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TUI Care Foundation and Women in Travel CIC Launch London Programme to Train Female Tour Entrepreneurs

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(IN SHORT) The TUI Care Foundation and Women in Travel CIC have launched TUI Futureshapers London to address the gender imbalance in tour guiding. Hosted at the Royal Society of Arts, the programme equips women from diverse backgrounds with storytelling, marketing, and business skills—plus personalized mentoring—to become certified guides and entrepreneurs. This summer’s tours include… Read the full news article

Discover Albania’s New Gem: Green Coast Hotel by MGallery Blends Ancient Traditions, Modern Luxury, and Sunrise Paragliding

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(IN SHORT) MGallery Collection’s inaugural Albanian property, Green Coast Hotel, opens on the Riviera with 131 rooms and suites inspired by the region’s architectural heritage. Guests arrive via Vlora Airport and can explore nearby beaches, ancient Berat, and the Caesar Trail. The resort blends minimalist design with local craft in its accommodations and offers two… Read the full news article

PATA Adopts New Vision and Mission to Shape a Meaningful Future for Tourism in the Asia Pacific

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(IN SHORT) At the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in İstanbul, the Pacific Asia Travel Association unveiled a new Vision and Mission to guide its future direction. The new Vision, “A meaningful Pacific Asia tourism economy,” reflects a deeper commitment to long-term, inclusive outcomes that benefit communities, cultures, economies, and the environment. The new Mission highlights… Read the full news article

PATA Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Thailand, Malaysia, and the UAE to Advance Responsible Tourism

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected three new Executive Board members during its 74th Annual General Meeting in Istanbul: Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob of Thailand’s DASTA, Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor of Malaysia’s Sarawak Tourism Board, and Raki Phillips of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority in the UAE. Each brings… Read the full news article

Accor Launches Revamped 14th Edition of Take Off! Student Challenge with Local Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion

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(IN SHORT) Accor has launched the 2025 edition of its Take Off! Student Challenge, reimagining the long-standing initiative as a locally hosted, language-specific competition across ten pilot countries. The new format fosters accessibility and inclusivity, both in participation and in the challenge topic, which calls for innovative ideas to enhance the hospitality experience for all… Read the full news article

New UN Tourism-WTA Report Urges Inclusive Tourism Policies to Accelerate Shared Prosperity and SDG Progress

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism and the World Tourism Alliance have released a joint report stressing the importance of inclusive tourism planning and governance in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 10 on reducing inequalities. The report outlines how tourism can drive shared prosperity if policies prioritize social equity, community development, and reinvestment… Read the full news article

PATA and Travel Unity Forge Alliance to Champion Diversity and Sustainability in Asia Pacific Tourism

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(IN SHORT) PATA and Travel Unity have entered into a formal two-year partnership, as outlined in an MOU finalized in January 2025. This collaboration aims to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable tourism industry in the Asia Pacific region. The partnership will facilitate joint initiatives such as cross-promotion of events, reciprocal speaking engagements, and… Read the full news article