2 Nov, 2012
Cricket Matches, Visas Open Up as Indo-Pak Ties Thaw
ISLAMABAD, DAWN.COM, 1 Nov 2012: Pakistan’s Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved four agreements signed with neighbouring India, including a much-anticipated agreement on a liberalised visa regime aimed at promoting bilateral trade between the two countries. The cabinet’s ratification Wednesday came more than a month and a half after the agreement’s initial signing on Sept 8, […]
more…1 Nov, 2012
Chinese Commentary: “Grotesque income gaps undercut social harmony”
October 30, 2012 – A comprehensive report in 2010 titled “China’s Wealth Gap Is Testing the Limit of Social Toleration” is still compelling reading for policy makers today. Authored by a Xinhua team, the report pointed to the danger of accelerating concentration of social wealth in the hands of the few, and the yawning gap […]
more…1 Nov, 2012
New Website Explores American Indian Culture
(PRWEB) October 31, 2012 – Native American folklore and history is being explored on a new website that just launched to provide visitors with valuable information about American Indian tribes in the United States. “I’m excited to announce the launch of this new website,” said Shelly Vickerson with NativeAmericanHistoryandCulture.com. “Hopefully, visitors will leave with a […]
more…31 Oct, 2012
Mobile Phone Operator Survey: World Prefers Obama By a Long Shot
BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Jana, a Boston-based mobile startup, released the results of its 2012 Presidential election survey on Tuesday. The survey, conducted with the Jana Research platform, polled Jana’s members in emerging markets on their preferences in the upcoming United States election. Jana’s proprietary technology can target and reward 3.48 billion consumers […]
more…31 Oct, 2012
U.S. Business Jet Market Still in Recession-Related Slump
Utica, NY (PRWEB) October 30, 2012 – Today, the JETNET iQ State of the Market Briefing at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2012 convention in Orlando, Florida was hosted by Rollie Vincent, JETNET iQ Creator/Director, and featured Paul Cardarelli, JETNET Director of Sales & Marketing, and industry veteran Susan Sheets Brogan, JETNET iQ Director, […]
more…29 Oct, 2012
Harvard Professor: Sovereign Debt Defaults by U.S., Japan, Germany “A Real Worry”
United Nations, 25 Oct 2012, (UN Department of Public Information) – Any international plan to combat the risks of sovereign debt default must be capable of handling a potential crisis in one of the world’s largest economies, the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) of the 67th UN General Assembly heard today. Delivering the keynote address […]
more…29 Oct, 2012
UN Expert Names, Seeks Boycott of Global Companies Profiting from Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories
United Nations, 25 Oct 2012, Department of Public Information – A United Nations expert today called for boycotting businesses that were profiting from Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian lands until they brought their operations in line with international human rights and humanitarian law, as he presented his annual report to the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian […]
more…29 Oct, 2012
US pulls Pakistani cricket star from flight for “interrogation” on drones
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani politician Imran Khan has said he was pulled off a New York-bound plane by US immigration officials and interrogated about his view on American drone strikes in his country. Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf PTI, was headed to New York to attend a fund raiser organised by his party when he was […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
Travelzoo Reports Declines in Third Quarter 2012 Results
October 25, 2012 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Travelzoo Inc., (NASDAQ: TZOO) a global Internet media company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, with revenue of $35.4 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year. Operating income was $4.2 million, down 55% year-over-year. Net income was $3.4 million, with earnings per share of $0.22, […]
more…27 Oct, 2012
Warning: The Coming U.S. Fiscal Tsunami Threat To Future Generations
October 23, 2012, STANFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hoover Institution Press today released Entitlement Spending: Our Coming Fiscal Tsunami, by David Koitz. Although the nation’s largest entitlement programs—Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security—are perceived as pillars of the U.S. governmental safety net, Koitz argues that those programs are actually the largest drivers of a severe and impending fiscal crisis. […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Costa Antunes Out as Macau Tourism Chief, But Will Remain PATA Chairman
PATA Chairman João Manuel Costa Antunes is to step down from his full-time job of 24 years as director of the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), effective December 20, but will continue to chair the Bangkok-based association for the rest of his two-year term until April 2014. According to Macau’s Secretary for Social Affairs and […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
U.S. Islamic Group Asks New York City Council to Stop Police ‘Baiting’ of Muslims
(New York, NY, 10/23/12) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on the New York City Council to pass legislation that would increase oversight of the NY Police Department and cut the department’s unconstitutional spying program, including the aggressive “baiting” of Muslims by NYPD informants. CAIR-NY said the […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Travellers To Foot Big Chunk of US$2,595 Billion Global Homeland Security Bill Over 10 Years
The global market for homeland security equipment is expected to generate US$2,595 billion in business between 2012-2022, according to a market research report released by Strategic Defence Intelligence (SDI). Demand will be driven by security threats such as terrorism, illegal border infiltration, piracy, drug trafficking, cyber espionage and critical infrastructure security, among several others. The […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Australia Alerts Diwali Revellers to Biosecurity-related Import Curbs
