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Details of 2012 tourism season 22-Feb-2012

We wrote tourism trends for 2012 in our previous article. We shared the fact expressed by tourism experts with you: The economic difficulties that affect the world and especially Europe will push

Philippines seeks more tourists with new campaign 22-Feb-2012

The Philippines has hundreds of tropical beaches, some of the world's best dive sites, ancient rice terraces and a unique culture that mixes Asian, Spanish and American influences.

PG teams up with Silkair 22-Feb-2012

Bangkok Airways announced, last week, a code-share agreement with Silk Air on certain flights between Singapore, Samui Island, Phuket and Chiang Mai, effective 15 February.

Green tourism given an airing 22-Feb-2012

Vietnam tourism experts say preserving the World Heritage Site Hue is a priority as tourism to the historic destination is growing at a rapid pace.

Go for golf tourism! 21-Feb-2012

The state has been urged to look seriously into golf sports tourism as Sarawak has a number of top-class golf courses.

Airlines get international rights granted 21-Feb-2012

India's domestic carrier Jet Airways along with other domestic airlines year long battle to obtain international flying rights may be granted in as little as a month.

Australian travel industry must adapt for more tourists from China 21-Feb-2012

THE Australian travel industry must adapt to meet the coming boom in the outbound market from China.

Indian tourists to spend billions in Malaysia this year 21-Feb-2012

Malaysian tourism officials are optimistic Indian holidaymakers will continue to spend billions of ringgit in Malaysia this year despite global economic strain or airlines revamping routes.

Tourism board finally ready for action 21-Feb-2012

After three years of deliberations, Indonesia's long-awaited tourism board is finally in operation this year, armed with Rp 23 billion (USD2.55 million) in starting capital from the central

Ministry all out to woo tourists 20-Feb-2012

Its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, said the focus would be on the Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian market.

Vietnamese call on to clear evils to clean tourism sector 20-Feb-2012

A reader wrote that some months ago, during a business trip in Nha Trang, his team decided to drive a car to Cam Ranh themselves. It was 6 pm and it got dark, therefore, the team lost its way.

Malaysia woos premium Indian tourists 20-Feb-2012

Tourism Malaysia has decided to woo premium Indian tourists to its leisure destinations. Nearly 6,93,056 Indian tourists have visited Malaysia in 2011 as compared to modest 1,40,000 arrivals in 2001.

Tourism operators told to keep up 20-Feb-2012

The Federal Tourism Minister has called on Tasmanian tourism operators to adjust their products to suit international markets.

Intrepid travellers seek trekking adventures on karst plateau trip 20-Feb-2012

Dong Van-based Karst Plateau Travel offers amazing trekking routes between the rocky town, ethnic Mong villages in Ma Le and Thien Huong as well as up to the Ma Pi Leng mountain pass.

Australia must offer China tourists more 20-Feb-2012

The Australian travel industry must adapt to meet the coming boom in the outbound market from China, with analysts forecasting 100 million Chinese travellers by 2020, a senior travel industry

Medical tourists opting for sea, sand, sun and surgery 18-Feb-2012

When a friend returned from holiday recently looking remarkably refreshed, I couldn't help but wonder whether her newfound radiance was simply the result of relaxation, or if she hadn't had a sly fix

Hong Kong retains positive tourism outlook 18-Feb-2012

DESPITE the grim economic outlook in certain source markets, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is targeting 44.2 million visitors this year, a 5.5 per cent jump over 2011. Shorthaul inbound traffic

Indonesia flies high at Singapore Airshow 18-Feb-2012

Indonesian buyers dominated this year's Singapore Airshow, underscoring the vast Southeast Asian archipelago's growing importance in the world aviation industry.

Maldives tourism hit by negative reports 18-Feb-2012

MALDIVES authorites have pleaded with foreign media outlets to be more objective when reporting about the political crisis in the country, saying it was beginning to affect its tourism industry.

Central coastal city draws Russian tourists 17-Feb-2012

From mid-March, the central coastal city of Danang will receive around 36,000 Russian tourists this year, according to the HCM City-based Anh Duong Tourism Company and Russian travel agency Pegas

Heritage tourism spotlights green growth 17-Feb-2012

A large number of local and foreign researchers, managers and experts discussed the role of heritage tourism in achieving environmentally sustainable growth, at an international seminar in the central

HCM City street food attracts more tourists 17-Feb-2012

Tourists are not only attracted by famous landscapes, beauty spots or shopping centres but also by regional specialties and street food has long played an exciting role in different cuisines

Vietnam expects to welcome more British tourists in 2012 17-Feb-2012

Vietnam is forecast to grow in popularity as a destination for British tourists this year, according to the Holiday Money Report 2011, recently issued by the Post Office, the UK's largest foreign

Hue's tourism sector targeted toward green growth 16-Feb-2012

Nguyen Van Cao, Chairman of the Thua Thien-Hue provincial People's Committee said that recently, especially after UNESCO recognised the Complex of Monuments of the Hue imperial capital as a World

Thai tourism arrivals up 7percent 16-Feb-2012

Thailand's tourism scored a growth of 7percent during the first month of the year, despite terror threats and the aftermath of the floods late last year.