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More to Cambodia than Angkor Wat

Phnom Penh - Cardamom mountains - Birdwatching - Sihanoukville

More to Cambodia than Angkor Wat

aCmbodia's most famous site, and arguably one of the world's most iconic landmarks, Angkor Wat is the reason that most tourists visit the country.

Expert: Taiwan does not need to ban Chinese tourists

China-Taiwan Tourism

Expert: Taiwan does not need to ban Chinese tourists

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan does not need to ban Chinese tourists from visiting due to the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China, as the World Trade Organization (WHO) has not recommended any travel ...

US and Taiwanese tourists killed in China's Hunan province

Travel hot spot of Zhangjiajie in Hunan, China

US and Taiwanese tourists killed in China's Hunan province

Two Taiwanese and One American Tourist were killed and 11 were injured yesterday when the tour bus they were in turned over and fell from a cliff in China's Hunan province.

Is the H7N9 epidemic a reason to ban Chinese tourists?

World Health Organization ( WHO

Is the H7N9 epidemic a reason to ban Chinese tourists?

Taiwan does not need to ban Chinese tourists from visiting due to the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China, as the World Trade Organization (WHO) has not recommended any travel restrictions over the ...

SKAL Executive Committee will meet in Bali

International Skål Council

SKAL Executive Committee will meet in Bali

Following its February meeting held in India, the Skål International Executive Committee will meet from 2 to 5 May 2013 in the beautiful destination of Bali, Indonesia, to work on projects and ...

Record growth in tourism arrivals to Thailand

TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni welcomed the good result

Record growth in tourism arrivals to Thailand

Led by a dramatic 93% growth in arrivals from China, Thailand’s visitor arrivals surged to a record total of 6,828,718 in January – March 2013, up by 18.94% over the same period of 2012, ...

Red Wall Garden Hotel in Beijing Joins Epoque Hotels’ Boutique Collection

Epoque Hotels

Red Wall Garden Hotel in Beijing Joins Epoque Hotels’ Boutique Collection

Epoque Hotels is proud to unfold the secrets of the Red Wall Garden Hotel in the influential capital, Beijing.

Taking bribes from tourists Indonesian Style

Indonesia corruption and tourism extortion

Taking bribes from tourists Indonesian Style

Corruption and extortion has been a plague in Indonesia spreading over all levels of the government.

American tour operator faces death penalty in North Korea

Tourism North Korea- A dangerous game for Americans

American tour operator faces death penalty in North Korea

North Korean said it will soon put on trial an American tourist they’ve accused of trying to overthrow the government.

A brand new Centara Sappaya Design Resort Rayong in the making

Renovations and construction underway at Thailand resort

A brand new Centara Sappaya Design Resort Rayong in the making

BANGKOK, Thailand - Centara Sappaya Design Resort Rayong is to temporarily close from May 6, 2013 to allow full renovations and the construction of an eight-storey building that will add 30 rooms ...

Silence is golden in Bali

Green resort observes Hindu day of silence

Silence is golden in Bali

By greenglobe.com

LOS ANGELES, California - Inspired by Bali’s Hindu Day of Silence, “Nyepi,” and supporting the global effort to improve the environment, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, a member of Green Globe, ...

Korean Tourism recruits Gangnam Style’s PSY for promotional video

PSY’s Wiki Korea video series

Korean Tourism recruits Gangnam Style’s PSY for promotional video

SEOUL, Korea - The Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) will feature the singer in a new video series next month to promote tourism to South Korea.

China's top legislature passes new tourism law

New Chinese tourism law good news for both tourists and businesses

China's top legislature passes new tourism law

BEIJING, China - The new tourism law, adopted by China's top legislature on Thursday, is good news for both tourists and businesses.

Why cash isn’t king - IT&CM China Day 2 topic

performance improvement program

Why cash isn’t king - IT&CM China Day 2 topic

SHANGHAI, China –Day two of IT&CM China opened with the Corporate Travel Forum. Delivering the address on performance improvement was Mr.

PATA to award China Responsible Tourism Awards in Bangkok

Pacific Asia Travel Association annual summit

PATA to award China Responsible Tourism Awards in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will present its China Responsible Tourism Awards at the PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok on April 26.

