16 Jan, 2020
B2B session at Thai outbound travel show hits all-time high
Bangkok – The 26th bi-annual Thailand International Travel Fair, an outbound show, began on Jan 15 with a business matching turnout of 159 suppliers, the highest ever. China was the top country represented with Japan coming in second and India third. The B2B networking session precedes the four-day event organised by the Thailand Travel Agents […]
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Unmatched Lectures on Thailand: The Greatest Story in Global Tourism HiSTORY
Bangkok - This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International, the two founding pillars of what is now the kingdom's largest service economy sector and job-creator. This meteoric rise did not happen by chance. It was the result of a broad range more…15 Nov, 2019
How 1987 Visit Thailand Year Revolutionised Global Travel & Tourism
One of the world's greatest tourism marketing extravaganzas, 1987 Visit Thailand Year changed the face of global Travel & Tourism. While establishing Thailand's marketing genius, it also exposed the kingdom's management deficiencies. Today, as the country prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai more…18 Mar, 2019
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 17, January-February 2020 [caption id="attachment_59308" align="aligncenter" width="458"] 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…5 Jan, 2020
New Study Reveals Paid Family Leave Policies Lead To 20% Fewer Women Leaving The Workforce
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study funded by the March of Dimes Center for Social Science Research and conducted by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), underscores the long-term effects of paid family leave on women's participation in the workforce. The analysis of states that have more…28 Dec, 2019
Families Of Americans Killed And Injured By Terrorists Sue Eight Multinational Corporations For Allegedly Financing The Attacks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Two lawsuits were filed today on behalf of hundreds of Americans, including members of more than 100 Gold Star families, against eight multinational corporations and the Islamic Republic of Iran, both of which stand separately accused of supporting a campaign of terrorism in Afghanistan more…28 Dec, 2019
Simplicity and Sustainability top Agoda Research Travel Trend Expectations for The 2020s
Singapore, (agoda media release) December 27, 2019 - Single apps for all travel needs, passport free travel, and mobile app check-in are the top three ‘new travel norms’ expected by travelers in the next decade, according to new research by Agoda, the world’s fastest growing digital travel platform. With the continued more…27 Dec, 2019
New Decade: 2020 eCommerce Industry Threats and Predictions
TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB) December 26, 2019 - According to a recent report, retail e-commerce sales around are projected to grow to 6.54 trillion in 2022. But this immense growth comes at a cost, with an additional cost burden of $3.00 for every $1.00 in payment fraud paid by merchants, and more…27 Dec, 2019
American Consumer Credit Counseling on Top Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
BOSTON (PRWEB) December 26, 2019 - Making better money choices allows consumers to strengthen their finances and avoid debt. Financial mistakes here and there may seem innocent, but they can add up quickly and lead to bad habits and financial disaster. To help, national nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) more…26 Dec, 2019
Over $24 Billion Was Lost in 2018 Due to Payment Card Fraud Worldwide – Report
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 23, 2019 - SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME) reported that in 2018, $24.26 Billion was lost due to payment card fraud worldwide. The United States leads the world in credit card fraud with 38.6% of reported card fraud losses in 2018. Credit card fraud increased by 18.4% in 2018 more…24 Dec, 2019
Visitors to Malaysia will now breathe cleaner air
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 – Visit Malaysia Year 2020 is set to get off to a great start with the announcement that all PETRONAS stations across Malaysia are now supplying a cleaner fuel with 10 times less sulphur content than the previous category. The new Euro 4M RON 95 fuel is more…20 Dec, 2019
Top Thai developer MQDC to build Thailand’s first town purposefully designed for healthier, happier living
BANGKOK, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC), one of Thailand's leading property developers, today, announced that it is increasing investment in its 48-hectare The Forestias development on the outskirts of Bangkok and expanding the project size from US$2.98 billion to US$4.14 billion to make it a more…19 Dec, 2019
European MPs say digital revolution facilitating tax avoidance by large companies
Brussels, 17 Dec 2019, (European Union media release) - Europeans expect EU action to ensure multinationals pay fair taxes on EU soil, MEPs said during a plenary debate on 16 December. The discussion centred on international efforts led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to modernise corporate tax more…18 Dec, 2019
Indigenous Languages Face Extinction as Two Vanish Every Month, U.N. General Assembly told
United Nations, Dec 17, 2019 (UN press release and meetings coverage) -- Indigenous languages are in danger of extinction unless concrete measures are taken to protect them, speakers warned today, as the General Assembly convened a high‑level event marking the conclusion of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages. Perry Bellegarde, more…18 Dec, 2019
Economic growth does not make “knowledge workers” healthier, happier or richer
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the busiest. With the decade coming to a close, what career goals are American knowledge workers focused on? The Work Resolutions Report by Zapier -- Zapier Editorial Team / Published December 16, 2019 2020 is almost here and knowledge more…18 Dec, 2019
Conference to expose workings of Israeli Lobby in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home and Abroad" conference (IsraelLobbyCon) takes place all day on May 29, 2020, in Washington, DC, at the National Press Club ballroom. The conference will feature the following speakers: Gideon Levy is a columnist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. more…18 Dec, 2019
Why the Shopping Experience adds to Festive Season stress
