Tag: symposium
Tanzania’s wildlife parks turn sixty
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- June 13, 2019 19:28Famous German conservationist Professor Bernhard Grzimek and his son Michael made a milestone development in the conservation of wildlife in Tanzania, producing a film documentary and a popular book with ... Read More
FAA has $6 million in matching funds available for new UAS test site partnerships
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 19:57The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will partner with qualified commercial companies who can match the agency’s $6 million pledge to perform vital drone integration safety work at ... Read More
PATA Annual Summit 2019: Issues of sustainability and social responsibility
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2019 04:13The PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019), under the theme ‘Progress with a Purpose’, opened in Cebu, Philippines on May 9 with 383 delegates from 194 organisations and 43 destinations ... Read More
BestCities launch Inspiring Young Leaders program
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 18:40BestCities Global Alliance has today launched the Inspiring Young Leaders program, and has recognized two associations who have committed to actively encouraging youth engagement ahead of their upcoming congresses. The ... Read More
PATA Youth Symposium empowers the next generation of tourism leaders
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019 07:39The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines, took place on the first day of the PATA Annual Summit 2019 on Thursday, May 9 at the Radisson ... Read More
This May Puerto Vallarta is the land of celebration
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 15:27Puerto Vallarta is always finding reasons to celebrate and this May is no different. For the month of May Puerto Vallarta will be celebrating everything from local culture to Pride ... Read More
Myth-Mania: Stories of men, heroes and indigenous world at MarTa
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 19:30The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa) celebrated the return of important finds back home. Myth-Mania, rediscovered stories of men and heroes, speaks of objects taken from necropolises by grave ... Read More
NY drinks NY wines: History and hybrids
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- April 13, 2019 21:05New York Wines: Disaster in the Beginning Historians have documented the fact that grapes were first introduced to New York by the Dutch (1647-1664); sadly, the crops failed. A few ... Read More
Shenyang EXPO begins third year with optimism
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 07:13hree major exhibitions since March 15th have very successfully launched the third year of operations at the Shenyang New World EXPO (“EXPO”). The combined attendance exceeded 124,000 visitors and two ... Read More
Ontario tourism sector set for Rural Tourism Symposium
editor- March 28, 2019 02:13Tourism industry professionals from across Ontario will gather at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene this April for the second annual Rural Tourism Symposium. The one-day conference, with the theme “Redefining ... Read More
Air freight – worst performance in the last three years
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 00:30The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight ton kilometers (FTKs), decreased 1.8% in January 2019, compared to the ... Read More
China International Boat Show grows from strength to strength
Chief Assignment Editor- February 25, 2019 22:06Now in its 24th year the largest boating and yachting event in Asia has grown to an impressive 55,000sqm in space and continues to be the most sought after event ... Read More
FAA announces 4th Annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2019 21:22The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 4th Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium on June 3-5, 2019 at ... Read More
Globetrotters meet travel industry trendsetters at Berlin Travel Festival
Chief Assignment Editor- January 17, 2019 17:30A forward-looking trade show for a new generation of travelers: following its successful launch in 2018 the second edition of the Berlin Travel Festival will be taking place from 8 ... Read More
Got drones? Connect with experts at 4th Annual FAA UAS Symposium
Chief Assignment Editor- December 21, 2018 01:15Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) invite drone owners and operators to join an important national conversation on drone integration at the 4th ... Read More
What’s new in France for 2019?
