ITB 2014: ‘Profiling Asia on the Silk Road’
Berlin – Commercial interest in the Silk Road region has grown considerably over recent years, with historical connections between Europe, the Middle East and Asia being re-discovered and revitalized. Stronger economies, improved infrastructure and connectivity, advances in information technology and … Continue reading ITB 2014: ‘Profiling Asia on the Silk Road’
4th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting at ITB Berlin 2014
Berlin/Madrid – As a complex network of routes spanning over three continents, the success of Silk Road tourism relies heavily upon the ability of tourists to cross borders. This Meeting will bring Ministers of Tourism together to discuss how Silk … Continue reading 4th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting at ITB Berlin 2014
Chiang Mai Fest 2014: A celebration of the world’s cultural and musical heritage
Chiang Mai – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Earth Wind & Fire Co., Ltd, Promenada Resort Mall, the Chiang Mai provincial authorities and various travel and tourism organisations have joined forces to host the Chiang Mai … Continue reading Chiang Mai Fest 2014: A celebration of the world’s cultural and musical heritage
Bali: Five Japanese visitors went missing
Jakarta – In Bali, Indonesia scuba diving is a popular tourist activity among tourists. For five Japanese visitors this adventure may have turned deadly on Friday. Five tourists and two Bali-based diving instructors based — have been identified as Ritsuko … Continue reading Bali: Five Japanese visitors went missing
Xi Jinping to meet KMT honorary chairman
Beijing- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will meet with visiting Kuomintang Honorary Chairman Lien Chan in Beijing this week, a spokeswoman announced on Monday. Fan Liqing of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office … Continue reading Xi Jinping to meet KMT honorary chairman
U.S. Secretary of State Meets Secretary-General of ASEAN
Jakarta – Underlining the importance of U.S. engagement with ASEAN, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry today paid a courtesy call on Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh. Secretary Kerry visited ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta where he engaged Secretary-General Minh … Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State Meets Secretary-General of ASEAN
Thai police push out street protesters
Bangkok – Riot police managed to clear anti-government protesters from a major boulevard in the Thai capital in a small but brief victory as authorities try to reclaim areas that have been closed during a three-month push to unseat Prime Minister … Continue reading Thai police push out street protesters
Singapore Airshow 2014 Wraps Up Trade Days with Deals Worth US$32 Billion
Singapore – Singapore Airshow 2014 wrapped up the trade segment of the six-day event with deals announced worth US$32 billion, surpassing the value of deals announced in 2012. Major announcements include contracts for Airbus, Embraer, Boeing and Rolls-Royce. This reinforces … Continue reading Singapore Airshow 2014 Wraps Up Trade Days with Deals Worth US$32 Billion
More International Destinations Make Official Debut at IT&CM China 2014
Shanghai – Not only are more international destinations making their debut at this year’s IT&CM China, their participation comes with added significance as it is fronted by their Convention Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) or National Tourism Organisations (NTOs). This surge in new … Continue reading More International Destinations Make Official Debut at IT&CM China 2014
Kuomintang honorary chairman Lien Chan to visit Beijing
Beijing/Taipeh – Kuomintang Honorary Chairman, Lien Chan, is expected to lead a delegation from Taiwan to visit the Chinese mainland next week. Lien, is also the Chairman of a foundation on cross-Strait peaceful development. The spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs … Continue reading Kuomintang honorary chairman Lien Chan to visit Beijing