Canberra, 24 October 2012 – (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry) – The Diwali festival sees a large number of customary gifts come through Australia’s airports and mail centres. However, this gift exchange doesn’t come without its share of biosecurity risks that may impact on our environment, agriculture and tourism industries. Commonly known as the […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
$300 Million ADB Loan To Overhaul Ageing Water, Sewer Systems in Colombo
Colombo, Asian Development Bank (25 October 2012) – The ADB is providing $300 million in loans to overhaul the quality, coverage, and management of water and wastewater services in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. “Parts of Colombo’s water supply distribution network are over 100 years old and some areas only get water for less than […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
U.S. Anti-Domestic Violence Group Boosts Fund-Raising Efforts, With UBM Help
VENICE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A Window Between Worlds (AWBW), the only national nonprofit using art to help end domestic violence, is celebrating its 21styear of service to communities in Los Angeles and across the country. AWBW has experienced tremendous growth and is celebrating stepping into the next decade with new events and opportunities […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Wisconsin Terrorist Was a Wife-Beater, But Easily Bought a Gun – U.S Mayors
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The bipartisan coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns today announced that the gun used to kill three people and injure at least four more at a spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin was bought from an unlicensed private seller advertising on Armslist.com – a popular firearms vendor New York City […]
more…22 Oct, 2012
Why The “People Industry” Has a “People Problem”
With the Asia-Pacific travel & tourism industry facing a major human resources crunch, attracting people to work in it has become as much of a challenge as getting them to stay in it. To address that issue, ITB Asia 2012 organised its first Future Leaders Forum, inviting about 100 of the top students at five […]
more…20 Oct, 2012
India Pulls Ailing Airline Kingfisher’s Operating Permit
Ministry of Civil Aviation, 20-October, 2012 – The Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the Scheduled Operator’s Permit of Kingfisher Airlines dated 26.08.2003 with effect from 20th October, 2012 till such time the Kingfisher Airlines submits a concrete and reliable revival plan ensuring safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable Scheduled Air Transport Services to the satisfaction […]
more…19 Oct, 2012
Women Gain in US Company Boardrooms – 2012/20 Gender Diversity Index
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE) – October 17, 2012 – Women now hold 15.6% of the boardroom seats of America’s largest public companies, a one percentage point gain over last year, according to the latest 2020 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index of Fortune 1000 Companies released today. Smaller companies (numbers 501 – 1000) showed the largest gain […]
more…19 Oct, 2012
Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Huge New Ship with Option for Second
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE) – October 17, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with Meyer Werft Gmbh of Germany to build a new cruise vessel, for delivery in October 2015, with the option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2017. The new ship, at 163,000 gross tons and […]
more…19 Oct, 2012
“Boutique” ASEAN Airlines To Regroup, Rebrand for New AEC Era
Two medium-sized ASEAN airlines, Bangkok Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines, are regrouping and restructuring their financial and operational structures in preparation for the era of open skies under the 2015 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Bangkok Airways, which positions itself as Asia’s first “boutique airline”, is preparing for a public listing in the first half of […]
more…18 Oct, 2012
Cruising, Senior Citizens Offer Huge Niche-Market Potential for Travel Agents
The National Association of Travel Agents of Singapore has identified cruising and Asia’s ageing population as two key niche-markets that offer considerable business future potential for travel agents. Nearly 400 agents turned up for a session on the “Future of Tourism in Asia” organised by NATAS alongside the ITB Asia to hear representatives of both […]
more…18 Oct, 2012
Singapore Airlines Lists Challenges, Responses for Managing in a “Turbulent World”
Singapore Airlines has outlined the key challenges and responses facing airline managements in a much more “volatile and turbulent world.” Mr Mak Swee Wah, Executive Vice President (Commercial), Singapore Airlines, presented this list in a session on the “Future of Tourism in Asia” organised by the National Association of Travel Agents of Singapore (NATAS) at […]
more…16 Oct, 2012
Indian Aviation Minister Outlines Full National Plan, Projects and Strategy
New Delhi, 12 Oct 2012 (Ministry of Civil Aviation) – Union Minister of Civil Aviation Mr Ajit Singh, addressing the Economic Editors’ Conference in New Delhi today, said that the Government’s decision to allow 49% FDI by foreign airlines in Indian carriers will help in rapid growth of airline sector in India. The Minister highlighted […]
more…14 Oct, 2012
“U.S. Blame-game Players Should Apologize to Chinese People”
Beijing, 2012-10-12 – Regardless of who wins the Nov 6 election, US President Barack Obama and the Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, both owe Chinese people an apology for their indecent use of fear-mongering about the Asia nation in their campaigns. Both candidates have tried hard and often to use China as a bogeyman, by spreading […]
more…14 Oct, 2012
Indian Activists: Don’t Let Israeli Apartheid Onstage!
