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South Asia set to see influx of Chinese tourists

Chinese Tourists

South Asia set to see influx of Chinese tourists

The demand for chopsticks and chow mein is going to rise in South Asia! China’s globe-trotting tourists are arriving by the thousands.

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Asia's permanent advantage: Leaving Europe and North America further behind?

Asia

Asia's permanent advantage: Leaving Europe and North America further behind?

By Chan Akya

For the frequent traveler, there is a stark dichotomy across the world. Almost without exception, traveling with an Asian carrier to any Asian airport is a pleasure.

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Abu Dhabi to permanently make its mark on the cultural map of west Asia

Cultural District Being Built On Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi to permanently make its mark on the cultural map of west Asia

By Aftab Husain Kola, eTN

From the carved seals of the Dilmun civilization in the third millennium BC to today’s multimedia installations, creative expression has always marked the cultures along the shore of the Arabian Gul

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Hawaii tourism is missing a Golden opportunity

Golden Week In China

Hawaii tourism is missing a Golden opportunity

By Linda Hohnholz, eTN

The roots of Hawaii’s cultural history are intertwined with many of the Asian races.

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Asia-Pacific travel industry is on the rise

Asia-Pacific Tourism Recovery

Asia-Pacific travel industry is on the rise

Travel and tourism, vital elements in the Asia-Pacific region's economy, have been staging a recovery since late 2009, with growth strongest within the region.

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ALTM 2010 registration now open

Asia Luxury Travel Market

ALTM 2010 registration now open

By eTN Staff Writer

ALTM (Asia Luxury Travel Market), the region’s only dedicated luxury travel event, announced the event registration open for 2010 VIP buyers and exhibitors.

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Free Night And Lucky Draw Entry

Free night promotion at over 188 hotels in Asia/Pacific

Certain credit card holders are being offered exclusive year-end hotel deals and a lucky draw with attractive prizes.

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Skyteam bundles its forces in Asia

Air France-KLM's Pierre Gourgeon Speaks About The Alliance

Skyteam bundles its forces in Asia

By Luc Citrinot, eTN senior managing editor, Asia

Despite the presence of Korean Air and China Southern, alliance Skyteam continues to lack visibility in Asia, a comment which does not seem to please Pierre Gourgeon, president and CEO of Air France-K

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Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of Preferred Hotel Group successfully held at Regal Airport Hotel

Professional Hoteliers Gather

Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of Preferred Hotel Group successfully held at Regal Airport Hotel

By eTN Staff Writer

The Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of Preferred Hotel Group took place at the Regal Airport Hotel from October 27 to 29, 2009.

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WTA Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean winners unveiled

World Travel Awards

WTA Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean winners unveiled

By eTN Staff Writer

Virgin Holidays, Jamaica Tourist Board, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Air Mauritius, and Rio de Janeiro were amongst companies who triumphed during the World Travel Awards Caribbean, South America, As

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PolyU and Meeting Professionals International launch Asia’s first Training Centre

The School Of Hotel And Tourism Management

PolyU and Meeting Professionals International launch Asia’s first Training Centre

By eTN Staff Writer

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has intensified its efforts to cope with the rapid growth of convention and event management as a prof

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20th TTG Travel Awards 2009

The Industry Honors 76 Exceptional Individuals & Organizations

20th TTG Travel Awards 2009

By eTN Staff Writer

Seventy-six of Asia-Pacific’s finest travel trade organizations were recognized in style at the 20th TTG Travel Awards 2009 Ceremony and Gala Dinner.

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Nowhere to go this winter but reduction route for Air France-KLM Group

Airlines and the Economic Downturn

Nowhere to go this winter but reduction route for Air France-KLM Group

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

Despite a forecast by that International Air Transport Association (IATA) that world passengers’ air traffic should bounce back by 3.7 percent in 2010 and by 3 percent in Europe, Air France-KLM will

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Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2010 registration open

Asia's Fastest-Growing Destination Marathon

Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2010 registration open

By eTN Staff Writer

Registration is now open for the Laguna Phuket International Marathon, Asia's fastest-growing destination marathon scheduled to be held on June 13, 2010.

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Bangkok Film Festival 2009 to reflect era of change

Foremost Film Event In Southeast Asia

Bangkok Film Festival 2009 to reflect era of change

By eTN Staff Writer

The 7th Tourism Authority of Thailand, Bangkok, Film, Festival, Asia 2009, due to be held in the Thai capital between September 24-30, 2009, will assume a strongly social and regional thematic focus w

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IT&CMA and CTW 2009's grand feast of opportunities

Asia-Pacific’s Premier Doublebill Event

IT&CMA and CTW 2009's grand feast of opportunities

By eTN Staff Writer

TTG Asia Media, the organizer of the combined IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia) and CTW (Corporate Travel World) Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce that the tradeshow has mainta

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Agoda.com says book early for great rates at the Canton Fair

Asia’s Preeminent Trade Fair

Agoda.com says book early for great rates at the Canton Fair

By eTN Staff Writer

Online hotel reservation specialist Agoda.com is reminding people interested in attending the 106th annual Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China to book early to get the best rates.

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PATA confirms sharp decline in arrivals to Asia-Pacific with mild recovery expected

Asia Tourism Recovers

PATA confirms sharp decline in arrivals to Asia-Pacific with mild recovery expected

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

BANGKOK (eTN) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) released data on arrivals to Asia Pacific confirming that the region has been particularly affected.

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Turkish Airlines spreads its wings in Asia

Turkish Airlines Expands Eastwards

Turkish Airlines spreads its wings in Asia

By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador

Turkish Airlines intends to double its frequency in Asia within the next two years, starting with Tokyo Narita, from four weekly flights to daily operations to Bangkok, which will include an equipment

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HVCB introduces online Hawaii meeting guide for groups in Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan

New Added Value Resource Center

HVCB introduces online Hawaii meeting guide for groups in Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan

By eTN Staff Writer

HONOLULU, HI - Extending Hawaii's reach into Asia's meetings and incentives market, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is now offering translated online meeting planner guides about the

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