Category Archives: Tour Operators

Las Vegas’s travel and tourism industry leaders attend Connecting America Through Travel (CATT) conference in Washington D.C.

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Washington D.C., United States, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leaders from Las Vegas’s travel and tourism industry and business community participated in today’s inaugural Connecting America Through Travel (CATT) conference in Washington D.C. The forum was organized by the U.S. Travel Association and was co-chaired by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) President/CEO Rossi Ralenkotter, former chairman… Read the full news article

Australia’s business events industry to showcase the very best the country has to offer at EIBTM in Barcelona 19 – 21 November 2013

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Key quotes “We are delighted to see confidence returning to key markets, including Europe, and we anticipate this will have a positive impact on business confidence and ultimately the business events industryPenny Lion, Tourism Australia” ‘Exceptional experiences and world-class destinations are two of the main reasons Australia consistently ranks as a preferred business events destinationPenny… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand updates on political situation as of 20 November 2013

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The demonstrations in Bangkok remain normal and are mainly taking places at the Democracy Monument, Phan Fa Bridge and Makkawan Bridge on Ratchadamnoen Avenue and Rajamangala Stadium on Ramkhamhaeng Road. Security has been stepped up at the four protest sites and at the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand on Chaengwattana Road…. Read the full news article

Laos Prime Minister receives UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General

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Madrid, Spain, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Prime Minister of Laos, Thongsing Thammavong, acknowledged tourism as central to the agenda of the government of Laos when accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General, in support of mainstreaming the sector in the national and international agendas. Prime Minister Thammavong said, “Tourism development is… Read the full news article

Air Partner’s tour operator division announced very successful summer 2013 season

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London, UK, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner, the air charter broker and Royal Warrant Holder, is delighted to announce that its tour operator division has had a very successful summer season. Between May and October 2013, the two Air Partner chartered Germania aircraft have: Flown over 3,800 hours Carried over 100,000 passengers CAA statistics for the… Read the full news article

China’s top travel agents selling Australian holidays to converge on the Gold Coast next year for the inaugural Corroboree Greater China

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Key quotes “This is the first time Tourism Australia has ever held a Corroboree China event in Australia. These Aussie Specialists are at the frontline, selling travel experiences directly to our consumers, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for the Gold Coast to give them a taste of our world’s best tourism experiences in the Sunshine… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand issued update on The Temple of Phra Viharn (Cambodia v. Thailand) Case

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border surrounding the Temple of Phra Viharn remains peaceful. The two countries’ military forces have agreed to strive to maintain peace along the border after the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling on Monday (11 November 2013). Life along the Thai-Cambodian border has returned to normal…. Read the full news article

PhoCusWright founder Philip C. Wolf shared his travel industry insights with PATA HQ Staff and Associates

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 31st October 2013, Philip C. Wolf, founder of PhoCusWright (USA) shared his insights about the travel industry with the PATA HQ Staff and Associates; below are important developments taken from the session: The business world has always been centered on the ‘Business, Customer, and Government’ matrix model; in today’s world, the focus is… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand: UK is now Thailand’s second largest market out of Europe

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London, UK, 2013-11-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The United Kingdom is now Thailand’s second largest market out of Europe. In January-June 2013, Thailand welcomed more than 410,538 UK visitors, up 3.07 percent over January-June 2012. Given the recent economic conditions in the UK, that is a very acceptable result. In 2013, TAT is projecting 838,000 visitor arrivals and… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia to expand its award-winning program Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) to include Australia-based inbound tour operators (ITOs)

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The way we distribute and sell Australian tourism product is something we’ve been looking at closely in recent months, to see whether there are areas we can improve. Given its popularity and success with agents and wholesalers overseas, we know the Aussie Specialist Program works and see a real opportunity to extend the resource to… Read the full news article

Vancouver and Guangzhou tourism industry professionals signed cooperation agreement

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Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism industry professionals from Vancouver and Guangzhou signed a five-year commitment yesterday to share research, compare best practices, and provide mutual support for continued efforts to drive tourism demand between the sister cities. Tourism is a vital industry for Vancouver with an estimated value of $6.1 billion. It produces 69,000… Read the full news article

WTTC forecasts slower growth for the global travel & tourism industry in 2013

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London, UK, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The global Travel & Tourism industry will grow marginally slower in 2013 than previously indicated, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC forecasts that the total contribution from Travel & Tourism to the world economy will be 2.9% in 2013, down from the 3.2% growth initially forecast in… Read the full news article

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives named in TOP 10 NEW HOTELS for 2014 by Destinology UK

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Maldives, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — ‘Opening in December 2013, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives has been selected as part of the TOP 10 NEW HOTELS for the year or 2014, by Destinology UK – a leading Luxury Tour Operator in the United Kingdom. Destinology UK is one of the strongest tour operators to the luxury segment in the Maldives…. Read the full news article

Culture conference to examine cultural links between Jersey and France

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Jersey, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Council for Culture conference will examine cultural links between Jersey and France. Topics for discussion include: attitudes to the arts and heritage projects linking the Island with Normandy and Brittany the importance of the Jèrriais language Visiting speakers are Dr Mari Jones, Reader in French Linguistics and Language Change at the… Read the full news article

Jersey Heritage launched Ice Age Walking Guide

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Jersey, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — Walkers can now discover Jersey’s Ice Age history whilst exploring its scenic coastline. Jersey Heritage has launched an Ice Age Walking Guide, which includes three dedicated Ice Age Trails at key locations around the Island. The guide forms part of the tourism and educational resources produced by Ice Age Island, the three year… Read the full news article