New Delhi, October 11, 2012 – In solidarity with the Palestinians and their just demand for freedom, equality and justice, Indian academics, artists and activists came together in 2010 as the Indian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (InCACBI) to support the international campaign for the academic and cultural boycott of Israel. […]
more…14 Oct, 2012
China: Will Economic War (Including Cancelled Trips) Awaken Japan?
Beijing, (People’s Daily Online Commentary), October 13, 2012 – Chinese consumers have expressed their outrage at Japan’s illegal “nationalization” of China’s Diaoyu Islands through voluntary actions. The spontaneous economic war launched by angry Chinese people against Japan mainly focuses on two aspects: temporarily stop buying Japanese cars and cancel trips to Japan. Statistics showed that […]
more…12 Oct, 2012
Technology Causes One in 10 Consumers Sleepless Nights, Reports Mintel
BELFAST, Northern Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– October 11, 2012 — While technology ownership in Ireland has seen swift growth – with 60% of NI (Northern Ireland) and 51% of RoI (Republic of Ireland) consumers owning smartphone and a further 18% of Irish technology loving consumers saying they plan to buy one by the end of 2012 – […]
more…12 Oct, 2012
Philippines Leader Hails Tourism Benefits of Historic Peace Deal With Muslims
When Philippines President Benigno Aquino III announced the historic peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front on October 7, he specifically cited the benefits to tourism at the same level as the benefits to local people. “This Agreement allows us to dream,” he said. “The time is near when any foreigner visiting the Philippines […]
more…11 Oct, 2012
US$225,000 Grant by ADB, Norway to Help Myanmar Manage Tourist Boom
ADB Media release – 11 October 2012 – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Norway will help Myanmar cope with an exploding tourism sector with a $225,000 grant designed to generate a sustainable tourism master plan. “Myanmar is undergoing a period of dramatic change, and the skyrocketing number of tourists visiting the country is already […]
more…11 Oct, 2012
Promoting Healthy Ageing Can Help Reduce Rising Health Costs – EIU/Pfizer Report
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– October 10, 2012 – In 2050, the number of people aged 60 years and older worldwide will increase from 605 million to nearly 2 billion. While it’s good news that people are living longer, the number of older adults who will be affected by long-term, chronic conditions will increase, leading to a […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Indian VP Calls For More Women Leaders in Global Parliaments
Vice President’s Secretariat, 03-October, 2012 – The Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Prof Dr M. Hamid Ansari has said that women comprise nearly half the number of humans in any society and are equal shareholders. However, they still face prejudices and stereotypes that translate into unacceptable social value judgments. Addressing the 7th […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Europe Sees Hope in The Seas To Create Growth and Jobs
Brussels, 8 October 2012, European Commission Press release – A European agenda for creating growth and jobs in the marine and maritime sectors was adopted today by European Ministers for maritime policy and the European Commission, represented by President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Maria Damanaki at a conference in Limassol organised by the Cypriot […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Take This Australian Police Survey To Ward Off Identity Theft
Canberra, October 08 2012 (AFP Media release) – The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has established an identity crime survey to help the global public test their vulnerability to identity crime, one of the fastest growing categories of global crime, with some studies estimating annual increases of 10%. The survey coincides with National Identity Fraud Awareness […]
more…8 Oct, 2012
Chinese Golden Week Holiday Wrap-up: Domestic, Overseas Travel Hits Record
By Zhao Qian (Global Times) October 08, 2012 – A record number of Chinese tourists travelled overseas during the eight-day Golden Week holiday from September 30 to October 7 and greatly contributed to local consumption, but shopping and visiting places of interest are not their only reasons for travel any more. Around 100,000 Chinese visitors were […]
more…7 Oct, 2012
India Okays Five More Airports As International Gateways
Ministry of Civil Aviation, 04-October, 2012 – The Union Cabinet today approved the declaration of Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, Lucknow: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport Varanasi and airports at Tiruchirapalli, Mangalore and Coimbatore as international airports, to fulfill the demand of State Governments, and to offer improved international connectivity, wider choice of services at competitive cost […]
more…5 Oct, 2012
Japanese Carmakers in China Feel the Pinch of Geopolitical Island Dispute
