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