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New Delhi to host Asian gay & lesbian tourism forum

1st Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism

New Delhi to host Asian gay & lesbian tourism forum

NEW DELHI, India – Tourism and hospitality professionals from across India and throughout Asia will convene in New Delhi on 28 November, for Community Marketing’s 1st Asian Symposium on Gay ...

Saudi Arabia among 20 most competitive economies in the world

Annual Global Competiveness Report

Saudi Arabia among 20 most competitive economies in the world

WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia is one of the top 20 most competitive economies in the world, according to the annual Global Competiveness Report released this week by the World Economic Forum.

Sofitel Hotels launches Ambassadors Program

Sofitel Luxury Hotels

Sofitel Hotels launches Ambassadors Program

Hong Kong – As part of its global brand strategy, Sofitel Luxury Hotels has launched its Ambassador program for its 25,000 employees around the world.

Six nations to make their debut on UN Human Rights Council

UN Human Rights Council

Six nations to make their debut on UN Human Rights Council

Six countries that have never previously served on the United Nations Human Rights Council are among 15 new members of the Geneva-based body after a round of balloting among UN Member States this ...

UN: Overall cost of food remained steady in April

Global Food Costs

UN: Overall cost of food remained steady in April

Despite a sharp increase in international grain prices, the overall cost of food remained steady in April after falling in March, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ...

Global airline growth gaining pace

Global Airline Industry

Global airline growth gaining pace

CHICAGO, Ill. - The world's airlines are anticipating increased demand again in May according to the latest statistics from OAG, a UBM Aviation brand.

UN: Global population to pass 10 billion by 2100

Global Population Growth

UN: Global population to pass 10 billion by 2100

The world’s population is projected to surge past 9 billion before 2050 and then reach 10.1 billion by the end of the century if current fertility rates continue at expected levels, according to ...

UN chooses India as global host of 2011 World Environment Day

World Environment Day 2011

UN chooses India as global host of 2011 World Environment Day

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that India will be the global host of this year’s World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June, during which the intrinsic link between ...

IATA: Global demand for air travel up

Global Airline Industry

IATA: Global demand for air travel up

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said their data showed that the industry picked up in 2010. On 2 February the group released their final figures for 2010.

Abu Dhabi becoming one of most retail-concentrated cities in the world

Abu Dhabi Becoming Top Retail City

Abu Dhabi becoming one of most retail-concentrated cities in the world

DUBAI, U.A.E.

Expedia and Wyndham Hotel Group sign long-term agreement

Expedia Teams Up With Wyndham Hotel Group

Expedia and Wyndham Hotel Group sign long-term agreement

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Expedia, Inc.

Travel industry recovering from recession, WTM delegates told

Global Tourism Recovery

Travel industry recovering from recession, WTM delegates told

People are rediscovering travel following the recession, according to data unveiled on the second day of World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry.

UNWTO advocates a global approach on tourism, aviation and climate change

Mitigating Green House Gas Emissions

UNWTO advocates a global approach on tourism, aviation and climate change

Tourism is estimated to be responsible for about 5 percent of global carbon emissions.

IATA: Global aviation industry to reap $8.9B profit in 2010

Aviation industry recovery stronger and faster than predicted

IATA: Global aviation industry to reap $8.9B profit in 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has again revised its industry outlook, expecting the world’s airlines to post profits of US$8.9 billion in 2010, as the industry recovers ...

Latino Hotel Association elects first board of directors

Global Organization

Latino Hotel Association elects first board of directors

HOUSTON, Texas - The Latino Hotel Association (LHA), a newly-formed global organization dedicated to expanding Latino ownership, leadership, and commerce in the hotel industry, today announced ...

US continues to descend in global competitiveness ranking

WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011

US continues to descend in global competitiveness ranking

By Aileen Wang and Alan Wheatley

BEIJING – Switzerland remains the world's most competitive economy, while the United States has fallen from second to fourth after losing the top spot last year, according to the World Economic ...

IATA: Global travel rose in July

Global Travel Up

IATA: Global travel rose in July

SYDNEY - THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) , which represents 230 airlines, said international passenger and freight traffic rose in July as flights increased in Asia and the ...

Green Globe launches updated sustainability standard

Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria

Green Globe launches updated sustainability standard

LOS ANGELES, CA - Green Globe Certification has today launched its latest update to the Green Globe Standard for sustainable operation and management.

Global economy not dampening plans for travels and vacations

Most Consumers Plan To Stay In Their Own Countries

Global economy not dampening plans for travels and vacations

SHELTON, Connecticut - More than 60 percent of consumers around the world are planning to spend as much or more on their vacations this year as they did on their last getaways, according to new ...

Original founder of Regent Hotels and Resorts returns to Asia

Part Of New Global Leadership Team

Original founder of Regent Hotels and Resorts returns to Asia

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Following the acquisition of Regent Hotels & Resorts from privately-held Carlson Hospitality Group and Brussels-based Rezidor Hotel Group, Formosa International Hotels ...

SkyTeam looking for new partners in Latin America, Asia and Africa

SkyTeam seeks to broaden its network

SkyTeam looking for new partners in Latin America, Asia and Africa

NEW YORK - SkyTeam, the global airline alliance that includes Delta Air Lines Inc and Air France-KLM, is looking for new partners in Latin America, Asia and Africa as it seeks to broaden its ...

Amsterdam is Garuda's first step into a more global presence

Indonesia Air Transport

Amsterdam is Garuda's first step into a more global presence

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

(eTN) in Jakarta/Amsterdam - It was an important day last Wednesday for Garuda. In the early 2000s, Indonesia’s national carrier was plagued by debts, forcing it to cut both aircraft and ...

World's major airline strikes since 2009

Airline Strikes

World's major airline strikes since 2009

India's state-owned Air India cancelled more than 76 flights on Wednesday due to a strike by its staff, a day after British Airways workers went on a five-day strike.

VIOAS - a new magazine that will cover the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea

Region Of Global Interest And Importance

VIOAS - a new magazine that will cover the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea

By eTN Staff Writer

The "Voice of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea - VIOAS" is the title of a new bi-monthly magazine, which the

Tourism: a new global language for growth

Insights Into Tourism Branding

Tourism: a new global language for growth

By Anita Mendiratta, CNN Task Group

UNLOCKING NATURAL RESOURCES

Life through the lens of a cultural navigator

Culturally Aware Tourism Contributes To Global Challenges

Life through the lens of a cultural navigator

By Andrew Princz

The recent volcanic chaos over the skies of Europe was a jolting reminder of our society’s dependence on air travel, accustomed as we are to jet off to far-flung lands.

UNWTO and Andorra to partner on major Global Tourism Forum in 2011

United Nations World Tourism Organization

UNWTO and Andorra to partner on major Global Tourism Forum in 2011

By eTN Staff Writer

Las Vegas to host the 11th Global Travel and Tourism Summit in 2011

World Travel And Tourism Council

Las Vegas to host the 11th Global Travel and Tourism Summit in 2011

By eTN Staff Writer

The

Global exhibition industry develops the way forward from Bahrain platform

Exhibition Industry Members Meet

Global exhibition industry develops the way forward from Bahrain platform

By eTN Staff Writer

As more than 80 members of UFI met to professionally ensure continued quality and effectiveness of exhibitions in the region, Bahrain had the opportunity to showcase its own expertise and ...

Imminent arrival of global participants in Bahrain for UFI conference

Key Industry Event

Imminent arrival of global participants in Bahrain for UFI conference

By eTN Staff Writer

Over 80 officials and members of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, from throughout the world are expected to arrive in Bahrain tomorrow to attend UFI’s fourth annual Open ...

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