World’s most dynamic region set to provide major growth opportunities for the rest of the century.Asia Pacific airlines are well established at the forefront of the global
industry, with the fundamentals of an increasingly outward looking and economically dynamic region creating major growth opportunities for the future. Large populations with
rising household incomes in China, India and many South East Asia countries are the driving force behind relentless passenger traffic growth and the delivery of increasing
numbers of the latest generation Airbus and Boeing airliners. With the region already established as the world’s largest air transport market and the rise of Asia destined to
continue long term, there is good cause for optimism amongst delegates gathering today for the 60th Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents meeting in Manila, Philippines.

Leading hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Phuket-based property developer Layana Development Co., Ltd. to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria hotel in Surin Beach.Located on the west coast of Phuket between Bang Tao and Kamala Beaches, and just 30 minutes by car from Phuket International Airport, Surin Beach is dubbed ‘Millionaire’s Row’ due to its cluster of high-end resorts and residences which regularly play host to A-list celebrities. Key to the area’s appeal are its long sandy beach, crystal clear waters, diverse range of stylish bars and restaurants, and serene village atmosphere.

Thailand remains an ideal destination for sporting events and fixtures of all sizes as the kingdom promotes itself as a sports hub. The kingdom also remains a regional leader in staging cultural events and MICE meetings, and offering health tourism and eco-friendly activities.The remarks about Thailand’s status as a dream destination were made by H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports at the World Travel Market 2016 in London.The Minister joined TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn in telling the world that Thailand was open for business as usual.

Low growth in European outbound trips and stagnating beach holiday volumes – yet more city trips – fluctuating fortunes for European destinations – ITB Berlin exclusively publishes latest results from the World Travel Monitor®
Europeans changed their travelling habits this year by opting for safe destinations, including a stagnation in sun & beach holidays, while going on more city trips. European destinations had mixed results and welcomed fewer Asian visitors this year. However, after challenging times in 2016 prospects for 2017 look better. Those were some of the results of the 24th World Travel Monitor® Forum in Pisa, Italy .

Mayor of London says ‘London Is Open’ as a retail hotspot for international visitors .Latest data confirms boom in spending by overseas shoppers.Infographic downloadable here.Families visiting London from overseas this summer have potentially made huge savings during their stay, according to data from visitlondon.com, the city’s official visitor guide.The news emerged as the Mayor of London participated in the opening of the new flagship LEGO store in Leicester Square – the largest in the world – and extended his #LondonIsOpen message to international visitors and shoppers, saying there’s never been a better time to enjoy the city’s unrivalled shopping scene.

The Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) has thrown its support behind Caribbean Tourism Month, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) initiative aimed at raising awareness among the people of the Caribbean of the importance of tourism to the region.“The Barbados Hotel and Tourism association is happy to join the CTO and member states in raising awareness of the importance of tourism to our economy and to focus on the ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen and the invaluable contribution they make every day,” BHTA chairman Roseanne Myers said.