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Tasmania budget a dissappointment for tourim

'ATEC is very concerned by the short-sighted budget handed down today which fails to recognise the significance of the tourism industry and the need to invest in its growth as a large contributor to the State’s overall economy,' said ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani.

24 May 2013, 07:43

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Events
Art and culture offer exciting opportunities for tourism
Speaking ahead of next month’s ATEC Symposium event to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre (6-7 June).

24 May 2013, 07:49

300

Destination
Heritage city of Ayutthaya wants to become a shopping destination
Ayutthaya City Park promoters hope that the expansion and upgrade of their mall will position Ayutthaya as a shopping destination.

24 May 2013, 06:39

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Spain supports Vietnam’s sustainable tourism development

24 May 2013, 07:54

393
Art and culture offer exciting opportunities for tourism

24 May 2013, 07:49

300
Tasmania budget a dissappointment for tourim

24 May 2013, 07:43

281
No Vacancy conference returns to Bangkok

24 May 2013, 07:30

290
Hotels G announces expansion of trendy lifestyle brand Hotel G

24 May 2013, 07:24

332
Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi honoured with Certificate of Excellence for Top Performance by Trip Advisor

24 May 2013, 07:20

262
Lights, camera, action as The Hotel Windsor becomes a canvas for artists

24 May 2013, 07:08

275
Tiger Airways launches Hong Kong - Jakarta services

24 May 2013, 07:01

377
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove electrified The Audi Fashion Festival 2013 as the Official Music Partner

24 May 2013, 06:55

536
Sofitel Luxury Hotels expands So Spa concept in Asia Pasific

24 May 2013, 06:51

464
Heritage city of Ayutthaya wants to become a shopping destination

24 May 2013, 06:39

344

Marriott Foundation funds bew charitable initiative supporting youth in China

23 May 2013, 10:32

235
Fujita Kanko’s tips for summer vacation: Kyushu, Japan is a destination on the rise

23 May 2013, 10:25

206
La Tagliatella opens second location in Shanghai, China

23 May 2013, 10:15

226
Introducing Conrad Koh Samui’s newest residence

23 May 2013, 10:11

250
Emirate of Sharjah to strengthen economic and cultural ties with Korea

23 May 2013, 10:00

336
China celebrated its third National Tourism Day

23 May 2013, 09:53

192
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre rolls out its innovative and distinctive culinary philosophy

23 May 2013, 09:49

319
Yunnan gets invited to the next Thailand Travel Mart

23 May 2013, 09:41

317
The Philippines hopes to generate buzz from an art exhibition in Paris

23 May 2013, 09:31

388
Amadeus confirms that Asia has the world’s highest number of top air routes

23 May 2013, 09:17

382

Argo Travel expands into the Southeast Asia market

22 May 2013, 11:42

497
Plasticity 2013 Hong Kong serves up sustainable plastic solutions

22 May 2013, 11:00

236
OpenJaw forms strategic alliance with TravelSky to bring t-Retailing to China

22 May 2013, 10:57

334
ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress

22 May 2013, 10:47

182
AIME pre-tours boost business for Victoria

22 May 2013, 10:40

314
Haute Dim Sum at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

22 May 2013, 10:35

203
Air China: Baggage through check-in available to 14 cities

22 May 2013, 10:31

203
Best Western arrives in magical Myanmar

22 May 2013, 10:24

306
MAX Atria @ Singapore EXPO marks its first anniversary

22 May 2013, 10:14

221
Lebua Bangkok offer benefits for unforgettable girls’ getaway with its Girl Getaway Package

22 May 2013, 10:04

230
Surprising resilience of Europe to Japan

22 May 2013, 09:52

234

IT&CM China 2013 advances its position as the leading international MICE event in China

