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Cambodia: Bathing children find ancient statues 20-Aug-2012

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Authorities in Cambodia say children bathing in a newly dug pond accidentally unearthed six ancient Buddhist statues believed to be around 1,000 years old.

China, DPRK open new tourist route 20-Aug-2012

Companies from China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) inaugurated a new tourist route on Friday to boost economic and tourism exchanges between the two countries.

Australian accommodation industry leads marketing strategy to Asia 20-Aug-2012

he Australian accommodation industry is looking forward to working with the Federal Government, including Tourism Australia, to maximise benefits from projects funded by the Asia Marketing Fund.

PHL, Taiwan forge pacts designed to boost exports, ecozones, tourism 18-Aug-2012

The Philippines and Taiwan expanded their economic and trade cooperation Friday with the signing of five letters of intent that capped off a trade meeting in Taipei.

Tourism Target, But No Plan; Phuket Disco Blaze Safety Concerns; Phuket Events 18-Aug-2012

PHUKET: A daily wrap of Thailand news, with a Phuket perspective, plus relevant reports from national and international media.

Prime Minister’s Office : PMO pushes for boost to tourism sector 18-Aug-2012

An Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee for Tourism Sector set up by the Government under the chairmanship the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, had its second meeting in the Prime

K-pop as gateway to Korean culture 18-Aug-2012

Korean pop music is undoubtedly the leading force in the Korean culture boom that is attracting thousands of visitors to the country.

Attracting tourists through Manila galleons 18-Aug-2012

Asia will not only be the epicenter of the global economy in the next two decades at least. It will also enjoy the highest growth in both domestic and foreign tourism, especially with the

Russia Tourism TV Documentary Shown on Mainland 18-Aug-2012

A TV documentary depicting Russia's landscape and culture is now on TV in the Chinese mainland. Some 100 Chinese journalists traveled to over 20 Russian cities to shoot footage for the show.

Tourism revenue goals seem well out of reach 18-Aug-2012

The prime minister has been used as a presenter in advertisements welcoming foreign travellers, while the latest projection pegs annual industry revenue at 2 trillion baht by 2015.

India to Receive Mekong-Ganga Countries Before ASEAN Summit 18-Aug-2012

New Delhi, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) India will meet next month with the five members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bordering the Mekong and Ganga Rivers, prior to the holding of

ASEAN finally pushes through joint tourism marketing initiative 18-Aug-2012

ASEAN tourism ministers have finally endorsed a four-year joint marketing plan that is targeted at achieving the tourism objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community, due to take effect in 2015, and

‘ASEAN for ASEAN’ campaign 17-Aug-2012

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has revealed its new economic strategy to build recognition and attract visitors, ‘ASEAN for ASEAN’.

Tap ASEAN says Ministry of Culture 17-Aug-2012

BANGKOK, 17 August 2012: The Ministry of Culture says Thailand needs to tap ASEAN region cultural tourism products to broaden market the country’s appeal as a gateway destination and attract more

Int'l travel expo to be held in HCM City 17-Aug-2012

HCM CITY — The International Travel Expo HCM City 2012 (ITE HCM City) will be held from September 13-15 with the participation of 500 local and foreign companies from 30 countries and territories.

Tangub City releases P26M for eco-tourism site dev't 17-Aug-2012

TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental, Aug 17 (PIA) -- The local government of Tangub has released P26 million for the development of the Eco-Tourism Model Site of the Mt. Malindang Ranges Natural Park

Khao Lak adds rooms 17-Aug-2012

PHANG NGA, 16 August 2012: Five new hotels in and around Khao Lak are due to open during the fourth quarter of this year, adding 1,014 rooms to Phang Nga province’s room count.

Thailand’s confidence index weak 17-Aug-2012

BANGKOK, 16 August 2012: Tourism Council of Thailand reported, Wednesday, its tourism confidence index for April to June 2012 dropped eight points to 92.

Fewer Malaysians visit Thailand 17-Aug-2012

BANGKOK, 16 August 2012: Thailand is losing tourists from Malaysia, according to the latest data from the Tourism Department of Ministry of Tourism and Sports released yesterday.

2 new tourism ships launched for Mekong tours 16-Aug-2012

The Saigon Shipyard in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 Wednesday saw the launch of two newly-built deluxe tourism ships named Mekong Prestige and Cruiseco Adventurer.

ASEAN spells out its tourism priorities ahead of 2015 16-Aug-2012

BANGKOK, Thailand – The countries of ASEAN are now implementing a clear road map to achieve the tourism objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community, due 2015. There will be a new “ASEAN for ASEAN”

Travel by Twitter – Cape Town locals market their city 16-Aug-2012

(Forimmediaterelease.net) Cape Town Tourism’s latest digital marketing campaign has garnered excellent exposure for Cape Town locally and internationally, strengthening the argument for social media

UK promotes post-Olympic tourism 16-Aug-2012

LONDON - Britain launched a worldwide campaign to promote post-Olympic tourism on Tuesday, with high expectations for the Chinese market.

Vietnam's First Tour Operator Targets GLBT Tourism Market 15-Aug-2012

Hanoi, Vietnam - Vietnam has become a popular niche market for gay and lesbian travelers. Gay and lesbian travelers are increasingly becoming the focus of tour companies as the tourism industry looks

Ministry to survey attractions 15-Aug-2012

BANGKOK, 15 August 2012: Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ Department of Tourism plans to develop more tourist attractions, nationwide, to increase the country’s tourism appeal.