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Strong May for Bali Tourism 9-Jul-2012

May 2012 foreign tourist arrivals suggest that the halcyon days of double-digit growth in monthly tourist arrivals to Bali may be at an end. May arrivals totaled 215,868 – an increase of only 5.56%

Bali's poor suffer despite booming tourism 9-Jul-2012

Recent government figures show the number of underprivileged Balinese has risen, leaving Bali with the second highest percentage of poor people in Indonesia, behind Jakarta.

Five interesting competitions for animals 9-Jul-2012

The coastal city of Vung Tau is a well-known tourist site in Vietnam. At weekends, besides swimming in the sea, enjoying entertainment and amusement activities and visiting beautiful areas, visitors

Phuket Weather Bleak; Boracay No 1 Island; Phuket People; David Lloyd a Dad; Federer's Title 9-Jul-2012

PHUKET'S weather is predicted to remain cloudy early this week, with a 70 percent chance of rain and small boats advised to take care offshore.

Stronger tourism ties between ASEAN, Korea 9-Jul-2012

The ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Korea Tourism Organization agreed on July 2 to hold joint ventures in tourism between the two regions.

Rights Group: Indigenous Peoples Exploited in Rush for Resources 9-Jul-2012

BANGKOK -- Human rights organization Minority Rights Group International says unprecedented demand for natural resources globally, but especially across Asia, is leading to ethnic conflict and

Dubai Shares Drop Ahead of Quarterly Results; Israel Declines 9-Jul-2012

Dubai’s shares fell for the second time in three days before companies in the emirate start posting second-quarter results and after oil dropped following a report that showed U.S. jobs growth was

New Vietnam luxurious tour to be offered by Blue Dragon Tour 9-Jul-2012

The tourism agent Blue Dragon has just implemented its brand new luxurious tour from the North to the South of Vietnam for both international and domestic travelers.

Western Australia Bans Shark Tourism After Four Fatal Attacks 9-Jul-2012

Western Australia state said it would introduce rules to ban most shark tourism after four fatal attacks on bathers in the region over the past year.

Shanghai Port May Form Cruise-Line Venture to Secure Traffic 9-Jul-2012

Shanghai International Port (Group) Co. (600018), operator of the world’s busiest harbor, plans to start a cruise line to pare reliance on overseas operators and secure traffic at its passenger

Seychelles hails arrival of its 100,000th visitor for 2012 7-Jul-2012

(Forimmediaterelease.net) Seychelles has a population of only 86,000, but the Seychelles’ tourism industry continues to triumph as the country today, July 6, welcomed on its shores Dalila Ali Mohamed

The heritage curse 7-Jul-2012

In the 38 years since UNESCO launched its World Heritage programme to help preserve cultural and natural treasures, over 900 sites have earned the distinction.

Mexico Tourism Thrives in Spite of Violent Crime 7-Jul-2012

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico - Widespread violent crime in Mexico has prompted the U.S. State Department to warn travelers to avoid some parts of the country, including the popular tourist destinations of

RI to host largest ever ASEAN-Latin business forum 6-Jul-2012

Amid the worsening global economy, Indonesia will host a business forum for ASEAN and South American countries on July 9 and 10 in Jakarta, which will offer chances for business people from both

Myanmar Tries to Ease Soaring Travel Costs 6-Jul-2012

Travelers to Myanmar have faced an unusually difficult few months with packed flights and rising hotel rates, which some economists believe to be early signs of an inflated market as investors and

Tourism operators call for action Goal of B2 trillion by 2015 needs clarity 6-Jul-2012

Tourism operators have called on the government to clarify policies and measures aimed at achieving the target of boosting industry revenues to 2 trillion baht per year in 2015.

Thailand's Chong Jom To Become Regional Gateway 6-Jul-2012

BANGKOK, July 6 (Bernama) -- Thai Cabinet, at its upcoming mobile meeting late this month, is expected to consider approving a state budget of some 25 million baht (RM2.5 million) for the development

Bali wants in on the medical tourism action 6-Jul-2012

As Asia continues to lead the world's medical tourism scene, Indonesia enters the game. But what should a patient consider before flying abroad for treatment?

Chinese visitors spending more in Taiwan 6-Jul-2012

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A recent survey conducted by the Tourism Bureau shows that while Chinese tourists spend less on accommodation than they did three years ago, they are spending more on shopping and

SKAL Hong Kong announces winners of Celebrating Women in Business 6-Jul-2012

HONG KONG - Susan Field, CEO of Cohn & Wolfe - impactasia, was named “Business Leader of the Year” at SKAL International Hong Kong’s annual “Celebrating Women in Business” awards last week.

Centara to add Centra value brand to Samui 6-Jul-2012

Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for an existing resort hotel on Koh Samui that will operate under the “Centra” value brand with effect from July 1, 2012.

TAT adds more Apps 6-Jul-2012

BANGKOK, 5 July 2012: The Tourism Authority of Thailand introduced, Wednesday, its latest mobile phone application, ‘Lifestyle Thailand’, targeting a young generation hooked on mobile technology.

Phuket Floods Alert; Phuket Wins New Scandi Green Mall; Burma Bangkok Road Coming; Sports Latest 5-Jul-2012

Water was at knee level outside the TOT offices and HomePro in Chao Fa Road West by 10am, impassable by motorcycles and difficult for all vehicles. Stormy weather is predicted to continue on Phuket

Singapore exports its tourism model to Sri Lanka 5-Jul-2012

Singaporean company on Wednesday signed a deal to develop a 3 billion U.S. dollars tourism zone in Sri Lanka, according to a statement released by the Board of Investment (BOI).

Phuket's Students Deserve Bright Futures, Says Asean Leader on Phuket 5-Jul-2012

PHUKET: Students on Phuket and in Thailand needed to aim high and to learn English as the main language of tourism and the region, Asean Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan said on Phuket yesterday.