Differing trends in the continents characterise 2019 – Above-average growth by Asians contrasts with decline in Latin American outbound travel – General outlook for 2020 positive – ITB Berlin presents the latest global trends of the World Travel Monitor® by IPK International.As in previous years international tourism continues to grow in 2019, though not quite as strongly as before. During the first eight months of this year outbound trips increased worldwide by 3.9 per cent, one percentage point below 2018. This year, Asia again recorded the highest growth in international travel, while Latin America saw a decline.

Korean Air unveiled a brand-new safety video in partnership with SM Entertainment, the largest entertainment company in Korea. On November 4, the new safety video starring SuperM, a global K-pop group, was aired on all Korean Air flights, starting with KE621, which departed from Incheon to Manila.
In-flight safety videos are required to present necessary safety information such as luggage storage, items banned during the flight, electronic device restrictions, no-smoking regulations, seatbelt signs, emergency exits, actions to take when cabin pressure rises, and how to wear the life jacket.

The KataKaron Business Association, Phuket, Thailand made up of local hotel and resort owners organized an MOU signing afternoon bringing both public and private sectors together to pledge that they will achieve 4 major objectives over the coming year for the benefit of the environment and the local community.
KataKaron Business Association President Angkana Tanetvisetkul leads Owners and representatives of the 41 hotels & resorts, Supaluck Damrongchuea from the Phuket Public Health Department and Montee Manator Deputy Director of TAT Phuket to sign the MOU.