21 May 2013, 13:22

458
Onyx Hospitality Group introduces bees to Bangkok

21 May 2013, 10:29

318
Cambodia gets more loans from China and Japan to develop its highway system

21 May 2013, 10:09

602
Code share agreement between the SIA Group and Shenzhen Airlines

21 May 2013, 09:55

244
Travel Media Applications expands its operations in Southeast Asia

21 May 2013, 09:34

560
Top Asia Pacific Hotels named in Inaugural "Stellar Stays" Awards 2013

21 May 2013, 09:15

263
Leading Thailand hotelier receives prestigious Skal award

21 May 2013, 09:08

272
Business in Borneo: New marketing tools for Sarawak

21 May 2013, 09:06

396
Technology on the rise at CIBTM

21 May 2013, 08:59

294
Top Asian racers line-up for Samui Regatta 2013

21 May 2013, 08:53

359
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa launches renovated Grand Ballroom

21 May 2013, 08:51

258

CEB net income rises 20% to PHP1.16 billion in Q1

20 May 2013, 09:59

336
Taiwan bans its citizens of travelling to the Philippines

20 May 2013, 09:51

784
China Vice Premier summoned twice Chinese tourists to be polite

20 May 2013, 09:44

425
The Stairs Villa Hotel envisioned by Philippe Starck launches sale of 12 limited-edition loft pool villas in Bali

20 May 2013, 09:39

385
Air Astana marks eleventh anniversary

20 May 2013, 09:37

251
TFWA Asia Pacific 2013 breaks all records despite last minute venue change

20 May 2013, 09:28

338
China Eastern Airlines launch reinforces ArrivalGuides leading position in China

20 May 2013, 09:27

216
Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels selects MICROS Technology for its Solaire Manila Resort & Casino

20 May 2013, 09:25

352
Emirates Airbus A380 to be launched to Brisbane and Auckland

20 May 2013, 09:17

444

New Zealand approves Qantas-Emirates alliance on trans-Tasman operations

17 May 2013, 10:59

392
Singapore airlines financial results are impacted by lower yields

17 May 2013, 10:49

438
A new Minister of Tourism for Malaysia

17 May 2013, 10:33

430
STR Global: April 2013 Asia/Pacific pipeline

17 May 2013, 10:07

290
Innovative partnerships boost Luxperience 2013

17 May 2013, 10:01

369
China Eastern Airlines launch reinforces ArrivalGuides leading position in China

17 May 2013, 09:51

323
Tuniu is No.1 for online package tours

17 May 2013, 09:30

339
Emirates Holidays ties up with TUI India and Le Passage to India

17 May 2013, 09:19

316
City pass Guide Vietnam app now available for Android and IOS platforms

17 May 2013, 09:12

423
Travelzoo Lv You Zu named Best Online Travel Portal by TravelWeekly China

17 May 2013, 09:07

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Topics

Reports & Surveys

Reports & Surveys

Shaping the future of travel in Asia Pacific

18 March 2013, 10:31

Destination Portrait

Destination Portrait

How to Participate to 'Destination Portrait'

01 January 2013, 15:27

Special Features

Special Features

Singapore Tourism Performance Quarterly Report - Q2 2012

30 November 2012, 13:36

News Top 10

Battambang, Cambodia: achieving fame through a Circus

15 May 2013, 10:28

851
Taiwan bans its citizens of travelling to the Philippines

20 May 2013, 09:51

784
TAT to present "Friends of Thailand Awards" at TTM+ 2013

16 May 2013, 10:50

722
Cambodia gets more loans from China and Japan to develop its highway system

21 May 2013, 10:09

602
Tourism Australia announces finalists for "Best Jobs In The World"

16 May 2013, 10:22

601
Philippine Airlines selects IFE Services as In-Flight Entertainment Provider

15 May 2013, 09:20

597
Singapore provides free museums entrance… to locals

16 May 2013, 10:32

581
The quiet vanishing of SATTE Indonesia

16 May 2013, 10:29

579
Travel Media Applications expands its operations in Southeast Asia

21 May 2013, 09:34

560
Lufthansa City Center’s new agency opens in Bangkok

16 May 2013, 09:43

542

Aviation

Tiger Airways launches Hong Kong - Jakarta services

24 May 2013, 07:01

377
Amadeus confirms that Asia has the world’s highest number of top air routes

23 May 2013, 09:17

382

MICE Industry

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre rolls out its innovative and distinctive culinary philosophy

