Agoda, a global digital travel platform, has partnered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels in Thailand develop sustainable tourism practices. Agoda and the GSTC are pleased to announce the continuation of the successful collaboration in organizing the Sustainable Tourism Course. Following the achievements of the previous courses conducted in Singapore and Taiwan, this third…
Hong Kong Tourism Board announces senior appointment in Southeast Asia
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Raymond Chan, Regional Director of Southeast Asia, will be relocating back to Hong Kong to assume the position of General Manager, Events & Product Development, effective 1 July 2023. Martin Gwee has been appointed Director, Southeast Asia to lead the development and implementation of the HKTB’s marketing…
AATO and Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India celebrate International Yoga Day at Corbynscove Beach
The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India celebrated International Yoga Day at Corbynscove Beach today morning. The event was a resounding success, promoting health, wellness, and tourism in the exquisite Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The collaboration between AATO and the Ministry of Tourism highlighted their…
Travel and tourism industry deal activity plummets by 41% YoY in January-May 2023
The travel and tourism industry has witnessed a massive 41% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal activity from 475 deals announced during January-May 2022 to 282* during the first five of months of 2023, reveals GlobalData, a data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The decline in deal activity in the industry indicates…
Why This Surprising Southern U.S. State Is Experiencing Record-Breaking Tourism
When you think of the best vacations in the U.S., one might think of scenic beaches on both coasts, exploring the concrete jungle of New York City or simply packing up for an all-American road trip. One thing is for sure, and that is Arkansas doesn’t come to mind for most, but the Natural State…
Bali Removes Vaccine Requirement Returning To Normal Tourism
In March 2020, the world toppled over as we knew it and chaos ensued when a virus rapidly spreading across the world was announced as a pandemic. Here we are in June 2023 where the tiring topic seems to never fully end. But hey, at least the store shelves are stocked with toilet paper. Most…
Tourism Cares launches ‘Global Meaningful Travel Map” for travel professionals and conscientious travellers
Today, Tourism Cares, a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism, celebrates 20 years of uniting the travel industry to create positive social and environmental impact in communities around the globe. In 2003, the organization hosted a volunteer clean-up event on New York City’s Ellis Island, which ultimately set the foundation for what Tourism Cares is today…
HRAWI welcomes Govt’s initiatives to boost tourism
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), in a letter addressed to the Chief Minister (CM) – Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister – Devendra G. Fadnavis and Tourism Minister – Mangal Prabhat Lodha has hailed the Government for expediting approvals on various projects across the State that are expected to boost the…
The Lux Collective and Lijiang Yulong Tourism Ltd celebrate a 10-year partnership in Yunnan, China
This year marks a decade-long partnership between Lijiang Yulong Tourism Ltd and global hospitality group The Lux Collective, which first began in 2013. In celebration of the milestone, Lijiang Yulong Tourism Ltd and LUX* Tea Horse Road had collaborated with international editorial photographer and author Mr Michael Freeman to present an exclusive photo exhibition “Michael…
AATO delegation participates in FMITC Tourism Conclave in Kolkata
A delegation of Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) attended the highly anticipated FMITC Tourism Conclave held at Hotel Hayatt Regency, Kolkata on 02 Jun 23. Led by AATO President M. Vinod and Joint Secretary Saikat Biswas, the delegation made a significant impact at the event. The FMITC Tourism Conclave, renowned as a leading platform…
