22 Jun, 2017
Nominations for 2017 Australian Disability Awards Open
Canberra, 21 June 2017 – The Hon Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services has announced that nominations are now open for the 2017 National Disability Awards. Individuals, workplaces, and service providers, who have improved the lives of Australians with disability, are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Awards before […]
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Call for Entries: The First ASEAN Travel & Tourism Hall of Fame
By Imtiaz Muqbil, Executive Editor, Travel Impact Newswire Bangkok – Today marks the launch of the ASEAN Travel & Tourism Hall of Fame (ATTHoF), the first global website to honour the achievements of the many industry veterans and stalwarts who elevated this robust and dynamic industry to its present heights. Click here more…1 May, 2016
Can The Travel & Tourism Industry Think?
In 1998, Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani, Professor in the Practice of Public Policy and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, published a book called “Can Asians Think?” One review of the book says: “Asia's economies are poised to surpass those of more…22 Jun, 2017
China to standardize use of English on public signs
By Kou Jie Beijing, (People's Daily Online), June 21, 2017 -- Chinese authorities on June 20 issued a national standard for the use of English in the public domain, eradicating poor translations that damage the country’s image. The standard, jointly issued by China’s Standardization Administration and General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and more…22 Jun, 2017
China to launch 2nd phase of cross-border interbank payment system for RMB
SHANGHAI, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The second phase of the Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) will be launched in Shanghai to promote the global use of the Chinese currency and the Belt and Road Initiative. The upcoming launch of CIPS Phase II in Shanghai will further boost the building of the more…22 Jun, 2017
Voice of China: US should look in the mirror before lecturing the world on human rights
By Curtis Stone Beijing, (People's Daily Online), June 20, 2017 - Responding to US President Donald Trump’s announcement on June 16 that he is reversing steps to normalize relations with Cuba, the Cuban government said the US is in no position to lecture on human rights. In a speech described by the Cuban more…22 Jun, 2017
Here’s why you should read this new anthology on the Israel-Palestine conflict — Hindustan Times
The book was launched on June 18 to commemorate this month’s anniversary of the 1967 Mideast War, in which Israel took control of the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. Hebrew and Arabic versions are to hit bookshelves in Israel and the Palestinian territories later this week. Speaking to reporters more…22 Jun, 2017
China takes measures to boost sharing economy
BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- A guideline to further boost the blossoming of sharing economy was approved at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday. According to the guideline, the sector will enjoy easier access, greater policy transparency, and better protection of legitimate rights of platform more…20 Jun, 2017
Switzerland tops World Innovation Index; India and other emerging markets on the rise
United Nations, (UN News Centre) 15 June 2017 – Innovation is a key development tool that could boost economies and provide a way out of the growing squeeze on the world's food resources – one of the major challenges of the 21st century – according to a new United Nations more…20 Jun, 2017
Qatar Blockade: Global Trades Union blasts Gulf royal families for jeopardising lives of migrant millions
Brussels, 19 June 2017 (ITUC OnLine): Concerns over the conditions of migrant workers in Qatar are mounting, as the blockade of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other countries continues. Workers from Bangladesh, India and Nepal are telling of essential food prices doubling with the sealing of the Saudi more…19 Jun, 2017
Australia opens Great Barrier Reef cruise ship policy for public consultation
Canberra, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, 16/06/2017 - Public feedback is invited on a draft policy for cruise ship operations in the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s draft policy brings together all current management arrangements for cruise ships operating across the Reef and promotes ecologically-sustainable more…19 Jun, 2017
Theme Index and Museum Index 2016 shows Asian waterparks making a big splash
HONG KONG, June 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index, an annual study of attendance at top theme parks, water parks and museums around the world, reveals mixed results for calendar year 2016. While attendance at the top 25 global theme parks dipped by 1.1 more…19 Jun, 2017
ASEAN, EU to boost student mobility in the ASEAN region
MANILA, 14 June 2017 (ASEAN secretariat media release) – Today, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines’ Commission for Higher Education (CHED), and the European Union (EU) joined forces to organise the First ASEAN Student Mobility Forum in Manila to capture and promote the benefits of student mobility more…19 Jun, 2017
One Professor’s Journey from Israeli-occupied Palestine to Israeli-occupied USA
By Prof Mazin Qumsiyeh I spent 40 hours on grueling travel between Palestine and the USA and my documents (and luggage) were checked 15-20 times along the way. The Israeli occupied United States is not much different from Israeli occupied Palestine. I will not bore you with details of going from more…14 Jun, 2017
Global aviation growth projects need for 530,000 pilots, 550,000 technicians over 20 years
Bangkok, 14 June 2017 – The world’s passenger aircraft fleet above 100 seats is set to more than double in the next 20 years to over 40,000 planes as traffic is set to grow at 4.4 percent per year, according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast 2017-2036. Over this period, increasing more…14 Jun, 2017
Asia-based HIV Workers Explore Innovative Use of Social Media to Combat Rising Infection Rate
BANGKOK, June 14, 2017 (APcom Press release) – Reducing rising rates of HIV transmission among Asian gay men through the innovative use of digital communications is the focus of a special event which opened today in Bangkok. Connecting Asia is a three-day regional consultation – the first event of its kind more…14 Jun, 2017
153 detained for airline ticket fraud following worldwide Interpol operation
Lyon, France, 13 June 2017, (Interpol media release) - An international operation targeting airline fraudsters has resulted in the detention of 153 individuals suspected of using tickets purchased with stolen, compromised or fake credit card details. Involving 64 countries, during the sixth Global Airport Action Days from 6 to 8 June, more…13 Jun, 2017
U.S. Extremist Anti-Islam Rallies a ‘Bust,’ Counter-Protests Far Overshadowed Hate Marches
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said anti-Islam rallies held around the country on Saturday were a "bust" and were far overshadowed by counter-demonstrators who outnumbered the Islamophobes and their white supremacist and anti-government allies more…13 Jun, 2017
Mekong Tourism Forum 2017: Prospering, but for what Purpose?
