PATA releases "landmark" China report
5/9/2008 2:32:00 PM
'First definitive international study' on management of US$100bn industry.
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PATA takes Bangkok Post to task
5/9/2008 2:17:00 PM
Newspaper fails to reveal writer's PATA grudge.
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IATA condemns U.S. exit proposal
4/23/2008 10:16:00 AM
Using airline staff to collect biometric data 'not responsible', says association chief.
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IATA signs for climate change
4/23/2008 10:02:00 AM
Airline association hails 'historic commitment'.
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Rising Asian stars for association meetings
4/17/2008 2:30:00 PM
Beijing moves into world top 10; Singapore holds third place.
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IATA urges Latin America to improve safety
4/3/2008 9:37:00 AM
Regional accident rate double the global average.
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IATA cuts industry forecast
4/2/2008 9:26:00 AM
Oil prices, global economy cited as causes for revised outlook.
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Things slowing down: IATA
4/1/2008 3:56:00 PM
Demand still growing, but at slower rate, says association chief.
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New head for Thai hotel body
3/31/2008 11:15:00 AM
Prakit Chinamourphong elected president of THA.
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Thailand targets Koreans
3/25/2008 12:03:00 PM
TAT holds workshops in Phuket.
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Luring Indians to Southeast Asia
3/24/2008 1:12:00 PM
Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore plan joint promotions.
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ACTE names new Asia-Pacific chair
3/24/2008 11:49:00 AM
Georgie Farmer appointed to role.
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New Malaysia tourism minister sticks to policies
3/24/2008 11:38:00 AM
Visit Malaysia campaign hailed a success.
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Asia Pacific tourism a huge revenue spinner
3/20/2008 12:22:00 PM
Revenues to top US$4.6 trillion by 2010, says report.
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S'pore could exceed 2015 targets: PATA
3/20/2008 12:19:00 PM
Likely to pass 17m visitor target by 2015.
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Thailand's mega tourism projects
3/18/2008 12:12:00 PM
US$95 million ear-marked for five key schemes.
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TAT's post-ITB roadshows
3/18/2008 11:46:00 AM
Sweden, Denmark, Hunagry & Czech Reo targeted in publicity drive.
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PATA Gold Awards now open
3/18/2008 11:22:00 AM
Awards to be presented at PATA Travel Mart in Hyderabad.
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NZ fund for sustainable tourism
3/17/2008 9:38:00 AM
Project to help 8 regions with environmentally senstive tourism.
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Langkawi seeks new government approval
3/17/2008 9:36:00 AM
Island's Tourism Council seeks green light on projects.
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PATA'S face of the future
3/13/2008 2:26:00 PM
IHG's Kenneth Low given accolade.
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India joins SKAL Asia
3/13/2008 2:18:00 PM
Committee exceeds membership targets.
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Amazing Thailand's new mini website
3/12/2008 5:24:00 PM
On-line advance part of worldwide e-marketing campaign.
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Texas shoots for China
3/12/2008 5:07:00 PM
Basketball star Yao used in campaign to attract visitors to Houston.
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Singapore wants visitors' take on branding
3/11/2008 1:27:00 PM
STB launches customer interaction campaign.
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Tourism growth to slow: industry group
3/10/2008 4:24:00 PM
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Philippines wants responsible tourism
3/10/2008 4:08:00 PM
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Lebanon's tourism takes hit
3/10/2008 4:07:00 PM
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Jakarta aims for 1.2m visitors
3/7/2008 2:00:00 PM
Visit Indonesia 2008 campaign to help boost arrivals.
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Macau thanks HK trade
3/4/2008 2:46:00 PM
MGTO lunch held for supporters.
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Hong Kong gets a good start
3/4/2008 2:29:00 PM
HKTB announces 16% visitor rise for January.
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Disney Parks becomes PATA Premier Partner
2/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and PATA have come together in a partnership where Disney would become a PATA Premier Partner.
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More sign up for PATA event
2/21/2008 12:35:00 PM
Comapnies take up 'The Challenge'.
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IATA calls for Asia to take lead
2/18/2008 1:09:00 PM
Call for government-industry co-operation on air policy.
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Vietnam tourism gains from investment flow
2/13/2008 2:53:00 PM
US$1.86 billion poured into sector in 2007.
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Korea targets 7 million this year
2/13/2008 2:41:00 PM
Chinese/Japanese visitors at focus of tourism drive.
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Over 20m Chinese outbound in first half of 2008
2/12/2008 2:01:00 PM
China expected to account for 25% of total Asia Pacific outbound market, says report.
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TAT plan to improve Wiki content on Thailand
2/6/2008 1:26:00 PM
Innovative e-marketing plan to boost visitor numbers.
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Getting more green footprints across the globe
2/6/2008 11:36:00 AM
In the second part of TDA's interview with Peter de Jong, the PATA President & CEO tells Mark Elliott how the travel and tourism industry can do to reduce its carbon footprint, and how he believes the PATA CEO Challenge event will help towards this goal.
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PATA Summit revs up delegate drive
2/5/2008 3:13:00 PM
Interview with Peter de Jong, President & CEO of PATA.
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More Chinese visit Japan
2/5/2008 1:43:00 PM
16% rise in visitors as China overtakes US as third largest source market.
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Singapore sets ambitious goals for 2008
2/1/2008 2:35:00 PM
10.8m visitors targeted, as confidence in country continues.
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IATA says 2008 will be tough
2/1/2008 2:25:00 PM
CEO urges caution following superb 2007.