23 May 2013, 09:49

319
ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress

22 May 2013, 10:47

182

Tour Operators

Argo Travel expands into the Southeast Asia market

22 May 2013, 11:42

497
China Eastern Airlines launch reinforces ArrivalGuides leading position in China

17 May 2013, 09:51

323

Hotels & Accomondation

Hotels G announces expansion of trendy lifestyle brand Hotel G

24 May 2013, 07:24

332
Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi honoured with Certificate of Excellence for Top Performance by Trip Advisor

24 May 2013, 07:20

262

Special Interest Travel

Sofitel Luxury Hotels expands So Spa concept in Asia Pasific

24 May 2013, 06:51

464
Heritage city of Ayutthaya wants to become a shopping destination

24 May 2013, 06:39

344

Fairs & Exhibitions

No Vacancy conference returns to Bangkok

24 May 2013, 07:30

290
Yunnan gets invited to the next Thailand Travel Mart

23 May 2013, 09:41

317

Technology

OpenJaw forms strategic alliance with TravelSky to bring t-Retailing to China

22 May 2013, 10:57

334
Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels selects MICROS Technology for its Solaire Manila Resort & Casino

20 May 2013, 09:25

352

Associations

ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress

22 May 2013, 10:47

182
CAAS launches new initiatives to boost productivity and efficiency at Changi Airport

16 May 2013, 09:37

486

...In Brief

Presentations

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Tourism Exhibitions Calendar

June 2013

13 November 2012, 12:00

Photo Reportage

Interviews
Articles

Corinne Juillet, Deputy Manager France and Europe, New Caledonia Tourism Point Sud (NCTPS)

13 May 2013, 11:00
ASEAN Secretary-General speaks out on tourism

09 May 2013, 11:14
Chanchai Doungjit, Director Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Office

09 April 2013, 08:34
Willem Niemeijer, CEO Khiri Group, “There is still plenty of authentic destinations to discover in the Greater Mekong Region”

26 March 2013, 09:13
Wangchen Dorji, Head of Breathtaking Bhutan Tours and Travels

25 March 2013, 08:55

Khiri Travel's six requests to the next Bangkok Governor

28 February 2013, 10:47
Asia must look at protecting more tourists against scams

31 December 2012, 09:16
Ten years of China tourism - what's changed?

06 November 2012, 09:40

Featured Events

Speak-Out Asia - June 12, 2013

12 April 2013, 09:22

Blogger Match Up - June 10, 2013

12 April 2013, 09:18

DIA Awards - June 10, 2013

12 April 2013, 09:15

China Boot Camp - April 23, 2013 & June 12, 2013

China Boot Camp - April 23, 2013 & June 12, 2013

12 April 2013, 09:08

Digital Innovation Asia - Bangkok, April 23-24 & June 10-12, 2013

12 April 2013, 09:06

PAS 2013 - Arrival Day

PAS 2013 - Arrival Day

04 April 2013, 23:29

PATA Annual Summit (PAS) 2013

PATA Annual Summit (PAS) 2013

04 April 2013, 23:17

PAS 2013 - Sponsors & Partners

PAS 2013 - Sponsors & Partners

04 April 2013, 16:42

PAS 2013 - Day 3

PAS 2013 - Day 3

04 April 2013, 12:24

PAS 2013 - Day 2

PAS 2013 - Day 2

04 April 2013, 12:16

PAS 2013 - Day 1

PAS 2013 - Day 1

04 April 2013, 11:51

PATA Youth Forum 2013

PATA Youth Forum 2013

04 April 2013, 11:42

VITM - Vietnam International Travel Mart - Hanoi 2013

VITM - Vietnam International Travel Mart - Hanoi 2013

12 March 2013, 11:02

Shanghai to host the 52nd ICCA Congress 2013

Shanghai to host the 52nd ICCA Congress 2013

27 September 2012, 15:48

Theme Park & Resorts World Asia Congress 2012

Theme Park & Resorts World Asia Congress 2012

25 July 2012, 13:19

2nd Aircraft Finance and Business Strategy Summit

2nd Aircraft Finance and Business Strategy Summit

23 April 2012, 15:37

Asia's leading annual travel and tourism event - Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE)