Luang Prabang, Laos – One of the most powerful messages of the Mekong Tourism Forum held in this UNESCO world heritage site between 7-9 June was the contrast between the core argument advocated by the keynote speaker and the rest of the programme content. While Anna Pollock, the UK-based Founder more…10 Jun, 2017
Number of Potential Migrants Worldwide Tops 700 Million – Gallup Polls
WASHINGTON, D.C. 8 June 2017 (Gallup Polls) -- After cooling off in the wake of the Great Recession, worldwide, people's desire to migrate permanently to another country showed signs of rebounding between 2013 and 2016. Gallup found 14% of the world's adults -- which translates to nearly 710 million people more…10 Jun, 2017
Time to impose visa curbs on U.S. citizens globally
Bangkok – An extremist anti-Muslim hate group is planning to hold rallies across 29 cities in the United States on June 10 to highlight what it calls the threat of “Sharia law”. Although the website of ACT for America describes these rallies as being opposition to female genital mutilation, honor more…6 Jun, 2017
From a Vietnamese farm to Forbes: The start-up that wowed Subic Ecotourism Fest
Subic Bay, the Philippines – Of the many erudite presentations at the Subic Ecotourism Festival held between 28 May – 2 June, the most inspiring was the story of how a young Vietnamese girl overcame poverty, illiteracy, an alcoholic father and single motherhood to land up on the cover of more…27 May, 2017
European Commission simplifies rules for public investment in ports, airports, culture and the outermost regions
Brussels, 17 May 2017, European Commission - Press release - The European Commission has approved today new state aid rules that exempt certain public support measures for ports, airports, culture and the outermost regions from prior Commission scrutiny. The objective is to facilitate public investment for job creation and growth more…27 May, 2017
Report: More European sites meet excellent bathing water quality standards than ever before
Brussels, 23 May 2017, European Commission - Press release - More than 85% of bathing water sites monitored across Europe in 2016 met the most stringent ‘excellent' quality standards — meaning they were mostly free from pollutants harmful to human health and the environment, according to the annual bathing water more…27 May, 2017
Clash of Generations: A Politically Incorrect Analysis of the PATA Summit 2017
Colombo -- Of the many facets of internal and external change impacting the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the most important is the demographic transition from the ageing old guard to the young generation of millennials. The significantly different issues and challenges facing both were on full display during the PATA more…21 May, 2017
Chinese visitors flock to Philippines after bilateral ties are reset
Beijing (People's Daily Online) May 19, 2017 - The number of Chinese people applying for visas to travel to the Philippine recently shot up by 200 percent, as the Chinese government canceled all travel alerts for citizens going to the country, according to Philippine news site Inquirer.net on May 18. With more…21 May, 2017
China tourism investment to top 1.5 trillion yuan in 2017
BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China's tourism investment is expected to maintain rapid growth in 2017 as ongoing consumption upgrades will keep the sector on the fast track. The China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) Friday said tourism will remain a magnet for private capital, predicting direct investment will jump more than more…21 May, 2017
U.S. Families Will Spend Average of 1/3rd of Their Summer Staring at a Screen
CHICAGO-May 18, 2017 -(BUSINESS WIRE)--With warmer weather finally arriving in most parts of the country and the school year winding down to a close, Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) (www.groupon.com) asked 1,000 U.S. parents how much time their families plan to spend on their electronic devices this summer––and the results were staggering. The more…20 May, 2017
Amid ‘alarming rise’ in obesity, UN study finds one in three European adolescents overweight
United Nations, (UN News Centre), 17 May 2017 – Citing eating habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviours, the United Nations health agency launched a new publication today at the European Congress on Obesity in Portugal which revealed a rising number of obese adolescents in many countries across Europe. “Despite sustained efforts more…20 May, 2017
Big data can have a ‘big impact’ on achievement of Global Goals, UN says on IT Day
United Nations, (UN News Centre), 17 May 2017 – Mastering and measuring 'big data' – to map poverty from space or use mobile phones to track food security – could boost evidence-based decision-making at local and global levels and drive the implementation of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the more…20 May, 2017
Societal Impact of Pain Costs the EU up to 441 Billion Euros Annually
BRUSSELS & VALETTA, Malta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2017 - Pain causes a problem for individuals as well as a challenge for healthcare systems, economies and society: each year, approximately one in five Europeans or 20 percent of the adult population in Europe are affected by chronic pain. This includes 153 million people more…20 May, 2017
“The Olive Tree”: New Publication launched to help Travel & Tourism meet UN Sustainable Development Goals
Colombo -- A pioneering publication designed to help the travel & tourism industry put its shoulder to the wheel of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched at the PATA Annual Summit here in the Sri Lankan capital this week. Although discussion of the SDGs is taking up a more…18 May, 2017
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