The a & o sound: keyword “Influencer hype” Europe’s largest hostel chain has already decided: No more money for influencer marketing! Online marketing boss Thomas Hertkorn on advertising on Instagram & Co. The discussion about the future of Instagram and YouTube stars is currently beating high waves and many consider the era of high-paid influencers already as finished. Are you maybe guilty yourself?

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), a public organisation, continues to drive its MICE City strategy to raise awareness for Chiang Mai’s events. Establishing strategic guidelines to develop Chiang Mai into a complete MICE City in the northern region, TCEB collaborates with local communities and stakeholders to promote post-event tours and travel experiences for corporate travellers.
In Chiang Mai, post-event activities showcase local lifestyle, historical and cultural attributes.

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 features longest and grandest display of fireworks on the “River of Kings”. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising sensational “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019” celebrations in Bangkok and four emerging tourism provinces in each of the four geographical regions.It is projecting a total turnout of more than three million foreign and domestic visitors with an estimated total expenditure of 17.37 billion Baht over the 29 December 2018 – 1 January 2019 holiday period.

ITB Berlin and IPK International: Asia and South America report highest outbound growth – Tour holidays are making a comeback – Outlook for 2019 remains positive – ITB Berlin publishes the latest findings of the World Travel Monitor® exclusively in January 2019. 2018 has been a strong year for the tourism industry, which has registered uninterrupted growth in international trips around the world. In the first eight months of 2018 international outbound trips grew by six per cent worldwide, with Asia and South America recording the highest increases. According to the findings of the first trend analysis of the World Travel Monitor® by IPK International, the outlook for 2019 also remains positive.

Today two, but next year there will be five excellent Resorts in Egypt under one name. The exisiting resorts are very wellknown in Europe and international for quality,luxury and fine food. Mr. Mohamed Abou El Enein, is the owner and chairman of the Cleopatra Group. He is also very deep in the tourism politic. Besides the hotelbusiness he is a wellknown and succesfull businessman in Egypt and the surrounding countries:”Cleopatra Group proudly participates in the growth of our country Egypt. The contributions to this cause have led Cleopatra group to grow from 400 to 25,000 dedicated people. Over the years the group expanded its developments from manufacturing to agriculture, real estate, mega malls to hospitality industry. With the diversifying of Cleopatra Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Egypt we strengthen the group presence in the world of “Luxury Hospitality,” he said

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province in China, is offering a 144-hours Transit Visa Free to the holders of 53 foreign countries from 1 January 2019, as part of the city’s plan to boost its development as an international destination for tourists. This was announced by Ms Duoyang Namu, Director General of Chengdu Municipal Tourism Administration, at the official opening of the 6th Chengdu International Tourism Expo (CITE) 2018 being staged at the Century City New International Exhibition Center.