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CLIA appoints Arnold Donald as New Global Chair

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Board of Directors has appointed Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, as Global Chair, effective January 1, 2017. Donald succeeds Adam M. Goldstein, President and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., who has …

Environmental Savings Good News For Tourism Sustainability In Singapore

Near-COP21 target reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions are among the achievements of the InterContinental Singapore, which has just been awarded EarthCheck Gold Certification after completing independent auditing of their environmental and social practices over a five year period.   InterContinental …

ABTA meets Ministry of Justice to highlight alarming rise in gastric illness claims

ABTA has met with officials from the Ministry of Justice to highlight the growing problem of gastric illness compensation claims made through UK claims management companies.     Following reports among Members of dramatic increases in claims during 2016, ABTA …

Unbundle the PMC from the Backpacker Tax Package

ATEC Managing Director, Peter Shelley, has called for the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) to be unbundled from Working Holiday Maker Reform package which was presented by the Federal Government in September.   Addressing the Senate Economics Legislation Committee, Inquiry into …

The Association of French Golf Tour Operators is born

Watch out: A new association is born! Following numerous meetings, the six leading French golf tours operators have decided to come together to form an association – AFTOG (Association of French Golf Tour Operators) includes the following players in this …

  • CLIA appoints Arnold Donald as New Global Chair

    Published on : Thursday, November 17, 2016

    Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Board of Directors has appointed Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, as Global Chair, effective January 1, 2017. Donald succeeds Adam M. Goldstein, President and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., who has …

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  • Environmental Savings Good News For Tourism Sustainability In Singapore

    Published on : Friday, November 11, 2016

    Near-COP21 target reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions are among the achievements of the InterContinental Singapore, which has just been awarded EarthCheck Gold Certification after completing independent auditing of their environmental and social practices over a five year period.   InterContinental …

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  • ABTA meets Ministry of Justice to highlight alarming rise in gastric illness claims

    Published on : Saturday, November 5, 2016

    ABTA has met with officials from the Ministry of Justice to highlight the growing problem of gastric illness compensation claims made through UK claims management companies.     Following reports among Members of dramatic increases in claims during 2016, ABTA …

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  • Unbundle the PMC from the Backpacker Tax Package

    Published on : Thursday, November 3, 2016

    ATEC Managing Director, Peter Shelley, has called for the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) to be unbundled from Working Holiday Maker Reform package which was presented by the Federal Government in September.   Addressing the Senate Economics Legislation Committee, Inquiry into …

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  • The Association of French Golf Tour Operators is born

    Published on : Saturday, October 22, 2016

    Watch out: A new association is born! Following numerous meetings, the six leading French golf tours operators have decided to come together to form an association – AFTOG (Association of French Golf Tour Operators) includes the following players in this …

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  • Southern Laos and the People’s Government of Meishan, Sichuan, China named as winners

    Published on : Monday, October 17, 2016

    A province in Lao PDR and the city of Meishan in China are the winners of the US$1 million PATA CEO Challenge 2016.   Southern Laos receives the Top Destination Award in the category of ‘Regions/States/Provinces’. The People’s Government of …

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  • Scemic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Waterways Join USTOA

    Published on : Thursday, October 6, 2016

    Scenic Tours USA Inc., owner of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Waterways, has joined the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) as its newest tour operator member. The membership brings the association’s current total to 51 Active Members …

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  • ABU Dhabi Readies For Indian Travel Industry Summit

    Published on : Thursday, October 6, 2016

    Abu Dhabi will later this month host the 63rd annual convention of The Travel Agents Association of India – the ‘voice’ of the country’s rapidly expanding travel and tourism sector.   Around 600 TAAI delegates, and 40 Indian journalists, are …

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  • Cultural roundtable highlights international opportunities to ABPCO members

    Published on : Wednesday, October 5, 2016

    A recent roundtable hosted by the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has highlighted future international opportunities, especially in the expanding Chinese market.   The event, which was held at One Wimpole Street, the home of Royal Society of …

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  • IBTM world announces global partnership with mpi foundation

    Published on : Tuesday, October 4, 2016

    Ibtm world has announced a partnership with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation and NBTC Holland Marketing, which will launch Rendezvous – the foundation’s signature networking and fundraising event – at the show this year. In addition, Rendezvous will also be …

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