17 Aug, 2017
Next wave of U.S. white supremacist hate rallies planned on Sept 9
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/16/2017) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on officials in cities targeted by a nationwide series of hate rallies scheduled for September 9 to step up security measures to ensure public safety. [NOTE: Earlier today, CAIR’s Minnesota chapter called on the […]
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FREE DOWNLOAD: The Olive Tree – How Travel & Tourism Can Contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Olive Tree Edition II July-August 2017 [caption id="attachment_51590" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Click on the image to download FREE[/caption] The Olive Tree Edition I May-June 2017 [caption id="attachment_51593" align="aligncenter" width="415"] Click on the image to download more…1 Dec, 2016
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…17 Aug, 2017
‘Racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism or Islamophobia are poisoning our societies’ – UN chief
United Nations, 16 August 2017, (UN News) – Urging people everywhere to speak out against hate speech and hate crimes, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today reiterated his call for tolerance, respect for the other and the importance of recognizing diversity. [caption id="attachment_52104" align="alignleft" width="386"] Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to journalists more…17 Aug, 2017
What Charlottesville and the emergence of white supremacists means for the future of global travel
Bangkok – The emergence of the American white supremacist movement in the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, has opened up a Pandora’s Box of issues that will have a significant impact on travel & tourism to and from the United States and around the world. By further complicating an already unstable more…13 Aug, 2017
AirAsia celebrates inaugural flight from Shenzhen to Langkawi
LANGKAWI, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Low-cost airline AirAsia today welcomed its inaugural flight from Shenzhen to Langkawi with 89 percent load factor. The flight AK 1713 was greeted by a water canon salute upon arrival into Langkawi International Airport and was also received by Dato’ Haji Azizan Noordin, Chief Executive Officer, more…13 Aug, 2017
UNITE HERE files Federal labor charges against Anbang demanding hotel ownership disclosure
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 10, 2017 - UNITE HERE this week filed federal unfair labor practice charges against Anbang Insurance Group and three of its hotel operators for failing to comply with its request for information on the firm’s ownership and sources of financing. The charges come as China-based Anbang reportedly may more…12 Aug, 2017
30% of Palestinian population are millennials, aged 15-29
RAMALLAH, August 10, 2017 (WAFA) – Marking the International Youth Day and under the theme “Youth, Peace and Security”, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) said Thursday that a third of the Palestinian society is young. Statistics show that the percentage of youth in the age group of 15 to more…12 Aug, 2017
Cancer-stricken Palestinian woman dies after Israel delays permit to reach hospital
GAZA, August 10, 2017 (WAFA) – A 47-year-old woman with cancer died in Gaza on Tuesday Aug 8 while waiting for an Israeli army permit to get treatment in a hospital outside Gaza, al-Mezan human rights center said on Thursday. It said Itimad Fathi Rabi, from Shabora refugee camp in Rafah, more…9 Aug, 2017
ASEAN to deepen regional integration as it marks Golden Jubilee
MANILA, 8 August 2017, (ASEAN Secretariat News) – Today, ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of its journey. To mark this golden jubilee, various commemorative activities are being carried out across the region. A tribute to the five Founding Fathers at a grand celebration of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN is scheduled today in more…9 Aug, 2017
Full text: ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN
8 August 2017, (ASEAN Secretariat News) -- The following is the full text of the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN. 1. The 50th Anniversary of ASEAN is a historic occasion that highlights our success in building an ASEAN Community that is rules-based, people-oriented, and people- centered. 2. As more…9 Aug, 2017
Malaysia hosts ASEAN 50th Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony and Related Commemorative Events
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 August 2017, (Bernama) -- The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) commemorates its 50th founding anniversary today, 8 August 2017. This is a significant milestones year for the regional bloc. The extended community of ASEAN with the important pillars of political, economic and social shows the more…9 Aug, 2017
ASEAN MPs call for stronger protections for migrants and refugees
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 August 2017, (APHR News) --ASEAN lawmakers urged regional governments today to do more to protect migrant workers and refugees, arguing that all members of the ASEAN community are entitled to basic rights and deserve to have their dignity and humanity respected. Members of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights more…9 Aug, 2017
ASEAN@50: New book shows how ASEAN tourism undermined the ASEAN Miracle
Bangkok – When ASEAN marked the 50th anniversary of its founding on 08 Aug 2017, let the record show that the travel & tourism industry of Thailand, where ASEAN was born, negotiated and signed, did nothing, absolutely nothing, to commemorate the event. Neither did the Ministry of Tourism & Sports, more…5 Aug, 2017
Pew Research: Globally, more people see U.S. power and influence as a major threat
August 1, 2017 (Pew Research Centre) - Concerns about American power and influence have risen in countries around the world amid steep drops in U.S. favorability and confidence in the U.S. president. Across 30 nations surveyed by Pew Research Center both in 2013 and this spring, a median of 38% now more…5 Aug, 2017
Indian Armed Forces veterans condemn Modi govt: “Dissent is not treason”
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) A group of Indian armed forces veterans have flagged their concern over "divisiveness" and "relentless vigilantism" gripping the country and condemned the targeting of Muslims and Dalits. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 114 veterans wrote that issues like vigilantism and "targeting of more…5 Aug, 2017
