Tag: South Asia
Next Story Group appoints Patrick Imbardelli as its Chairman
Next Story Group, International hospitality company, has appointed Patrick Imbardelli, as Chairman of its Board with immediate effect. Prior to this appointment, Patrick was a non-executive Director and Advisor to ... Read More
Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards debuts by FICCI
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Awards established the awards to recognize excellence in order to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector. The Indian Travel ... Read More
Thomas Cook India and Mastercard partner for ‘Priceless Cities’ experience
Tapping into the evolving aspiration of Indian travelers, Mastercard and Thomas Cook India today announced their partnership to bring, for the first time, Mastercard’s global ‘Priceless Cities’ program for outbound ... Read More
Strategic travel agreement between Singapore and India a step in the right direction
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) of Singapore and Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. to enhance Sentosa’s visibility and visitations with focus on product development ... Read More
Indian Tourism booming by the trillions
A new report shows that the systematic growth, maintenance, and sustainable development of tourism destinations for India, as well as focus on promoting the emerging avenues of tourism, will be ... Read More
Indian graduates to obtain EASA Cabin Crew Attestation for the first time
Cabin Crew Europe in association with GMR Aviation Academy, is all set to deliver EASA approved Cabin Crew Initial Training Courses in India. This is a first for India, with ... Read More
Indian Hotels Company launches new hotel brand
In a development expected by the industry for a while, the IHCL, known for the Taj brand, launched a new brand on April 12, SeleQtions. Initially, 12 hotels will come ... Read More
Malaysian airline Firefly signs agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation today announced a new content distribution agreement with Firefly, a leading regional carrier in Southeast Asia, and a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines. As average tourism growth in Southeast ... Read More
Radisson Hotel expanding in South Asia
With the support of hotel company Jin Jiang, Radisson Hotel Group is positioning itself in South Asia at the Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA) 2019. With the recent appointment ... Read More
Marriott has a 2020 vision when it comes to expansion in Asia
From the 15th Hotel Investment Conference - South Asia, Marriott International today announced its continued expansion plans in Asia-Pacific with its 2020 vision -- an aggressive target to have 1000 hotels open by the end ... Read More
Climate Resilience Program for Travel & Tourism announced at WTTC Global Summit
Speaking today at the WTTC Global Summit in Seville, Professor Geoffrey Lipman, SUNx Co-founder and President of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP), a travel and tourism coalition of ... Read More
Pakistan regrets India’s decision to postpone Kartarpur meeting
Pakistan was set to welcome a meeting between the India and Pakistan on the Kartarpur Corridor, which will be one of the top religious tourism destinations in South Asia. The ... Read More
Marriott to open South Asia’s first Tribute Portfolio hotel at Cochin International Airport
Twenty14 Holdings has announced plans to launch Port Muziris – South Asia’s first Tribute Portfolio hotel, part of Marriott International, near Cochin International Airport. The 55-room property is all set ... Read More
The 11 Best Beach Destinations for Summer 2019
It may not feel like it outside, but the summer of 2019 is just around the corner. And there’s no better time than now to plan your summer beach escape. ... Read More
India targeting revenue through golf tourism
India has been trying to get a larger slice of the ever-growing golf tourism market. Some of majestic old golf courses are attractions in themselves, and more new ones are ... Read More
Indian Hotels Company continues to make waves in hospitality
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), a South Asia hospitality company, reported its consolidated and standalone financials for the third quarter and 9 months of the year ending December 31, ... Read More
Airbus readies massive presence at Aero India
From flying and static displays of its best-in-class products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus has planned one of its biggest-ever participation at Aero India to be held in ... Read More
Indian Hotels Company introduces Taj hotel brand in Rajasthan
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company introduces its Taj hotel brand to Alwar in Rajasthan. This will be the twelfth IHCL branded hotel in the ... Read More
Taj hotel brand arrives in Himachal Pradesh
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company is introducing the iconic Taj brand in Himachal Pradesh with the opening of Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla. ... Read More
South Asia Tourism finds prominent footing in world economy
A just-released UN report, provides facts and figures to show the importance of South Asia Tourism. Read More
UNWTO: International tourist arrivals reach 1.4 billion two years ahead of forecasts
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018, totalling 1.4 billion according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. UNWTO’s long term forecast issued in 2010 indicated the 1.4 billion mark ... Read More
eTN Sri Lanka contributor appointed to international board of Asian Eco-Tourism Network
Srilal Miththapala, senior tourism industry personality and regular contributor to eTurboNews from Sri Lanka, has been appointed to the Board of the Asian Eco-Tourism Network. Read More
A proud day for CEO Deepak Raj Joshi and the Nepal Tourism Board
The CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Deepak Raj Joshi is a proud man, Shradha Shrestha, the woman responsible for brand promotion is a proud woman together with the ... Read More
Thailand Tourism is booming: China Number 1 in arrival numbers
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced the tourism figures for January-November 2018. Thailand received 34,431,489 international visitors, up by 7.53% over the same period of last year, generating ... Read More
Sexual Exploitation of Children through tourism: ECPAT has a message for the holidays
Revenge porn or sexual extortion are only some of the problem Japan has to deal with when protecting children. Bangkok based ECPAT International is actively working in Japan and 92 ... Read More
New MD and VP named by Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group appoints Zubin Saxena to key leadership role in South Asia. Read More
Six Million Thai Muslims support TAT for promoting Thailand Halal Assembly
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to again organize a special seminar and one-day tour to promote Thailand as Muslim Friendly Destination on 15-16 December during the annual Thailand Halal Assembly ... Read More
Thai Tourism: International arrivals’ growth in line with the target
The Thai tourism industry recorded total international arrivals of 31.25 million in January-October 2018, up 7.84%, generating an estimated 1.63 trillion Baht in tourism revenue, up by 9.98% over the ... Read More
South Asia’s b2b travel and tourism event well received
At the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013, SATTE - South Asia's leading b2b travel and tourism event, enjoyed great response among exhibitors as well as visitors. Read More
Global travel industry looking at India as top new source market
As plans gear up for SATTE 2013, there has been a keen interest in South Asia's leading B2B travel and tourism event. Read More
Impediments and threats faced by tourism industries of South Asia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe
Tourism Research titled, "Impediments and Threats faced by Tourism Industries of South Asia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe," conducted by The Region Initiative (TRI) has indicated that countries of Read More
Iran and Bangladesh join TRI
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The Region Initiative (TRI) has expanded deeper into South Asia as the Bangladesh Tourism Foundation has joined TRI. Read More
Business and tourism in South Asia hit hard by air crisis
Business and tourism in South Asia are increasingly being hit by airline inactivity caused by the spread of volcanic ash from Iceland. Read More
Creation of Middle East and South Asia region announced by gategroup
ZURICH, Switzerland - gategroup announced today a consolidation of two European operating divisions, the creation of a region focusing on the Middle East and South Asia and the formation of ... Read More
Singapore health officials given ‘legal’ powers to stem threat from chikungunya fever outbreak
(eTN) - Stepping up its fight against the threat of another “foreign” virus, the Singaporean government has conferred legal powers to its public health administrators to “detain or isolate” confirmed ... Read More