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PATA continues to support sustainable tourism with new partnerships
These partnerships are designed to provide PATA and its members guidance and access to the STCRC’s extensive research and range of sustainable, practice tools, creating a platform from which to raise awareness and share ‘Best Practice’ principles regarding corporate responsibility options.
Alila Hotels goes Carbon Neutral
In coordination with The GreenAsia Group, a specialist in carbon management in Asia, eco-conscious Alila Hotels and Resorts will achieve carbon neutrality for its head office in Singapore by December 2008.
Sri Lankan Wildlife: Unforgettable Leopard Safaris in Asia’s pristine national parks
Sri Lanka In Style, the official Virtuoso Agent for Sri Lanka, joins forces with Leopard Safaris and Sri Lanka’s foremost expert on Leopards to offer a wildlife safari experience like no other in Asia.
Tsunami relief funds redirected to Kerala tourism, Locals angry
Funds generated and intended for the relief of tsunami-affected communities in the southern Indian state of Kerala are getting re-allocated to develop tourism, prompting angry protests by local people. Kerala Tourism says developments will provide large-scale opportunity to local people, but tsunami survivors do not agree.
World Heritage Travel Expo 2008 partners with Macau.com
Macau.com, the leading online destination marketing and travel company in Macau, is the official online travel agency for the World Heritage Travel Expo 2008, a networking platform designed to showcase cultural and natural heritage sites around the world.
Thailand looks for more visitors despite political chaos in Bangkok
The current political stand-off and state-of-emergency following clashes among protesters in Bangkok is greatly effecting tourism in Thailand, yet almost all tourism facilities and services are functioning normally throughout the rest of the country.
Shangri-La Appoints new Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Manager
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, has appointed Patricia Gallardo area corporate social responsibility and sustainability manager for its Philippine properties.
Macau, the fastest-growing destination in 2008, promotes economic development through tourism
The Macau Government Tourist Office continues to focus on fostering the development of tourism diversity and enhance the economic effects of tourism on the society and economy as a whole as Macau’s tourism industry grows in leaps and bounds.
‘Thailand In Style’ launches family-friendly, cultural vacations
Thailand In Style have launched a series of itineraries suitable for individual families and their friends to participate in authentic Thai experiences while also enjoying traditional family expectations.
Upaya Zen - Travel beyond ordinary
The Upaya Zen Center offers spectacular trips to the frontiers, monasteries, temples of Mongolia and Nepal throughout 2008.
China Travel Distribution & Tech Summit opens for registration
Traveldaily (www.traveldaily.cn), China’s leading online publisher with emphasis on the distribution, marketing and technology trends in the travel and tourism industries, today announced that it will host the 2008 China Travel Distribution & Technology Summit at the InterContinental Pudong Hotel, Shanghai from November 20 to 21, 2008.
Russia rethinks localation for 2014 Olympics
The organizers of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi have decided to relocate several facilities away from a protected wilderness area following recommendations from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
