TOURISM NEWS

New Generation of Thai Hospitality Entrepreneurs To Lead Discussion On Thailand’s Tourism

Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF), an influential annual gathering of top hotel industry professionals in the Thai capital, will be held on Monday January 23, 2017 at the InterContinental Hotel Bangkok.   Now in its sixth year, TTF is organised by …

Community comes together to support tourism

The Dalbeattie information centre is the first social enterprise in the region to sign up to the VisitScotland partnership programme A DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY community group has become the first social enterprise in the region to sign up to VisitScotland’s …

Drive to entice tourists to Northern Ireland

Sixteen (16) tourism businesses from Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at the Classic Motor Show over the weekend.     The Classic Motor Show is an annual event which takes place over three days at …

Texas Tourism keen to muster more Aussie visitors

Texas Tourism, together with its key tourism industry partners, will visit Australia at the beginning of December, 2016 to share their insights into the exciting tourism possibilities in ‘The Lone Star State’.   Travel agents and wholesalers are invited to …

Speculations continue how U.S. tourism would be under trump

According to a travel survey, 1 million British tourists were predicted to lose interest in travel to the U.S. if Donald Trump was to be elected as president.     This poll was done before the election results and seemed …

  • Gurgaon to Host ‘India International Travel Mart’

    Published on : Friday, September 5, 2014

    ‘Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions’ will organize it’s 78th Mart’ from 5 – 7 September at Gurgaon.With this year’s edition of ‘IITM’ in Gurgaon, Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions completes fifteen years of providing the travel industry and discerning buyers from the …

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  • Costa Rica tourism festival to honour dolphins, whales

    Published on : Friday, September 5, 2014

    At the sixth edition of the tourism festival in Costa Rica, the stars will be dolphins and whales.   They will be honoured at the festival dedicated to these marine species, said the Association of Tourism Operators (Asotu). The celebration, …

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  • What are the steps to promote and develop sustainable tourism?

    Published on : Thursday, September 4, 2014

    As a core mandate, UNWTO continues to promote sustainable tourism. Last year, World Tourism Day (WTD) was celebrated under the theme Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future, which highlighted tourism’s responsibility in ensuring a sustainable water future. The principles …

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  • Adopting consumer-centric marketing approach is the new stand of STB says ACE Yue Kheong

    Published on : Thursday, September 4, 2014

    Interview with SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD (STB) Mr. Leong Yue Kheong, Assistant Chief Executive, International Group STB Within ASEAN, Singapore, in terms of tourism is one of the most developed countries.   In that respect, could you share some plans for …

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  • Single visa promises good innings for tourism

    Published on : Thursday, September 4, 2014

    A new single visa that can be used by fans visiting Australia and New Zealand for the 2015 Cricket World Cup will be a boost for the tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. TIA’s Policy and …

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  • Tourism Makes its Mark with a $30 billion Contribution

    Published on : Wednesday, September 3, 2014

    Australia’s export tourism spend for the 12 months to June 2014 has now topped $30.1 billion, a 7% increase on the previous 12 month period, showing its strong and continuing contribution to our national economy. “These figures are remarkable and …

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  • TTF – Agreement Gives Cricket Fans Quick Single Visa

    Published on : Wednesday, September 3, 2014

    Confirmation that cricket fans attending the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will only need a single visa for both Australia and New Zealand is great news for the tourism sector, according to peak national industry body Tourism & Transport Forum …

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  • TTF – International Visitor Spending Tops $30 Billion

    Published on : Wednesday, September 3, 2014

    International visitors spent more than $30 billion on trips to Australia in 2013-14, underscoring tourism’s value to the economy and potential as an economic development strategy for Australia, according to peak national industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).   …

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  • Korean Tourism Revenues climb to New Record

    Published on : Wednesday, September 3, 2014

    Korea tourism recorded revenue of US$1.62 billion in July the most since the Bank of Korea began tallying them in 1980. July’s revenues mark a 34 percent increase from the same month in 2013. A month earlier record was $1.46 …

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  • Myanmar Launches E-Visa to Enhance Tourist Influx

    Published on : Wednesday, September 3, 2014

    Immigration authorities of Myanmar’s officially introduced online electronic e-visa for all foreign tourists in a proposal to boost tourist arrivals in the country.The formal launch appeared after a trial period i n August for a limited number of applications. The …

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