TAT and Sharp Corporation sign MOU to co-promote ‘Amazing Thailand Amazing 8K’

Apr 11, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Sharp Corporation recently signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote TAT’s ‘Amazing Thailand’ campaign, utilising Sharp’s latest Aquos 8K series technology to produce a cutting-edge HD video of Thailand’s diverse tourism destinations, attractions and events....more >>

World Tourism Organization and FC Barcelona sign collaboration agreement

Apr 11, 2018

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and FC Barcelona signed an agreement on Saturday, opening the path to collaboration between the two organizations in the areas of tourism and sports. The agreement was signed by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and the President of FC Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu.

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IGLTA Foundation partners with Pacific Asia Travel Association for conference scholarship

Apr 11, 2018

Collaboration takes Hong Kong Polytechnic University tourism student to the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Annual Global Convention in Toronto, Canada....more >>

WTM Latin America holds cocktail party for international buyers during the event’s 6th edition

Apr 05, 2018

Yesterday evening, April 3rd, over 40 international buyers at WTM Latin America got together for cocktails at the Hotel Grand Mercure, in São Paulo. Also at the get together were Charlie Cracknell, Senior Director at Reed Travel Exhibitions; Luciane Leite, Director at WTM Latin America; and Thais Del Ben, Marketing Manager at WTM Latin America, as well as the event’s marketing team.

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Great success of WTM Latin America on its first day

Apr 05, 2018

The main B2B tourism and travel event in Latin America closes the first day with a golden key. There are 600 exhibitors from all continents of the world, including hotels, tour operators, cruises, destinations among other segments related to leisure and business tourism....more >>

Dusit International introduces new hotel brand for ‘millennial-minded’ travellers

Apr 04, 2018

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has introduced ASAI Hotels, a distinctive new brand designed to link curious, millennial-minded travellers with authentic local experiences in vibrant cities and resort destinations worldwide....more >>

IGTM 2018 to deliver increased value to the global golf tourism industry

Apr 02, 2018

International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2018 will take place for the first time at the GR Exhibition and Convention Centre, located in the heart of Ljubljana, from October 15 – 18, 2018. Having previously been hosted in established golf markets such as Spain and Portugal, this year’s edition will showcase Slovenia, which received more than 4.3 million tourists in 2016 and has 13 golf courses, as a rapidly emerging golf destination....more >>

Omnibees launches a training and development program at WTM Latin America 2018

Apr 02, 2018

Omnibees, a hotel distribution and marketing company, will be taking part in WTM Latin America 2018 as a content sponsor, as well as being one of the exhibitors of the event, which is now in its 6th edition and will take place in the city of São Paulo, between April 3rd and April 5th, at Expo Center Norte....more >>

MICE-Contact Career News: PATA appoints Trevor Weltman as Chief of Staff

Mar 29, 2018

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Mr. Trevor Weltman as Chief of Staff effective April 2, 2018. Reporting to PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy, he will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and executing the Association’s various activities....more >>

Chinese travel brands' value climbs 57% in 2018, Ctrip ranks 34th

Mar 29, 2018

Tencent, followed by Alibaba, remained China’s most valuable brand. Ctrip increased by 36% to a brand value of USD 3,063 million, ranking 34th....more >>

Upcoming ITB CHINA 2018 expects 700 exhibitors and 800 buyers

Mar 29, 2018

Exclusive Press Event for ITB CHINA 2018 kicked off in Shanghai with more than 120 media representatives home and abroad. The trade show expects 15,000 attendees, 700 exhibitors and 800 buyers....more >>

New Strategic Partnership with 360 Destination Group in the US

Mar 27, 2018

Ovation Global DMC continues to live up to the expectations of its international client base by making the most out of every destination. The world’s leading destination management company and incoming event organizer, has entered into a new strategic partnership in the US with 360 Destination Group...more >>

TAT supports ‘Tourism Mega Fam Trip’ celebrating 60 years of Thai-Korea relations

Mar 25, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is providing its full support behind a bilateral ‘Tourism Mega Fam Trip’, organised by the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA) in cooperation with the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) in Bangkok and Pattaya, from 22-26 March....more >>

2017 saw significant recovery for tourism in North Africa

Mar 24, 2018

Travel & Tourism in countries previously hit by terrorism and political unrest started to show signs of strong recovery in 2017, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Report, launched today.

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Good Tourism Practices to Advance Sustainable Development in the Americas

Mar 24, 2018

Concrete examples of how to advance sustainable development through tourism take centre stage in the first joint publication between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Organization of American States (OAS). ‘Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals: Good Practices in the Americas’ provides 14 case studies from across the region on why tourism ranks high among the economic sectors better positioned to enable the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals....more >>

TAT marks 58th Anniversary with traditional Thai ceremonies

Mar 21, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly marked the 58th anniversary of its founding with traditional Thai ceremonies to commemorate its historic role in the development and promotion of the kingdom’s leading service-sector industry....more >>

Third Thailand Yacht Show confirms Kingdom’s status as Asia’s premier yachting hotspot

Mar 18, 2018

The Thailand Yacht Show, held from 22 to 25 February this year at the Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket is being hailed as Thailand’s top yachting event, placing the Kingdom firmly on the global yachting map....more >>

WTM Latin America announces new features for the event’s 6th edition

Mar 18, 2018

On the eve of its sixth edition, WTM Latin America, the main global event for the Latin American travel industry, on Tuesday, March 13th, brought together leaders of the tourist trade to present the new features of the event that will be held between April 3rd and April 5th, at Expo Center Norte, in the city of São Paulo....more >>

PATA launches youth component of food waste campaign, “BUFFET for Youth”

Mar 15, 2018

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the “BUFFET for Youth”. The announcement was made yesterday by PATA Young Tourism Professional (YTP) Ambassador, Ms JC Wong, and PATA Sustainability and Social Responsibility Associate, Ms. Veronika Forstmeier, at the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop held today at the UN Building in Bangkok, Thailand....more >>

IATA and ACETA to Strengthen Spanish Air Navigation Strategy with ENAIRE

Mar 11, 2018

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAIRE, the Spanish air navigation services provider, together with ACETA, the Spanish Airlines’ Association, have agreed to further reinforce their cooperation for the development and implementation of ENAIRE´s Strategic Plan, “FlightPlan 2020”. This will deliver benefits to the travelling public and the Spanish economy through reform and modernization of Spanish airspace and air traffic management (ATM)....more >>