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Tourism Tropical North Queensland releases first Sustainability Report
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) just published its first annual Sustainability Report which details the key initiatives guiding the industry towards reducing carbon emissions whilst contributing to the local environment and community.
Welsh government urged to rethink taxing kid’s holidays
UKHospitality Cymru called for the Welsh Government to rethink its insistence on taxing children in its Visitor Levy and instead consider the impact this will have on families’ ability to holiday in Wales.
Philippine coffee festival draws in tourism revenues for Batangas province
The recently concluded third edition of the Batangas Barako Festival which ran from 13th to 15th February celebrated the Southern Luzon province’s high-quality coffee, as well as the top products of each city and municipality which have boosted the provincial economy.
IATA and 123Carbon collaborate on interoperability for SAF
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and 123Carbon announced a strategic collaboration to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries.
SITA’s newest solution to revolutionise air traffic control communications
Air transport technology firm SITA presents an innovative new global messaging solution which will help redefine the way air traffic control (ATC) communications works.
AHICE to introduce two new events for the Asian Region
The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is expanding its conference program with the introduction of two new events to the market.
ATIA: Federal government should be buyer-of-last-resort for Rex Airlines
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) supports the idea that the Federal Government should be the buyer-of-last-resort for Regional Express Holdings (Rex), given the first option should always be for a private buyer.
Philippine Ports Authority optimistic of growth in cruise tourism for 2025
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) expressed optimism that the country’s cruise tourism sector is bound to get stronger this year.
ChristchurchNZ reveals initial results of The Conference Legacy Project
The first phase of ChristchurchNZ's three-year research programme The Conference Legacy Project revealed the positive impacts of four international conferences held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2024.
China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers
China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Two S Hotels & Resorts properties now part of Serandipians Luxury Travel Network
Two flagship S Hotels & Resorts properties were recently inducted into the Serandapians Luxury Travel Network.
Canadian travellers protest Trump tariffs by cancelling trips to the US
Following Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Canada, travellers from the US’ northern neighbour are cancelling trips to key American destinations in protest.
Branded residences could drive growth in Philippine tourism and hospitality sectors
C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia recently held a special tourism and hospitality event in Manila wherein the possibility of branded residences boosting both tourism and hospitality was discussed.
Frasco: Philippine tourism gets robust start for 2025
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its optimism with regard to drawing more foreign tourists to the country following excellent figures in January 2025.
Travel agents and their clients need to be more aware of inflight theft
Inflight theft is becoming a highly concerning issue among both airlines and travel agencies due to a recent spate of highly publicised incidents, particularly within Asia.
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