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An island in the sun is the holiday dream for everyone

tropical island fantasy vacations

An island in the sun is the holiday dream for everyone

Tropical islands were never the same after Desert Island Discs. Before that, they were places you got wrecked on, like Robinson Crusoe.

Hotel deals from Agoda.com just in time for Sri Lanka New Year

Sinhalese New Year Celebrations

Hotel deals from Agoda.com just in time for Sri Lanka New Year

SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering new deals on the striking island of Sri Lanka to celebrate the ...

Thai Tourist Police promoting iPhone 'Tourist Buddy' app

iPhone 'Tourist Buddy' app

Thai Tourist Police promoting iPhone 'Tourist Buddy' app

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai Tourist Police are promoting the use of an app, Tourist Buddy, which is now available at the iTunes store.

Asian Marine & Boating Awards ceremony will be held at China International Boat Show

2013 Asian Marine & Boating Awards

Asian Marine & Boating Awards ceremony will be held at China International Boat Show

SHANGHAI, China - Almost inevitably when one expands the number of judges, one also expands the potential opinions regarding worthy nominees in any awards regime.

Couples can enjoy a Phuket spa or pool villa break with Centara Villas package

Relax and Retreat Thailand package

Couples can enjoy a Phuket spa or pool villa break with Centara Villas package

Spa and pool villas in Phuket have become more affordable for a relaxing holiday for two people with the package available from now until October 31, 2013 at Centara Villas Phuket.

Hong Kong reports Seychelles as new dream destination

following launch of weekly flights by Air Seychelles to hong kong

Hong Kong reports Seychelles as new dream destination

Journalists from Hong Kong were at the center of a cultural night at La Plaine St. Andre for a unique blend of Seychelles’ cultural food and traditional music.

PATA Youth Forum taps tourism industry leaders

tourism insights

PATA Youth Forum taps tourism industry leaders

BANGKOK, Thailand - Under the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – the Future of Tourism,” the PATA Youth Forum will tap into the insights of industry leaders on how consumers will find, ...

'Smiling China' kick-starts service upgrade

Air China

'Smiling China' kick-starts service upgrade

BEIJING, China - Air China's "Smiling China" aircraft, which sports the livery of smiling faces, touched down at New York's Kennedy International Airport at 10:40 on March 31, 2013.

Heading to Thailand this spring?

Thailand Public Holidays

Heading to Thailand this spring?

By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand

It's a great time to visit as Thai's prepare to celebrate their New Year – Songkran. It's an official public holiday, one of many at this time of year. Here are a few tips.

Asiana finally allows female cabin crew to wear trousers

Asiana Airlines

Asiana finally allows female cabin crew to wear trousers

Asiana Airlines’ 3,400 female cabin crew will be allowed to wear trousers for the first time from early April, the carrier announced in a statement.

North Korean air traffic controller may be the only remaining link between war or peace

North and South Korea Air traffic control link left in place after military hotline died

North Korean air traffic controller may be the only remaining link between war or peace

After this week’s decision by North Korea to stop answering a military hotline between border control posts at the Kaesong Industrial Zone, there remains just one known link through which North ...

Nepal wants to attract visitors interested in its rich history and culture

Tourism is one of the few industries growing in Nepal

Nepal wants to attract visitors interested in its rich history and culture

KATHMANDU, Nepal - Nepal's most iconic symbol - Mount Everest, the world's highest peak - and other tall mountains attract tens of thousands of foreign tourists, particularly from Western Europe, ...

JAL renews its overseas homepage

Japan Airlines

JAL renews its overseas homepage

Japan Airlines (JAL) renewed its overseas homepage http://www.jal.com/ on March 28, 2013 to reflect customer needs to improve ...

Centra Taum Bali, refreshed and revitalized, ready to welcome back guests

Bali hotel undergoes extensive renovation

Centra Taum Bali, refreshed and revitalized, ready to welcome back guests

Centra Taum Seminyak Bali, which was closed briefly after flooding that took place in Bali last December, has undergone extensive renovation works and will reopen on April 1, 2013 with a host of ...

