UNWTO creates new standards for accessible tourism
The United Nations has started the process of drawing up a new set of global standards for accessible tourism.
In partnership with the ONCE Foundation and Spanish Association for…
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Time-constrained Asians flock to travel search sites
In the fast-paced Asian cities of Singapore and Hong Kong, travellers are using travel comparison sites in an effort to save time when planning their trips, a new report has found.
In a…
Geneva reports increase in UK visitors in 2016
The number of UK tourists visiting Geneva last year rose 2.9% compared to 2015, the city’s tourism authority has revealed.
The result makes the UK the city’s top inbound market, according…
Cook Islands sees tourism surge
The Cook Islands experienced a sharp rise in tourism arrivals in 2016.
According to the country’s full-year tourism statistics released this week, the South Pacific nation welcomed…
泰国延长免签证费政策
泰国政府决定，将原定这个月底到期的旅游免签证费用及落地签证半价收费的措施延长多6个月，到今年8月底。
泰国内阁日前开会后通过这项决定，希望此举能继续吸引更多外国旅客到访。
泰国政府是在去年11月30日宣布，从12月1日起，免除包括21个国家和地区的旅游签证费1000泰铢，以及将落地签证费用从2000泰铢下调到1000泰铢。
泰国旅游局长官Yuthasak…
Tunisian terror attack victims’ families to sue TUI
The families of the 30 British victims of the 2015 terror attack in Sousse, Tunisia will sue tour operator TUI following the coroner’s ruling that they unlawfully died.
While TUI has…
Oman’s tourism industry to receive multi-billion-dollar boost
Investment in Oman’s burgeoning tourism sector set to hit $1.17 billion by 2026, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
The total contribution of travel and tourism…
Valencia reports sharp rise in UK visitor arrivals
The Spanish destination of Valencia received a record 95,106 British visitors in 2016, 19.9% more than in 2015 and, with new direct flights from London Luton, Birmingham, Glasgow and…
Gothernburg named the world’s ‘most sociable city’
Gothenburg in Sweden is the most sociable city in the world – according to a major new study into global sociability from global hostel booking site Hostelworld.
The study, the first ever…
Croatia reports strong tourism growth in 2016
The Croatian National Tourist Board has revealed that UK visitors to the Central European destination rose 26% year-on-year in 2016.
In total, 3,307,333 UK visitors stayed overnight…
Tibet targets 25 million tourists this year
Tibet is expecting to welcome more than 25 million tourists this year, approximately 9% more than it received in 2016.
The China Daily reported the region's tourism administration as…
UK targets Saudi tourism growth with new office
VisitBritain has opened a new office in Riyadh to attract more visitors from Saudi Arabia to the UK, making it the first Western tourism board to establish a presence in the country.
The…
VisitBritain to host largest-ever tourism trade event
VisitBritain is gearing up to host its largest ever global tourism trade event to promote destination Britain to the world.
Now in its third year ‘ExploreGB’ is heading south to…
Emirates to launch flights to Cambodia
Emirates will touch down in Cambodia for the first time this summer, with the launch of services to the capital, Phnom Penh.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the new route will be operated…
巴厘岛酒店入住率增幅迅速 成本几何？
巴厘岛的酒店入住率在去年出现了回升，与挑战重重的2015年相比，增加超过4%。不过，这一切背后的成本是什么？
根据C9 Hotelworks和Horwath HTL发布的最新数据，不断增长的入住率由不断增加的旅客人数拉动。同时，在建酒店数量的减少也进一步提升了酒店入住率。…
Sterling decline impacting outbound tourism
New research from travel insurance specialist Columbus Direct reveals that the falling pound has left British holidaymakers lighter in the pocket, with 41 per cent saying that it has had an…
Open Destinations embarks on recruitment drive
2017 is shaping as another big year of expansion for Open Destinations and the company is ramping up its workforce to keep up with its growth.
Open Destinations is actively recruiting for…
Singapore targets Japanese tourists with JTB deal
Singapore is targeting a rise in visitor arrivals from Japan, following the signing of a major new agreement with JTB Corp, Japan's largest travel agency.
The Singapore Tourism Board…
Philippines to improve air access for tourists
The Philippine government is aiming to improve and upgrade air capacity across the country, in an effort to boost international tourism.
The country is one of the largest in Southeast…
Bali hotel occupancy rises, but at what cost?
Bali's hotel occupancy rebounded last year, rising more than 4% following a challenging 2015. But at what cost?
