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India signs agreement with ADB for tourism development in Uttarakhand
The Indian government has signed a loan agreement worth US$126.42 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote rural development in Uttarakhand via sustainable, climate-resilient tourism.
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office and Agoda join forces to support MSMEs in the Greater Mekong Subregion
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) and digital travel platform Agoda teamed up to strengthen the digital capabilities of micro, small and medium-scale accommodation providers across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister shares insights to grow country’s tourism sector
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh of Vietnam recently shared several insights on how his country could push the growth of its burgeoning tourism sector.
Singapore Tourism Board signs MOU with mobile services app Grab
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Southeast Asian superapp Grab announced a partnership to enhance visitor experiences and strengthen Singapore’s position as a top travel destination.
Virtuoso Travel Tech Summit 2025 returns in August
Global luxury and experiential travel network Virtuoso announced the return of its annual Travel Tech Summit this August.
Turismo Asenso offers loans to Filipino tourism MSMEs
Tourism-related micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines may now avail of loans of up to PHP20 million through the Turismo Asenso multipurpose loan programme.
Sands China marks a decade of its Local Small, Medium and Micro Suppliers Support Programme
Sands China marked the tenth anniversary of its Local Small, Medium and Micro Suppliers Support Programme on 17th April.
Plaza Premium Group shines at JUMPSTARTER 2025
Global integrated hospitality services firm Plaza Premium Group (PPG) was the official hospitality partner for Asia’s biggest startup and tech event JUMPSTARTER 2025.
Villages in the Northern Philippines are benefiting from tourism
The recent efforts of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT)’s search for more destinations in the Northern Philippines has proven fruitful.
UN Tourism to host two flagship events at Japan Expo 2025
UN Tourism announced its participation at the upcoming Japan Expo 2025 this April, along with two game-changing events.
WTTC report shows Oceania tourism could give Asia Pacific economy a major boost
The latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) hints that Oceania’s travel and tourism sector could boost the Asia-Pacific economy by US$112 billion by the end of the current decade.
Vinod Kelwani wins Business Leadership Award 2020-2021 by Indian Achievers’ Forum
Widely known as the creator of the Travel Industrial Revolution, Vinod Kelwani bagged the "Business Leadership Award" at Indian Achievers’ Award 2020-2021 in recognition of outstanding and professional achievements and inspiring advances in brilliance in the travel business world.
Illinois announces USD 1.9 million for tourism grant programme
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism, has announced USD 1.9 million in grant funding
Iceland hosts first International Women In Travel & Tourism Forum
Travel industry chiefs and next-generation female professionals from 18 countries headed to Iceland and pledged to accelerate gender diversity, gender
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick no longer associated with company
After a decade since the conception of Uber, Travis Kalanick has severed his last ties with the company he co-founded by announcing his resignation from the board at the end of 2019.
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