Association News

» Message from WTTC President on World Tourism Day

Urges governments to recognize the vast economic and social contribution of travel and tourism - particularly as a driver of sustainable economic growth and revival ... Read more

» ASEAN tourist industry is booming with intra-ASEAN travellers

As part of the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP) 2011-2015, the member countries are now jointly promoting the whole region to attract tourists from non-ASEAN countries ... Read more

» ASSOCHAM calls for a multi-speciality health city in Bangalore to tap medical tourism

The proposal envisages various super-speciality hospitals for patients seeking treatment of international standards by highly trained, English-speaking healthcare professionals at affordable prices ... Read more

» Traveltechie adds Religious, Cultural, Heritage & Tourism Marketing News section on its website

Exclusive section dedicated to Tourism Marketing & Promotions added in its news section ... Read more

» First Ever Corporate Travel Policy Study for Asia Pacific Region released

Based on best practices and insights from 421 travel buyers based in Asia Pacific, the study takes a comprehensive look at policy mandates versus guidelines ... Read more

» Tourism an important force to reduce poverty and foster global solidarity: UN

In a world struggling for peaceful coexistence, tourism can build bridges and contribute to peace: UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon ... Read more

» UNWTO announces the the results for the 2011 World Tourism Day (WTD) competitions

Hundreds of entries received for the best photos and tweets that reflect the 2011 theme, Tourism – Linking Cultures ... Read more

» India plans to double tourists from Russia

A regional tourism office will be functional at Moscow from early next month; the two countries have also agreed to launch an Indo-Russian tourism forum to resolve the obstacles in promoting tourism ... Read more

» PATA and Chengdu Culture and Tourism Development Group Signed MoU

To strengthen cooperation in the development of tourism training, and in co-branding a seminar on global tourism trends and destination marketing ... Read more

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