Beijing, September 29, 2012 (Global Times) – Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp on Monday resumed its production at all of its nine factories in China that had been halted since September 18, despite the ongoing territorial dispute between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands. “The situation is developing, and there might be changes [regarding […]
more…4 Oct, 2012
Imtiaz Muqbil’s Presentation at the “Thrilla in Manila” PATA Debate
MANILA: On 27 September 2012, Travel Impact Newswire Executive Editor Imtiaz Muqbil and PATA CEO Martin Craigs faced off in an historic debate, arguably the first of its kind at a travel industry forum. Marketed as the “Thrilla in Manila”, it was held at the PATA Youth Forum held alongside the PATA Travel Mart in […]
more…4 Oct, 2012
Flashback: PATA’s Landmark Total Tourism Survey 2005 (Free Download)
In August 2005, PATA published a comprehensive survey of its members designed to monitor their concerns over the then rising gale storms of change, and help them navigate through it. After a brief flurry of publicity, the survey disappeared from PATA’s radar screen. Today, as the 61-year-old association ponders its future and ability to cope […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
Youth Shifting Attitudes On Money & Social Issues; Realism Replacing Idealism
CHICAGO, (BUSINESS WIRE), October 02, 2012 – A newly released study of nearly 6,000 young people finds that the generation often criticized for being coddled and entitled has become more realistic than idealistic in its attitudes toward money and career preparation. Announced today, the study findings suggest that Millennials who came of age as economic […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
Linking Northeast India to Southeast Asia Will Boost All Economies
Ministry for Development of North-East Region 01-October, 2012 – The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mr Paban Singh Ghatowar has said that over the two decades, economic and strategic connections with Southeast Asia has increased manifold. Addressing the 158TH Annual […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
India’s Village Industries “More Relevant in an Age of Globalisation”
Ministry of Rural Development, 01-October, 2012 – Union Minister for Rural Development Mr Jairam Ramesh said that village industries and particularly Khadi have become more relevant in India in an age of privatization, liberalization and globalization. Talking to media after inaugurating an Exhibition on Gandhiji Textiles of Peace here, Mr Ramesh said, his endeavor will […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
New Tunnel Highway to Provide All-Weather Access to Laddakh
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, 02-October, 2012 – In a major initiative to expedite the improvement of infrastructure in the State of Jammu & Kashmir and also to facilitate all-weather road connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has decided to construct a tunnel called “Z-Morh” Tunnel on Srinagar-Leh […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
China to Build More High-Speed Railways
BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — China is aiming to build separate passenger and freight networks within its railway system, one of the world’s busiest. It may come true on some bustling lines in 2015, when a high-speed passenger transport network is expected to become fully operational. According to a five-year plan on China’s transport system […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
Knight Frank Releases Highlights of Global Property Trends
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 2 October 2012 – Knight Frank LLP, a leading independent property advisor, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2012 as well as a roundup of global property trends. Highlights: Global Outlook The prime residential London market has seen very strong performance over the past year, with […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
“Open Trade, Open Minds” Key To Coping With An Uncertain Future: WTO Chief
Washington DC, (WTO News Release) 1 October 2012 – World Trade Organisation Director-General Pascal Lamy, in a speech at the Brookings Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on 1 October 2012, said that “the challenges of the future will be no less complex or challenging than those we face today. In fact, there is every reason to […]
more…2 Oct, 2012
Youth Unemployment Storm Gathering – Global Trades Union
2 October 2012 (International Trades Union Congress): With the global economic crisis still hitting working people hard in every part of the world, trade unions around the world will once again organise mobilisations, events and activities on October 7 to demand decent jobs and full respect for workers’ rights. A special campaign website launched by […]
more…2 Oct, 2012
Asian Development Bank to Promote Islamic Finance in Asia
MANILA, 2 October 2012 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate international cooperation between the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in promoting the development of Islamic finance in common developing member countries was signed today at the ADB headquarters in Manila. “The importance of Islamic Finance in the […]
more…2 Oct, 2012
PATA’s Future Challenges: Empower, mPOWER and People Power
