http://www.travelindustrywire.com Travel Industry News EN http://www.travelindustrywire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.travelindustrywire.com support@nevistas.com http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71576Australia_Legal_Alert___Liabilities_of_Vendors_of_Package_Tours.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71576Australia_Legal_Alert___Liabilities_of_Vendors_of_Package_Tours.html A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia ATS Pacific Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation FCA 341 (15 April 2013) raises significant issues for sellers of packaged tours. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:51:17 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71515PATA_to_Focus_on_Human_Capital_Development_and_Corporate_Social_Responsibility.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71515PATA_to_Focus_on_Human_Capital_Development_and_Corporate_Social_Responsibility.html The Pacific Asia Travel Association is making internal staff changes to meet the association's increased commitment to Human Capital Development (HCD), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and enhanced digital communications. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:41:28 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71211PATA_Carries_Forward_Pledge_to_the_Complete_Visitor_Economy.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71211PATA_Carries_Forward_Pledge_to_the_Complete_Visitor_Economy.html The PATA CEO Martin Craigs this week wrote to attendees and speakers of the PATA Annual Summit to pledge the association’s ongoing support for the complete visitor economy. Mon, 6 May 2013 12:33:23 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71103Visitor_Arrivals_to_the_Asia_Pacific_Region_to_Grow_with_an_Average_Annual_Growth_Rate_of______over_the_Period__________.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article71103Visitor_Arrivals_to_the_Asia_Pacific_Region_to_Grow_with_an_Average_Annual_Growth_Rate_of______over_the_Period__________.html The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management (PolyU) released their joint publication, the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2013-2017. The new forecasts on the complete visitor economy will make it easier for tourism organisations to anticipate demand trends and manage supply. Wed, 1 May 2013 16:01:39 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71088UNWTO_Tourism_Australia_Report_Hightlights_the_Potential_of_South_East_Asian_Outbound_Tourism.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71088UNWTO_Tourism_Australia_Report_Hightlights_the_Potential_of_South_East_Asian_Outbound_Tourism.html Over the past decades, Asia and the Pacific has consolidated its position not only as one of the major tourism destination regions, but also as an increasingly important outbound market. Asia accounts for 14 of the world´s top 50 source markets in terms of international expenditure. ‘Key Outbound Tourism Markets in South-East Asia’, a new joint report by UNWTO and Tourism Australia, responds to the growing need to better understand five of these dynamic source markets and the opportunity they represent to destinations around the world. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:44:40 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70977The__rd_Silk_Road_Task_Force_Meeting_Defines_Future_Silk_Road_Action_Plan.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70977The__rd_Silk_Road_Task_Force_Meeting_Defines_Future_Silk_Road_Action_Plan.html Delegates from over 15 countries and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations, gathered around the 3rd meeting of the Task Force of the Silk Road Task Force (22-23 April, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan). Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:37:56 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70960Tourism_Showcase_to_Return_to_Auckland_in_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70960Tourism_Showcase_to_Return_to_Auckland_in_____.html TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2014, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) announced today. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:59:43 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70666China_Remains_on_Track_to_Become_the_World______s_Largest_Business_Travel_Market________GBTA.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70666China_Remains_on_Track_to_Become_the_World______s_Largest_Business_Travel_Market________GBTA.html GBTA Predicts Business Travel Spending to Increase by 15% in 2013 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:24:16 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70451China______s_Expenditure_on_Travel_Abroad_Reached_US______Billion_in_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70451China______s_Expenditure_on_Travel_Abroad_Reached_US______Billion_in_____.html Thanks to rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes and relaxation of restrictions on foreign travel, the volume of international trips by Chinese travellers has grown from 10 million in 2000 to 83 million in 2012. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:44:16 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70428PATA_Youth_Forum___Search__Connect__Experience___the_Future_of_Tourism.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70428PATA_Youth_Forum___Search__Connect__Experience___the_Future_of_Tourism.html Hosted by the College of Innovation at Thammasat University, the Forum will take place Thursday April 25 at Sri Burapa Auditorium, Thammasat University, Tha Pra Chan Campus, Bangkok. