PATA renews partnership with comScore
Bangkok – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has renewed its preferred partnership with comScore, a leading cross-platform measurement company that measures audiences, brands and consumer behavior everywhere. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “Data is increasingly essential in today’s business environment as … Continue reading PATA renews partnership with comScore
Education & Job Day at ITB China Conference
Shanghai/Berlin – Equipping youths with skills which will make them more employable for current and future jobs in the travel markets: For the first time ITB China will constitute the last day of the ITB China Conference, 18 May 2018, to … Continue reading Education & Job Day at ITB China Conference
Philippines: Tourism up by 16,2 per cent
Manila – Arrivals into the Philippines crossed 1.4 million in the first two months of 2018 for the first time, up 16.2 per cent year-on-year, driven by growth in the Chinese tourist market, according to the Philippine Department of Tourism … Continue reading Philippines: Tourism up by 16,2 per cent
EVA to launch daily Taipei-Chiang Mai flights
Taipei – EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai, starting on July 1. The airline will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured in Business and Economy Classes for 184 passengers. The new route will give passengers on … Continue reading EVA to launch daily Taipei-Chiang Mai flights
Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows
San Francisco – Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular; a survey by a holiday home insurance company has shown that 74% of people have chosen to use Airbnb when traveling alone to avoid extra charges. They have advised on ways … Continue reading Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows
Vietjet to launch Saigon-New Delhi services
Ho Chi Minh City – Vietjet has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and New Delhi. The airline is set to introduce four flights per week in the third quarter of 2018 to serve travel … Continue reading Vietjet to launch Saigon-New Delhi services
ASEAN: “Great Women” Platform for Trade
In 2014, the women entrepreneurs from ten different countries in the region known as ASEAN, came together under the help of the USAID’s ASEAN Cooperation for Trade and Integration (ACTI) Project that initiated to replicate a best-case example of a … Continue reading ASEAN: “Great Women” Platform for Trade
Australian PM stresses need for free trade
Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday stressed the need for his country and its neighbors to embrace free trade and not close the door to markets. “Free trade opens new doors for Australian businesses to millions of … Continue reading Australian PM stresses need for free trade
10 Amazing Things to do in Phuket
Phuket – Phuket is one of South East Asia’s most intriguing destinations, a wonderland of magical things to do. With untouched beaches, temples and thrilling activities to experience; here are 10 things you absolutely must try. Named for a white … Continue reading 10 Amazing Things to do in Phuket
ASEAN: Australia Invited to Join Association
Sydney – The Indonesian President says Australia should join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as the Turnbull government prepares to host the first ASEAN summit on Australian soil. Australia is not a formal ASEAN member but takes part in … Continue reading ASEAN: Australia Invited to Join Association