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A Bigger Travel Expo has more to offer 2013-8-22

Noted for its highly international profile of exhibitors, its regional trade visitors and affluent FIT public visitors, ITE & MICE this year grows by some 6% in scale!

Buyers Waitlisted for ´In-Demand´ Luxperience 2013-8-19

Luxperience, the luxury and experiential B2B travel show for Australasia, is now wait-listing buyers due to heightened demand

PATA Renews Partnership with EC3 Global, Taking Sustainability Collaboration to the Next Level 2013-8-19

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and EC3 Global, formally renewed and enhanced its long-standing relationship today

Cebu Pacific (CEB) increases Vietnam, China seat capacity by up to 33% 2013-8-17

The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific increased seat capacity to Hanoi, Vietnam and Guangzhou, China by up to 33%, when it mounts one additional weekly flight to each route due to passenger demand.

US will hopefully allow 3 years non-immigrant visa to Chinese citizens 2013-8-17

Mr. Haymond, the consul general of US consulate general in Chengdu revealed on June 28th that the United States is working with China on matters of prolonged visas to Chinese citizens. The US plans to allow two or three year multiple non-immigrant visas.

Shanghai plans to build a third cruise terminal 2013-8-17

At the municipal government press conference on May 31, the director of Shanghai port service office Zhang Chaomei revealed that Shanghai port served 8.222 million inbound and outbound passengers from January to April this year, up 4.1%.

Travelers from China to Seychelles doubles every year 2013-8-17

The Seychelles Tourism Bureau visited Tianjin, Shanghai and Shenzhen with nine overseas suppliers during July 15th to 17th for their 2013 roadshow. Over 200 Chinese travel and media professionals went to all three stops.

HotelClub set to launch in China by year-end 2013-8-17

Orbitz-owned HotelClub is gearing up to make some big changes to it´s offering for consumers in mainland China by the end of the year. While making the HotelClub Chinese website more relevant to Chinese consumers, the brand is also repositioning itself - recognisng its roots as a travel club.

Israel plans to attract more Chinese tourists 2013-8-17

A visa reform regarding Chinese tourists to Israel has come into effect as the Israeli Tourism Ministry seeks to increase Israel´s visibility and presence in the lucrative Chinese tourism market. This means making Israel more accessible to Chinese tourists.

Tourists from mainland China 2013-8-17

Since the opening up of the Taiwan tourism market to the mainland travelers in 2008, people that were visiting the island from mainland China spent at least 15.68 billion dollars.

China Voice: Good news! China has a tourism law 2013-8-17

The new tourism law, adopted by China´s top legislature on Thursday, is good news for both tourists and businesses.

Chinese tourists now account for 24% of Tax-free consumption worldwide 2013-8-17

The Chinese now account for a quarter of global luxury consumption, according to experts, and that percentage could grow: Nearly 60 percent of the 2 million Chinese whose personal assets exceed 2 million have yet to spend their money on luxury services, and may represent a growth opportunity. Many Chinese are seeking new experiences and that will play a dominant role in the luxury market in the

China seen replacing US in 2016 as leading business travel market 2013-8-17

Aided by an increase in business-travel spending, the United States will keep its title as the world´s leading corporate travel market until 2016 - then China will take over the top spot, according to a report from a travel trade group.

PATA Renews Partnership with EC3 Global 2013-8-17

August 15, 2013, Koh Samui, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and EC3 Global, formally renewed and enhanced its long-standing relationship today in a pledge to collaborate to improve the awareness of and promote sustainable tourism and corporate social responsibility (CSR) to PATA members.

Kindom of Tonda to strengthen cruise shipping 2013-8-15

The Kingdom is expected to see more cruise ships visit in 2013 especially following the opening ofthe new Vuna wharf in December 2012.

Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards:Mekong´s Most Acclatmed Travel Awards 2013-8-5

THE MOST ACCLAIMED TRAVEL AWARDS IN THE REGION IS BACK - Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards (MTAA).

Samoa Expected to Increase to 30 Cruise Ships by 2016 2013-7-31

Samoa Tourism Authority has so far confirmed 21 cruise ships calling into the Port of Apia this year and forecasting 30 cruise ships by the year 2016.

Crans Montana a perfect Eid & summer getaway for Gulf travelers 2013-7-30

Crans Montana, known as a popular ski resort located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, is intensifying efforts to enhance services, support and amenities for its growing number of guests from the Arabian Gulf this summer.

Breaking boundaries with Travel World China as Supporting Media Partnership is formed for MELTS 2014 2013-7-24

Conjoining as a key partner, the new Supporting Media Partner, Travel World China (TWC), will be simultaneously collaborating as a luxury buyer facilitator.

More Wi-Fi and social media accelerates growth in hospitality sector 2013-7-9

More Internet access, wi-fi facilities and social media simply means more of a pipeline for thousands of users who will likely promote a property.