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:43:34 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70253China______s_Announces_New_National_Tourism_Strategy.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70253China______s_Announces_New_National_Tourism_Strategy.html ‘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, including a strong support for outbound tourism as well as a focus on a greater distribution of the economic, socio-cultural and environmental benefits of tourism. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:50:22 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70197Baros_Maldives_Reveals_The_Spirit_of_Summer_Package.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70197Baros_Maldives_Reveals_The_Spirit_of_Summer_Package.html The package is designed to give couples a chance to discover the fun of summer on Baros Maldives with lagoon dives, fishing and coral gardening, as well as a special spa treatment and romantic dinner for two on the beach under the stars. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:54:29 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70158Is_India_Safe_for_Tourists____USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70158Is_India_Safe_for_Tourists____USATODAY.html A recent series of sexual attacks has raised alarms among would-be visitors. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:40:42 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70121Cornell_Study_Details_Preferences_of_International_Chinese_Travelers.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article70121Cornell_Study_Details_Preferences_of_International_Chinese_Travelers.html In a study of Chinese tour operators, a new report from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) explores the wants and needs of this important market. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:43:24 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70106PATA_Annual_Summit_Speakers__Travel_and_Tourism_Needs_to_Get_More_Political.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70106PATA_Annual_Summit_Speakers__Travel_and_Tourism_Needs_to_Get_More_Political.html Travel industry leaders will issue a rallying call for politicians and government policy makers around the world to start 'Embracing the Complete Visitor Economy at the PATA Annual Summit, which takes place Friday April 26 in Bangkok. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:51:05 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70072China_Announces_Plan_to_Boost_Travel_Says_NTA.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70072China_Announces_Plan_to_Boost_Travel_Says_NTA.html The Chinese government has announced a series of initiatives aimed at increasing travel among its citizens. In a recently released document, the government emphasized the importance of travel as an avenue to enhance both the nation’s economy as well as individuals’ quality of life. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:39:40 EST http://www.airlinenewsresource.com/article70036Amadeus_Signs_Long_term_Content_Agreement_with_China_Airlines_Group.html http://www.airlinenewsresource.com/article70036Amadeus_Signs_Long_term_Content_Agreement_with_China_Airlines_Group.html New deal offers Amadeus travel agents access to a comprehensive range of fares, schedules and availability from China Airlines, Taiwan’s largest airline, and Mandarin Airlines, its regional and domestic subsidiary. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:07:31 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69961Indonesia______s_Future_Generation_Pledges_Tourism_Leaders_to_Fight_Climate_Change.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69961Indonesia______s_Future_Generation_Pledges_Tourism_Leaders_to_Fight_Climate_Change.html School kids from Pangandaran, Indonesia, have urged global tourism leaders to take climate change seriously. The 451 participants of the Mangrove Ambassadors Programme voiced out through a selection of 24 “Letters to Leaders” how climate change is affecting their daily lives at one of the most popular tourism destinations in Indonesia. The Ambassadors Programme is part of a joint project by UNWTO and the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, supported by the Government of Germany, to promote climate change mitigation and adaptation measures . Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:19:26 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69900Indonesia______s_Future_Generation_Pledges_Tourism_Leaders_to_Fight_Climate_Change.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69900Indonesia______s_Future_Generation_Pledges_Tourism_Leaders_to_Fight_Climate_Change.html School kids from Pangandaran, Indonesia, have urged global tourism leaders to take climate change seriously. The 451 participants of the Mangrove Ambassadors Programme voiced out through a selection of 24 “Letters to Leaders” how climate change is affecting their daily lives at one of the most popular tourism destinations in Indonesia. The Ambassadors Programme is part of a joint project by UNWTO and the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, supported by the Government of Germany, to promote climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:48:12 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69732PATA_Connects_Digital_Innovation_Asia_to_Its_Annual_Summit.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69732PATA_Connects_Digital_Innovation_Asia_to_Its_Annual_Summit.html PATA has partnered with E-Tourism Asia the producer of Digital Innovation Asia (DIA) to stage digital events, which include the Digital Innovation Asia Awards, Blogger Match-Up Asia, Speak-Up Asia, and the China Boot Camp. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:50:19 EST