Ehime Prefecture to host VELO-CITY World Cycling Summit in 2027
The Japan Convention Bureau announced the selection of Ehime Prefecture as the host destination for the annual VELO-CITY world cycling summit in 2027.
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6th OTOAI Convention to be held in Moscow
Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) recently hosted a high-profile industry gathering at Le Meridien, New Delhi, announcing its 6th Convention to be held in Moscow.
WTTC partners with VFS Global to launch ‘Together in Travel’ SME initiative
In a landmark move to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global travel industry, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Together in Travel SME…
UN Tourism convenes 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and and the Pacific
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) convened the 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and the Pacific (CAP) In Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, 15h April, concluding…
Philippines reelected vice-president of UN Tourism General Assembly
The Philippines was reelected vice-president of the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) and chair of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) from 2025…
CHTA urges U.S. to consider Caribbean exceptions to proposed port service fees and tariffs
Pointing to the considerable mutual benefits that tourism brings to both the Caribbean and the United States—particularly Florida—the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the…
IATA releases its Contactless Travel Directory
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of its Contactless Travel Directory on Monday, 7th April.
Port of Dover introduces new faster border process for school groups
The School Travel Forum (STF) and ABTA welcome the introduction of a faster border processing pilot for school groups and the participation of P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries in this new…
ATIA: strong member feedback fuels momentum for next round of Pulse meetings
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) encourages its members to register for the next round of Pulse meetings following great feedback from the launch in February.
Experts: Batanes needs to take a cue from Bhutan
Experts point out that the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes can take a cue from Bhutan to gain success as a regional, even global, tourist destination.
IGHC 2025 to focus on people, processes and performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce…
ITE Hong Kong 2025 designated as Mega Event by HK government
ITE Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR’s foremost international travel fair, makes a comeback this June.
Staffing growth, enhanced services remain key to hotel success in 2025: AHLA
As hotels continue to climb towards pre-pandemic staffing levels, they are also leveraging new tools and technologies to grow and retain their workforces and meet the rising expectations of…
GBTA onboards Cabi by SKIL as Founding Partner
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel trade organization, has onboarded Cabi by SKIL as a Founding Partner for GBTA India.
The Meetings Show Asia Pacific forecasts a massive turnout in Singapore for April 2025
The upcoming second run of The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) is expected to draw in a record number of exhibitors and buyers.
IATA calls for changes to NZ Economic Regulatory Framework for Airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent changes to New Zealand’s Economic Regulatory Framework for Airports.
Passenger Demand Growth, especially domestic slows slightly in February 2025: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared…
The St Regis Venice receives Green Key Certification
The St. Regis Venice recently became the proud recipient of The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)’s Green Key certification in recognition of its in-facility practices for…
IATA: air cargo demand slightly lower in February 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global air cargo market figures for February 2025 global air cargo markets.
Air passenger and cargo demand continues to grow in Feb 2025: AAPA
Preliminary February 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger and cargo markets, supported by…
Zurab Pololikashvili, UN Tourism Secretary-General concludes landmark visit to China
The visit marks a milestone in UN Tourism’s partnership with China, underscoring the shared vision of advancing sustainable tourism and economic progress worldwide.
Tourism sector can emerge as largest contributor to India’s GDP: Shekhawat
While addressing the Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025, organized by FHRAI (The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India), in the National capital , Union Tourism Minister…
Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with Exhibition Group and Plaza Premium Group, successfully hosted the PATA Power of Networking and Luncheon 2025 on Thursday, 20…
WTTC’s Global Summit to take place in Rome this September
Following its hugely successful Global Summit last year in Perth, Western Australia, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing the world’s most prestigious Travel &…
Cathay Cargo Terminal achieves IATA Security Management System (SeMS) certification
Cathay Cargo Terminal announced that it has become the first ground-handling organisation in Asia to successfully achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security…
IATA establishes Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO.)