According to the latest report from C9 Hotelworks and Horwath HTL, this…
旅游业占泰国GDP18%
泰国旅游业的重要地位继续显示着，据最新数据显示，旅游业总共占了泰国2016年GDP的18%。
据曼谷邮报报道，泰国旅游体育局秘书Pongpanu Svetarundra表示，旅游业营收总共占2016年GDP的17.7%。这一比例预计将在2017年继续保持在17%至18%的水平，虽然今年旅游业收入会增加8.2%。
全球的旅游业收入占GDP均值为9%。…
2016 a record-breaker for UK tourism
New data shows more overseas visitors came to the UK last year than ever before.
In 2016 there were a record 37.3 million inbound visits to the UK, up 3% on 2015 with visitors…
Tourism accounts for 18% of Thai GDP
The value of tourism to Thailand's economy has been underlined, with the revelation that the sector accounted for almost 18% of the country's GDP in 2016.
The Bangkok Post reported…
Khiri hopeful following Thailand-Myanmar deal
The head of one of Myanmar's biggest DMCs has said that he is hopeful that a new agreement between Thailand and Myanmar will lead to greater cross-border tourism opportunities.
Edwin…
How likely are Brits to travel in comparison with this time last year and where are they going?
A new YouGov survey reveals that 77 per cent of Brits are no less likely to travel compared with this time last year but individual destinations have experienced decidedly mixed fortunes…
上海极地海洋项目建设中
很快，上海将拥有雪主题的旅游景点，并推出多个项目。
据上海日报报道，位于上海临港地区的上海极地海洋项目进入地下工程施工阶段，将于2018年7月开业。并将设有一个大型的室内滑雪场，Winter Star 冰雪之星项目也已签订商务合作协议。
新的项目建成后，临港将在2020年预计迎来1千万人次旅客，开发项目的管理委员会表示道。…
Simply Luxury by Travel 2 launches Europe 2017 brochure
Simply Luxury by Travel 2 has launched a new Europe 2017 brochure featuring 44 percent new product and appointed a new product and commercial manager to oversee the programme.
The…
Cheapest and most expensive destinations revealed for 2017
Hoppa, the airport transfer company, has updated its annual report showcasing the cheapest and most expensive destinations across the world, with some surprising results.
The…
Indonesia eyes Russian tourism boom with direct flights
Indonesia is hoping to capitalise on the resurgent Russian outbound market with the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Moscow.
National carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed…
新加坡16年接待旅客人数创新高
Despite a number of challenges, including the Zika outbreak in Singapore and the weak economic performance of some tourist source countries, Singapore recorded record highs in both foreign…
TUI Group reaches agreement for sale of Travelopia
TUI Group has reached an agreement with Private Equity firm KKR to sell Travelopia, which promotes itself as the world’s largest collection of specialised travel brands.
KKR has paid…
Chinese demand “fills gaps” in seasonal Samui
A rising number of direct flights from mainland China is helping the Thai island of Koh Samui fill the gaps in its traditionally seasonal tourism sector, a new report has found.…
Singapore tourism rebounds in record-breaking year
Singapore's tourism industry rebounded strongly in 2016, with international visitor arrivals and tourism revenues reaching record levels.
Following a weak 2015, Singapore shrugged off a…
Simply Luxury by Travel 2 reports booking boost
Simply Luxury by Travel 2 has reported a 25 per cent increase in bookings for luxury long haul holidays over the past 12 months.
To celebrate the range of luxury holidays on offer across…
上海迪士尼乐园期待首年迎1千万旅客
上海迪士尼乐园自从2016年6月开业以来，已经迎来了近7百万人次旅客，并预计将在运营的首12个月内，迎来超过1千万人次旅客。
据上海日报报道，华特迪士尼公司本周表示，上海的迪士尼主题乐园预计将在第一年内实现盈亏平衡，这让它可能成为最快收回成本的海外迪士尼。…
UKinbound celebrates its 40th anniversary at Annual Convention
Last week, UKinbound celebrated its 40th anniversary at its Annual Convention in Plymouth, where the leading trade association revealed a new brand identity and released its latest business…
中国开始识别入境外国旅客指纹
从今年起，中国将在入境口岸逐步实施对外国人留取指纹等生物识别信息的措施。这一在国际上逐渐通行的做法，主要目的是防止伪造和冒用证件。
据公安部发布的公告，2017年，中国边检机关将分批在全国对外开放口岸对入境中国的14至70周岁外国人留存指纹，持外交护照或有对等互惠安排等情形的外国人可以免留指纹。至于是否留存除指纹外的其他生物识别信息，未再详细说明。…
亚航即将开通夏威夷航线
在得到开航美国许可的几个星期后，亚航近日证实，将开通首条飞往美国的航线。
2017年6月28日，亚航旗下长线航空亚航X 将开通飞往夏威夷火奴鲁鲁的航班，每周运营四趟，吉隆坡出发，并将经停大阪。机票从星期六2月11日开始销售，单程促销票价仅112美元。…
Multiple new beach resorts to be developed in Myanmar
Authorities in Arakan state, which runs along the west coast of Myanmar, have proposed the development of nine new beach resorts, the independent Irrawaddy news site reports.