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Japan sees 8 million tourists
1/30/2008 4:54:00 PM
Growth from Asian source markets key to good figures.
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HK tourism board cuts budget
1/30/2008 4:20:00 PM
Board criticised for lavish spending.
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Interview with Peter de Jong, President & CEO of PATA.
1/30/2008 1:00:00 PM
PATA CEO Challenge: Confronting Climate Change
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Vietnam wants tourists to stay longer
1/29/2008 1:53:00 PM
Development of tourism infrastructure identified as key.
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No visas for Chinese heading to Ecuador
1/29/2008 12:15:00 PM
Relaxing of regulations in place from 15 Feb.
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Asian markets to lead world tourism growth: report
1/28/2008 2:37:00 PM
World Travel Trends Report shows strong regional growth continuing.
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Record year for Bali
1/27/2008 2:04:00 PM
UN conference helps island boost visitor numbers.
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Single visa for ASEAN resurfaces
1/21/2008 4:55:00 PM
Malaysia to continue lobbying at ATF forum in Bangkok.
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Malaysia sets record for 2007
1/18/2008 4:29:00 PM
20.88 million foreign visitors for year, says Tourism Minister.
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ACTE's Singapore forum
1/18/2008 4:21:00 PM
Association to discuss 'Regaining Control of Travel Costs'.
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Malaysia entices neighbour
1/18/2008 3:16:00 PM
Singaporean market targetted in new promotion drive.
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No foreigners in hotel frontline jobs: Malaysia
1/16/2008 3:26:00 PM
Move aimed reducing country's reliance on foreign labour, says ministry.
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Malaysia Tourism Ministry probe
1/16/2008 11:32:00 AM
Anti-Corruption Agency investigating misuse of funds.
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ITB Asia off to good start
1/15/2008 4:32:00 PM
Singapore event attracts huge demand from exhibitors.
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Malaysian immigration office in Kunming
1/15/2008 4:15:00 PM
Faster processing for visa and passports, says officials.
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2007 breakthrough year for Philippines
1/14/2008 12:02:00 PM
International arrivals break 3 million barrier as Chinese tourists flock in.
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Malaysian state launches visit campaign
1/3/2008 3:52:00 PM
Kedah state to be focus of 2008 tourism drive.
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Blunder in Indonesia tourism campaign
12/21/2007 4:24:00 PM
Grammatical error already appearing on Garuda fleet livery.
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Sri Lanka starts Ramayana trail
12/18/2007 1:52:00 PM
Plan to attract more Indian tourists to neighbouring island.
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Street demos will hit tourism: Malaysian agents
12/18/2007 1:17:00 PM
Concerns voiced that Indian protests will dissuade visitors.
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Thailand goes extra mile to pull in Chinese
12/17/2007 4:21:00 PM
TAT aiming to curb inbound decline caused by political problems.
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Record numbers for Tibet
12/17/2007 3:47:00 PM
New railway link boosting tourism to Himalayan region.
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Cheaper ASEAN air pass
12/14/2007 3:38:00 PM
New air pass to ease travel through region.
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Sri Lanka sees slight rebound
12/14/2007 3:12:00 PM
Western Europe market rallies amid island security concerns.
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IATA predicts downturn in 2008
12/13/2007 11:53:00 AM
'Challenges to get tougher' said airline association chief.
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IATA’s traveller information portal
12/13/2007 11:34:00 AM
Aim to ease travel worries for air passengers.
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US becomes China 'approved destination'
12/12/2007 12:09:00 PM
ADS approved in landmark agreement.
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Malaysia to hit 20 million tourists
12/12/2007 10:03:00 AM
'Visit Malaysia' campaign proving successful, says Malaysia Tourism Board.
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More Gulf tourists for Singapore
12/12/2007 10:01:00 AM
Double-digit growth in Middle East market, says STB.
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Forbidden City seeks expat volunteer guides
12/11/2007 3:39:00 PM
Language skills sought in countdown to Olympics visitor influx.
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Asian middle class driving travel to US
12/6/2007 3:46:00 PM
'Cultural ties & disposable incomes fuelling growth' says PATA chief.
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New president for ASEANTA
12/6/2007 12:56:00 PM
Philippine Airlines VP appointed to post.
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Celebrate World Tourism Day
12/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
Peru to host WTO event in 2008.
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Malaysia drops Indonesian dances from tourism campaign
12/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
Promotional re-think follows Indonesians protests.
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Tami Nadu's new tourism ambassadors
12/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
Rickshaw drivers being enrolled as tour guides in Southern state.
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HK puts up grand party to welcome 2008
12/4/2007 1:31:00 PM
Five year contract extension for New Year's Eve spectacular planned for city.
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Chinese an official language at WTO
12/3/2007 1:58:00 PM
Tourism body follows lead of other world organisations.
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US needs to tackle congestion: IATA
11/29/2007 12:00:00 AM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is asking the US to take more aggressive short-term action to counter air traffic congestion and the lingering security hassle.
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ACTE's December forum in Singapore
11/29/2007 12:00:00 AM
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives is organising its executive forum in Singapore on December 6.
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PATA's summit welcomes participants
11/28/2007 12:00:00 AM
The PATA CEO Challenge 2008 website (www.ceochallenge.PATA.org) is now live and industry leaders have been invited to register for the inaugural event.
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October arrivals to HK exceed 2.56 million
11/27/2007 11:58:00 AM
Hong KOng tourist board announces record month for visitor arrivals.
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