Manila – When Mr. Runeep Sangha, 57, a former senior executive of American Express, Citibank and Lionel India Ltd, took over as Executive Director of the PATA India Chapter last August 1, he decided to take a simple step to better understand the members’ “wants and needs”: Just ask them. Soon, the roughly 240 chapter […]
more…30 Sep, 2012
Air New Zealand Launches Global Search for “The Great Walker”
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 25, 2012 – A global search is underway to find four adventurers to take on the challenge of a lifetime by completing all of New Zealand’s nine famous Great Walks in just nine weeks. The winners will embark on an unforgettable journey to experience New Zealand’s striking landscape – beech forests, […]
more…30 Sep, 2012
India to Give Tourists from Buddhist Countries Visa on Arrival
Ministry of Tourism, 29-September, 2012 – Union Tourism Minister Mr Subodh Kant Sahai has said that tourist from countries having sizable Buddhist population such as Thailand and Malaysia would be provided the facility of Visa on Arrival (VOA). Inaugurating a two-day International Buddhist Conclave at Varanasi today, he said his Ministry had also decided to […]
more…28 Sep, 2012
Railway Summit To Be Held in Bangkok
BANGKOK – The 7th Rail World Summit 2012 is to be held in Bangkok between 24-26 October, for the first time outside China. The three-day summit will address the most critical industry issues in Southeast Asia and globally and will draw attendees from government, railway authorities, projects, equipment and technology companies, aiming to help to […]
more…28 Sep, 2012
Global Buddhist Conclave To Be Held in Varanasi
Ministry of Tourism, 27-September, 2012 – Union Tourism Minister Minister Mr Subodhkant Sahai will inaugurate the Second International Buddhist Conclave at Varanasi on September 29, 2012. The conclave is being held with a view to showcasing and projecting the Buddhist Heritage of India. The Conclave invitees include the International Buddhist scholars, tour operators and media […]
more…26 Sep, 2012
Amid ‘Time Of Turmoil,’ UN Chief Says World In A Race Against Time
United Nations HQ, Sep 25 2012 (UN News Centre) – Citing widespread insecurity, the squandering of vast funds on deadly weapons instead of economic development, and the growing impact of climate change, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned the world today that it is in a race against time to save itself. “This year, I […]
more…26 Sep, 2012
Asia’s Pension Systems Unprepared for Rapidly Aging Populations – ADB
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 25 September 2012 (ADB Media release) – Pension systems in many parts of developing Asia are unprepared and underfunded to meet the needs of the region’s rapidly aging population, especially as globalization breaks down traditional family support, says a new book launched today by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “Across Asia, great divides […]
more…26 Sep, 2012
Global Water Report Identifies Tourism Growth as Part of the Problem
Bangkok, 24 September 2012 (UNEP Media release and Travel Impact Newswire) – A study of almost 200 major international water-related projects over the past 20 years has identified a suite of existing and emerging challenges and how science can offer remedies. The report also clearly identifies tourism growth as being part of the problem. The […]
more…24 Sep, 2012
Wellness Gurus: Spas Only “Temporary Refuge” Against “Global Feng Shui”
Bangkok – Health and wellness professionals attending the World Spa and Well-being Convention 2012 between Sept 19-21 agreed that efforts to help over-worked, over-stressed individuals relax and recharge can provide only temporary refuge in a turbulent, chaotic world. Although herbal and spa treatments go a little deeper, tackling the root-cause of stress may require an […]
more…24 Sep, 2012
Free Download: First Global Broadband Report
United Nations, 23 September, 2012 – The Broadband Commission for Digital Development has released its first-ever country-by-country snapshot of the state of broadband deployment worldwide. The State of Broadband 2012: Achieving Digital Inclusion for All report evaluates the roll-out of broadband around the world and tracks progress towards achieving the four advocacy targets set by the […]
more…23 Sep, 2012
China Voice: Is Chinese economy sliding into dangerous position?
BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — In the past few weeks, there has been growing debate at home and abroad about China and its economic growth, with rhetoric speculating about an imminent economic blowout in the world’s second-largest economy. It’s interesting to observe the difference between what pessimists predict about China’s economy and what’s actually going […]
more…23 Sep, 2012
Another Blistering Blast by China: US Suffers ‘Arab Winter’
September 20, 2012 – The American film “Innocence of Muslims” has triggered a wave of anti-US protests across the Middle East, which is spreading quickly to other regions. It reveals flaws of the U.S. Mideast policy and the Arab spring is turning into the Arab winter. The anti-US protests started in Benghazi, the cradle of […]
more…21 Sep, 2012
Once High-Flying Indian Aviation Sector Still in a Rut
