PATA: Celebrating Excellence in Asia-Pacific Travel
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now accepting submissions for the PATA Gold Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in the global travel and tourism industry. Based on a rigorous, merit-based judging process by an independent panel of experts, … Continue reading PATA: Celebrating Excellence in Asia-Pacific Travel
Thailand Plans to Cut Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days
BANGKOK – Thailand, one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations, is planning to shorten its visa-free stay for tourists from 93 countries. The current 60-day allowance, introduced last year to boost tourism, may soon be reduced back to 30 … Continue reading Thailand Plans to Cut Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days
RateHawk: Search tool for sustainable destinations
DOVER, DELAWARE – RateHawk, a B2B online platform for booking hotels, flights, and transfers for travel industry professionals, has introduced a new “Sustainability Certification” filter for accommodation searches. This feature enables travel professionals to find properties with a lower carbon … Continue reading RateHawk: Search tool for sustainable destinations
ITB: Sri Lanka Tourism receives Green Destination Award
BERLIN – Sri Lanka Tourism was honored with the Green Destination Award at ITB Berlin this year for its many years of efforts in the field of sustainable tourism. The country was credited for its efforts in implementing sustainable environmental … Continue reading ITB: Sri Lanka Tourism receives Green Destination Award
ITB Berlin: Positive outlook for the 2025 travel season
BERLIN – The ITB Berlin 2025 recorded 100,000 participants over its three trade visitor days, with 87 percent of attendees coming from outside Germany—a powerful testament to the global significance of the world’s leading travel trade show. The newly introduced … Continue reading ITB Berlin: Positive outlook for the 2025 travel season
ITB 2025: „The World of Travel Lives Here“
BERLIN – ITB Berlin Sets New Standards Ahead of the Trade Fair: With a 95% occupancy rate, a record number of international exhibitors from 165 countries, and strong growth in key travel segments, the world’s leading tourism trade fair reflects … Continue reading ITB 2025: „The World of Travel Lives Here“
Thailand: Foreign Arrivals Increase by 26.27%
BANGKOK – Thailand’s tourism industry experienced a significant rebound in 2024, by welcoming 35.54 million foreign tourists, marking a 26.27% increase from the previous year. This surge contributed to a total revenue of 1.67 trillion baht, reflecting a 34% rise, … Continue reading Thailand: Foreign Arrivals Increase by 26.27%
Travel booking: What device should be chosen ?
BANGKOK – Travelers have long debated whether flight prices change based on the device used to book. Many claim that the same flight costs more when booked on a smartphone compared to a laptop or on a MacBook versus a … Continue reading Travel booking: What device should be chosen ?
Thailand Achieves Milestone of 35 Mio Visitors in 2024
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proudly announced that the country has surpassed its target of 35 million international visitors in 2024, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue. This landmark achievement not only marks a … Continue reading Thailand Achieves Milestone of 35 Mio Visitors in 2024
ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released
SHANGHAI – Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026 are to be unveiled at ITB China 2025, 27 – 29 May in Shanghai. ITB China, organized at the Shanghai World … Continue reading ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released