GTAI: 2020 further bolstered Germany’s reputation
Berlin – Amidst the corona pandemic, a number of international surveys showed that people around the globe have increased regard for German rationalism, stability, respect for law and leadership. Among other things, nations are brands – and Germany got some … Continue reading GTAI: 2020 further bolstered Germany’s reputation
China: Lunar probe returns to planet earth
BEIJING – A Chinese spacecraft carrying the country’s first lunar samples blasted off from the moon at 11:10 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. It represented the first-ever Chinese spacecraft to take off from … Continue reading China: Lunar probe returns to planet earth
Thailand: Top business destination in two years ?
BANGKOK – The Thai government has set an ambitious target for itself – making Thailand one of the top 10 countries in the world for ease of doing business in the next two years, said Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, … Continue reading Thailand: Top business destination in two years ?
Bangkok voted again “Best Leisure City in Asia-Pacific”
Bangkok – Readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific have once again named Bangkok the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’, helping Thailand’s capital city retain its crown for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks a record 10th time Bangkok has won this award since … Continue reading Bangkok voted again “Best Leisure City in Asia-Pacific”
Vaccine: Business Travelers show optimism
Alexandria, VA – Half (50%) of GBTA travel buyer and procurement professionals feel their employees are ‘willing’ or ‘very willing’ to travel for business in the current environment. Only one in five (22%) GBTA members feel their employees are not … Continue reading Vaccine: Business Travelers show optimism
ASEAN and EU’s new online Customs Transit System
JAKARTA – The private sector in ASEAN now has access to a powerful new online system, the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), which will reduce intra-ASEAN trading challenges and enable companies to benefit fully from the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) … Continue reading ASEAN and EU’s new online Customs Transit System
Germany to Invest 10 Billion Euro in Start-Up Support
Berlin – The German parliament has approved a billion-euro “future fund” to help fledgling companies expand their business. Early on Friday, after a marathon 17-hour budgetary meeting, the German Bundestag approved a massive investment of state capital to promote start-ups … Continue reading Germany to Invest 10 Billion Euro in Start-Up Support
Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Tokyo – Two Japanese ships have completed short cruises to nearby ports in recent weeks. Both were operated under limited capacity and strict new policies for passengers and crew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Mitsui OSK Passenger Lines’ Nippon … Continue reading Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
IATA supports Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical step to achieving its target to cut net emissions to half 2005 levels by 2050. This target … Continue reading IATA supports Sustainable Aviation Fuel
AirAsia collaborates with Tourism Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia applauds the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) for taking proactive steps in announcing a detailed Stimulus Recovery Plan to reinvigorate the national economy through domestic tourism, which involves the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia campaign and cooperation … Continue reading AirAsia collaborates with Tourism Malaysia