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In pursuing reforms, listen to people, say Myanmar and Philippine presidents

22nd World Economic Forum on East Asia

In pursuing reforms, listen to people, say Myanmar and Philippine presidents

NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar – Necessary political and economic reforms must push forward because that is what citizens want, the leaders of Myanmar and the Philippines said in the closing session of ...

US Airways begins new service between Sao Paulo And Charlotte

US Airways launches new Brazil flight

US Airways begins new service between Sao Paulo And Charlotte

TEMPE, Ariz. - US Airways tomorrow will launch daily non-stop service to Sao Paulo, Brazil from its largest hub at Charlotte, N.C.

President Obama visit to Africa: a boom in tourism?

Africa has high expectations over President Obama tour of the continent

President Obama visit to Africa: a boom in tourism?

By Apolinari Tairo, eTN Correspondent, Africa

TANZANIA (eTN) - With excitement and expectations to see a tourism boom in Africa, tourist stakeholders are looking at the official tour of the continent by US President Barack Obama as a ...

Indradev Curpen of Mauritius talks with Seychelles Minister Alain St.Ange

Exclusive interview

Indradev Curpen of Mauritius talks with Seychelles Minister Alain St.Ange

Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles tells Indradev CURPEN, the known journalist from Mauritius, that: “It is only through togetherness that we will make our region more visible.”

Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013

global travel markets

Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013

By Andrew J. Wood

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 kicked off highlighting four niche markets: golf; ecotourism; wedding and honeymoon; health and wellness and attracting an estimated 1,000 ...

ICTP partners with Rwanda on mountain gorilla naming ceremony

Tourism Rwanda celebrates Nature, Empowering Communities

ICTP partners with Rwanda on mountain gorilla naming ceremony

"Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) said: "We are honored to support this unique initiative with our friends in Rwanda.

Precision Air announces review and fine-tuning of strategic 5-year plan

revised course for operational and fleet expansion measures

Precision Air announces review and fine-tuning of strategic 5-year plan

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa

(eTN) - Precision Air today announced a review of their 5-year strategic plan as part of their intended expansion into new markets. After three months on the job, Ms.

Thailand's bid to host F1

Formula one racing Thailand style

Thailand's bid to host F1

By Andrew J. Wood

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's bid to host the F1 takes a step backward with the objections of Bangkok residents initiating a search for a new venue outside the capital.

Last year’s WTM to produce USD640 million for exhibitors

World Travel Market

Last year’s WTM to produce USD640 million for exhibitors

World Travel Market (WTM) 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate more than £410 million (US$640 million) for exhibitors in its Global Village region, reveals ...

New CEO for Cape Town Tourism

Tourism Services Executive Manager at Cape Town Tourism named

New CEO for Cape Town Tourism

After an extensive and competitive recruitment process, the new CEO of Cape Town Tourism has been announced as Enver Duminy.

Cast your votes for WTA Asia and Australasia nominees

World Travel Awards

Cast your votes for WTA Asia and Australasia nominees

Online voting for 2013 has now opened and the organizers of the awards are encouraging both trade and consumers to submit votes in order to determine those companies and organizations who excel in ...

Jetwing Hotels earns 10 Certificates of Excellence

one of the most acclaimed resort chains in Sri Lanka

Jetwing Hotels earns 10 Certificates of Excellence

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Proving once again that their brand of traditional Sri Lankan hospitality is their greatest strength, Jetwing Hotels has been awarded 10 new Certificates of Excellence from ...

East Asia joins forces to tap deep regional tourism potential

ASEAN Tourism at the World Economic Forum in Myanmar

East Asia joins forces to tap deep regional tourism potential

NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar - Greater regional integration, a single visa, and across-the-board standards in the tourism sector are expected to boost trade in ASEAN by 10%-20%.

CTO honors travel journalists at Trinidad & Tobago-sponsored media event

AWARDS CEREMONY DURING CARIBBEAN WEEK IN NEW YORK

CTO honors travel journalists at Trinidad & Tobago-sponsored media event

NEW YORK, New York – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) recognized travel journalists covering the region at the CTO Media Awards Luncheon at Caribbean Week in New York.

Alaska’s pilots reach a tentative agreement on a new contract

Airline employment contract for Alaska Airlines

Alaska’s pilots reach a tentative agreement on a new contract

The pilots of Alaska Airlines, represented by the Airline Pilots Association International, have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with Alaska’s Management for a new, 5-year contract.

