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First UNWTO International Congress on Tourism and Pilgrimages explores the link between tourism and spiritual routes

First UNWTO International Congress on Tourism and Pilgrimages explores the link between tourism and spiritual routes

In light of the growing importance of pilgrimages and spiritual routes to tourism development around the world, UNWTO, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism of Spain and the Regional Government of Galicia are...
World Tourism Organization says International tourism up in First Half of 2014

World Tourism Organization says International tourism up in First Half of 2014

International tourist arrivals grew by 4.6% in the first half of 2014 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
33 Incentive ideas in 2014-2015

33 Incentive ideas in 2014-2015

From swimming with sea giants in one of the world’s best conserved dive spots to an unusual game of camel polo, we hunt down some of the world’s most interesting travel ideas to reward your top achievers with
Thailand allows 30-day extension of stay for visitors from 48 countries

Thailand allows 30-day extension of stay for visitors from 48 countries

In another positive move to boost the Thai travel and tourism industry, the Immigration Bureau has allowed citizens of 48 countries and Hong Kong SAR to get a 30-day extension of their stay in Thailand after the...
Phong Nha – Ke Bang offers zipline service

Phong Nha – Ke Bang offers zipline service

Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province has added a zipline service, according to an announcement of the management board of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park on August 29.
AirAsia draws business travellers with new product

AirAsia draws business travellers with new product

AIRASIA Group has launched a product called Premium Flex designed to entice corporate road warriors.