Arakan…
Face-to-Face: Deirdre Wells, UKinbound
UK tourism boomed in 2016 - what are the key factors driving this growth?
I think it’s our wonderful tourism product, and our collaboration with the great campaign our national tourist…
UK targets Indian travellers in latest campaign
VisitBritain is aiming to lure more Indian travellers to the UK as part of a major new campaign.
The seven-week ‘OMGB (Oh My Great Britain): Home of Amazing Moments’ marketing campaign…
UN commits to tourist protection
The United Nations is finalising an agreement that commits member states to the protection of tourists.
Under the global tourism body, the UNWTO, a working group was set up in 2011…
普吉岛迎更多俄罗斯旅客
现在，前往普吉岛的俄罗斯旅客数量出现了回升，不过来自中国的旅客数量却增长缓慢。
根据C9 Hotelworks发布的最新报告，抵达普吉岛机场的旅客数量在2016年超过了750万人次，年度同比增长18%。这可以部分归因于俄罗斯市场的回温，与去年相比增长51%。旅客的回温是由俄罗斯卢布的升值带来，以及中东局势的动乱导致俄罗斯旅客更多的选择前往泰国旅游。…
Louvre Abu Dhabi opening date to be revealed soon
An opening date for the hotly-anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi is likely to be made public soon as construction work enters the final stage, according to the museum.
In response to a…
Maldives report 9.8% increase in UK visitors
The Maldives reported a 9.8% increase in UK tourists during the year, equating to 101,843 Brits visiting the archipelago compared to 92,775 in 2015.
UK visitor numbers are expected…
Dubai visitor numbers soar to 14.9 million
Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, up 5% on 2015, according to Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
The tourism department noted a…
UK visa application centre opens in Houston
A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…
Osaka wants casino resort, World Expo on manmade island
Officials in Osaka are moving forward with plans to turn a manmade island into a major leisure tourism and gaming hub, with the eventual aim of hosting the 2025 World Expo.
The Japan…
Phuket tourism boosted by Russian rebound
Russian arrivals to Phuket have now rebounded, but the crackdown on so-called "zero-baht" tourism from China has hindered growth.
According to a new report from C9 Hotelworks, total…
Thailand showcases stories on Sydney trams
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ramping up its promotional efforts in Sydney with a new campaign on the city's trams.
The so-called "Megasides" on Sydney's Light Rail carriages…
亚洲旅客出游安全问题着重考虑
亚洲游客们现在每年会进行多次旅行，并且在旅游上的花费也在增加，不过安全问题仍然是他们考虑出游时的一个重要因素。
这些是来自“2017 Travelzoo 旅行趋势报道”的关键发现，显示了亚洲旅客希望在今年在海外旅行上花费更多的时间和金钱，不过仅在安全的旅游目的地。…
Security a concern for Asian travellers
Asians are now taking multiple trips per year and spending more on travel, but security remains a key concern.
These are the key findings from the "2017 Travelzoo Travel Trends…
青海将建三江源国家公园
据新华社报道，中国将在西部的青海省建立一个大型的国家公园。
三江源国家公园是中国首个国家公园，此间包括黄河源、长江源(可可西里)、澜沧江源3个园区在内的“一园三区”，范围涉及青海果洛藏族自治州玛多县、玉树藏族自治州治多县、杂多县、曲麻莱县在内的4县12个乡(镇)和可可西里国家级自然保护区。
该国家公园总投资10亿人民币，将被用于国家公园的建设，包括道路的建设工程。…
beTravelwise issues top tips to avoid business travel disasters
Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has issued a list of top tips on how to avoid business trip disasters.
The advice is based on the experiences of the company’s Women Travel Advisor,…
春节点燃中国旅游市场 出游次数创3.5亿新高
在为期7天的春节假期中，中国旅客出游次数达到3.5亿趟。
根据中国国家旅游局（CNTA）发布的数据，在这个春节黄金周，中国旅客总共进行了约3.44亿趟国内旅游和几乎620万趟国际假期旅行，与2016年同期相比，同比增长14%和7%。…
Voting opens for England’s Tourism Superstar 2017
Voting is now open to decide the winner of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar 2017.