VFS Global: Filipinos may still apply for Japan visas via travel agencies
Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on…
Tourism Malaysia holds its first consumer event in China
Tourism Malaysia hosted its first-ever consumer event in China since the pandemic from 7th to 9th March.
UN Tourism and Germany pave the way towards inclusive employment and accessibility
UN Tourism has joined the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to shift the mind-sets of destinations and businesses regarding workers and customers with…
Classic Vacations joins the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomes Classic Vacations as a Regional Member.
Thai travel agents express concerns regarding Thailand’s arrivals target
Officials from the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) expressed concerns that the country may be unable to hit its target of 39 million foreign arrivals for 2025.
ABTA urges holidaymakers to check their passport meets validity rules for travel to Europe
With the start of the Easter holidays just a few weeks away, ABTA – The Travel Association is encouraging anyone with plans to travel to Europe to make sure their passport will be valid for…
Vietnam’s Ba Den Mountain to host major events for UN Day of Vesak 2025
The Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, Vietnam has been designated as the venue at which thousands of delegates will light candles and pray for global peace as part of the United Nations Day of…
IATA calls for rapid global adoption of digital identity technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies today, 19th March, in Sydney, Australia.
WTTC appoints Andrea Grisdale as the Vice Chair of ‘Together in Travel’
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO of IC Bellagio as Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen founding…
ICCA partners with AIME
The International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA) has announced a new Industry Partnership with the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME).
C9 report shows surge in residential-driven hospitality investments in Phuket
C9 Hotelworks’ latest report shows that Thailand’s tourism boom has led to greater investments into the hospitality real estate sector, particularly for residential developments.
SAii Laguna Phuket hosts Serandipians & Takumians’ Essence of Phuket
SAii Laguna Phuket welcomed over 150 luxury travel advisors for the annual Serandipians and Takumians event held from 3rd to 7th March.
Business Travel Show Asia Pacific comes to Singapore this April
The BTN Group which has organised the Business Travel Show Europe for three decades brings the same world-class sourcing, networking and educational programme to the Asia Pacific this April.
FHRAI urges Government to delink F&B GST from Hotel Room Tariffs
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has reiterated its demand to delink the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Food & Beverage (F&B) services from…
Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority appoints 2025 Advisory Committee
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), USA, has appointed ten distinguished travel advisors to its Tourism Advisory Committee.
SriLankan Aviation College hailed IATA ATC top performer for 2024
SriLankan Airlines’ training centre SriLankan Aviation College was recently hailed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC) Top…
UN Tourism opens Regional Office for the Americas in Rio
The new Regional Office will focus on strengthening investment promotion.
Japanese travel agencies to promote trips to China
Japanese travel agencies announced their collective plan to promote travel to China at an event held in Tokyo on Monday, 3rd March.
‘Technology Game Changers: Future Trends in Travel & Tourism’ report from WTTC & Trip.com
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have unveiled Technology Game Changers: Future Trends in Travel & Tourism at ITB Berlin, spotlighting the innovations set…
“Invest in tourism for peace”: UN Tourism
UN Tourism has returned to ITB Berlin 2025, placing the need for investments and the sector’s role as a vehicle of peace high on the agenda of the world’s biggest travel trade show.
IATA’s inaugural WDS explores data, technology and cybersecurity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully concluded its inaugural World Data Symposium (WDS) with a broad consensus on three key priorities
Asia Pacific airlines showed a19.9% year-on-year growth for Jan 2025
Preliminary January 2025 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international passenger markets enjoyed a robust start to the year,…
Conventa Trade Fair’s unique approach upholds quality over quantity
Since 2009, Conventa Trade Fair has been a meetings sector stalwart for Slovenia, taking place in the capital Ljubljana every February.
TKS holds Hong Kong Outbound Seminar in Tokyo
TKS revived its annual Hong Kong Outbound Seminar for the first time since the pandemic last 13th February.