GBTA survey: ongoing government shutdown and potential default could impact business travel

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Final GBTA BTI™ Outlook of the Year Shows Rising Momentum, But GBTA Sees Serious Concerns from Business Travel Professionals Alexandria, VA, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travel spending is expected to see a robust year in 2014 fueled by steady corporate profits, increases in business investment and an improving U.S. economy. However, the ongoing government shutdown… Read the full news article

Visa facilitation top priority for UNESCO/UNWTO Silk Roads Heritage Corridors Workshop

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Madrid, Spain, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism and heritage experts called for more effective visa systems to support tourism development at the UNESCO/UNWTO Silk Roads Heritage Corridors Tourism Strategy Workshop. The workshop aimed to define a tourism management roadmap for two UNESCO Silk Road Heritage Corridors crossing China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan (7-8 October 2013, Almaty,… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand released update on the political developments in the country

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Royal Thai Government’s Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has lifted the temporary closure of 14 roads surrounding the Government House from late evening of 14th October 2013 to ease traffic situation. All 14 roads were completely reopened from around 21.00 hours. The temporary closure of 14 roads… Read the full news article

Toronto area travel agency owners and senior managers invited to Travelport Connect 2013 Toronto Showcase on October 31 at Toronto Metro Convention Centre

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Takes Place Oct. 31st at Toronto Metro Convention Centre Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today invites travel agency owners and senior managers in the Toronto area to the Travelport Connect 2013 Toronto Showcase taking place Oct. 31st at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre…. Read the full news article

New Zealand tourism industry won multiple awards at 2013 World Travel Awards

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New Zealand, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The New Zealand tourism industry is in celebration mode after a swathe of victories at the 2013 World Travel Awards – also known as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’. Air New Zealand celebrated a double victory when the Australasian awards were announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Double joy … Read the full news article

Local Babel Russia empowering Travel Brands to source new opportunities at MITT 2014

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2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — LocalBabel.com, the specialist provider of customised marketing services, local market intelligence and business liaison, for businesses venturing into new markets, is set to make that difference for twenty select travel brands from around the world who will be invited to Moscow’s 21ST International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). “Russia may well be… Read the full news article

Thailand won Destination of the Year 2013 Award

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards for the “Outstanding Achievement Awards: Destination of the Year 2013” for the second consecutive year, making it the fifth time the country has won this accolade, having received it previously in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2012. Along with the “Destination of the Year 2013”… Read the full news article

American Hotel & Lodging Association President/CEO Katherine Lugar issued statement in response to the federal government shutdown

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Washington, DC, USA, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Hotel & Lodging Association President/CEO Katherine Lugar today issued the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown: On behalf of hoteliers throughout the country, we implore the President and Congress to work together and reach an agreement to reopen the government without delay. The shutdown will disrupt… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport named three New Zealand tourism operators as the winners of its new $200,000 “High Opportunity Target” (HOT) markets marketing competition

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sachie’s Kitchen, which provide state-of-the-art authentic Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian cooking classes, was the overall winner, with Xtreme Destinations Ltd and The Rock Adventure Cruise following in joint second place. Organised by Auckland Airport, the competition provides a fund of $200,000 worth of marketing support and business development assistance… Read the full news article

The Global Business Travel Association released its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report

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BUSINESS TRAVEL SPENDING SET TO GROW 3.4% IN 2014  London, UK, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, announces the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report, a semi-annual analysis of the five most critical business travel markets in Europe: Germany,… Read the full news article

Ms. Pansy Ho, Shun Tak Holdings Managing Director, becomes first official PATA Foundation Ambassador

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The PATA Foundation, is delighted to announce that Ms. Pansy Ho, Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Limited, has accepted the role as the Foundation’s first official Ambassador. Announced during the closing ceremony of the second annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) on September 19, in Macau, Ms. Ho, who is also the Vice Chairman,… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: apprentice given the chance to learn centuries old skills helping conserve one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks

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2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — A young woman is to be given the chance to learn centuries old skills, to help conserve one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks. Sophie Turner, aged 22 and a graduate in Photography and Film from Napier University in Edinburgh  will take up her chisel and begin a four year apprenticeship in stonemasonry… Read the full news article

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) wishes to thank Ms. Kate Chang for her eight outstanding years dedicated service to PATA

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Thailand, 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)bids farewell to its much admired Regional Director – Greater China, Ms. Kate Chang, who has accepted a position with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Bureau in the Beijing office. The Executive Board thanked Ms. Chang for her dedicated service to PATA for the last eight years… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland introduced ‘At Land and Sea’ event Rothesay Castle to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs

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2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Historic Scotland has unveiled its afternoon programme of activities at Rothesay Castle as part of this month’s ‘At Land and Sea’ event which is commemorating the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs. The organisation, which manages Rothesay Castle, will be offering free entry to the public from 2.30pm on Saturday 28th… Read the full news article

Vermont Tourism announced new Beer Lovers Getaways

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Vermont Tourism toasts to Oktoberfest with new Beer Lovers Getaways; a six-pack offering of lodging packages, tasting tours and more ways to savor what The Huffington Post recently called the Best Craft Brew State. 2013-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Born from the industry’s craft beer boom, Vermont Beer Lovers Getaways offer a taste of Munich in Montpelier and a… Read the full news article