The competition, run by VisitEngland and supported by The Daily Mirror, features 10 shortlisted…
Taiwan sets new tourism record, despite Chinese slump
Taiwan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2016.
New data from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau reveals that a total of 10.69 million travellers visited the island last…
Chinese take 350m trips in New Year tourism boom
Chinese nationals took more than 350 million trips during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday period, which marked Lunar New Year.
According to official data from the China National…
Multi-million pound investment in cruise infrastructure on Antigua and Barbuda announced
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced further US $90 million phased investment into the cruise infrastructure on the islands as part of its ‘Cruise Masterplan’.
Antigua…
Vietnam starts year with 1m visitors
Vietnam welcomed more than one million international visitors in January 2017, as the country started the new year as strongly as it finished 2016.
According to the latest data from…
Shanghai welcomes 4.5m visitors in holiday week
Shanghai welcomed almost 4.5 million visitors during the seven-day Lunar New Year holiday, city officials have said.
Data release by the Shanghai Tourism Administration, reported by…
老挝旅客人数下降
在刚过去的2016年，老挝经历了大幅度的旅客到达人次下降，主要是由于来自邻国泰国的游客人数减少。
根据老挝新闻社发布的最新数据，老挝于2016年前9个月总共迎来了314万人次旅客，与2015年同期相比减少了10%。
老挝最大客源国泰国贡献的旅客人数下降12%至146万。虽然如此，泰国仍为老挝贡献了约46%的国际旅客人数。…
Thailand harnesses Etihad network to boost tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has penned a major agreement with Etihad Airways to boost the country's international visitor arrivals.
The new US$1 million agreement will see the…
旅游业谴责特朗普新颁入境禁令
包括世界旅游组织在内的国际旅游协会们，近日表示了他们对特朗普新颁布的旅游禁令的担忧。
特朗普当局近日签署了针对难民和西亚北非7国公民的入境禁令。
按照特朗普上月27日签署的总统行政令,美国将在120天内暂停所有难民入境;在90天内暂停伊朗、苏丹、叙利亚、利比亚、索马里、也门和伊拉克7国普通公民入境;无限期禁止叙利亚难民进入美国。…
One million new seats on international direct flights to Mexico in 2017
Since 2013, Mexico’s international tourism has grown at an annual average of 10%, double the global industry average.
This performance, which includes growing from 24 million…
US travel giant acquires UK’s Colletts Travel
US-based Travel Leaders Group has acquired UK-based Colletts Travel, including its prestigious Colletts Collection.
The acquisition is a concerted move by the company, formerly known as…
Laos tourism suffers visitor decline
Laos experienced a sharp drop in visitor arrivals last year, mainly due to a decline from neighbouring Thailand.
According to the latest data, reported by the state-run Lao News Agency…
Tourism bodies denounce US travel restrictions
Several major tourism bodies, including the UNWTO, have expressed their concern over the travel restrictions recently implemented by the US government.
The Trump Administration has…
Birmingham hoteliers celebrate bumper 2016
Birmingham’s hotel sector has seen its most successful year in history, with occupancy rates for 2016 peaking at 99% capacity and averaging at 75% - both, the highest on record.
The…
Chinese tourism soars over New Year holiday
More than a quarter of a billion domestic trips were taken in China during the first four days of the Lunar New Year holiday, official data has revealed.
According to statistics from…
Trump effect: UK holidaymakers turning their backs on U.S.
UK holidaymakers are turning their backs on the US as a potential leisure destination as a result of the policies of the new Trump administration, according to new data released by flight…
Welsh rugby fans jet away to 6 Nations
Wales rugby supporters will be jetting off in their droves this 6 Nations to see the home nation take on the ‘Blues Away’. In February and March almost 6,000 fans will travel through Cardiff…
埃塞俄比亚航空计划增飞亚洲
2017年上半年，来自非洲的埃塞俄比亚航空（Ethiopian Airlines）将新增三条飞往亚洲的航线。
埃塞俄比亚航空将飞往新加坡、雅加达和成都，作为其破纪录般发展计划的一部分。
其他新增的目的地包括挪威首都奥斯陆，以及另外三个非洲目的地，津巴布韦维多利亚大瀑布、马达加斯加的Antananarivo，以及几内亚的Conakry。…
Record number of struggling families awarded a break in 2016
Support from the travel and tourism industry helped the Family Holiday Association to provide a record 5,184 struggling families with a day trip or short break in 2016.
