Association News

» Swiss faces tough winter tourism season due to strong franc

Visits by European tourists, such as from Germany or the Netherlands, have fallen particularly sharply ... Read more

» ATOAI to organise its 10th Annual Convention in Guwahati on January 20-22, 2013

Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) is organising its 10th Annual Convention with the theme “India’s Unexplored Paradise” ... Read more

» Leading Mexican tourism associations commit to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics

Join the growing number of private sector players that have pledged to promote and implement the values of responsible and sustainable tourism ... Read more

» Megastar Chiranjeevi becomes the New Tourism Minister

57-year-old Chiranjeevi, who has his task cut out to sell 'Incredible India' after entertaining millions of fans ... Read more

» Fourth edition of TAAI Travel Awards recognizes best in the industry in 2012

ITTE 2012 also saw industry experts sharing their knowledge in four insightful and interactive business sessions conducted over two days ... Read more

» UNWTO to hold Ministers Summit at World Travel Market 2012

To debate on Existing obstacles to the sustained growth of travel and tourism - Success stories of visa facilitation and the impact on demand and jobs  ... Read more

» ITB Berlin presents wide-ranging seminar programme at ABAV

Presents lectures and workshops at South America's largest travel trade show in Rio de Janeiro; CSR, Business Travel, MICE and Gay & Lesbian Travel – admission is free for visitors to ABAV ... Read more

» PATA Hosts Advocacy Dinner in House of Commons London

Unfair taxation, ill-thought through carbon emission schemes, obstacles to tourism visas, and other issues are likely to feature prominently during the November 5 meeting ... Read more

» Premium travel rises in August as compared to same period last year claims IATA

The increase from August last year to this year could also have been prompted by Hurricane Irene which had reduced the traffic in Europe last year ... Read more

» Sustainable tourism central to the future of African Parks: UNWTO

Need to directly involve local communities in the management of parks and protected areas to ensure they gain concrete benefits in terms of employment and income generation ... Read more

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