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PayPal urges travel firms to tap mobile sales channels 19-May-2012

SINGAPORE is transforming into a hotbed for mobile transactions, but travel companies have so far been slow on the uptake of technology to penetrate this fast-emerging market, according to PayPal.

Air Astana launches new flights to Asia, Central Asia, Europe and Russia 18-May-2012

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Air Astana. Its first flight was a Boeing 737 service from Almaty to Astana on May 15, 2002. Since then, the airline has been consistently

Visa facilitation can create five million additional jobs in G20 economies 18-May-2012

(Forimmediaterelease.net) Visa facilitation is central to stimulating economic growth and job creation through tourism. The G20 can have a particularly important role to play in this respect. G20

New luxury island resort to open in Sabah Malaysia 17-May-2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – YTL Hotels will open the highly anticipated Gaya Island Resort in Borneo on July 1, 2012. This world-class resort will add to the collection of YTL Hotels luxury resorts that aim

PH tourism to hurt from Chinese cancellations 14-May-2012

The Philippine tourism industry is bracing itself for the effects of Chinese travel agents' suspension of tour packages to the Philippines.

Thumbs up to Thai tourism 14-May-2012

The country was also among five global destinations whose international tourism receipts in 2011 grew by US$5 billion or more in absolute terms, with income rising by $6.2 billion to a record $26.3

Tourism Ministry to focus on social media 14-May-2012

The Tourism Ministry will place increased emphasis on social media to promote Malaysia's tourist attractions.

World Tourism Organization welcomes back Myanmar 14-May-2012

The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, U Thein Sein, has announced the country will initiate the process of restoring its membership of the UN Worl

Tourism Malaysia holds roadshows down under 14-May-2012

Tourism Malaysia has held successful roadshows here and Geelong last week, promoting Malaysia as ‘an affordable luxury destination.’

"It's More Fun in the Philippines" hits 1.15m tourist arrivals in Q1 12-May-2012

Visitor arrivals to the Philippines hit an all-time high of 1,148,072 during the first three months of the year (January-March 2012), posting an increase of 16.03% versus last year’s arrivals of

International tourism off to a strong start in 2012: UNWTO 12-May-2012

International tourist arrivals grew by an estimated +5.7% during the first two months of 2012, according to the May issue of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)

2012 international tourist arrivals up worldwide 12-May-2012

The first results of 2012 indicate that international tourism continued to show sustained growth in spite of challenging economic conditions.

Saigon at a glance 11-May-2012

Well, the options are endless but here are some pointers in the right direction. You have arrived with most tourists heading to hotels in District 1. Well the first port of call should be Saigon

Outbound tourism grows, domestic segment weaker 11-May-2012

Domestic segment posted a 10% year-on-year increase in bookings during the Reunification Day and International Labor Day while the bookings for outbound tours

Air India strike halts flights 11-May-2012

The number of pilots involved in a wildcat strike at India’s national carrier Air India rose to 150 on Wednesday, as the walkout forced the cancellation of more international flights.

Progress of Tourist Visa on Arrival Scheme in April 20 11-May-2012

Last month a total number of 1140 Visa on Arrival (VoAs) were issued as compared to 1234 VoAs during the month of April 2011 registering a decline of 7.6%.

NZ urges to attract affluent Chinese tourists 10-May-2012

Visiting tourism experts from Asia are urging New Zealand to focus on attracting high-end Chinese travellers through premium marketing and by gaining a better understanding of the market's potential

Tourism Festival Scheduled for China's Silk Road 10-May-2012

An international tourism festival to promote tourist attractions on the "Silk Road," an ancient trade route linking Asia and Europe, is scheduled to open in northwest China's

Asia-Pacific visitors “critical” to US economy 10-May-2012

In testimony before Congress, U.S. Travel Association president and chief executive Roger Dow said that travel from the Asia-Pacific region to the United States was “critical” to the US economy.

Tourism Authority Receives $2M for Asia-Pacific Marketing 10-May-2012

The 2012 Hawaii State Legislature approved an additional $2 million for fiscal years 2013 through 2015 for the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA).

Malaysian tourists dominate foreign visits to Jakarta 9-May-2012

Malaysians topped the list of foreign tourists visiting Jakarta in March, a month that saw a 7.85 percent increase in the visits of overseas tourists, according to the Jakarta Statistic Agency.

Eyes on Asia for future of tourism 9-May-2012

Chinese and Asian tourism markets are expected to overtake Western markets in importance to New Zealand in 10 years' time, Tourism New Zealand says.

Fuel hurts tourism growth: IATA 9-May-2012

The rising cost of fuel continues to ‘hurt’ tourism, according to the International Air Transport Association chief executive Tony Tyler, who stressed oil now accounts for up to 34 percent of average

Air France and KLM report losses 9-May-2012

Air France-KLM said over the weekend it suffered a first quarter net loss of 368 million euros (US$485 million) as higher fuel prices continued to outpace increased revenues.

Vietnam wants to raise image for foreign travellers 8-May-2012

The deputy minister mentioned this at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City recently to implement the new pilot scheme that will offer a VAT refund to foreigners leaving the country with purchases made