Chinese vast "red tourism" industry benefits country's economy

Red Tourism In China

Chinese vast "red tourism" industry benefits country's economy

BEIJING, China - Wu Yongtang's great advantage is having a mole on his chin almost exactly where Mao Zedong did.

Skal National President says Thailand's tourism has a great future

Thailand travel and tourism

Skal National President says Thailand's tourism has a great future

By Ton Gerrits, Skal International Hua Hin & Cha Am

HUA HIN, Thailand - “Tourism in Thailand has a great future.

Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Spa Maldives now open

Maldives Resort Deals

Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Spa Maldives now open

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, the second resort hotel in the Republic of the Maldives for Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts, is now open and welcoming its first guests.

UNWTO welcomes new Chinese national tourism strategy

domestic and outbound tourism in China

UNWTO welcomes new Chinese national tourism strategy

“The Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020),” recently issued by the government of China, sets the ground for the redefinition of tourism development and management in the ...

PATA Youth Forum to explore the future of tourism

Pacific Asia Travel Association meets in Bangkok

PATA Youth Forum to explore the future of tourism

BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will organize the PATA Youth Forum, with the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – The Future of Tourism.” Hosted by the ...

No big damage expected after major earthquake in Taiwan

Travelers to Taiwan Earthquake

No big damage expected after major earthquake in Taiwan

A strong earthquake has been felt throughout Taiwan. Most earthquake don't cause casualties or damage. So far no damages had been reported.

Centara’s Indulge and Relax in Bangkok package has something for everyone

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok Bargain

Centara’s Indulge and Relax in Bangkok package has something for everyone

Couples or families looking to spend an enjoyable couple of days relaxing in Bangkok will find the Indulge and Relax Together in Bangkok package on offer at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao ...

Philippine government: Holy Week tourists safe in Boracay

Boracay tourism

Philippine government: Holy Week tourists safe in Boracay

BORACAY, Philippines - The government said today that security measures are in place to ensure the safety of tourists who will be spending the Holy Week here.

Japan Tourism Agency selects Charming Japanese Souvenir Contest winner

Charming Japanese Souvenir 2013

Japan Tourism Agency selects Charming Japanese Souvenir Contest winner

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign judges from 15 countries and regions as well as experts from selected domestic sectors -- including sightseeing and distribution -- appointed to a panel of the Charming ...

Lost in Thailand film helping to drive Chinese tourist boom

New tourist kid on the block

Lost in Thailand film helping to drive Chinese tourist boom

By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand

What does mainland China's highest grossing film of 2012 have to do with a tourist boom in Thailand?

Chinese travel magazine NiHao due to launch

Chinese language publication to promote Thailand travel

Chinese travel magazine NiHao due to launch

CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Access China Communications (ACC) Limited, is pleased to announce the launch of NiHao, a new Chinese language travel magazine due to roll off the press on August 8, 2013. ...

Luxury travel agents to meet in Shanghai for ILTM

International Luxury Travel Market

Luxury travel agents to meet in Shanghai for ILTM

SHANGHAI, China - Luxury travel buyers and agents from across the Asia Pacific will meet at the 7th edition of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia in Shanghai in June to view almost 500 ...

Become an elephant enthusiast at Golden Triangle Resort in Chiang Rai

Asia’s premier elephant camp

Become an elephant enthusiast at Golden Triangle Resort in Chiang Rai

LOS ANGELES, California - Have you ever wondered whether it's true that elephants never forget, or if they really are one of the smartest animals on earth?

Agoda.com offers hotel deals just in time for Thai New Year

Celebrate with Songkran hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Agoda.com offers hotel deals just in time for Thai New Year

SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering fantastic hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to celebrate ...

ITB Asia 2013 now accepting registrations

The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market

ITB Asia 2013 now accepting registrations

SINGAPORE – Messe Berlin (Singapore), organizer of ITB Asia, “The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market,” has announced that registration for this year’s Hosted Buyers program is ...

Hong Kong and Indonesia to strengthen cruise tourism cooperation

Hong Kong and Indonesia want more cruise business

Hong Kong and Indonesia to strengthen cruise tourism cooperation

The governments of Hong Kong and Indonesia are set to strengthen their collaboration in the cruise tourism sector to bring more cruise liners to both countries.

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