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Major report by World Travel & Tourism Council reveals global medical tourism growth of 358%

Fri, 11/22/2019 - 05:12

Turkey, Thailand, Jordan, Costa Rica and Mexico revealed as some of the leading emerging economies for medical tourism inbound spending.

Airbnb reveals top 20 destinations to visit next year

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 09:25

Reports & Surveys

In Thailand, emerging destinations across the country are increasingly appealing to both domestic and international travellers.

Korea secures 23rd international federation of automatic control world congress

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 15:07

Meetings & Events

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), Busan Tourism Organization (BTO), and Control Robot Systems Society, Korea’s member of IFAC, supported the bid. In 2018, KTO appointed Vice President of IFAC, Professor Cho Dong-il, as the honorary Korea MICE Ambassador.

US-China trade war weighs heavily on air cargo

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 07:48

Statistics & Trends

Air cargo continues to face strong headwinds from the intensifying trade war between the US and China, as well as weakness in some of the key economic indicators and rising political uncertainties worldwide. Global trade volumes are 1% lower than a year ago.

Major report by World Travel & Tourism Council reveals global medical tourism growth of 358%

Turkey, Thailand, Jordan, Costa Rica and Mexico revealed as some of the leading emerging economies for medical tourism inbound spending.

Reports & Surveys Fri, 11/22/2019 - 05:12
Airbnb reveals top 20 destinations to visit next year

In Thailand, emerging destinations across the country are increasingly appealing to both domestic and international travellers.

Reports & Surveys Fri, 10/11/2019 - 09:25
Korea secures 23rd international federation of automatic control world congress

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), Busan Tourism Organization (BTO), and Control Robot Systems Society, Korea’s member of IFAC, supported the bid. In 2018, KTO appointed Vice President of IFAC, Professor Cho Dong-il, as the honorary Korea MICE Ambassador.

Meetings & Events Thu, 10/10/2019 - 15:07
US-China trade war weighs heavily on air cargo

Air cargo continues to face strong headwinds from the intensifying trade war between the US and China, as well as weakness in some of the key economic indicators and rising political uncertainties worldwide. Global trade volumes are 1% lower than a year ago.

Statistics & Trends Thu, 10/10/2019 - 07:48
Anantara hotels, resorts & spas celebrates 21 Condé Nast traveler readers’ choice awards

One of the travel industry’s most prestigious annual awards, this year saw the voting combined for the readers of both the US and UK editions of the magazine.

Hotels & Lodging Tue, 10/08/2019 - 06:48
Ascott Acquires $192 million freehold property in Sydney through global fund with Qatar investment authority

Ascott has today announced this acquisition and the signing of 13 other properties under franchise and management contracts at the grand opening of La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris in France.

Meetings & Events Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:52
Mark Zaragoza of Grand Hyatt Manila wins the regional semi-final of the good taste series

6 chefs from 6 Hyatt hotels competed against one another for the coveted position to represent Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the Philippines in the Asia Pacific final.

Meetings & Events Thu, 09/26/2019 - 08:16
Dusit Thani Maldives appoints new general manager

Mr Thomas brings with him more than 25 years of international experience leading pre-opening and operational hotels for brands such as Sun International, Hilton, Mövenpick, and The Leela.

New Appointments Mon, 09/23/2019 - 12:07
Announcing the finalists for the annual WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards

“To become a Finalist in the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards is a significant achievement, it marks you out as a leader in Responsible Tourism; it carries a responsibility to exercise leadership,” said Chair of the Judges Harold Goodwin.

Meetings & Events Mon, 09/23/2019 - 06:16
2020 Industry forecast predicts global hotel rate rises of 1-3% and airfare increases of 1-2%

The increase in global hotel prices is being driven by solid demand keeping occupancy high in most regions. Meanwhile, airlines will raise average fares in most markets to help offset higher fuel and labor costs.

Statistics & Trends Thu, 09/19/2019 - 13:16