This 38%…
London on track to report record year for tourism
London welcomed a record 14 million international visits in the first nine months of 2016, putting the city on course for another bumper tourism year, according to International Passenger…
Travel now a necessity as Asians become explorers
The Asian outbound tourism boom is driving a more mature type of traveller who is seeks regular, independent travel, a new report has revealed.
In a major survey, Sabre found that…
First golf course for famous Asian UNESCO World Heritage site
Halong Bay, the famous UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam, will soon become an international golf destination, following the development of a new course overlooking the limestone…
中国主题公园游客期待虚拟现实体验
Omnico 开展的调查表明，49%的游客期待增强现实游戏或机器人帮助体验。中国主题公园70%的游客期待未来三年内能够在园内体验到虚拟现实。
Omnico Group 首席执行官 Mel Taylor…
泰国酒店业良好收尾2016
泰国酒店业在2016年表现良好，平均入住率达到75%，房价也在不断增长。
根据STR公布的全年数据，泰国正从2014年经历的政治动荡中很快的恢复起来，连续两年酒店业表现强势。这也和泰国旅游业回温的改善相符合，泰国在2015年和2016年相继创造了新的达到旅客访问纪录。…
UK inbound tourism booms in 2016
International tourists are travelling across English regions in record numbers, and they are spending more too.
Official statistics released today show that in the first nine months…
Phuket hoteliers join forces to promote island
The recently-launched Phuket Hotels Association has unveiled its new “Brand Phuket”, which is aimed creating a unified marketing stance for the popular Thai resort island.
Unveiled at…
Double-digit growth for Indian tourism in 2016
India's tourism industry continued to expand in 2016, as the country achieved a double-digit increase in terms of international visitor arrivals.
According to new data released by…
泰国2017将创造旅游营收纪录
据悉，泰国将在2017年创造旅游营收新纪录。
泰国旅游局（TAT）悉尼区主任Rujiras Chatchalermkit表示，泰国预计将从2016年全年旅游营收460亿美元的基础上，进一步在2017年创造更大的纪录，因为2016年比2015年增长约12%，所以这一趋势将延续。…
OTAs present ‘moderate threat’ to hotel industry
A new survey from Travel Technology Europe has revealed that the majority of technology buyers (57%) believe there is a moderate threat from OTAs (online travel agents) to non-proactive…
Global launches new #LoveTravel campaign
The Global Travel Group has launched its biggest turn-of-year campaign to ensure its agents stay ahead of the competition throughout this critical booking period.
Thanks to the…
Sykes Cottages reports surge in staycations
Brits are going crazy for staycations according to Sykes Cottages, which has announced a 32% increase on domestic holiday bookings in January 2017 versus last year.
The Lake District in…
缅甸鼓励外来投资
缅甸政府日前展开了一项呼吁，呼吁国际企业们继续加大对其旅游业的投资。
上周，在于新加坡举行的2017年东盟旅游论坛（ASEAN Tourism Forum 2017）上，缅甸酒店&旅游部部长U Ohn Maung表示，许多与众不同的旅游目的地，包括Mergui Archipelago在内，非常欢迎投资项目的到来。…
Bali, Jakarta to welcome 70% of Indo visitors
Approximately 70% of international visitors to Indonesia in 2017 are expected to travel to just two destinations: Bali and Jakarta.
The Indonesian government is targeting a total of…
Thailand expects record tourism revenues in 2017
Thailand is expecting to generate record tourism revenues in 2017.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) Sydney director, Rujiras Chatchalermkit, said that the country is…
东盟旅游论坛新加坡举办
18日，2017年东盟旅游论坛（ASEAN Tourism Forum 2017）在新加坡香格里拉酒店开幕，东盟各国旅游业主管官员、旅游业界代表约750人出席开幕晚宴。
值东盟成立50周年之际，今年的东盟旅游论坛开幕晚宴上举行了“Visit ASEAN@50: Golden Celebration”…
Myanmar calls for investment in new tourism destinations
The Myanmar government has called on international companies to invest in its up-and-coming tourism industry.
Speaking at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Singapore, Myanmar's…
FIT Ruums connects agents and suppliers with reward programme
FIT Ruums, Webjet’s new B2B travel distributor in Asia, has unveiled a new rewards programme aimed at developing closer relationships between travel agents and suppliers.
