A room with a view
By Ted Macauley, eTN Correspondent
(eTN) - Doesn't always have to be a hotel room in every city.
Special training for future leaders
KOH SAMUI, Thailand - The Skal International-Samui club welcomed International Councilor for Skal Thailand, Scott Michael Smith, to the island.
Italy in demand for MICE events
FRANKFURT, Germany - ENIT, the Italian State Tourist Board, will participate in the 11th edition of IMEX, a major promotions platform for the international meetings industry.
Executive Committee and International council
The Executive Committee of Skal International along with the Skal International Council met in Bali, Indonesia, earlier this month to discuss both internal and external matters pertaining to the ...
SATTE event
At the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013, SATTE - South Asia's leading b2b travel and tourism event, enjoyed great response among exhibitors as well as visitors.
Mrs. Phyllis Kandie named
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa
(eTN) - Mrs.
Exclusive interview
By Motaz Othman, eTN Correspondent, Middle East
(eTN) - In an inclusive interview at the Malaysia stand during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, H.E.
Adapting to today’s multi-device consumer
A dozen senior executives spent more than three hours discussing mobile at an invitation-only dinner in central London, chaired by On Holiday Group CEO Steve Endacott.
Sean Dee named company’s new global brand steward
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, Hawaii – Global marketing expert Sean Dee has joined the Outrigger executive team as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, announced David Carey, ...
Las Vegas travel trade event in October
Hot on the heels of their final preparations for the next IMEX in Frankfurt this May, organizers of IMEX America (Las Vegas, October 13-15) have announced that the third edition of the US trade ...
International Congress & Convention Association figures
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany & NEW YORK, New York – New figures released by International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) show that a total of 649 international association ...
Meeting with an authentic cultural experience
One of Kyoto’s earliest kabuki theatres is opening its doors to meetings, incentive travel and event organizers.
Leaders to convene at summit
The Caribbean Summit of Political and Business Leaders, May 17-18, will bring together heads of state and corporate executives to launch Phase II of the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI) to ...
the future of the region's air services
MANCHESTER, England - Routes Europe, now in its 8th year, will welcome a record number of attendees when the 2013 event opens in Budapest in four days time.
Forum takes place at Arabian Travel Market
More than 25 ministers took part in the second annual UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term ...
Travel and tourism industry chiefs reflect on regional growth over last two decades at premier travel trade show
Addressing the inaugural session of the seminar program at Arabian Travel Market 2013, which opened on Monday, May 6, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates Chairman and President of Dubai ...
popular travel among the young
International arrivals to the UAE increased healthily in 2012, reaching an estimated 11 million tourists delegates heard today at the latest WTM Vision Conference - Dubai held at Reed Travel ...
Dr. Richard Kelley on international tourism
By Dr. Richard Kelley, Chairman of the Board Emeritus, Outrigger Enterprises Group
While staying at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort recently, I had a chance to talk to many of our guests.
World Travel market
A massive 1,200 exhibitors – 20% more than anticipated – took part in the three-day World Travel Market Latin America 2103.
performance improvement program
SHANGHAI, China –Day two of IT&CM China opened with the Corporate Travel Forum. Delivering the address on performance improvement was Mr.
WTM in Brazil
Even with the global financial crisis, which has affected the economic development of countries around the world as a whole, the tourism sector has been a development vector of economies, and this ...
Joint UNWTO and ATM event in UAE on May 7
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) confirmed that the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, Alain St.Ange, has been invited to address the “Setting a common growth ...
World Travel & Tourism Council Summit Abu Dhabi with President Clinton
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief
The trance of being in Abu Dhabi and the excitement of being in the same room as former US President Bill Clinton during the 2013 edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ...
Thailand Travel Mart Plus The Greater Mekong Subregion: June 5-7
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.
Air safety in the United States
There has been a lot of talk lately about the forced spending cuts -- sometimes called "sequestration" -- that have begun to take effect in the federal budget.
Asia Pacific Face of the Future
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has named Mr. James Mabey to receive this year’s Face of the Future Award. Mr.
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Goa monsoon packages
GOA, India - For couples who love the Goa monsoon, the tourism authorities here have now offered a "beach-bumming" experience in the rain.
Czech meetings industry
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – On April 16, a new Board of Directors was elected to two-year terms at the General Assembly of Prague Convention Bureau (PCB).
Malaga Convention Bureau, Andalucía Tourism Board and MPI Spain team up
The next event in the “Talks” series will provide a dedicated education and networking opportunity for Spanish meeting planners to learn about successfully conducting business with Russian ...
OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Japan
Japan is poised for an economic expansion, but long-term growth prospects remain contingent on additional efforts to revitalise the economy and reduce unsustainable levels of public debt, ...
