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HRH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed opens Arabian Travel Market 2013-5-10

HRH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013 today

ATM - twenty years...and counting 2013-5-10

Travel and tourism industry chiefs reflect on regional growth over last two decades at premier travel trade show

Philippines recognised for efforts after 2012 typhoon 2013-5-10

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East´s premier travel and tourism exhibition, has named the Philippines as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2013 during a special seminar event held on the second day of the show.

UNWTO & ATM Ministerial Forum welcomes over 25 ministers 2013-5-10

More than 25 ministers took part in the second annual UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation and tourism sector growth.

China - the new number one tourism source market in the world 2013-4-30

China´s expenditure on travel abroad reached US 102 billion in 2012, making it the first tourism source market in the world in terms

Demand for China outbound to Latin America 2013-4-29

Jeffrey Xu, CIBTM Project Manager, Reed Travel Exhibitions commented, "In our research 25% of buyers named Brazil as a preferred destination for outbound MICE events, 18% named Argentina, and 17% Mexico. These figures demonstrate the potential business opportunities that CIBTM holds for exhibitors from this region."

Chinese tourists look at Africa´s leading wildebeest migration 2013-4-29

After a live coverage of Africa´s most spectacular Serengeti Wildebeest Migration through China Central Television (CCTV), now Chinese tourists are eyeing Tanzania as their African travel destination.

PATA China Responsible Tourism Awards Announced 2013-4-27

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will present its China Responsible Tourism Awards at the PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok on April 26.

UNWTO and PATA partner to advance tourism for economic growth and development in Asia 2013-4-27

Cultural and environmental preservation through tourism are the key objectives of a new Strategic Partnership signed between UNWTO and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on the occasion of the PATA Annual Summit

China to become largest business travel market 2013-4-26

The results of survey for first half of 2013 for China revealed that the country is the largest business travel market in the world.

Ten new Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts openings to be showcased at Arabian Travel Market 2013-4-17

The upscale hotel company of Swiss heritage will leverage its association as official hotel partner for the travel show´s 20th anniversary, to talk about its vision for international expansion in the next three years.

China-the new number one tourism source market in the world 2013-4-5

China´s expenditure on travel abroad reached US 102 billion in 2012, making it the first tourism source market in the world.

China´s new national tourism strategy set to increase outbound tourism 2013-3-27

´The Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020)´, recently issued by the government of China, sets the ground for the redefinition of tourism development and management in the country

ILTM Asia profiles luxury travel trends for 2014 2013-3-27

ILTM Asia profiles luxury travel trends for 2014

China´s new President and First Lady staying in Dares Salaam Serena Hotel 2013-3-25

China´s new President Xi Jinping arrived in Dar es Salaam on the 24th, the capital city of Tanzania this is the second stop of Xi´s first official visit since he was elected to be the President of the People´s Republic of China.

Exclusive Travel Sites Hit The Sweet Spot For China´s Globetrotting Elite 2013-3-21

HH Travel´s Next "Round-the-World" Trip Will Cost 1.18 million Yuan (US189,287)

Ctrip´s leadership in online travel market shaken by new rivals 2013-3-21

Last year was a tough one for Ctrip International-China´s largest online travel service provider-in terms of market share and its CEO Fan Min as the growing number of online travel agencies pose a huge threat to the online travel website´s business, the Shanghai-based First Financial Daily reports.

Photographic Association hold Travel Photo Festival in ITE & MICE 2013-3-21

Photographic Association hold Travel Photo Festival in ITE & MICE

HONG KONG - ITE & MICE Travel Expo 2013 Trade Visitor Registration now opens 2013-3-20

ITE & MICE Travel Expo will open from 13-16 Jun 2013 at halls 1A to 1E of the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Travel trade / MICE industries are welcomed to pre-register to apply for free admission and more benefits!

Jet-set life takes off for country´s super-rich 2013-3-20

Four of Europe´s top museums, namely the Louvre, Pompidou Center, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam plan to welcome a group of 10 travelers from the Chinese mainland on March 10.