Human Resources
Rotorua, Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa to host World Indigenous Cancer Conference
Rotorua and Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa are bringing indigenous voices, knowledge, and innovations to the world’s attention as they are slated to host the World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) 2026.
New Zealand relaxes visa requirements for digital nomads
Immigration New Zealand announced that it has relaxed visa requirements specifically for digital nomads in a bid to boost inbound tourism.
Philippine Department of Tourism prioritises disaster-hit tourism workers
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that tourism workers in areas hit by natural and man-made calamities are now given priority in terms of government financial aid.
SITA renews and boosts support for Airport Council International World’s leadership training programme
Aviation tech provider SITA has renewed and even strengthened its long-term support for the Airports Council International (ACI) World’s training and leadership programme for airport executives, the ACI-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP).
Taiwan introduces digital nomad visa
Taiwan’s National Development Council formally launched the new Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa at a ceremony held in Tainan City last 20th December.
Steve Wahrlich takes helm of BWH Hotels board
BWH Hotels announced that its board of directors elected Steve Wahrlich as its chairperson for 2025 last 16th December.
Emirates Group extends Airbus leadership programme for Emiratis
The Emirates Group formally signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Beyond to extend Airbus’s Leadership Programme for the Group’s Emirati workforce for another three years.
Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme seeks to upgrade sustainable tourism
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) held the first Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme from 2nd to 8th December.
ATIA and Australian Travel Education part ways after 17 years
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and the Australian Travel Education Pty Ltd (ATE), owned by Rick Myatt, announced that they are pursuing individual paths, after 17 years of collaboration on training initiatives for the travel-and-tourism sector.
TFE Hotels establishes office in New Zealand
TFE Hotels is putting up its country office in New Zealand in the wake of its multi-property management agreement with accommodation provider Heritage Hotels.
Discovery Hospitality endows learning grants to Enderun College
Philippine hotel management company Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) recently partnered with Enderun Colleges to enable students enrolled in hospitality courses to make the most of global opportunities.
We empower our leaders to build diverse leadership teams: Chee
Organisations must prioritise hiring and developing the best talent based on merit while considering diverse representations. TDM interviews Karen Chee, Vice President, People & Culture, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel on the changing phases of women empowerment, sustainability and advancing technologies.
Philippines teams up with European Union to boost seafarers’ competencies and welfare
Philippines and the European Union launched a Technical Assistance Project (TAP) to improve Filipino seafarers' training, education, and working conditions in the country
Crew Connect Global X Seatrade Cruise Asia opens conversation on crewing and human resource investment
The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as well as the need for cruise and shipping firms to properly invest in human resources.
In Photos: IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium 2024
The joint IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium 2024 were set against the dynamic backdrop of Bangkok, Thailand, a global capital that is working to become one of the world's leading aviation hubs.
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