16 Sep, 2019
New WTO indicator finds services trade weakening into second half of 2019
Geneva, 16 Sept 2019, WTO media release – World trade in commercial services lost momentum through the second quarter of 2019 according to the WTO’s new Services Trade Barometer, launched on 16 September. The index’s reading of 98.4 is below the baseline value of 100, suggesting that services trade continued to face strong headwinds leading […]
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June 14, 2019: First Forum on The Greatest Story in Global Tourism HiSTORY
Bangkok – At 0900 hrs on March 18, exactly 59 years ago, what was then known as the Tourist Organisation of Thailand opened for business. Its duty, in the words of Gen Chalermchai Charuvastr, its first Director-General, was to promote visitor arrivals by "creating a wholesome image" of the Thai more…11 Apr, 2018
FREE DOWNLOAD: The Next Big Thing – Thailand Outbound Travel Report 2018
Bangkok -- Travel Impact Newswire Executive Editor Imtiaz Muqbil has made travel journalism history yet again by publishing the first report on the surging Thai outbound travel industry. The report is being made available FREE, thanks to support from Minister of Tourism and Sports Weerasak Kowsurat and Tourism Authority of Thailand more…17 Jul, 2017
FREE DOWNLOAD: The Olive Tree – How Travel & Tourism can Contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Olive Tree is the first and only publication designed to help Travel & Tourism become a more enthusiastic part of the solution in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Free download. Click on any of the images below. ++++++++++ The Olive Tree Edition 15, September-October 2019 [caption id="attachment_57987" align="aligncenter" width="468"] Click on 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…16 Sep, 2019
India joins growing number of “democracies” on human rights violations list
Geneva -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet has painted a bleak picture of the global human rights situation. Although climate change is having a worldwide impact such as on indigenous peoples and environmental rights defenders, individual geopolitical flare-ups in many countries which are otherwise popular tourism more…16 Sep, 2019
Grant Thornton survey: 62% of U.S. business owners see a recession looming
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 12, 2019 -- American businesses do not plan on treading water when the next recession hits, according to a new Grant Thornton LLP survey of more than 250 business owners and C-level executives conducted in late June 2019. Innovation will remain a top priority: At least half of more…16 Sep, 2019
The Most Enriching Environmental Film Festival launched in Kuala Lumpur with Climate Action Theme
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival 2019 (KLEFF 2019) was launched at Taman Tugu today to celebrate the 12th installation of the film festival with the theme “Climate Action…Now!”. This year’s theme will explore the stories of people and organizations committed to taking climate more…16 Sep, 2019
Have Your Say: The Rise and Fall of PATA
Bangkok - In 1994, exactly 25 years ago, this was the full membership list of PATA, excluding the chapter members. In 1999, exactly 20 years ago, PATA relocated its HQ from San Francisco to Bangkok to take advantage of the opportunities of a more…13 Sep, 2019
Penang to host 7th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum October 15-17
George Town, 2019.09.05 - The 7th edition of the Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF7) will be held from 15 to 17 October 2019. Touted as the largest and most diverse urban forum in Asia Pacific, this year it will be held in Penang, Malaysia. The forum is themed "Future of Asia and more…13 Sep, 2019
UN launches new plan to ‘reaffirm the sanctity’ of religious sites, counter hate and violence
United Nations, 12 September 2019 - In a landmark document that should be must-reading across the entire Travel & Tourism industry, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on Thursday launched a new plan of action to “counter hate and violence around the globe”. It goes right to the heart of more…12 Sep, 2019
Minor Corp Chairman Bill Heinecke challenges value of “disruptive” technologies
Bangkok - Mr William Heinecke, Chairman and CEO of Bangkok-based Minor Corporation, has raised some serious questions about the growing influence and impact of OTAs, ride-sharing services and other “disruptive” technologies that the travel & tourism industry is going ga-ga about. Speaking at the Thailand Focus 2019 Forum organised by the more…10 Sep, 2019
WAIC 2019 Closes with $1.39 Bn Commitment to Transform Shanghai into Global AI Tech Hub