Asia's leading annual travel and tourism event - Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE)

09 April 2012, 17:20

30th Year of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) TRAVEX records strong participation

30th Year of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) TRAVEX records strong participation

19 January 2011, 13:28

UNWTO and Government of Uzbekistan to host 5th International Meeting on the Silk Road

UNWTO and Government of Uzbekistan to host 5th International Meeting on the Silk Road

31 August 2010, 11:13

Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction Summit 2010

Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction Summit 2010

24 June 2010, 10:42

IT&CMA and CTW

IT&CMA and CTW

18 June 2010, 12:35

Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction Summit 2010

Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction Summit 2010

30 March 2010, 18:11

The Global Travel & Tourism Summit The foremost gathering of Travel & Tourism leaders in the world Beijing 25-27 May 2010

The Global Travel & Tourism Summit The foremost gathering of Travel & Tourism leaders in the world Beijing 25-27 May 2010

30 March 2010, 15:36

Tourism Futures

Tourism Futures

19 September 2008, 10:28

Discover a new destination: Turkey!

Discover a new destination: Turkey!

29 July 2008, 10:40

COGENERATION ASIA 2008 - 26-27 June 2008

COGENERATION ASIA 2008 - 26-27 June 2008

04 June 2008, 13:46

Philoxenia 2009 - It fills you up

Philoxenia 2009 - It fills you up

27 May 2008, 13:37

MICE Asia

MICE Asia

06 May 2008, 13:09

Asia Tourism Property & Attraction 2008

Asia Tourism Property & Attraction 2008

21 March 2008, 11:37

Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2008

Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2008

11 February 2008, 17:20

Executive Hoteliers Forum on Sales & Marketing and Revenue Management

Executive Hoteliers Forum on Sales & Marketing and Revenue Management

07 February 2008, 14:47

Tourism & Property Show 2008 collaborating with Travel Media Applications - Hosted Buyers Programme

Tourism & Property Show 2008 collaborating with Travel Media Applications - Hosted Buyers Programme

08 January 2008, 15:39

South Asia Aviation Finance Conference, everest events, Mumbai, India

South Asia Aviation Finance Conference, everest events, Mumbai, India

05 December 2007, 16:07

WTM-ChinaContact Forum: China – the Future of Travel 14 November, 2007 London

WTM-ChinaContact Forum: China – the Future of Travel 14 November, 2007 London

26 October 2007, 18:39

Airport Cities 12-14 September 2007 Singapore

Airport Cities 12-14 September 2007 Singapore

26 October 2007, 18:39

Philoxenia 2007 Hosted Buyers Programme

Philoxenia 2007 Hosted Buyers Programme

26 October 2007, 18:39

World Tourism Conference 2007: Tourism Success Stories and Shooting Stars

World Tourism Conference 2007: Tourism Success Stories and Shooting Stars

26 October 2007, 18:39

2nd Asia Pacific Travel&Entertainment Management Summit 27th -28th March 2007, Shanghai, China

2nd Asia Pacific Travel&Entertainment Management Summit 27th -28th March 2007, Shanghai, China

26 October 2007, 18:39

Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2007 EyeforTravel 13-14 March 2007, Singapore

Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2007 EyeforTravel 13-14 March 2007, Singapore

26 October 2007, 18:39

AVIATION SECURITY ASIA 29 – 31 January 2007, Singapore

AVIATION SECURITY ASIA 29 – 31 January 2007, Singapore

26 October 2007, 18:39

eTourism Trends Workshop at Philoxenia 17 - November 2006

eTourism Trends Workshop at Philoxenia 17 - November 2006

26 October 2007, 18:39

SOUTH ASIA AVIATION FINANCE CONFERENCE What Does the Future Hold? 4-6 February, 2007, India

SOUTH ASIA AVIATION FINANCE CONFERENCE What Does the Future Hold? 4-6 February, 2007, India

26 October 2007, 18:39

ASIA PACIFIC&MIDDLE EAST AVIATION OUTLOOK SUMMIT A Dawn of a New Cycle 9-10 November 2006

