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

Japan and Cambodia signed last week a US$ 90 million loan deal to improve the trans-highway linking Thailand to Vietnam. The opening of the new road is forecast for 2018. It comes after the attribution of a highway contract to a Chinese company last March.

21 May 2013, 10:09

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Hotel awards
Top Asia Pacific Hotels named in Inaugural "Stellar Stays" Awards 2013
All currently rate 9.0 and over with a minimum of 250 customer reviews on the HotelsCombined site, have a significant community or environmental program, and have received at least three major industry awards in the past year.

21 May 2013, 09:15

165

IT&CM China 2013
IT&CM China 2013 advances its position as the leading international MICE event in China
Over 10,000 business appointments were conducted with more than 60 business, education and networking sessions featured during the 3 day event.

21 May 2013, 13:22

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

21 May 2013, 13:22

327
Onyx Hospitality Group introduces bees to Bangkok

21 May 2013, 10:29

175
Cambodia gets more loans from China and Japan to develop its highway system

21 May 2013, 10:09

299
Code share agreement between the SIA Group and Shenzhen Airlines

21 May 2013, 09:55

144
Travel Media Applications expands its operations in Southeast Asia

21 May 2013, 09:34

247
Top Asia Pacific Hotels named in Inaugural "Stellar Stays" Awards 2013

21 May 2013, 09:15

165
Leading Thailand hotelier receives prestigious Skal award

21 May 2013, 09:08

204
Business in Borneo: New marketing tools for Sarawak

21 May 2013, 09:06

239
Technology on the rise at CIBTM

21 May 2013, 08:59

213
Top Asian racers line-up for Samui Regatta 2013

21 May 2013, 08:53

191
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa launches renovated Grand Ballroom

21 May 2013, 08:51

186

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

20 May 2013, 09:59

254
Taiwan bans its citizens of travelling to the Philippines

20 May 2013, 09:51

661
China Vice Premier summoned twice Chinese tourists to be polite

20 May 2013, 09:44

345
The Stairs Villa Hotel envisioned by Philippe Starck launches sale of 12 limited-edition loft pool villas in Bali

20 May 2013, 09:39

223
Air Astana marks eleventh anniversary

20 May 2013, 09:37

201
TFWA Asia Pacific 2013 breaks all records despite last minute venue change

20 May 2013, 09:28

262
China Eastern Airlines launch reinforces ArrivalGuides leading position in China

20 May 2013, 09:27

168
Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels selects MICROS Technology for its Solaire Manila Resort & Casino

