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IATA calls for changes to NZ Economic Regulatory Framework for Airports

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent changes to New Zealand’s Economic Regulatory Framework for Airports.

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Passenger Demand Growth, especially domestic slows slightly in February 2025: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to February 2024.

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The St Regis Venice receives Green Key Certification

The St. Regis Venice recently became the proud recipient of The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)’s Green Key certification in recognition of its in-facility practices for sustainability.

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IATA: air cargo demand slightly lower in February 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global air cargo market figures for February 2025 global air cargo markets.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.