The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) kicked off the ambitious “Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018” campaign with a spectacular procession through the heart of Bangkok. The opening ceremony, held at Siam Discovery, was presided over by H.E. General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, and brought to life the
The World Tourism Day is widely celebrated on September 27 every year. Tourism and Community Development is the theme of World Tourism Day 2014, as declared by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). It sheds light on the role of tourism in advancing and propagating community development that in
World Tourism Day 2013 is being held under the theme – Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future Tourism has experienced continued growth and deeper diversification to become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. Modern tourism is closely linked to development and includes more new
In its on-going effort to cut global tourism emissions, UNWTO brought together experts from United Nations agencies and Oxford University at UN climate change talks in Qatar to present the latest strategies helping to reduce tourism’s contribution to global warming. Cutting-edge alternative aircraft fuels, emissions trading schemes for aviation, water
India and Bulgaria will explore the possibilities of cooperation in Tourism Sector. This was decided at a meeting held between Tourism Minister of Bulgaria Mr. Delian Dobrev and Union Tourism Minister Mr. Subodh Kant Sahai in New Delhi today. It was decided in the meeting that both the countries will
Pre-business days programme offers education and social networking opportunities to delegates. The Pre-event registration begins as delegates arrive at IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2012. From today till the 4 October, the registration desk at Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld will receive some 2,579 delegates comprising of exhibitors, buyers, corporate travel
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the luxury city hotel and a Dubai landmark, was presented with the award for the Best Business Hotel in the Middle East at last night’s Business Traveller Magazine Awards. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts were also awarded Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East. The Business Traveller
Food plays a crucial and growing role in tourism development and can be a pillar for growth for the countries of the Silk Road, said experts meeting at the Flavours of the Silk Road: International Conference on Food, Culture and Tourism Conference (Baku, Azerbaijan, 6-7 September). Experts from the areas
A record 467 million tourists traveling in the first half of 2012 assures that the international tourism is on track to reach one billion tourists by the end of this year, reports UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite concerns over the global economy, international tourism demand continues to show resilience. The
The TTG Asia Media, event organisers of IT&CMA and CTW (The World’s Only Double Bill Event in MICE and Corporate Travel) and IT&CM China, is all set for the upcoming IT&CM India 2012. The event is scheduled to be held from August 21 to 23, 2012 in Delhi NCR. Predominantly