China’s economy cools in fourth quarter
Beijing – China’s economic growth cooled slightly in the fourth quarter from a year earlier as expected, weighed down by weak investment and faltering consumer confidence as Washington piled on trade pressure, leaving 2018 growth the weakest in 28 years. … Continue reading China’s economy cools in fourth quarter
Travelers Embrace Airbnb for Top Thai Festivals
Bangkok – New data shows that travelers to Thailand are increasingly turning to Airbnb for accommodation during big tourism events. Last year, Thai Airbnb hosts welcomed over 100,000 guests and earned THB380 million combined over three of Thailand’s largest tourist events: Chinese New Year, … Continue reading Travelers Embrace Airbnb for Top Thai Festivals
ATF 2019 : Developing ASEAN as a high-end tourist destination
Ha Long City – “ASEAN – The Power of One” was the theme of this year’s annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) hosted by its member country Vietnam. The world renowned Halong Bay tourism resort, 174 kilometers east of its capital city … Continue reading ATF 2019 : Developing ASEAN as a high-end tourist destination
ITB China: Looking for innovative travel technology
Berlin/Shanghai– For the third time the stage is set for the best innovative travel technology solutions: Starting today startup companies can apply until 10 April 2019 for the ITB China Startup Award on the stages of the eTravel World China at ITB China, … Continue reading ITB China: Looking for innovative travel technology
Travel Retail: Is WeChat Selling the Next Big Thing ?
Shenzhen – Travel retail players around the world are gearing up for Chinese New Year as millions of Chinese plan to travel overseas. Ctrip figures show that ~6.5 million Chinese tourists went overseas during last year’s Chinese New Year. WeChat is … Continue reading Travel Retail: Is WeChat Selling the Next Big Thing ?
ATF : HCMC celebrates 320 years anniversary
Ha Long City – The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism organized the “Roadshow Ho Chi Minh City Tourism” at this year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 and TRAVEX Exhibition at Halong City, Quang Ninh Province. The Roadshow Ho Chi … Continue reading ATF : HCMC celebrates 320 years anniversary
ATF: Myanmar introduces new marketing strategy
Ha Long City – The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019, with the motto “ASEAN: THE POWER OF ONE” as main theme, will took place from January 14th to 18th in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) provided … Continue reading ATF: Myanmar introduces new marketing strategy
Beijing’s metro to launch unlimited-ride passes
Beijing — Beijing subway will offer passengers five more ticket options starting Sunday, according to the municipal commission of transportation. Passengers can enjoy unlimited rides on all subway lines except for the airport express, with 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 5-day and … Continue reading Beijing’s metro to launch unlimited-ride passes
Indonesia targets 20 million tourists in 2019
Ha Long City – The Indonesian president Joko Widodo named the tourism industry of his country as one of Indonesia’s core industries besides agriculture and fishery. Representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism stated at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) … Continue reading Indonesia targets 20 million tourists in 2019
ATF: ASEAN States aim to promote multi-country travel concept
Ha Long City – The ASEAN region or Southeast Asia, comprising the 10 Member Countries, is notable for its tropical climate, hospitable people, flavorful cuisine, colorful diversity and many more. Travelling through these ten ASEAN nations offers unlimited diversity in … Continue reading ATF: ASEAN States aim to promote multi-country travel concept