ETOA Statement: Ministerial Response to European Border Delays is ‘Self-Mutilation’
London, 4 August 2017 (ETOA media release) - The new Schengen border controls, which were planned and announced before the Brexit vote last year, impose rigorous checks on those people entering the Schengen zone, which embraces 26 European countries. This has caused severe delays – the very kind of delays more…5 Aug, 2017
U.S. Govt’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Approach Continues to Single Out Muslims
By CAIR Government Affairs Coordinator Amineh Safi (aSafi@cair.com) Last week, the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a congressional hearing examining the government's policy for countering violent extremism (CVE) domestically. Disappointingly, like the federal government's overall CVE program, the oversight committee singled out the American Muslim community as the sole focus more…4 Aug, 2017
How Thai tourism’s history deficit saw it lose a huge ASEAN@50 opportunity
Bangkok – As ASEAN prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of its formation on 08 Aug 2017, the Thai tourism industry has lost a major opportunity to celebrate the central role played by the Kingdom in ASEAN’s formation, and better understand the significant linkage between peace, ASEAN integration, diplomacy and more…3 Aug, 2017
European passengers face four-hour security queues, flight delays this summer
Brussels, 27 July 2017, (A4E) --Thousands of flights recently had to be delayed because EU border controls are significantly understaffed to comply with tightened immigration checks — some passengers even missed their flights. During this busy summer travel season, airline travellers have become victims of the disproportionate impact that the more…3 Aug, 2017
Lessons from the Malaysian National Museum for the future of ASEAN
Kuala Lumpur -- As a history buff, I enjoy visiting museums. These homes for the preservation of history are the best places to learn the lessons of history, and perhaps avoid repeating past mistakes. Last week, I visited the Malaysian National Museum in Kuala Lumpur for the third time. This visit more…1 Aug, 2017
Langkawi’s PATA Event to help Malaysia hit 2020 tourism target
Malaysia, Langkawi, 29 July 2017, (NNN-Bernama) -- The PATA Travel Mart 2018, to be held in Langkawi, will pave the way for Malaysia to achieve its 2020 target of 36 million tourist arrivals annually with a RM168-billion income from the tourism industry. Tourism Malaysia director-general, Mirza Mohammad Taiyab said the event, more…1 Aug, 2017
Malaysia: Wat Charok Padang Continues to Attract Tourists
Malaysia, SIK, 27 July 2017, (NNN-Bernama) -- A bottle-shaped Buddhist temple, Wat Charok Padang, here continues to attract tourists who came to see the First Bottle-Made Temple in Malaysia as listed in the Malaysia Book of Records. The temple, which was inspired from Wat Pa Maha Kaew or the Temple of more…1 Aug, 2017
Qatar Airways Sticks to Plane Orders Despite Crisis
Doha, Qatar, 29 July 2017, (NNN-QNA) -- Qatar Airways continues to make money, and will go through with jet orders it’s already committed to, as the nation seeks an international ruling, restoring its access to air corridors, the Minister of Transport & Communications, Jassim Saif Ahmed al-Sulaiti, said. “We are continuing more…1 Aug, 2017
Kenya Eyes More Chinese Tourists After Jack Ma’s Visit
Kenya, Nairobi, 31 July 2017, (NNN-Xinhua) -- Kenya's tourism marketers promised to bring more Chinese tourists to the East African nation after a visit by Chinese business magnate Jack Ma. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said travel agents have termed the visit by the billionaire a major boost and endorsement to their more…1 Aug, 2017
New Air Route to link Vietnam’s Da Nang and China’s Zuni
China, Beijing, 31 July 2017, (NNN-Bernama) -- Chinese tourist arrivals in Vietnam are expected to rise after the launch of a direct air route between Vietnam’s Da Nang city and China’s Zunyi city, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. The route, to start on Aug 5 and served by an Airbus A321, more…1 Aug, 2017
China to boost green manufacturing in Yangtze River Economic Belt
China, Beijing, 30 July 2017, (Xinhua) -- China will develop green manufacturing in the Yangtze River Economic Belt to reduce pollution and boost economic growth. The total industrial output of green manufacturing in the region will reach 5 trillion yuan (742 billion U.S. dollars) by 2020, according to guidelines released by more…1 Aug, 2017
Chinese smart bike-sharing platform Mobike launches service in London
LONDON, 31 July 2017, (Xinhua) -- Chinese bike-sharing company Mobike on Monday announced the launch of its popular service in London, starting in the West London borough of Ealing. The launch comes hot on the heels of Mobike's success in launching the UK's first council and community backed bicycle sharing scheme more…1 Aug, 2017
China supports two-state solution on Palestinian issue: President Xi
BEIJING, 18 July 2017, (Xinhua) -- China supports a political settlement of the Palestinian issue on the basis of the two-state solution, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday. China supports Palestine in building an independent, full sovereignty state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, Xi said in his more…1 Aug, 2017
UN agency develops new guidelines to help countries better monitor forest resources
26 July 2017, (UN News) – The United Nations agriculture agency has created new guidelines to help countries develop a strong mechanism to monitor national forest resources. “The demand for reliable, up-to-date and more diverse forestry data and stronger analytical capacities at a national level has grown considerably in recent years,” more…1 Aug, 2017
“This Is Palestine” documentary charts brutality of life under Israeli boot
Israeli-occupied Palestine, 16 June 2017, (TrocairePLUS)--‘This Is Palestine’ follows the journey of Riverdance founder John McColgan through the West Bank and Gaza as he explores the impact of ongoing conflict and military occupation on the people who live there. The documentary features powerful interviews with people who have lost their home, more…1 Aug, 2017
More Chinese students go on overseas study tours
BEIJING, 29 July 2017, (Xinhua) -- More and more Chinese students are putting overseas study tours on their agenda this summer. Consisting of language courses, sightseeing and international communication, study tours meet the demands of Chinese parents and students for a long and fruitful holiday, despite high costs of around 4,000 more…1 Aug, 2017
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