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Amadeus becomes first allied member of WTAAA

The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) today welcomed Amadeus, a travel technology provider, as its first Allied Member.

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Greater Bay Airlines joins IATA as airline member

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is pleased to announce that the airline has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) following the successful completion of the prerequisite certification process of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).

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Women are a driving force for travel & tourism, says WTTC

To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector.

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Travel and tourism can grow faster than the rest of the economy: Tanzer

ABTA’s research shows that travel and tourism can grow faster than the rest of the economy over the next few years but only with the right policy framework.

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WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics surpasses 1,700 Properties

From Mexico to Mauritius, Basics is now a globally recognised scheme to verify hotels’ green credentials.

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HRAWI pitches for reforms in GST for restaurants within hotel premises

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has raised concerns regarding the existing GST structure for food and beverages served in restaurants within hotels, a taxation format linked to room charges exceeding INR 7500/-.

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Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations joins World Travel Agents Associations Alliance

The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) is pleased to welcome the Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations (FATA) as its newest member, further boosting its global representation of travel advisors.

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ATIA welcomes Federal Government’s reforms to Sydney Airport Slot Management

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) strongly supports the significant reforms to the slot management system at Sydney Airport as the first step towards making flying fairer.

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WTTC Calls on EU to unlock full potential of Travel & Tourism as it exceeds employment records

In a decisive move to shape the future of the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) issued a ‘Call to Action’, urging EU stakeholders to support a sector that employs over 22MN people and contributes €1.4TN to the European Union’s economy.

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PATA International Conference on Women in Travel to be held in Bohol, Philippines

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA International Conference on Women in Travel from March 20-22, 2024, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

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53rd Skål Asia Congress 2024 offers unmissable opportunities for industry professionals

Skål Asia proudly presents the 53rd Skål Asia Congress 2024, a premier gathering for industry professionals and 12,300 Skålleagues globally.

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UN Tourism shares Top Destinations to visit in 2024 before peak season

The new year brings with it opportunities for new adventures. To help satisfy your wanderlust and inspire your next getaway, UN Tourism shares its list of top off-the-beaten-path destinations to visit in 2024 before peak season hits this summer

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EU officials to address ABTA members in exclusive webinar about EES and ETIAS

ABTA is bringing together experts and officials from the EU to deliver a video webinar exclusively for ABTA members on the introduction of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

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APOLA launches at TTF 2024

The Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) was founded on the initiative of Robert Hecker, Bill Barnett, and Paul Dean at the PHIST conference in Phuket. The Association was officially launched at the Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) in Bangkok on the 15th January 2024.

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UN Tourism opens calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - received almost 600 applications from nearly 100 countries.