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 12:45France is always an exciting destination but the year ahead promises a buffet of intriguing events beyond the capitol. Here are the top reasons to pack your bags and book ... Read More
PATA Youth Symposium inspires the next generation
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 14, 2018 09:55The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Alumni Association of UiTM Students' Representative Council (PIMPIN) in collaboration with the PATA Malaysia Chapter, Tourism Malaysia ... Read More
PATA: Inspiring the tourism leaders of tomorrow
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 3, 2018 08:25The next PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘Inspiring Tourism Leaders of Tomorrow’, will take place on the first day of PATA Travel Mart 2018 on Wednesday, September 12 at the ... Read More
PATA: Successful Youth Tourism Symposium on Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2016 12:07Over 150 students, alumni, lecturers and industry professionals from Guam, overseas and the neighboring Pacific Islands participated at the PATA Youth Symposium 2016, held at the University of Guam Ca Read More
PATA UNWTO debate in Guam: Seychelles Minister VIP panel guest
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2016 02:53During the course of his visit to the US island of Guam as a VIP invited guest at the 2016 PATA Summit being hosted on the island at the Dusit ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Minister and Guam Senator meet during PATA summit
editor- May 22, 2016 07:56Founded in 1951, PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Organization) is a non-profit association internationally acclaimed for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of tourism to, from, and within Read More
Tourism: Guam governor meets Seychelles Minister
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 20, 2016 09:46Seychelles' Minister for Tourism and Culture met with the Governor of the US island of Guam during a visit to the 2016 PATA Summit. Read More
Seychelles Tourism Minister St.Ange takes part in PATA panel discussion
editor- May 20, 2016 07:26Hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau, the 2016 annual summit is a 4-day program consisting of the association's executive and advisory board meetings, annual general meeting, and PATA Youth Symposium, ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Minister delivers keynote speech at 2016 PATA Summit in Guam
editor- May 19, 2016 10:52Invited as VIP key speaker at the 2016 PATA Summit in Guam, Sey helles Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St.Ange and his delegation were met by Guam Senator Tina ... Read More
Global experts to headline PATA Annual Summit in Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 9, 2016 08:38The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Summit 2016 (PAS 2016) has locked in an impressive roster of dynamic international guest speakers and panelists, including the Minister of Tourism and Read More
PATA Summit in Guam features Seychelles Tourism Minister as lead speaker
editor- April 6, 2016 06:48BANGKOK, Thailand – “This year marks the 65th anniversary of PATA and it is entirely appropriate that we are returning to our Pacific roots to celebrate this historic occasion,” said ... Read More
Tumon, Guam will be the venue for 2016 PATA Annual Summit
editor- May 13, 2015 23:17The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be organizing the PATA Annual Summit 2016 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort in Tumon, Guam, in May. Read More
Guam leaders aim to stimulate investment with island’s first Economic Symposium
editor- September 5, 2014 12:42TUMON, Guam - The Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) and the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) along with other private and public partners are predicting unprecedented growth for Guam. Read More
Guam tourism prepares for increase of Chinese visitors
editor- April 11, 2013 03:25TUMON, Guam – Arrivals from China to Guam rose from 7,068 to 8,939 – a significant increase of 26.5% compared to CY2011. Read More
Iwo Jima Association of America will honor veterans at Guam reunion
editor- January 30, 2012 04:42TUMON, Guam - Iwo Jima war veterans will meet on Guam for a Reunion of Honor on March 10-12, 2012. The reunion is being arranged and promoted by the Iwo ... Read More
New tourism destination representatives for Guam Visitors Bureau
editor- December 21, 2011 04:29Ivy Alliance and AQ Communications are the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) tourism destination representatives in China. Read More
Award-winning Corinthia Hotel Budapest hosts major exhibition and symposium for Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
editor- May 22, 2010 03:08The five-star, award-winning Corinthia Hotel Budapest hosted the Virginia-based Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA), which held an exhibition and symposium from April 26-27, 2010. Read More
EIBTM’s CSR Symposium – shaping the future of sustainability in the events industry
editor- November 25, 2009 02:53EIBTM www.eibtm.com , taking place from December 1-3 in Barcelona, achieved BS8901 3rd-party certification in 2008 and continues to show leadership by giving the industry its first chance to shape ... Read More
Chapel Hill, N.C. to host gay and lesbian travel symposium
editor- September 3, 2009 05:11CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Chapel Hill area will host a familiarization tour and symposium for members of the gay and lesbian travel trade, including media and tour planners, September ... Read More
Community Marketing announces European Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism
editor- November 19, 2008 04:25Community Marketing announced their European Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism, to be held at the Cumberland Hotel in London on February 13, 2009. Read More
WTTC hosts Human Resources Symposium in Delhi
editor- September 10, 2008 02:11NEW DELHI, India (September 9, 2008) - Following successful discussions in the conference organized in Shanghai in January, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in association with the WTTC ... Read More