ASIA PACIFIC&MIDDLE EAST AVIATION OUTLOOK SUMMIT A Dawn of a New Cycle 9-10 November 2006

26 October 2007, 18:38

Maximising Non-Aviation Revenue for Airports 31 October – 1 November 2006

Maximising Non-Aviation Revenue for Airports 31 October – 1 November 2006

26 October 2007, 18:38

CHINA outbound travel congress 11th-12th December 2006, China

CHINA outbound travel congress 11th-12th December 2006, China

26 October 2007, 18:38

3rd Annual – India&Middle East Low cost Airline Symposium 29 – 30 September 2006

3rd Annual – India&Middle East Low cost Airline Symposium 29 – 30 September 2006

26 October 2007, 18:38

14th IT&CMA and 9th CTW

14th IT&CMA and 9th CTW

26 October 2007, 18:38

AVIATION TRAINING ASIA“Skills Training: A crisis in Asian Aviation

AVIATION TRAINING ASIA“Skills Training: A crisis in Asian Aviation

26 October 2007, 18:38

Airport Development 2006 “Opportunities in Rapidly Emerging Markets” 29 August - 2 September 2006, Singapore

Airport Development 2006 “Opportunities in Rapidly Emerging Markets” 29 August - 2 September 2006, Singapore

26 October 2007, 18:38

Eye for Travel Travel Distribution China Conference 22 - 23 August 2006

Eye for Travel Travel Distribution China Conference 22 - 23 August 2006

26 October 2007, 18:38

Asia Pacific Aviation Summit 2006 Brisbane, Australia 26 - 28 July 2006

Asia Pacific Aviation Summit 2006 Brisbane, Australia 26 - 28 July 2006

26 October 2007, 18:38

Report from 55th PATA Conference Pattaya-Thailand

Report from 55th PATA Conference Pattaya-Thailand

26 October 2007, 18:38

South Asia Aviation Finance Conference 27th February - 1st March 2006, Le Meridien New Delhi, India

South Asia Aviation Finance Conference 27th February - 1st March 2006, Le Meridien New Delhi, India

26 October 2007, 18:38

University of Surrey organises the 5th eTourism Futures Forum: 27 - 28 March 2006

University of Surrey organises the 5th eTourism Futures Forum: 27 - 28 March 2006

26 October 2007, 18:38

IMIC 2006: Marketing Destinations&Their Venues

IMIC 2006: Marketing Destinations&Their Venues

26 October 2007, 18:38

3rd Annual Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline Symposium 2006

3rd Annual Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline Symposium 2006

26 October 2007, 18:38

Philoxenia 2005 - Hosted Buyers Invitation

Philoxenia 2005 - Hosted Buyers Invitation

26 October 2007, 18:38

Travel Distribution Technology 2005 14-15 November 2005

Travel Distribution Technology 2005 14-15 November 2005

26 October 2007, 18:38

Indian Subcontinent&Middle East Low Cost Airline Symposium 6&7 October 2005

Indian Subcontinent&Middle East Low Cost Airline Symposium 6&7 October 2005

26 October 2007, 18:38

1st International Sport Tourism Forum 27th&28th September 2005

1st International Sport Tourism Forum 27th&28th September 2005

26 October 2007, 18:38

MICE- ASIA 24th - 26th July 2005, Singapore

MICE- ASIA 24th - 26th July 2005, Singapore

26 October 2007, 18:38

MICE- Middle East Abu Dhabi, 23rd - 25th April 2005

MICE- Middle East Abu Dhabi, 23rd - 25th April 2005

26 October 2007, 18:38

4th Global Travel&Tourism Summit Doha, Qatar 1-3 May 2004

4th Global Travel&Tourism Summit Doha, Qatar 1-3 May 2004

26 October 2007, 18:37

First World Conference on tourism communications

First World Conference on tourism communications

26 October 2007, 18:37

World Travel India 2004 5-8th February Mumbai India

World Travel India 2004 5-8th February Mumbai India

26 October 2007, 18:37

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