Ministry of Civil Aviation, 21-September, 2012 – Union Minister of Civil Aviation Mr Ajit Singh has said that providing affordable air connectivity to remote and interior areas of the country, the North Eastern Region and Tier-II & III cities of India is high on his priorities. For this new and innovative solution in the form […]
more…21 Sep, 2012
India, China to Boost Tourism Contacts in HRD, Data-Swaps, Tours & Investment
Ministry of Tourism, 21-September, 2012 – India and China have expressed their willingness to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation. This was decided at a meeting between Mr. Zhu Shanzhong, Vice Chairman of China National Tourism Administration and Shri Girish Shankar, Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi today. It was also decided that exchange visit […]
more…21 Sep, 2012
India, Pakistan Take More Steps To Spur Trade, Transport Links
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, 21-September, 2012 – India and Pakistan have made further progress on a number of trade and transportation issues, including border-controls, railway and airline connectivity. Two key decisions involve launching the first direct flights between Islamabad – New Delhi and establishing a Joint Business Council amongst top business leaders. The moves […]
more…21 Sep, 2012
China Again Makes Clear: No War, No Threats, No More Sanctions on Iran
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — China is not in favor of putting excessive pressure or imposing new sanctions on Iran over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program, a senior Chinese diplomat to the UN said here on Thursday. Wang Min, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, made the statement at a Security Council meeting, where […]
more…21 Sep, 2012
Tourism Sector Search Engines Launched in 5 Indian Languages
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology – 20-September, 2012 – The Dept. of Electronics & Information Technology (DeitY), Min. of Communications & IT has doubled Raj Bhasha fortnight celebrations by gifting further technology support to Indian languages. Mr. J Satyanarayana, Secretary, DeitY, launched here today SANDHAN, the Indian language search engine for tourism domain. This […]
more…19 Sep, 2012
Sikhs, Arab-Americans Unite in Call to Confront U.S. “Domestic Extremism”
Washington DC, 19 Sept 2012 – Two minority rights groups in the United States have made statements this morning to a Senate hate-crime hearing calling for an end to racial profiling, inciteful rhetoric and a watch on white supremacists and other domestic extremists to the same level as “attackers from abroad.” In what could prove […]
more…19 Sep, 2012
E.C. Set to Restore Preferential Trade With Myanmar
Brussels, 17 September 2012, European Commission Press release – Myanmar is set to benefit once again from a special, advantageous trade arrangement with the EU following recognition by the international community of the country’s recent efforts to improve the political, social and labour environments there. Today the European Commission has adopted a proposal to bring […]
more…19 Sep, 2012
“Peaceful Settlement of Conflict” To Be Overarching Theme of 2012 U.N. General Assembly
United Nations, 18 Sept 2012 (UN News) – Faced with extraordinary challenges including terrorism, widespread geopolitical instability and the urgent need for sustainable development, the General Assembly — through a host of new initiatives and an unflagging commitment to the United Nations founding principles — must contribute more to the destiny of the planet, said […]
more…19 Sep, 2012
Another Chinese Commentary Tells U.S. to Change Its Middle East Policies
September 19, 2012 – Despite US facilitating regime changes, widespread anger shows it needs to change its policies toward Arab countries. On the surface, the latest wave of anti-US rage in the Middle East, which left Chris Stevens, the United States’ ambassador to Libya, and three other embassy staff members dead, was triggered by a […]
more…19 Sep, 2012
Chinese Tour Operator Takes Japan Tours Off The Shelf
Beijing, (People’s Daily Online) September 18, 2012 – China Comfort Travel Group Co., Ltd., one of the largest Japan tour wholesalers in China, halted its plan of transporting 50,000 tourists to Japan to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan relations. Chairman of China Comfort Travel Group Li Jilie said in an interview […]
more…18 Sep, 2012
Global Labour Union Launches “New News Site” To Combat Corporate Injustice, Lies & Cover-ups
Brussels, (International Trades Union Congress) News Release) – 17 September 2012: “Equal Times ”, a new ITUC-supported internet platform for news, opinion, investigative reports and activism, is officially launched today. With a Brussels-based editorial team and more than 50 journalists around the world contributing articles, Equal Times “will bring you stories the mainstream media simply […]
more…18 Sep, 2012
U.S. Hotel Group Plays “Happiness” Card to Market Weekend Breaks
MCLEAN, Va.- September 13, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–A national survey* released today by Hampton Hotels uncovered that one in three Americans (33 percent) claims they are a “completely different person” on the weekends than they are during the week. The survey, which delves into consumers’ weekend mindset, shows that more positive, outgoing and friendly personality traits emerge […]
