Association News

» 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

» IATA urges Governments not to burden aviation sector with additional taxes

Asks governments to develop policies that support aviation's growth with efficient infrastructure ... Read more

» IATA upgrades 2011 airline industry profit forecast but warns of weaker 2012

The $6.9 billion estimate for this year is up from IATA's June forecast of $4 billion reflecting higher passenger numbers, estimates industry's earnings will likely fall to $4.9 billion in 2012 ... Read more

» IATO Convention 2011 to discuss on doubling the inbound business in the 12th plan period

Industry veterans to discuss the possibilities and challenges related to the target of doubling the inbound business ... Read more

» PATA Gold Awards 2012 Now Open for the Best in Asia Pacific Travel

The winners’ programme will be part of PATA Annual Meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, April 20-23, 2012 ... Read more

» SKAL Club of Bombay to hold its 55th AGM

The business at the meeting will include the election of the 5 members of the Managing Committee ... Read more

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