Johannesburg most popular destination in Africa

MasterCard Index on tourism

Johannesburg most popular destination in Africa

Johannesburg is set to be the most popular destination in Africa, with a projected 2.54 million international visitors expected to visit the city in 2013, according to the third annual MasterCard ...

Tri-partite fisheries project proposed

Partnership for Africa's Development

Tri-partite fisheries project proposed

Seychelles President Michel met the President of the Association of African Economy and Development Japan ECA Committee, MP Tetsuro Yano, and the CEO of NEPAD (The New Partnership for Africa's ...

Qantas taps into Chinese market with Jetstar Hong Kong deal

Jetstar Hong Kong

Qantas taps into Chinese market with Jetstar Hong Kong deal

MELBOURNE, Australia - Australia's largest airline Qantas and China Eastern Airlines sold a stake of 66 million U.S.

Skal Northern New Jersey networking event at USGA Museum

increasing tourism in the Garden State

Skal Northern New Jersey networking event at USGA Museum

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Northern New Jersey chapter of Skal International has invited the leaders of travel and tourism in the state to a networking event to be held at the USGA ...

Record number of cruise ships will call into the UK this year

UK Cruise Industry Booming

Record number of cruise ships will call into the UK this year

LONDON, England - Figures have revealed that 860 cruises are currently scheduled to depart from British shores, up 3%.

Ancient Pakistan archaeological site makes top 20 lost cities in the world

Moenjodaro civilization ruins from 2600 BC

Ancient Pakistan archaeological site makes top 20 lost cities in the world

Pakistan’s ancient archaeological site of Moenjodaro has been selected by the Travel Guide Publishers’ “Rough Guides,” the Dispatch News Desk reported. The information was sent by Ms.

Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association re-elects Mohammed Hersi unopposed

Kenya coast tourism

Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association re-elects Mohammed Hersi unopposed

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa

(eTN) - News just came in from Mombasa confirming that Mohammed Hersi, Regional General Manager, Coast, for Sarova Hotels, was last evening re-elected unopposed as Chairman of the Mombasa and ...

Emirates names Zurich as next A380 destination

service to start in January 2014

Emirates names Zurich as next A380 destination

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa

(eTN) – Dubai airline, Emirates, has just named Zurich as their next Airbus A380 destination, making the prospect of traveling to Switzerland’s banking city even more attractive.

Airline passenger group endorses "This Is Your Passenger Speaking" campaign

Campaign to put an end to hidden fees in air travel

Airline passenger group endorses "This Is Your Passenger Speaking" campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Reunion Island Tourism launches Mega Mascarun

travel agents from priority markets for Reunion Island gather

Reunion Island Tourism launches Mega Mascarun

The Mega Mascarun 2013 edition will be held on Reunion Island from June 9 to 14, 2013.

Delhi government sets deadlines for hotels to go green

Green Hotel Guidelines for Delhi hotels

Delhi government sets deadlines for hotels to go green

Delhi government has set deadlines for classified hotels in the city to implement strong environment-friendly measures for their day-to-day operations.

Korean visitor arrivals to Guam up 45 percent

Guam Wins Awards at Korea World Travel Fair

Korean visitor arrivals to Guam up 45 percent

TUMON, Guam - Calendar year 2012 proved to be a record-breaking year for arrivals to Guam. The island welcomed over 1.3 million visitors, a level not seen since the mid to late 1990s.

Study: Family time and charity replace material goods for wealthy consumers

Visa Affluent Study 2013

Study: Family time and charity replace material goods for wealthy consumers

It is no longer all about big brands and flashy items for the well-off, but family time and charity that now drive how wealthy consumers spend.

Bombardier delivers WestJet's first Q400 NextGen airliner

WestJet

Bombardier delivers WestJet's first Q400 NextGen airliner

TORONTO, Canada - Bombardier Aerospace and WestJet today announced the delivery of the first of 20 Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners ordered by WestJet.

Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico and Philippines emerge as global capacity growth drivers

OAG Frequency and Capacity Trend Statistics report

Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico and Philippines emerge as global capacity growth drivers

LUTON, UK - Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are no longer the fastest growing group of countries in terms of seat capacity, having been overtaken by Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico and the ...

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