holiday destinations for international tourists with hotels in the area reporting occupancy rates of up to 78 per cent during the first…

Jakarta (Indonesia) - April 4, 2014 - Moment for Romance room Package - Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It’s a choice. Two night Stay at our Executive Suite with price starts from 2,578,000++ per night. Booking Period…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 28, 2014 - Thailand is in the process of developing more incentives for international film makers in a bid to further strengthen the kingdom’s reputation as one of the world’s best film locations. One of the most…

Vientiane (Laos) - March 27, 2014 - Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading operator of hotels, is to have its first hotel in Laos in 2017 with the opening of the luxurious five-star Centara Grand Hotel Vientiane. Located in the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 27, 2014 - Facilitating a complete recovery from the recent political unrest will be the primary focus of Thailand’s annual travel mart to be held between 4-6 June, 2014, at the Exhibition Centre Hall, IMPACT…

Santiago (Chile) - March 27, 2014 - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean region (Latin America) to take full advantage of the connectivity provided by aviation in order to…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - March 27, 2014 - In response to requests for clarification regarding the Eurasia Cup, the Royal Trophy has made the following statements through its Co-Managing Director Ivan Ballesteros. “We would like to…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March, 23 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining Thai people nationwide in marking the most important celebration of the Thai lunar calendar, the New Year Songkran Festival between 5-20 April, with…

Mae Hong Son (Thailand) - March 23, 2014 - This festival (1 April 2014 - 9 April 2014) is an ordination ceremony according to ThaiYai’s beliefs. They believe that it will gain more the result of the merit than the ordinary ordination. The…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 23, 2014 - TAPA 2014 will be held from April 28, 2014 to May 01, 2014. An internationally renowned fair, TAPA is an important market event for international players in the fast growing ASEAN market. The event in…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 23, 2014 - The heavy transport industry sectors in Asia take a high profile at the 2014 edition of AFT Asia in Bangkok. Not only will AFT 2014 feature the expanding alternative fuel opportunities of buses and…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 21, 2014 - By invitation of the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation, a delegation from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), headed by PATA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Martin Craigs and PATA…

Mission Hill, Hainan Island (China) - March 22, 2014 - Almost 200 golf tour operator delegates are set to descend on China’s Mission Hills Hainan for the 3rd IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). The event, running from 24-27 March, is…

London (United Kingdom) - March 20, 2014 - Newly-elected Skal Thailand President Dale Lawrence has welcomed the UK government’s decision to revise its ‘tax on travel’ but says more must be done to reduce the financial burden on British…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - March 18, 2014 - The Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) 2014 has been renamed in anticipation of a slight geographical shift due to the existing political situation. The program has been adjusted …

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 17, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched the PATA Intern and Associate Programme. The initiative will help enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated students who want practical…

Wishaw (United Kingdom) - March 17, 2014 - The annual 59Club awards, presented by Europe’s leading golf-specific mystery shopper service and regarded by many as the ‘Oscars’ of the golf service industry was recently hosted at The Belfry,…

Mallorca (Spain) - March 16, 2014 - Club de Golf Alcanada's director of golf, Kristoff Both, has been honoured for his work in promoting Mallorcan golf tourism, back in his home country of Germany. Both, 39, was heralded at the recent…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 12, 2014 - The PATA Thailand Chapter Executive Committee elected Mrs Ben Montgomery of Centara Hotels & Resorts as their new Chapter Chairperson and Mr Luzi Matzig of Asian Trails as their new Vice Chairman…

Bangkok (Thailand) - 12 March, 2014 - The European market has long played a major role in the development of Thai tourism. In 2013, European visitor arrivals totalled 6.3 million, up 11.62% over 2012. Russia topped the list with 1.73…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 11, 2014 - Travel and tourism industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to successfully promote the travel industry in Asia Pacific can submit entries to the 2014 Pacific Asia…

Bengaluru (India) March 10, 201 4 - India’s No 1 ranked Amateur golfer, Jamshedpur’s Karan Taunk will star for the power packed 12 member Team Asia-Pacific as they take on Team Europe at Karnataka Golf Association Golf Course, Bengaluru,…

Bangkok (Thailand ) - March 10, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Committee of Tourism Sector of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs (NCE)…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 5, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 63rd PATA Executive Board, Board Meeting and 2014 AGM, May 16-18 at the Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, Zhuhai, China. Also known as the “Chinese…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 4, 2014 - Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside showcases its much anticipated annual wedding fair with the theme “Destiny Wedding Fair 2014”. The hotel invites whose planning to tie the knot to fulfill their…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 4, 2014 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 37th PATA Travel Mart 2014, September 17-19 at Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the “Kingdom of Wonder.” The…