The…
澳门迎来超3千万旅客，内地旅客基本持平
澳门特别行政区政府旅游局局长文绮华日前表示，2016年入境旅客略超3000万人次，按年微升0.8%。纵然全年旅客量只有轻微增幅，但去年是过去十年来留宿旅客首次多于不过夜旅客，留宿旅客增幅接近一成。…
亚洲旅游业推动全球旅游发展
2016年，全球总共迎来了12.35亿人次国际过夜旅客，这一积极结果由来自亚洲市场的旅客增长拉动。
根据世界旅游组织（UNWTO）最新发布的全年数据显示，2016年全球旅客到达人次增长了3.9%，与2015年相比增长了4600万人次。…
Singapore PM launches ASEAN’s golden tourism campaign
ASEAN has launched a major tourism campaign to mark the Southeast Asian bloc's golden jubilee.
Officially unveiled this week by Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and ASEAN…
Macau exceeds 30 million visitors, but mainland market stagnates
Macau welcomed more visitors last year, despite the fact that arrivals from mainland China remained almost flat.
According to the full-year data from the Macao Government Tourism…
Icelandic tourism ‘booming’: HVS
Tourism in Iceland has experienced unprecedented growth since 2010 resulting in a healthy rise in occupancy levels amongst the country’s hotel supply and prompting alternative accommodation…
Cambodians complain about foreign tour guides
A group of Cambodian tour guides has complained to the country’s Ministry of Tourism about the rising number of unlicensed guides operating at Angkor Wat.
The Phnom Penh Post reports that…
Golfasian expands with Thai acquisition
Golfasian, the golf tour operator, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Solar Golf, which is based in the Thai resort town of Pattaya.
Solar Golf has operated for more…
Asian growth pushes global tourism beyond 1.2bn arrivals
The world's destinations welcomed a combined total of 1.235 billion international overnight visitors in 2016, driven by the strength of the Asian market.
According to the full-year…
President Trump ‘one of 2017’s biggest holiday concerns’
Donald Trump becoming President of the USA has been named as one of the top global issues impacting on people’s travel decisions in 2017.
ABTA luxury holiday specialist Sun-hat…
ABTA warns May about impact of ‘hard’ Brexit on travel industry
ABTA has called on the UK government to ensure European access for UK travel firms in the wake of Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to endorse a Brexit plan that would see the UK leave…
Premier Holidays rolls out tactical offers on US packages
Tour operator Premier Holidays has rolled out a selection of tactical offers to the USA for its 2017 Turn of Year campaign.
The promotions focus on tailor-made twin-centre…
Spanish travel to Far East takes off
The number of Spanish travellers to destinations in the Far East is on the rise, driven by new air links, a new report has shown.
According to data from ForwardKeys, international…
Thailand expects Chinese New Year tourism boost
Thailand expects to welcome 825,000 international visitors during the forthcoming Chinese New year holiday period.
The total, which was revealed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand…
Singapore becomes Asia’s most powerful passport
The Singapore passport is now the strongest in Asia, in terms of the number of countries its holders are able to access without a visa.
According to the latest report by Passport…
Glencor Golf Holidays launches The Luxury Collection
Glencor Golf Holidays, the UK-based golf tour operator, has launched a new luxury brand in response to the rising demand for high-quality golfing holidays to Europe, the Middle East, and…
Flybe’s luck of the Irish
Flybe has added four extra return flights on two of its most popular Dublin routes specifically those to and from Exeter and Southampton over the St Patrick’s Day weekend on 16th March, 17th…
Eastern Europe looms as ‘top 2017 destination’
Travelzoo is forecasting 2017 to be the ‘year of Eastern Europe’, with continued acts of terror and uncertainty over the medium-term value of the pound causing British tourists to break with…
AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan.
The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…
Tourism tops New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
Face to face: Philippines Tourism Minister Wanda Corazon T. Teo
How important is the UK market to the Philippines?
We are serious in courting the British travel trade and business networks to bring more arrivals and related investments to the…
Halal tourism boom predicted for the UAE
Total spending on halal tourism in the UAE is projected to increase by 4.4% in 2016, according to a study conducted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
The outbound…
Mauritius woos Indian agents with roadshow
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) recently conducted a five-city roadshow in India.
In late August, the tourism board and representatives from 30 Mauritian travel…
Philippines turns to India for tourism boost
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) headed to India this month to undertake a four-city tourism roadshow.
A delegation from the Southeast Asia country, which included hotels and…
Emirates renews support for Mauritius and Seychelles tourism industry
In a recent announcement, Emirates has renewed its support to jointly promote tourism in Mauritius and the Seychelles.
This is being done by extending individual global marketing…
Emirates boosts Philippine links with new Cebu and Clark flights
Emirates has tripled its network of destinations in the Philippines with the launch of flights to Cebu and Clark.
