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Air passenger and cargo demand continues to grow in Feb 2025: AAPA
Preliminary February 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger and cargo markets, supported by positive business and consumer demand across the region.
Zurab Pololikashvili, UN Tourism Secretary-General concludes landmark visit to China
The visit marks a milestone in UN Tourism’s partnership with China, underscoring the shared vision of advancing sustainable tourism and economic progress worldwide.
Tourism sector can emerge as largest contributor to India’s GDP: Shekhawat
While addressing the Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025, organized by FHRAI (The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India), in the National capital , Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat exhorted the tourism industry stakeholders to ensure massive expansion of the sector as this sector alone, in coming years, will emerge largest contributor to country’s GDP growth.
Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with Exhibition Group and Plaza Premium Group, successfully hosted the PATA Power of Networking and Luncheon 2025 on Thursday, 20 February, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong SAR
WTTC’s Global Summit to take place in Rome this September
Following its hugely successful Global Summit last year in Perth, Western Australia, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing the world’s most prestigious Travel & Tourism event to Rome this year, marking a significant return to Europe after six years.
Cathay Cargo Terminal achieves IATA Security Management System (SeMS) certification
Cathay Cargo Terminal announced that it has become the first ground-handling organisation in Asia to successfully achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) certification, attaining Operating Status — the highest possible tier for a first-time SeMS certification.
IATA establishes Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO.)
VFS Global: Filipinos may still apply for Japan visas via travel agencies
Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on 7th April.
Tourism Malaysia holds its first consumer event in China
Tourism Malaysia hosted its first-ever consumer event in China since the pandemic from 7th to 9th March.
UN Tourism and Germany pave the way towards inclusive employment and accessibility
UN Tourism has joined the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to shift the mind-sets of destinations and businesses regarding workers and customers with disabilities.
Classic Vacations joins the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomes Classic Vacations as a Regional Member.
Thai travel agents express concerns regarding Thailand’s arrivals target
Officials from the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) expressed concerns that the country may be unable to hit its target of 39 million foreign arrivals for 2025.
ABTA urges holidaymakers to check their passport meets validity rules for travel to Europe
With the start of the Easter holidays just a few weeks away, ABTA – The Travel Association is encouraging anyone with plans to travel to Europe to make sure their passport will be valid for their trip.
Vietnam’s Ba Den Mountain to host major events for UN Day of Vesak 2025
The Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, Vietnam has been designated as the venue at which thousands of delegates will light candles and pray for global peace as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 this May.
IATA calls for rapid global adoption of digital identity technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies today, 19th March, in Sydney, Australia.
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