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Ehime Prefecture to host VELO-CITY World Cycling Summit in 2027
The Japan Convention Bureau announced the selection of Ehime Prefecture as the host destination for the annual VELO-CITY world cycling summit in 2027.
6th OTOAI Convention to be held in Moscow
Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) recently hosted a high-profile industry gathering at Le Meridien, New Delhi, announcing its 6th Convention to be held in Moscow.
WTTC partners with VFS Global to launch ‘Together in Travel’ SME initiative
In a landmark move to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global travel industry, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Together in Travel SME initiative, with VFS Global proudly joining as a Founding Partner
UN Tourism convenes 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and and the Pacific
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) convened the 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and the Pacific (CAP) In Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, 15h April, concluding the event today, 16th April.
Philippines reelected vice-president of UN Tourism General Assembly
The Philippines was reelected vice-president of the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) and chair of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) from 2025 to 2027.
CHTA urges U.S. to consider Caribbean exceptions to proposed port service fees and tariffs
Pointing to the considerable mutual benefits that tourism brings to both the Caribbean and the United States—particularly Florida—the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing private-sector tourism interests, is recommending alternatives to the proposed U.S. port service fees and tariffs.
IATA releases its Contactless Travel Directory
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of its Contactless Travel Directory on Monday, 7th April.
Port of Dover introduces new faster border process for school groups
The School Travel Forum (STF) and ABTA welcome the introduction of a faster border processing pilot for school groups and the participation of P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries in this new initiative.
ATIA: strong member feedback fuels momentum for next round of Pulse meetings
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) encourages its members to register for the next round of Pulse meetings following great feedback from the launch in February.
Experts: Batanes needs to take a cue from Bhutan
Experts point out that the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes can take a cue from Bhutan to gain success as a regional, even global, tourist destination.
IGHC 2025 to focus on people, processes and performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and strengthen coordination and collaboration to improve performance.
ITE Hong Kong 2025 designated as Mega Event by HK government
ITE Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR’s foremost international travel fair, makes a comeback this June.
Staffing growth, enhanced services remain key to hotel success in 2025: AHLA
As hotels continue to climb towards pre-pandemic staffing levels, they are also leveraging new tools and technologies to grow and retain their workforces and meet the rising expectations of their customer base, according to a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
GBTA onboards Cabi by SKIL as Founding Partner
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel trade organization, has onboarded Cabi by SKIL as a Founding Partner for GBTA India.
The Meetings Show Asia Pacific forecasts a massive turnout in Singapore for April 2025
The upcoming second run of The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) is expected to draw in a record number of exhibitors and buyers.
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