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GITF grandly opens with heavyweight exhibitors 2012-3-2

With spring in the air, Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou was packed with people on March 1. Sponsored by Guangdong Provincial Tourism Administration and the Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality and organized by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd.,

CSR in tourism: a long-term topic at ITB 2012-2-28

CSR in tourism is becoming an increasingly important issue. Nowhere is this more accurately reflected than at ITB Berlin. All areas of corporate and social responsibility are hot topics at the world’s leading travel trade show. More issues are now being covered than ever before.

Exclusive Interview with Simon Mayle of ILTM ASIA 2012-2-27

The ILTM Asia networking event for exhibitors, buyers and media was recently held at the Portman Ritz-Carlton where ILTM Asia´s Marketing Manager, Simon Mayle, took part in a wide ranging interview spanning new trends in the luxury travel industry, to the astounding growth of the event, to the changing needs of luxury travelers.

Zanzibar´s African Music Festival 2012-2-24

The festival includes more than 40 musical groups, hailing from Zanzibar, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, West Africa and Europe.

PATA Announces the Grand and Gold Award Winners 2012-2-24

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 PATA Gold Awards. The awards have long been proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO). This year, the awards recognise the achievements of 21 separate organisations and individuals.

The complete guide to ITB Berlin on your mobile 2012-2-24

With the free ITB Mobile Guide app visitors to ITB Berlin are always well informed. This year’s trade fair guide has numerous new features, including "What’s on", an overview of current events, plus an A to Z of ITB, which lists everything visitors need to know about the world’s largest travel trade show

Kobo Safaris entrance into the Chinese Market 2012-2-22

It was recently that the Chinese Tourism Board issued licenses to major operators like; CITS American Express, JTB Japan & Asia Discount Travel and TUI China Travel. Kobo Safaris also joined the list of reputable organizations in offering their track proven Ground Handling Services to the Chinese guest travelling to Eastern and Southern Africa.

China against EU charges on carbon emissions 2012-2-20

China has taken a tough stance against the EU charges on carbon emissions from flights in and out of the EU by forbidding domestic airlines from taking part in the carbon-emissions system on Monday. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Chinese airlines are not allowed to pay the tax or add on other fees without government permission.

Mauritius interests Chinese tourists 2012-2-20

The Mauritian government has held a press conference in Beijing to promote tourism. Statistics have showed a growth in the number of tourist arrivals from China. According to Mauritian officials, their tourism promotion that relies on emerging markets like China will pay well in the long term.

US simplifies visa applications for Chinese 2012-2-20

Starting from next Monday, qualified non-immigrant Chinese applicants to the United States can renew their visas without undergoing another interview if their visas expired less than 48 months ago, under a pilot program announced on Thursday by US Ambassador Gary Locke.

Chinese tourists plan to avoid UK during Olympics 2012-2-20

Ordinary tourists from China and Japan are extremely reluctant to visit the UK in the period before, during and after the Olympic games, according to major tour operators in those countries.

China Online Luxury Market Surpasses 10 Billion Yuan For First Time 2012-2-17

China´s booming luxury e-commerce market surpassed 10 billion yuan (US1.59 billion) last year, a nearly 70 percent leap over 2010, according to a new study by iResearch. Despite the possibility of overcapacity, the market is expected to post 30 percent annual growth over the next several years.

Chinese luxury online shoppers share product info via Sina Weibo 2012-2-17

From: iResearch 97.1% Chinese luxury online shoppers are willing to share the website they purchase luxury goods from and the product info. Among these shoppers, 22.5% and 21.9% share via chatting and Weibo; sharing via forums, SNS, blog and luxury online shops are all over 10%.

China Online Consumers Still Among The Most Optimistic 2012-2-17

Consumer confidence also fell by one point last quarter in China from 105 to 104 according to third quarter global online consumer confidence findings from Nielsen, a leading global provider of insights and analytics into what consumers watch and buy.

Chinese travelers are seeing the USA in record numbers 2012-2-17

Eager to spend their growing disposable income, travelers from mainland China´s wealthy and rising middle classes are traversing the globe in search of iconic destinations they can cross off their bucket lists.

Chinese tourists to embark on luxury shopping spree to celebrate new year 2012-2-17

Chinese tourists to embark on luxury shopping spree to celebrate new year

ILTM Asia:showcasing gastronomic experiences 2012-2-17

ILTM Asia 2012 - showcasing the most indulgent gastronomic experiences

Tanzania Safari Programs 2012-2-14

I refer to the attached notice, by the Government of Tanzania, for statutory increases in the entrance fees for all sites under the country´s Antiquities Department. As a consequence, the entrance fees for Olduvai Gorge have, with immediate effect,

Debate on ´High Value Low Impact Tourism´ Takes Place at PATA Event in Bhutan 2012-2-7

February 6, 2012, Bangkok: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has opened its three-day Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart (AT&RTCM) in Bhutan, one of the world´s most secret and sought-after destinations.

Asia/Pacific Tourism Poised to Record 6% Growth for 2011 2012-2-7

Preliminary results released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) show a collective increase of 6% year-on-year for international arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations during each of the months of international arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations during each of the months of October and November 2011. For the first 11 months of the year