more…18 Sep, 2012
Bloomberg Launches New Corporate Sukuk Index for Islamic Finance
KUALA LUMPUR, September 17, 2012 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bloomberg today announced further commitment to the Islamic finance market with the launch of a Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) corporate sukuk index, developed with the Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) and Bursa Malaysia. The Bloomberg AIBIM Bursa Malaysia Corporate Sukuk Index will serve as a benchmark for investors […]
more…18 Sep, 2012
Ageing UK Workforce Raises Concern about Health Issues And Impact On Business
London, (PRWEB) September 18, 2012 – Aviva’s annual Health of the Workplace report reveals that companies are already starting to see a change in their workforce demographics, prompting fears that ageing workforce health issues will affect their company. The removal of the Default Retirement Age, increased longevity and continued financial pressures on the over 55s […]
more…17 Sep, 2012
Exclusive: The Challenge of Changing India’s Image in Thailand
Bangkok, 17 September 2012 – Three years after being appointed to head the first Indian Cultural Centre in Thailand, Renuka Narayanan is returning home a changed woman. In the process of actively promoting Indian culture, and raising the image of India and Indians, she herself has gained a greater depth of knowledge about Thailand and […]
more…16 Sep, 2012
Indian PM Outlines Policies, Opportunities, Threats for 12th Five-Year Plan
Rigorous planning is underway for India’s 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17). Given the uncertainties of global, regional and local crises, both man-made and otherwise, planning ahead for a country the size of India always poses a major challenge. This dispatch contains policy statements by both the Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister […]
more…15 Sep, 2012
India Makes Sweeping Changes in FDI Rules for Aviation, Retail & Broadcasting
New Delhi, 14 September 2012 – In a move that will further change the socio-cultural-economic landscape of India, the government has approved regulatory changes to open up more foreign investment in three critical sectors of the economy: aviation, retail and broadcasting. The official policy announcement talks up the benefits, viz, create jobs nationwide, promote economic […]
more…14 Sep, 2012
ITU Acts to Cut Roaming “bill shock” Charges for Consumers
Geneva, 14 September 2012 (ITU Media release) – International Telecommunication Union members from the public and private sectors have agreed on measures to reduce ‘bill-shock’ whereby consumers are faced with unexpected and excessive charges for mobile roaming. They have approved a number of measures to empower consumers and encourage operators to lower tariffs. These measures […]
more…14 Sep, 2012
Finally Awakening, U.S. Senate Committee Sets Hearings on “Threat of Domestic Extremism”
Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 13, 2012 – Given the significant rise in hate crimes and repeated attacks on places of worship, including the massacre at the Sikh Gurdwara in Wisconsin, the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary announced that it will hold a hearing entitled “Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic Extremism” […]
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“Apply Int’l Law Uniformly and Not à la Carte,” UN Independent Expert Urges World Govts
GENEVA (13 September 2012) UN News – The newly appointed UN Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, Alfred de Zayas, today called on States to move forward to overcome “the many obstacles to the realization of an international order that is more democratic and more equitable.” “This vision can […]
more…13 Sep, 2012
Xinhua Commentary Squarely Blames U.S. Mideast Policies for Libya Attacks
BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — The attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions in Egypt and Libya on Tuesday were hair-raising, and the death of U.S. ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens was tragic. On the surface, the attacks stemmed from a U.S.-made film that “defames Islam’s Prophet Mohammed.” But their causes run deeper than that, highlighting America’s […]
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ASEAN Integration: Human Rights Groups Sound Warning
BANGKOK – In his speech at an Assumption University Forum in Bangkok on August 24, ASEAN secretary-general Dr Surin Pitsuwan warned that the process of ASEAN integration would create both winners and losers. He was referring primarily to the economic sector, with the losers being those who may not be able to take full advantage […]
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Report: US strikes on Iran would risk major war
WASHINGTON AP — U.S. military strikes on Iran would shake the regime’s political control and damage its ability to launch counterstrikes, but the Iranians probably would manage to retaliate, directly and through surrogates, in ways that risked igniting all-out war in the Middle East, according to an assessment of an attack’s costs and benefits. The […]
