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ITB Asia opens today with bullish industry outlook 19-Oct-2012

SINGAPORE – Asia Pacific is set to continue to lead as the world’s fastest-growing travel region next year, reaching US$357 billion, a 64% increase over 2009, according to a study released today at

AEC risks sparking influx of sex workers 19-Oct-2012

Thailand will have to brace itself for an increase in the number of sex workers when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is launched in three years' time.

ASEAN Equity Preview: Yehey, Danamon, Temasek, CIMB Thai, Westports 19-Oct-2012

During recent talks on economic conditions, Premier Wen Jiabao said China’s economic growth had started to stabilize and witnessed positive changes with the economy running well in Q-3.

Russia tops tourism revenue chart 18-Oct-2012

BANGKOK, 18 October 2012: Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported the country earned Bt263 billion in tourism reciepts during January to March this year.

UNWTO opens two new Sustainable Tourism Observatories in China 18-Oct-2012

(Forimmediaterelease.net) The Kanas Lake Nature Reserve in the extreme northwest of China and the city of Chengdu, one of China’s most populous cities, are the locations of two new UNWTO Sustainable

Four destinations turn five 18-Oct-2012

HO CHI MINH CITY, 18 September 2012: The 8th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Ming City (ITE HCMC 2012) under Four Countries, One Destination banner hosted at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention

NTA’s Simon elected to Caribbean Tourism Board 18-Oct-2012

(Forimmediaterelease.net) LEXINGTON, Kentucky - NTA President Lisa Simon was elected to the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Tourism Organization last week at the CTO’s annual State of the Industry

Macau-Based Sanum Eyes Tourism Trade In Indonesia 18-Oct-2012

Officials at Sanum Investment, a Macau-based company, are considering about investing in Indonesia’s hotel and tourism industry to capitalize on the accelerating economic growth in the country.

High hopes for Sukhothai 18-Oct-2012

SUKHOTHAI, 17 October 2012: Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration, will promote Sukhothai’s World Heritage as a connecting point with other historical sites in ASEAN.

Top Chinese diplomat to arrive in Manila Friday 18-Oct-2012

MANILA, Philippines — Amid a relative calm in the still unresolved dispute over the West Philippine Sea, a top Chinese diplomat is set to visit Manila on Friday to meet with Philippine foreign

Older Aussies 'are turning their attention towards Asia' 18-Oct-2012

Older Aussies who have spent years travelling around the country in motorhomes are finally plucking up the courage to venture further afield – and the relatively strong dollar is the main reason for

1,404 visas on arrival issued in Sept: Tourism Ministry 18-Oct-2012

Japanese tourists availed nearly half of the 1,404 visas on arrival (VoAs) issued in September this year, the Tourism Ministry said.

Sex tourist's appeal is dismissed 18-Oct-2012

B.C.'s highest court on Tuesday dismissed the sentence appeal for sex tourist Kenneth Robert Klassen.

1,404 visas on arrival issued in September: Tourism Ministry 17-Oct-2012

NEW DELHI: Japanese tourists availed nearly half of the 1,404 visas on arrival (VoAs) issued in September this year, the Tourism Ministry said.

Tourist Visas on Arrival up 41.7% in Sept 17-Oct-2012

During the period January-September 2012, a total number of 10816 VoAs were issued as compared to 8505 VoAs during corresponding period of 2011, registering a growth of 27.2%.

Tourism experts say grey nomads are heading overseas 17-Oct-2012

OLDER Australians who explore the nation in motorhomes and pump $19 billion into the economy are turning their sights to Asia, where their dollar goes further.

UBM Asia, RajaMICE to launch SATTE Indonesia in June next year 17-Oct-2012

UBM Asia and RajaMICE will together launch the first ever SATTE Indonesia event in Bali from June 12-14 next year, which will further expand the influence of SATTE. UBM plc, on behalf of UBM Asia, had

News feature: Six days of Korea’s sincerity, splendor and spell 17-Oct-2012

PAGADIAN CITY, Oct 12 (PIA) -- The ASEAN-Korea Centre has invited three (3) media professionals from each 10 ASEAN Member State to participate in the ASEAN media people’s visit to Korea. The visit is

Sultanate of Brunei - Another World 17-Oct-2012

Among the Asean nations, Thai students and citizens know the least about Brunei. Few Thais, except for some diplomats and guestworkers, have ever been there.

Ferrari, Magic Carpet and Lao's development 17-Oct-2012

I saw a pit black Ferrari, plate No. Nor Por 8888, parked in front to Lao Plaza Hotel as I stepped out of a taxi last Wednesday night. When I asked about the mysterious owner, a door man answered

Betong forges regional links in culture and tourism 17-Oct-2012

With the ASEAN Economic Community slated for launch in 2015, people in Thailand's southernmost district, Betong, hope to reap the benefits. The local government is taking steps to build ties with

Push for Sukhothai World Heritage listing 17-Oct-2012

The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) plans to push Sukhothai's status as a World Heritage site in Asean in the next five years thanks to its good location.

More tourists opting for visa on arrival in India 17-Oct-2012

New Delhi: The number of foreign tourists opting for visa on arrival (VoA) rose by over 27 percent from January-September this year compared to the same period last year, an official said in New Delhi

Phuket Outpaces Samui; Thailand Tourism on Target; The Art of Trolling; Phuket People 17-Oct-2012

travelmole.com Indonesian officials have suspended a pilot after a passenger jet landed at the wrong airport. The BBC reports that a Sriwijaya Air jet had about 100 people on board when it took off

China to open Atomic bomb test base for tourists 17-Oct-2012

BEIJING, Oct. 15 (APP): China has planned to give the public access to a deserted nuclear experiment site where scientists worked day and night more than half a century ago to develop the country’s