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CAMBODIAN AUTHORITIES PLEDGE TO PROTECT ANGKOR WAT
The project of a gigantic theme park next to the iconic Angkor…
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THAI LUXURY HOTEL GROUP SETS SIGHTS ON CHINA
Thailand’s luxury hotel group Dusit International is making major new inroads to…
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ITB CHINA TO REPLACE SPECIAL EDITION WITH INVITATION-ONLY NETWORKING EVENT
Organisers of ITB China have announced that it will host a networking…
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THOMAS COOK (INDIA) BULLISH ON MICE SECTOR
Thomas Cook (India) has set its sights on the restart of MICE…
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SRI LANKA: A MODEL FOR THE REOPENING OF ASIAN DESTINATIONS
One of the most progressive destinations in Asia when it comes to…
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Maldives, a perfect geography for safe holidays
With palm fringed islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is…
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TAKING THE PHILIPPINES TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM MODEL
The nation of the Philippines is working towards a “restart” of tourism…
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THE NEW FACE OF MALAYSIAN TOURISM
Exclusive Interview: YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri – Minister of Tourism,…
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TOWARDS A TRANSFORMATION OF TOURISM IN GEORGIA
With the global Covid-19 crisis changing the “normal” for travel now and…
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BEST PRACTICE: SONEVA – SUSTAINABILITY AS A DRIVING FORCE
Can we still make the world a better place by travelling sustainably?…
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ALL LAOS TO BE CONNECTED BY RAIL IN 2021
For the first time in its history, Laos is to benefit from…
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A NEW TAKE ON THE RYOKAN EXPERIENCE
Adrian Zecha, founder of Aman, has partnered with Japanese hospitality group Naru…
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TRIP.COM CEO SAYS “CUSTOMERS FIRST” STRATEGY GUIDED COMPANY THROUGH PANDEMIC
“Customers first. Partners second. Ourselves third.” Jane Sun, CEO and member of…
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ITB CHINA TO HOST MICE PROCUREMENT CONVENTION
ITB China and China BT MICE have announced that the Business Travel…
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INDIA PAINTS ITS BEACHES BLUE
India is increasingly showing commitment to becoming a sustainable, environmentally-friendly tourism destination.…
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FIRST FOR NEW CHINESE PASSENGER JET WITH NEW AIRLINE
For the first time, a Chinese-manufactured 90-seat passenger jet has been placed…
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NEW SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPTS IN S.E. ASIA
Topgolf Entertainment Group and Singapore-based franchise partner TG SEA Development have announced…
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INDONESIA EXPANDS SPORTS TOURISM OFFER
Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry is putting the spotlight on sport as…
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SE ASIA: REOPENING VITAL IN 2021
Southeast Asia was a shining star in the tourism firmament until 2020.…
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WALDORF ASTORIA COMES TO XIAMEN
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts have announced the opening of the Waldorf…
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POST-COVID TOURISM: ECONOMIC RECOVERY, OR SUSTAINABILITY FIRST?
An ITB Virtual Convention on December 10 discussed the future of sustainable tourism…
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ABTA REVEALS TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2021
ABTA – The Travel Association – has revealed six key trends that…
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UNWTO WORKS WITH INDONESIA ON TOURISM RESTART IN BALI
The World Tourism Organisation has concluded its first in-person visit to Bali…