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Dec. 16, 2019 /CNW/ - At a time when holiday cheer should be at an all-time high, a majority of Canadians report that the busy holiday shopping season elicits feelings of stress. According to a recent survey commissioned by Staples Canada, 60 per cent of Canadians stated more…18 Dec, 2019
Beware the Deadly Danger of Alcohol during the Festive Season
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, yet it is also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Some will suffer adverse consequences that range from fights more…17 Dec, 2019
How Israeli “fam-trips” help brainwash American decision-makers and the public
JERUSALEM, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A bipartisan delegation of Secretaries of State from across the United States are visiting Israel with the American Jewish Committee's (AJC) Project Interchange. The program features in-depth discussions on cybersecurity policies and practices at the state, local, and federal level as it relates to more…17 Dec, 2019
Asian NGOs blast Modi government, Delhi Police for violent student crackdown
(Bangkok/Kathmandu, 17 December 2019) - The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) unequivocally condemns the irresponsible and unprofessional conduct of the Delhi Police and the Union Government in orchestrating violent attacks against protesting students of Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia University on 15 December 2019. FORUM-ASIA more…17 Dec, 2019
‘Seasons Cheatings’: AARP Survey Finds Many Retirees at Risk from Holiday Scams
WASHINGTON, 12 December 2019, PRNewswire - Consumer fraud schemes escalate each year during the holidays, and a new research report, "Seasons Cheatings," from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Fraud Watch Network finds that a significant number of consumers are at risk of becoming victimized by common seasonal scams. Nearly more…17 Dec, 2019
“Evolution of Attacks on Online Users” eBook Details Attack Strategies and Tips for Improving Defenses
SAN FRANCISCO, 12 December 2019, PRNewswire - Castle, the user-centric account security company, today announced the availability of Evolution of Attacks on Online Users eBook. The eBook provides research that illustrates four new tactics cyberattackers are using to successfully take over accounts and exploit users. Castle is continuously researching attacks more…17 Dec, 2019
Hoteliers warned of impending recession
BOCA RATON, Fla., 12 December 2019, PRNewswire - As 2020 rapidly approaches and the hotel industry is wrapping up its 10th consecutive year of growth since the Great Recession, hospitality industry professional MaryJo Finocchiaro, Chief Financial Officer at BRE Hotels & Resorts, offered her opinion on the hotel macroeconomic outlook more…17 Dec, 2019
Agoda Reveals Most Popular Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 16, 2019. - With only two weeks until New Year’s Eve, digital travel platform Agoda.com reveals Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas are the destinations-of-choice respectively in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America for travelers celebrating New Year’s Eve. In Asia Pacific, Tokyo steadfastly continues to be the most popular destination more…12 Dec, 2019
Southeast Asia: Jurists launch report on increasing restrictions on online speech
Bangkok, December 11, 2019 -- The Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today launched its report Dictating the Internet: Curtailing Free Expression, Opinion and Information Online in Southeast Asia at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT). The report looked at selected legal frameworks and case studies across ten countries in more…12 Dec, 2019
Destination Marketing Forum in Pattaya shows why PATA events are losing steam
Pattaya, Thailand -- The PATA Destination Marketing Forum held in this, one of Asia’s historic beach resorts, between Nov 27-29 was sponsored and supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Thailand Exhibition and Convention Bureau (TCEB), Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Activity (DASTA) and Pattaya City. As all more…10 Dec, 2019
Seven Ways To Stay Sober During The Holidays
OTTAWA, Dec. 9, 2019 /CNW/ - 1000 Islands Wellness & Treatment Centre knows that during the holidays, it can be hard to stay sober, especially if you're just beginning the journey to sobriety. If you have plans for the upcoming holiday season and you want to avoid drinking or taking more…9 Dec, 2019
Injunction Order Passed Against Messe Berlin, Organisers of ITB India
MUMBAI Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- An injunction order has been passed against Messe Berlin, organisers of ITB Berlin, who recently launched ITB India. Fairfest Media Limited, organisers of the largest travel trade show in India - OTM Mumbai took Messe Berlin, a German State owned company to court for more…8 Dec, 2019
First Bangkok Literature festival explores future of Asia in an Age of Autocracy, Absurdity and Anger
Bangkok - If biodiversity, clean air and water, forests, wildlife, flora and fauna are important for human survival and global sustainability, what about democracy, human rights, freedom of expression, gender equality, ethnic and cultural harmony, peace and justice? Editor's Note: I was the only travel trade journalist to cover this inaugural more…29 Nov, 2019
Head in the Cloud: Quebec City Museum Explores Human Impact of the Digital Revolution
QUÉBEC CITY, Nov. 27, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - In the great history of humanity, the appearance of writing, the invention of printing and the Industrial Revolution have been powerful drivers of change. Today, the advent of digital technology is even more disruptive—a little frightening even—due to the creation of this more…26 Nov, 2019
FREE DOWNLOAD: How to Hire, Develop, and Inspire Gen Z: A Study from The Workforce Institute at Kronos
LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-November 25, 2019 -The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated today announced the final segment of a global study examining the attitudes of Generation Z1 – teenagers and early 20-somethings – in the workplace to reveal how employers worldwide can most effectively attract, develop, motivate, and retain talent within more…26 Nov, 2019
With e-waste predicted to double by 2050, business-as-usual is not an option
September 19, 2019, United Nations University - A new report from the United Nations University-hosted Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) Initiative, published together with UN Environment, has highlighted future e-waste scenarios. Under a baseline scenario, the amount of e-waste will more than double by 2050, to reach approximately 111 million more…25 Nov, 2019
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