Hotel deals from Agoda.com for George Town Festival in Penang

artistic and cultural event

Hotel deals from Agoda.com for George Town Festival in Penang

SINGAPORE – The festival commonly just called the GTF (George Town Festival), began in 2010 as a platform to promote the rich artistic and cultural heritage of George Town, the capital of the ...

PATA Launches Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017

he Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management

PATA Launches Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017

– The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management (PolyU) released their joint publication, the Asia Pacific Visitor ...

Eco-efficient Airbus aircraft support fast growing Chinese civil aviation

China’s CAS signs GTA with Airbus for 60 aircraft

Eco-efficient Airbus aircraft support fast growing Chinese civil aviation

China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the purchase of 60 Airbus aircraft, which includes 42 A320 Family aircraft and 18 A330 ...

UBM donates Two Large Tents in Support of Ya'an Earthquake Relief in China

Sichuan Province China earthquake

UBM donates Two Large Tents in Support of Ya'an Earthquake Relief in China

In response to the magnitude 7.0 earthquake on 20 April that hit Lushan County in Ya'an city, Sichuan Province in China, UBM plc and its major divisions in China, UBM Asia and UBM Asia's JV ...

Scholarships Boost Employment Among Bali’s Youth

ICTP member: Bali Hotel Association initiative

Scholarships Boost Employment Among Bali’s Youth

BH- Announcing that its scholarship program is again open to young Balinese, Bali Hotels Association (BHA) has underlined its commitment to developing and empowering the local community.

A grand design for new Centara 5-star hotel on Pattaya’s Phratamnak Hill

Centara Hotels & Resorts news

A grand design for new Centara 5-star hotel on Pattaya’s Phratamnak Hill

BANGKOK, Thailand - Centara Hotels & Resorts will be opening a new five-star Grand branded hotel in Pattaya in the third quarter of this year, and promises to unveil a design that in ...

Thailand urged to explore new tourism routes

Thai Tourism

Thailand urged to explore new tourism routes

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand is being urged to explore new tourism routes to connect with neighbouring countries to respond to rising demand when more tourists visit the Asean region.

Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair to be held on September 7-8

Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair 2013

Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair to be held on September 7-8

TOKYO, Japan - The Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair Executive Committee and the City of Kyoto announced on April 24 that it will hold "Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair ("Kyo-mafu") 2013" ...

Thailand is ready for TTM+2013

Thailand Travel Mart Plus The Greater Mekong Subregion: June 5-7

Thailand is ready for TTM+2013

By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ready to organize another travel extravaganza to restate Thailand’s stance as the regional hub for holiday business.

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa gives back to community with children’s learning program

Learning with Fun

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa gives back to community with children’s learning program

LOS ANGELES, California - The Maya Ubud Resort & Spa in Bali is one of the Green Leaders in the travel and tourism industry, and already achieved a top ranking in the Green Globe Certification ...

Cebu Pacific flew more than 3.53 million passengers in 3 months

Philippine airlines news stats

Cebu Pacific flew more than 3.53 million passengers in 3 months

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific flew more than 3.53 million passengers from January to March (Q1) 2013, an increase of 5% compared to 3.37 million passengers in Q1 ...

Korean travel agencies ask for government help due to drop in Japanese tourism

Japanese tourism to Korea declines sharply

Korean travel agencies ask for government help due to drop in Japanese tourism

SEOUL, Korea - Korean travel agencies asked for financial help from the government on Monday to assuage their financial difficulties amid a sharp decline in the number of Japanese tourists to ...

China considering law to control tourism price hikes

Tourim In China

China considering law to control tourism price hikes

BEIJING, China - Chinese lawmakers mulled a draft tourism law on Tuesday that outlines measures to curb rocketing ticket prices amid the country's tourism boom.

Young tourism professional named for PATA award

Asia Pacific Face of the Future

Young tourism professional named for PATA award

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has named Mr. James Mabey to receive this year’s Face of the Future Award. Mr.

Korean tourists injured in speedboat crash off Pattaya

Visitors hurt in speedboat collision in Thailand

Korean tourists injured in speedboat crash off Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand - The alleged driver of a speedboat involved in a crash off Pattaya on Sunday that seriously injured many South Korean tourists has contacted police to arrange for his ...

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