BANGKOK – Latest figures released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) indicate year-to-date growth, although positive, is down over the same period in 2007. These year-to-date numbers are for international arrivals into 39 destinations in … October 6, 2008
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Rotana, the Leading Hotel Chain in the Middle East, announced signing a one-year agreement as Official Host Hotel for the Arab World Travel and Tourism Exchange (AWTTE 2008), underlining Rotana’s commitment to Lebanon’s top … October 1, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, USA (September 29, 2008) – TourismROI, a new and unique online management and investment resource covering the global Travel & Tourism industry, is offering a free 3-month trial subscription to destinations around the world. Its purpose … September 30, 2008
LIMA, Peru - World Tourism Day (September 27, 2008) - TOURpact.GC was launched by the UN Global Compact and UNWTO, on the occasion of the official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations in Lima, Peru. It was welcomed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon … September 27, 2008
Leading global member-based hotel discount company, Hotel Express International (HEI), has launched a global partnership with Sixt Holiday Cars, providing HEI members with exclusive rates on car rental. Under the new agreement, all 250,000 HEI members … September 23, 2008
The Klong Rua Village Environmental Education Program is a winner of the PATA Gold Awards 2008 in the Environment Award Category.
Klong Rua Village is located in the remote forested areas of Ranong Province in Southern Thailand. Set amidst the lush … September 22, 2008
HYDERABAD, INDIA (September 19, 2008) - An international airline, a tourism and transport development organization, a rainforest hideaway and a tropical island resort took away top honors at the presentation ceremony today for Asia Pacific's only truly … September 20, 2008
HYDERABAD, India (September 19, 2008) - Veteran New Zealand travel writer Nigel Coventry today graciously accepted this year's "PATA Travel Journalist of the Year" Award. The Publishing Editor of New Zealand's "Inside Tourism," Mr. Coventry celebrated … September 20, 2008
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was awarded "Best Outbound Destination
Awareness Display" at the India Travel Mart (ITM) held in Jaipur from September 5-7, 2008.
India Travel Mart brought together travel professionals to facilitate the trade … September 19, 2008
Thai cinema may not be the best known in the world, but Thailand is certainly gaining fame as a country in which to make films. It has countless, hugely-varied locations, a wide range of accommodation, well-equipped studios, knowledgeable and hard-working … September 19, 2008
Tehran, Iran (September 18, 2008): The International Committee of Tourism Partners was founded in cooperation with Iran’s non-governmental tourism sector under the management of Mr. Hamid reza Talebi. The partnership between eTurboNews' publisher, Thomas … September 18, 2008
Acacia Adventure Holidays and the Kenya Tourist Board will be partnering in a new online and print campaign, aimed at generating increased bookings to Africa's famed wildlife capital. Both partieshave made a significant investment in the campaign, which … September 17, 2008
LS by Le Salon will open its first stylishly-designed Hair & Lifestyle Retail Boutique at the lobby on the 23rd floor of the Centara Grand at CentralWorld, a 5-star hotel situated in the heart of Bangkok. The salon is located at the shopping arcade, which … September 12, 2008
Nominations are now being invited for the IMEX Green Awards 2009. The annual awards, which are presented during the international trade show's Gala Dinner in Frankfurt, have become a strong indicator of new trends and developments amongst suppliers and … September 10, 2008
ORLANDO, FL (September 8, 2008) - Kathryn W. Sudeikis, CTC, vice president of corporate relations for All About Travel in Mission, Kansas, was honored today with ASTA's 2008 Travel Agent of the Year Award, during its annual meeting at THETRADESHOW in … September 8, 2008
ORLANDO, FL (September 8, 2008) - During its annual meeting today, ASTA presented the Allied Member of the Year Award to Chris Austin, vice president of global customer partnerships/leisure and luxury sales for Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc., … September 8, 2008
ORLANDO, FL (September 8, 2008) - Today, at ASTA's annual meeting held at THETRADESHOW in Orlando, Tom Conlin, founder of Conlin Travel (Ann Arbor, Mich.) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors that ASTA presents to individuals. … September 8, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VA (September 8, 2008) - At THETRADESHOW in Orlando, ASTA's Board of Directors elected its new Executive Committee. Chris Russo was elected as ASTA president and CEO, and will serve with Hope Wallace, CTC, who was elected to the position of … September 8, 2008
ORLANDO, FL (September 8, 2008) - Fred Miller, CTC, former vice president of travel industry relations for Marriott International, was awarded with ASTA's Lifetime Award today. The award was presented at ASTA's annual meeting at THETRADESHOW in Orlando … September 8, 2008
ORLANDO, FL (September 8, 2008) - Stephanie Lee, marketing director for TravelQuest (Albertville, Minn.) was awarded ASTA's Young Professional Award, today at ASTA's annual meeting. The award recognizes the efforts of an outstanding young travel professional. … September 8, 2008
ORLANDO, FL (September 08, 2008) - Al Minkoff, CTC, the founder of consortia giants GEM and Cruiselink, was inducted posthumously into ASTA's Hall of Fame today. The award is the highest honor that ASTA presents to individuals. ASTA's Travel Hall of Fame … September 8, 2008
ORLANDO, FL - ASTA announced today that it will release the 2008 Travel Agent Usage and Fee Sensitivity Study for Travel Agent and Premium Members on ASTA.org .
"This study looks at consumers' views of travel agents, the many reasons consumers use … September 8, 2008
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has announced the winners of its 2008 Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest. Donovan Creative Communications (DCC) is pleased to announce that client Edmonton International Airport (EIA) … September 4, 2008
Beijing, September 2 2008 –Qunar has strengthened its management team with two vice-presidential appointments. Nina Kubik-Cheng has been appointed as sales & business development vice-president and Victory Zhang as hotel product vice-president. With … September 4, 2008
VADUZ, Liechtenstein (September 2, 2008) - Travelers worldwide know that they can preview holiday destinations by visiting Google Earth to view pictures from panoramio.com, articles from Wikipedia or videos from YouTube. Now, Webcams.travel makes it possible … September 3, 2008
ATLANTA, GA (September 3, 2008) – The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Visitor Information Centers (VICs) were honored with an international marketing award for their Canadian Visitor Recognition program. The National Council of … September 3, 2008
The projects and programs that were implemented by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) in 2007 achieved a remarkable growth in the tourism activities and sectors. The inbound tourism trips have grown by 23% compared to 2006, whereas … September 2, 2008
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) granted hotel owners a one year ultimatum to make the necessary adjustments according to the new hotel classification stipulated in the new hotel executive charter, which became mandatory two days … September 2, 2008
NEW YORK, NY - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Africa Travel
Association (ATA) have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen cooperation between the African and Asia Pacific travel and tourism industries.
The … September 2, 2008
Cork | Ireland | 01 September 2008-
1. Book your car hire well in advance as the earlier you book it, the more likely you will get a cheap car hire deal.
2. If you travel at off peak times of the year, you're likely to be quoted a cheap car hire … September 2, 2008
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