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» Germany gives grant to PATA to promote a sustainable APAC visitor economy

The primary aim of the project is to support the increased engagement of PATA in the promotion of sustainable development and inclusive green growth through tourism ... Read more

» Kerala tourism plans to woo tourists from USA, Japan markets

Also, under the promotion campaign, the average holiday for foreign tourists was expected to go up to 18 days per person from the present average stay of 16.2 days says Suman Billa ... Read more

» Pascal Lamy to chair the World Committee on Tourism Ethics

The World Committee on Tourism Ethics is the independent body responsible for interpreting, applying and evaluating the provisions of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism ... Read more

» Karnataka Govt to form tourism advisory panel

Action is being initiated to establish Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Ltd and Karnataka Tourism Promotion Board ... Read more

» Berggruen Hotels launches first upscale Keys Klub Hotel Parc Estique in Pune

4 differently designed rooms; Ambient, Boutique, Classique and Designer have different amenities and are designed to suit a range of budgets covering different lifestyles ... Read more

» Tour Operators in Goa fear slump in tourism

Existing facilities at Dabolim airport, combined with the developments in the international airlines front will cause a slump in the flight arrivals ... Read more

» UNWTO and FITUR to co-host the 2013 UNWTO Awards

The UNWTO Awards recognize and showcase innovative and sustainable tourism initiatives and influential individuals of the tourism sector ... Read more

» India and Japan sign agreement to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector

Japan Tourism is organising a two-day India-Japan Tourism Expo in India from January 13 to 17 next year; Japan may invest in the budget hotel sector in India ... Read more

» Indian travellers most favourite Asian and European landmarks revealed

Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), Bhutan is the top landmark in Asia while Cathedral (Duomo), Milan is the top landmark in Europe ... Read more

» Countries call for closer tourism and air transport policies at UNWTO

Issues such as visa facilitation, the need to make airports more visitor friendly, taxation, open skies and the impact of low cost airlines were among the issues in debate ... Read more

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