SHANGHAI, 5 September 2019, PRNewswire - The second World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which welcomed hundreds of global companies, start-ups and universities, ended on August 31 with the unveiling of several groundbreaking AI projects and international cooperation agreements, set to turn Shanghai into one of the biggest technological hubs in the country. [caption more…10 Sep, 2019
Life360 Survey Finds 25% of Parents Wish the Internet Was Never Invented
SAN FRANCISCO, 4 September 2019, BUSINESS WIRE - More than 67% of parents surveyed believe that the digital age has made parenting more difficult, and 25% wish the internet was never invented, according to results from a survey released today by Life360, the leading safety and coordination service for families worldwide. To more…10 Sep, 2019
PATA Foundation Chairman quits following “inquisition” by two Executive Board members
Bangkok - The Chairman of the PATA Foundation, Mr Peter Semone, has quit abruptly, less than a year before he was due to start an official process to hand over the baton. The shock resignation, the first of its kind in the Foundation's history, comes in the midst of a more…9 Sep, 2019
AB InBev Targets Rising China’s Gen-Z with New Multi-Cultural “Smart Drinking” Strategy
SHANGHAI, 4 September 2019, BUSINESS WIRE - Global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) today celebrated the 12th year of its annual China smart drinking campaign by staging an awareness gala in Shanghai. Reinvented with a multi-cultural approach where heritage meets new lifestyles, this year’s campaign features a virtual character under its more…9 Sep, 2019
New Study Reveals Growing Skills Gap Becoming “Serious Drag on Business Efficiency”
HOBOKEN, N.J., 4 September 2019, BUSINESS WIRE - Wiley Education Services, a division of Wiley (NYSE: JWA) (NYSE: JWB) that provides tailored services and technology solutions for university and enterprise partners, and Future Workplace, an HR advisory and research firm preparing leaders for disruptions in recruiting, development and employee engagement, today announced more…9 Sep, 2019
“Colours of Africa” festival held in Bangkok to drive tourism, trade
Bangkok - Thousands of middle-upper income consumers from Thailand and tourists from all around the world were treated to a three-day “Colours of Africa” festival held in one of Bangkok’s most popular shopping malls over the 6 – 8 September weekend. The festival was intended to promote a better understanding of more…7 Sep, 2019
Transparency.org: Three ways to stop money laundering through real estate
Source: Transparency.org • 6 September 2019 - Around the world, buying property is a favourite method for the corrupt to launder their ill-gotten gains. When corrupt officials take large bribes, embezzle funds or otherwise steal money from the countries they are meant to serve, the money usually has to be cleaned more…7 Sep, 2019
Physician burnout, improving patient experience amongst top priorities of U.S. healthcare organisations, study reveals
ALPHARETTA, Ga., 4 September 2019, BUSINESS WIRE - LocumTenens.com, a leading physician and advanced practitioner staffing agency, announced today the results of its newly-released signature study, Locum Tenens Engagements: Strategies, Usage and General Attitudes. The 2019 survey measures the perception and attitudes of hundreds of clinicians and healthcare executives and administrators across more…7 Sep, 2019
Gen Z is Highly Optimistic, Purpose Driven (and Less Stressed Out): Korn Ferry Survey Claims
LOS ANGELES, 4 September 2019, BUSINESS WIRE - As Gen Z (born 1997-2010) enters the workforce, a new Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) survey of professionals of all ages examines how the next generation in the workplace is bringing plenty of optimism, a lot of purpose and less stress than Millennials (born 1982-1996). Nearly two-thirds more…7 Sep, 2019
U.S. Watchdog Groups Planning Grassroots Push to Ban Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept/6/2019 – Almost 30 organizations from across the U.S. political spectrum have joined hands to launch the BanFacialRecognition.com campaign calling for a U.S. federal ban on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology. The groups, which represent more than 15 million combined members, plan to flood lawmakers with emails and more…6 Sep, 2019
New Australian visa rule means 5-day turnaround time for major investors
Canberra, 30 Aug 2019, Austrade media release - Companies with major investments in Australia can quickly bring skilled employers into Australia to fill temporary shortages, after implementation of a change to the Accredited Sponsor Scheme for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa. Announced in March , the scheme is accessible more…6 Sep, 2019