20 May 2013, 09:25

284
Emirates Airbus A380 to be launched to Brisbane and Auckland

20 May 2013, 09:17

345

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

17 May 2013, 10:59

349
Singapore airlines financial results are impacted by lower yields

17 May 2013, 10:49

388
A new Minister of Tourism for Malaysia

17 May 2013, 10:33

377
STR Global: April 2013 Asia/Pacific pipeline

17 May 2013, 10:07

245
Innovative partnerships boost Luxperience 2013

17 May 2013, 10:01

315
China Eastern Airlines launch reinforces ArrivalGuides leading position in China

17 May 2013, 09:51

279
Tuniu is No.1 for online package tours

17 May 2013, 09:30

297
Emirates Holidays ties up with TUI India and Le Passage to India

17 May 2013, 09:19

274
City pass Guide Vietnam app now available for Android and IOS platforms

17 May 2013, 09:12

365
Travelzoo Lv You Zu named Best Online Travel Portal by TravelWeekly China

17 May 2013, 09:07

376

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

16 May 2013, 10:50

683
Singapore provides free museums entrance… to locals

16 May 2013, 10:32

525
The quiet vanishing of SATTE Indonesia

16 May 2013, 10:29

552
Tourism Australia announces finalists for "Best Jobs In The World"

16 May 2013, 10:22

562
Australia holds its appeal as a top world destination for professionals to work

16 May 2013, 09:46

484
Lufthansa City Center’s new agency opens in Bangkok

16 May 2013, 09:43

508
AsiaWorld-Expo launches information portal iSME Showcase

16 May 2013, 09:40

317
CAAS launches new initiatives to boost productivity and efficiency at Changi Airport

16 May 2013, 09:37

445
Bangkok Airways : prospering through code shares

16 May 2013, 09:33

456
The rise of the 'Surfari' highlights the Maldives' potential to appeal to active holidaymakers

16 May 2013, 09:23

352
Top five most voted for destinations celebrated in this week’s ‘People’s Choice’

16 May 2013, 09:21

263

New MICE itineraries released in Port Stephens for ‘Sails’ meetings

15 May 2013, 10:57

323
Battambang, Cambodia: achieving fame through a Circus

15 May 2013, 10:28

810
Thai airlines register good results during the first quarter 2013

15 May 2013, 10:18

480
Touchmedia wins "2013 New Media Award" from Shanghai Tourism Bureau

15 May 2013, 10:15

311
PATA makes changes to focus on HCD and CSR

15 May 2013, 10:07

262
Boeing delivers first direct purchase 767-300ER to MIAT Mongolian Airlines

15 May 2013, 09:48

403
Secret Retreats welcomes four new hideaway properties to its Asian collection

15 May 2013, 09:40

254
Philippine Airlines selects IFE Services as In-Flight Entertainment Provider

15 May 2013, 09:20

516
Jet Airways celebrates 20 years

15 May 2013, 09:15

401

Is North Korea likely to be turned into a UNESCO World Heritage site?

14 May 2013, 10:37

469
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan open their first direct rail link

14 May 2013, 10:27

394
World Travel Awards winners triumph in the Maldives

14 May 2013, 10:23

479
Destination Britain comes at pivotal time for growth

14 May 2013, 10:14

300
A brand new concept brings MICE planning to new horizons

14 May 2013, 09:47

338
Le French May experience at Mandarin Oriental, Macau

14 May 2013, 09:44

352
Crown Resorts win 'Australia's Best Hotel' Award and 'Best Hotel Renovation' Award at 2013 International Hotel Awards

14 May 2013, 09:36

383
Changi Airport welcomes the return of SWISS

14 May 2013, 09:29

541
Kyoto's Minamiza opens for MICE business seeking an authentic cultural experience

14 May 2013, 09:26

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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

810
TAT to present "Friends of Thailand Awards" at TTM+ 2013

16 May 2013, 10:50

683
Taiwan bans its citizens of travelling to the Philippines

20 May 2013, 09:51

661
Tourism Australia announces finalists for "Best Jobs In The World"

16 May 2013, 10:22

562
The quiet vanishing of SATTE Indonesia

16 May 2013, 10:29

552
Changi Airport welcomes the return of SWISS

14 May 2013, 09:29

541
Singapore provides free museums entrance… to locals

16 May 2013, 10:32

525
SriLankan Airlines partners World Travel Awards for Indian Ocean Ceremony

13 May 2013, 09:49

521
Philippine Airlines selects IFE Services as In-Flight Entertainment Provider

15 May 2013, 09:20

516
Lufthansa City Center’s new agency opens in Bangkok

16 May 2013, 09:43

508

Aviation

Code share agreement between the SIA Group and Shenzhen Airlines

21 May 2013, 09:55

144
CEB net income rises 20% to PHP1.16 billion in Q1

20 May 2013, 09:59

254

MICE Industry

Business in Borneo: New marketing tools for Sarawak

21 May 2013, 09:06

239
Technology on the rise at CIBTM

21 May 2013, 08:59

213

Tour Operators

China Eastern Airlines launch reinforces ArrivalGuides leading position in China

17 May 2013, 09:51

279
Tuniu is No.1 for online package tours

17 May 2013, 09:30

297

Hotels & Accomondation

Onyx Hospitality Group introduces bees to Bangkok

21 May 2013, 10:29

175
Top Asia Pacific Hotels named in Inaugural "Stellar Stays" Awards 2013

21 May 2013, 09:15

165

Special Interest Travel

Onyx Hospitality Group introduces bees to Bangkok

21 May 2013, 10:29

175
Top Asian racers line-up for Samui Regatta 2013

21 May 2013, 08:53

191

Fairs & Exhibitions

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

21 May 2013, 13:22

327
Technology on the rise at CIBTM

21 May 2013, 08:59

213

Technology

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

20 May 2013, 09:25

284
Tuniu is No.1 for online package tours

17 May 2013, 09:30

297

Associations

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

16 May 2013, 09:37

445
PATA makes changes to focus on HCD and CSR

15 May 2013, 10:07

262

...In Brief

AirAsia India’s Board of Directors appointed last week Mittu Chandilya as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AirAsia…

21 May 2013, 09:52
Destination Asia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Clark as the new General Manager of Destination…

17 May 2013, 11:24
Cambodia is running from May 16 to 20 its Pride Week in Phnom Penh. More than 100 lesbian…

16 May 2013, 11:06

Presentations

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May 2013

13 November 2012, 11:58

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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