Gap to be 1st US retailer to enter Myanmar
Yangon – Gap Inc. has announced plans to produce clothing in Myanmar, the first American retailer to enter the market since the Southeast Asian country began its transition to democracy three years ago. Two factories in the commercial capital, Yangon, … Continue reading Gap to be 1st US retailer to enter Myanmar
Bali Hotels Association Participates in Staff Recruitment
Bali – The Bali Hotels Association actively contributes to the growth of the island’s tourism industry by nurturing the talents of young hospitality graduates and helping them gain employment. With this in mind, BHA associates recently participated in the Grand … Continue reading Bali Hotels Association Participates in Staff Recruitment
Half a Billion IVAs to Asia Pacific Destinations in 2013
Bangkok – Asia Pacific destinations collectively welcomed close to 520 million international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in 2013 according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA’s) just released Annual Tourism Monitor 2014 Early Edition. Covering 42 destinations across 11 sub-regions of … Continue reading Half a Billion IVAs to Asia Pacific Destinations in 2013
Thailand Breaking News: Curfew lifted in 3 more areas
Bangkok – The nighttime curfew has been lifted in three more major tourist destinations: Hat Yai, Ko Chang and Ko Phangan with immediate effect, as announced by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). This latest announcement brings the … Continue reading Thailand Breaking News: Curfew lifted in 3 more areas
Monsoon Weddings and Incentives: Indian market to Thailand remains strong
New Delhi/Bangkok – Thailand remains one of the most popular tourist destinations for travellers from India, especially for niche incentive tourists and parties coming for weddings and honeymoons with many such groups confirming trips to the kingdom over the next … Continue reading Monsoon Weddings and Incentives: Indian market to Thailand remains strong
Myanmar confirmed the next ASEAN Travel Forum in Nay Pyi Taw
Yangon – In 2015, ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will be held in Myanmar for the first time since its inauguration in 1981. Myanmar was supposed to host the event already in 2006. But a tense political situation in the country … Continue reading Myanmar confirmed the next ASEAN Travel Forum in Nay Pyi Taw
“Thainess” tours prove popular with Thailand Travel Mart Plus delegates
Bangkok – A total of 95 tour operators and media delegates in the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) signed up for a specialist selection of nine pre- and post-tours organised to highlight the best of Thailand’s niche-market products and services. … Continue reading “Thainess” tours prove popular with Thailand Travel Mart Plus delegates
Thailand: Curfew lifted in four more tourist areas
Bangkok – The nighttime curfew has been lifted in four more major tourist destinations including Hua Hin, Cha-am, Krabi and Phang-nga with immediate effect, further demonstrating the commitment by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to promote Thailand’s … Continue reading Thailand: Curfew lifted in four more tourist areas
Vietnam plans to earn 10 bln USD from exporting wood by 2020
Hanoi – Vietnam plans to earn some 10 billion U.S. dollars from exporting wood and its products by 2020, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Under an action plan on developing the wood market for 2014-2020, Vietnam … Continue reading Vietnam plans to earn 10 bln USD from exporting wood by 2020
Indonesia to host UN forum promoting harmony in global civilization
Jakarta – Indonesia’s leisure island of Bali is scheduled to host the 6th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to be attended by 2,000 participants from 114 countries and 25 international organizations, an official of Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry said here … Continue reading Indonesia to host UN forum promoting harmony in global civilization