Insights, Information key to Thailand’s diplomacy and focus on “Holistic Sustainability”
Bangkok - Insights and information is the fuel that drives diplomacy, the ability to anticipate change and the pursuit of “holistic sustainability” in a rapidly changing world, Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, said in a speech on 5 September 2019. Addressing a gathering of Bangkok-based foreign diplomats more…4 Sep, 2019
New WHO report flags Europe’s alcohol epidemic and what to do about it
4 September 2019, IOGT News - Brand new WHO Europe alcohol status report 2019 illustrates the high burden of alcohol across the region and that alcohol use and related harms are not declining at an acceptable rate. In response, IOGT International is calling for a new EU Alcohol Strategy, for an more…3 Sep, 2019
Partnerships with civil society and youth ‘essential’ for a future that leaves no one behind
Utah, 28 August 2019, UN News - Partnerships with civil society and youth are essential to achieving the goals of key UN-backed international agreements, such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Paris Agreement on climate change, María Fernanda Espinosa, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, told more…3 Sep, 2019
‘Extinction crisis’ pushes countries to agree stronger protection for global wildlife
28 August 2019, UN News - At-risk wildlife that is facing a “growing extinction crisis” received a boost on Wednesday, as countries wrapped up a marathon meeting in Geneva, by agreeing to increased protection measures and more sustainable trade in animals and plants across the globe. [caption id="attachment_58081" align="aligncenter" width="580"] A more…3 Sep, 2019
Shanghai to host Asia’s largest Musical Instruments Fair in October
SHANGHAI, 3 September 2019, PRNewswire - Music China, one of the most reputable musical instrument fairs in the world, will be held from October 10-13, 2019 in Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Known as Asia's largest trade show of music industry, Music China 2019, organized by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd., gathers more than more…3 Sep, 2019
Kashmir: The Worst Conflict Area In The World
by Binu Mathew, Editor, countercurrents.org 27 August 2019, countercurrents.org - It won’t be an exaggeration to say Kashmir is the worst conflict area in the world. Look anywhere else in the world where there are conflicts, there is no communication crack down. From Gaza to West Papua, from Hong Kong to the more…3 Sep, 2019
Growing neo-fascism today worryingly similar to European fascism in the 1930’s
By John Scales Avery 22 August 2019, Human Wrongs Watch - I would like to announce the publication of a new book, entitled “Fascism, Then and Now”. It can be freely downloaded from the following link: http://eacpe.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fascism-then-and-now-John-Scales-Avery.pdf Please circulate the link to your friends who might be interested. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="278"] more…2 Sep, 2019
Generation Z and Millennials Desperately Seeking Personal Fulfillment at Work, New Payments Study Finds
CHICAGO, 28 August 2019, BUSINESS WIRE - A national online study of adults ranging from 18 to 38 years found that Generation Z and Millennial employees are feeling an overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction at work. Close to half (43 percent) of Millennials surveyed said they plan to leave their job within the more…2 Sep, 2019
Cloud Robotics Global Revenue Expected to Reach $170.4 Billion by 2025: Tractica Report
BOULDER, Colo.-August 28, 2019-(BUSINESS WIRE) - While the global cloud robotics market is at a nascent stage of development, companies are becoming aware of its growing importance and are in the early stages of understanding what cloud robotics is, how it works, and what the implications are for their businesses. According more…2 Sep, 2019
ADB Opinion Piece: How South Asia can continue as world’s fastest growing subregion
By Lei Lei Song Manila, 2 August 2019, ADB News - Since 2014, South Asia has been the fastest growing subregion in the world, with its eight economies collectively boasting average annual growth of 7.0%. This is higher even than East Asia (6.2%), which includes China; Southeast Asia (4.9%); and the more…2 Sep, 2019
ADB President Pledges $12 Billion in Support of New Flagship Initiatives in India
NEW DELHI, INDIA, 29 August 2019, ADB News - Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Mr. Takehiko Nakao met with India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi today for the third time since Mr. Modi became Prime Minister and pledged to support the government’s new flagship initiatives led by the Prime Minister. more…2 Sep, 2019
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