The new triangular service took off for the first time on Wednesday 30…
Cruise tourism in the spotlight for Philippines
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) completed its first Cruise Tourism Development Strategy under assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Ted…
Asian cruise destinations join forces to drive growth
Five Asian cruise destinations have teamed up to jointly promote and fund the growth of the industry.
The newly-formed Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) includes tourism authorities in…
Double-digit growth for Philippine arrivals
The Philippines experienced strong growth in terms of visitor arrivals last year, but remains a long way short of its targets.
The country's Department of Tourism has revealed that a…
Emirates promotes new Philippine routes to the trade
Emirates has teamed up with the Philippine Tourism Board to educate the travel trade about its new flights to Clark and Cebu.
Scheduled to commence on 30 March, the new triangular route…
Cebu launches Middle East seat sale
Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific Air has launched an exclusive seat sale today, for its routes between the Middle East and the Philippines.
Starting from AED 500, travellers from…
Philippines looks to accelerate Halal tourism plans
The Philippines is accelerating its plans to position itself as one of the world’s preferred destinations for Muslim tourists, according to its tourist board.
The Philippine…
The Philippines focuses on halal tourism
The Philippines is taking steps to position itself as a destination for halal tourism.
The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) has unveiled a series of initiatives to attract…
Emirates boosts its services to the Philippines
In a recent development, Emirates announced its intent to launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines.
The new service will commence…
UK Dubai’s ‘third-biggest tourism source market’
The UK is now the third biggest source market for international tourism to Dubai, according to new figures released by Dubai Tourism.
Figures show more than 11.7M international…
Philippines records 12% increase in Middle East tourist
The success of the Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 campaign has led the Department of Tourism (DOT) to launch the Visit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016.
This is part of its…
Dubai tourism numbers on the rise
Recent statistics released by the department of tourism in Dubai stated that visitor numbers reveal that more than 11.7 million international overnight visitors arrived in the city…
Etihad adds more flights to the Philippines
Etihad Airways will add three new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila next year.
From 1 May 2016, the airline will increase the route’s frequency from 14 to 17 weekly flights,…
Best Western expands in the Philippines
Best Western has expanded its portfolio in the Philippines with the launch of a new midscale hotel in Subic Bay.
Set on the west coast of Luzon Island, approximately 100km north of…
PDOT launches ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign in Middle East
In a bid to boost its tourism numbers from the Middle East, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), in cooperation with travel partners from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain,…
Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership
Singapore's three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date.
The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi…
Singapore prepares major tourism drive for Golden Jubilee
Singapore is hoping to give its tourism sector a lift this summer, with the launch of a major campaign to attract visitors for the country's Golden Jubilee.
The Singapore Tourism…
Mauritius targets British families in new promotion
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has launched a new campaign that aims to ramp up the island’s appeal as a family-friendly destination.
The initiative aims…
‘Visit Philippines Year’ and ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign promoted by PDOT
The on-going Riyadh Travel Fair will witness the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) strengthen its initiative to proactively attract family travellers.
Verna Buensuceso,…
ASEAN countries team up to drive cruise tourism
Four Southeast Asian countries have teamed up to promote the region's cruise industry.
Under a unified ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) banner, representatives from…
dnata expands its presence in Philippines
In an effort to enhance its customer experience, dnata recently opened a new lounge at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International airport (NAIA) and a contact centre in Clark.
dnata first…
India, Philippines discuss tourism tie-up
A tourism delegation from the Philippines arrived in India recently, to discuss future cooperation between the two countries.
The Philippines' Tourism Minister, Ramon Jimenez Jr, met…
Indian tourism comes together at SATTE 2015
The Indian travel industry was on show at last week's SATTE 2015 event in New Delhi.
With the Indian government promising a renewed focus on the tourism sector, multiple state…
‘Visit the Philippines Year’ announced by PDOT for 2015
The New Year will see the roll out of a new campaign by the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT), together with its marketing and promotions arm the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).…
Asia Cruise Fund expands to Hainan, Philippines
The Asia Cruise Fund, which was launched by Taiwan and Hong Kong to drive investment in the Asian cruise industry, has added two new members - the Philippines and the Chinese island province…
Thailand sees first signs of tourism recovery
Thailand experienced its first monthly tourist arrivals growth of the year in October, leading to hopes of an upturn in the country’s tourism fortunes.
According to the latest data from…
The Philippines targets young travellers with STA
STA Travel has signed a new agreement that will see it promote the Philippines as a destination for young travellers.
The marketing deal, which was signed with the Philippines…
Bermuda bracing for Hurricane Gonzalo
Bermuda is bracing for Hurricane Gonzalo to hit later this week with winds that could go higher than 120mph.
