Daily Archives: October 31, 2024

KLM Celebrates Fourth Consecutive APEX World Class Award, Highlighting Commitment to Customer Experience and Sustainability

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(IN SHORT) KLM has been awarded the APEX World Class Award for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its outstanding achievements in customer experience, sustainability, and safety. This prestigious honor, presented by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), is based on global audits and consumer feedback. Ben Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, accepted the award in… Read the full press release

SAS Achieves Five Star Rating in 2025 APEX Awards, Recognizing Commitment to Customer Excellence

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(IN SHORT) Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been awarded a Five Star rating in the 2025 APEX global customer rankings, reflecting the airline’s commitment to exceptional passenger experiences. This recognition is based on nearly one million passenger reviews of 600 airlines worldwide and places SAS among the top 30 airlines globally, representing the top 7% in… Read the full press release

Phetchaburi Prepares to Host PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024, Showcasing Cultural and Culinary Tourism

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Phetchaburi Province, TCEB, DASTA, TAT, Dusit Thani Hua Hin and PATA held a press conference on the preparation of the forum. (IN SHORT) Phetchaburi Province is set to host the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024 (PDMF 2024) from November 12 to 14, 2024. A press conference on October 30 highlighted the partnership between the Pacific… Read the full press release

Explore Kenya’s Iconic Wildlife in 2025: Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Unveils Diverse Safari Packages

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(IN SHORT) Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya has announced an extensive lineup of safari packages for 2025, offering travelers diverse and immersive experiences across Kenya’s iconic landscapes and wildlife habitats. Options range from game drives in the Masai Mara to the high-end Kenya-Tanzania Luxury Safari, as well as walking tours in Aberdares National Park for adventure seekers…. Read the full press release

PATA Renews Partnership with OAG to Enhance Aviation Data Accessibility for Members

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has renewed its partnership with OAG, designating the company as its Preferred Partner and exclusive aviation data provider for the next three years. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid emphasized the importance of this collaboration, which will provide members with vital aviation data to monitor flight capacity and… Read the full press release

PATA Reports Strong Recovery in Asia Pacific Tourism with 2024 Outlook for Continued Growth

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) released its Annual Tourism Report for 2024, highlighting a significant rebound in international visitor arrivals (IVAs) across the Asia Pacific region, which nearly doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year. The report reveals that 522 million visitors arrived in 47 destinations, marking a 94.3% increase. Key… Read the full press release

UN Tourism and Qatar Tourism Celebrate Excellence and Innovation at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2024

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(IN SHORT) On October 30, 2024, UN Tourism and Qatar Tourism celebrated the second annual Qatar Tourism Awards, recognizing innovation and excellence in the tourism sector. The event received approximately 1,200 applications, showcasing the rapid growth of Qatar’s tourism industry, which has seen a 147% increase in international arrivals from 2019 to 2024. The awards… Read the full press release

UN Tourism and ILO Unveil New Employment Dataset to Enhance Sustainable Development Goals Monitoring

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(IN SHORT) On October 30, 2024, UN Tourism launched a new dataset focused on tourism employment in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), aimed at enhancing the monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiative addresses a critical gap in assessing tourism’s impact, specifically regarding its role in job creation and economic growth,… Read the full press release

British Airways Celebrates the Resumption of Flights to Bangkok

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(IN SHORT) British Airways has announced its return to Bangkok, resuming flights to Thailand for the first time in over four years. The inaugural flight departed London Gatwick on October 28, 2024, landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport the following day, where passengers were welcomed with traditional dancers and local gifts. Initially, the route will operate three… Read the full press release