more…12 Sep, 2012
11 Disastrous Years Post-9/11: Whither Global Travel & Tourism?
Editor’s Note: Six reports, studies and statements released on or just prior to 9/11 clearly show how the winds of change are affecting the United States, internally and externally. Compiled exclusively by Travel Impact Newswire, they are designed to initiate some soul-searching by the U.S. and global travel and tourism industries, both of which have […]
more…10 Sep, 2012
ADB: Eurozone Crisis Threatens Emerging East Asia’s Booming Bond Markets
10 September 2012 (ADB Media release) – Emerging East Asia’s local currency bond markets have expanded to nearly $6 trillion, but policymakers in the region should brace themselves for further shock and volatility from the global financial markets, says a report published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “Our local currency bond markets are emerging […]
more…10 Sep, 2012
Australia Warns Asian Travellers About Food Import Rules for Upcoming “Autumn Moon Festival”
7 September 2012, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – A gift of mooncakes to mark the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a practice celebrated by Asian communities around the world. However, the tradition poses a biosecurity threat if it brings unwanted pests and diseases into Australia. Each year the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry […]
more…10 Sep, 2012
Why India’s Small Towns Are Not Benefitting from Economic Progress
India’s economic progress is not trickling down to its far-flung rural areas, exacerbating the rich-poor income gap and forcing rural-urban migration. Indian economic journalist Paromita Shastri addresses these questions in her book How India’s Small Towns Live (or Die), an extensive study of 30 small towns spread over the states of Rajasthan, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, […]
more…10 Sep, 2012
Toyota’s Three NextGen Products Impacting the “Future of Mobility”
Emerging from a series of financial and quality-control problems, as well as the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Toyota Motors Corp has published its Sustainability Report 2011 identifying trends that will change the “future of mobility” and the kind of products and services that will be needed to match those trends. It projects demand for three key […]
more…9 Sep, 2012
New Visa Pact Signed as India, Pakistan Move to Facilitate Travel, Rebuild Bridges
ISLAMABAD, Sept 8 (APP): Pakistan and India on Saturday signed new liberalized visa regime giving more concessions and simplifying the procedure to grant visa with a view to promote people to people contacts and enhance trade and business activities between two neighbours. The new visa regime agreement was signed here by Indian External Affairs Minister […]
more…9 Sep, 2012
Future Mass Transit Rail Plans May Threaten Bangkok’s Heritage
Bangkok – A group of Thailand’s leading culture and heritage institutions has sent an open letter to the Bangkok Governor urging him to ensure that the Thai capital’s future development plans preserve the city’s historic, archaeological, artistic and architectural monuments, buildings and districts. The letter says that many of the city’s older areas, especially around […]
more…8 Sep, 2012
Indian PM Tells Police Chiefs Of Concern Over “Deteriorating” Communal Relations
New Delhi, 08-September, 2012 (PM’s Office) – Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has sounded a warning about a deterioration of communal relations in India, and rued the role of SMS text messages in exacerbating the situation. In an address to the Annual Conference of National Police Chiefs, Dr Singh noted that communal tensions would only […]
more…7 Sep, 2012
Australia Identity Theft Survey Reveals Extent of Threat, Suggests Protective Measures
4 September 2012 (Australian Attorney-General’s Department, Minister for Emergency Management) – Almost 90 per cent of Australians surveyed are concerned about identity theft and 61 per cent think identity theft will increase over the next 12 months according to new research released today. Attorney-General Nicola Roxon said that while Australians are concerned about identity theft, […]
more…7 Sep, 2012
PATA CEO, Travel Impact Newswire Editor Team Up for “Thrilla in Manila” Debate
September 6, 2012, Bangkok: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is to break new ground in the conduct and content of industry forums globally by holding the first-ever debate on the future of travel and tourism between the PATA CEO and a leading regional travel journalist. To focus on the topic, “The Future of Travel […]
more…6 Sep, 2012
Five Resolutions to Keep Your Family Healthy
Albany, NY (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 – As the kids head back to school and the cooler weather settles in, now is the time to mark new beginnings. Forget Jan. 1 – here are some “fall resolutions” that are easy to make and stick to. 1. REVAMP YOUR DIET AND EXERCISE PLANS Breakfast: Don’t skip […]
more…5 Sep, 2012
Sec-Gen Surin: ASEAN Identity, Cultural Integration As Important As Economics To Avoid Conflict
BANGKOK – In a frank and forthright SWOT analysis of the future of regional integration, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan has warned that the birth of the ASEAN Community will create both “winners and losers”, and the management of ethnic, religious and identity differences in one of the world’s most culturally diverse regions will be […]
more…4 Sep, 2012
Chinese Companies Expanding Abroad Urged to be Wary of Investment Risks
September 03, 2012 – The Ministry of Commerce’s latest estimates show that China’s outbound direct investment reached 74.65 billion yuan ($11.8 billion) in 2011, a historical high. At the same time, it noted more than 27 percent of the enterprises that State-owned companies have set up overseas reported losses for that year. That loss percentage […]
more…4 Sep, 2012
US, China Corporate Profit Gap Growing
Beijing, September 03, 2012 – The profit gap between China’s 500 largest enterprises and their US counterparts is growing wider, with the economic slowdown seriously affecting profits at domestic manufacturing companies, the China Enterprise Confederation (CEC) said over the weekend. China’s top 500 enterprises, ranked by annual revenue, made a combined profit of 2.1 trillion […]
more…4 Sep, 2012
India Details Projects to Clean Up Polluted Rivers
03-September, 2012 (Ministry of Environment & Foests) – The following information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment and Forests, Mrs Jayanthi Natarajan to the Parliament. The Ganga Action Plan (GAP) was launched by the Government in 1985, for pollution abatement activities in identified polluted stretches of river Ganga and later […]
more…4 Sep, 2012
Secrets of the Chinese Travelers
New couples celebrating their weddings in Sanya, in South China’s Hainan province. Sanya is one of the most popular tourist packages bought by online shoppers in China, according to a survey by Taobao, China’s largest online marketplace. (Photo/China Daily September 03, 2012 – Hong Kong, Beijing and Hainan province’s Sanya remain the most popular tourist […]
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