If it stays on course flights to and from the island will be impacted from…
Philippines to host Routes Asia 2016
The Philippines will host Routes Asia in 2016.
The annual aviation event will take place in Manila from 6-8 March 2016, following the 2015 edition in Chengdu. The announcement came…
PDOT launches ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign
In an effort to tap into the family segment, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), in cooperation with travel partners from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the Philippines,…
Filipino TOs look to boost two-way tourism exchange
The Philippines Embassy in Muscat has announced that representatives of two Filipino travel and tour companies are looking to promote two-way tourism exchange.
CCT 168 Travel &…
Asia Pacific leads global tourism growth – UNWTO
The Asia Pacific region led growth in the global tourism market last year, thereby earning a large share of global tourism arrivals and revenues.
According to a new report from the UN…
World Health Tourism Congress in Dubai
Dubai is set to host the World Health Tourism Congress. The congress is likely to be attended by more than 350 participants from 80 countries. Previous events have been held in Germany,…
Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner
Etihad Airways has made Philippine Airlines its latest strategic partner.
The partnership will initially include a codeshare with the PR and EY codes to be placed on flights between…
Indonesia plans 25% jump in tourism arrivals
Indonesia is targeting a 25% increase in international visitor arrivals over the next five years.
Outlining its latest five-year development plan, the country's Ministry of Tourism…
UNWTO puts climate change at “heart” of Asian tourism agenda
Climate change needs to be at the "heart of the tourism agenda" in Southeast Asia, the UNWTO has said.
The organisation recently hosted a major event in the Philippines that outlined…
Philippines boosted by Etihad deal
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured a new partnership with Etihad Airways that has the potential to significantly enhance tourism flows into the Philippines.
The national carrier…
New visa scheme to boost India’s inbound tourism
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) announced by the Indian government in February 2014 is
expected to make travelling a lot more easier for inbound visitors.
The ETA scheme…
Mauritius appoints PR rep for India
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has appointed New Delhi-based Om Tourism as their PR
representative for India.
OM Tourism will be responsible for promoting…
China drives Singapore tourism growth in 2013
Singapore recorded a steady increase in visitor arrivals in 2013, driven by a strong rise in the number of tourists from China.
Citing preliminary full-year arrivals data, the…
Philippines arrivals grow despite disaster
The Philippines saw a strong rise in tourist arrivals in 2013, despite the typhoon that devastated swathes of the country in November.
According to data from the country’s Department of…
Emirates, MTPA look to cash in on Middle East
Emirates and Mauritius tourism authorities recently concluded their series of road shows in Dubai. The road show held to promote the Indian Ocean across the Middle East covered the…
Reef Worlds explore potential of underwater tourism sites in UAE
California - Los Angeles-based Reef Worlds have shown a keen interest in building underwater tourism sites in Dubai and across the UAE, as reported by Emirates 24I7.
According to a…
UAE, Andorra ink consultation and tourism MoUs
Foreign ministries of the UAE and Principality of Andorra recently inked two initial memoranda of understanding (MoU) on bilateral consultations and joint cooperation in tourism.
The…
Philippines Tourism looks to boost Saudi tourists numbers
The Philippine Department of Tourism, in conjunction with Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, have come together to launch a new revitalized…
‘Tourism will help rebuild Philippines’
Philippine’s Department of Tourism (DOT) has said tourism will play a “significant role” in rebuilding the country after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.
Tourism already accounts…
Industry calls for help in Philippines relief effort
The Intrepid Foundation and PATA are amongst the travel and tourism organisations raising money for the Philippines relief effort.
The Intrepid Foundation, through Intrepid Travel,…
Call for higher policy coordination between tourism and aviation sectors
Improving air connectivity through a closer coordination of tourism and aviation policies to ensure the sustained growth
of the tourism sector and of air transport was the commitment…
Philippines sees rise in Indian arrivals
Philippines has seen a steady increase in the number of Indian arrivals to the country.
The country received 46,395 Indian tourists in 2012 and expects to boost the figure by 50% this…
International Tourism Mart concludes in Tawang
The second International Tourism Mart (ITM) has concluded in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
The three-day event organised by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) from 18-20 October 2013,…
Mauritius launches online training programme in India
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has launched an online training programme in India.
The Mauritius Grand Master (MGM) is the first time that the tourism board will…
UAE inks ASA with El Salvador
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has inked an air services Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and initialed an Air Services Agreement…
Eye on Caribbean: May news round-up
CTO holds industry talks
Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s secretary general Hugh Riley visited Martinque and Guadeloupe this week to discuss critical tourism matters with stakeholders and…
