The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announces the resignation of Liz Ortiguera as its Chief Executive Officer. Upon her notification, PATA Vice Chair Benjamin Liao said, “Liz served PATA with distinction as the first Asian female CEO in the organization’s 72-year history. On behalf of PATA, I would like to thank her for her leadership of the Association during a difficult period for the industry.”

Official opening ceremony on 6 March 2023 with leading names in politics and tourism – Georgia, the Host Country of ITB Berlin, will kick off the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show with a spectacular show program of traditional dance and music performances together with the German Minister Dr. Robert Habeck.

A high-profile lineup for the festive opening gala of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show: Georgian Prime Minister H.E. Irakli Gariashvili will ceremoniously open ITB Berlin 2023 with a brilliant show of traditional Georgian dances and music.

The opening ceremony of the 44th International Tourism Fair and the 18th International Fair of Hotel and Catering Equipment HORECA-EQUIPMENT was held at the Belgrade Fair. One day before officially opening the gates for visitors, a special program that marked the opening of the largest tourist fair both in the country and in the region, was organized in the presence of numerous domestic and foreign guests, including primarily the representatives of the People’s Republic of China, the partner country of this year’s fair.

The Online Editor of Tourism Insider, Robert Raback, recently dropped into the newly opened Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort on Lamai Beach, Koh Samui to assess the product offering from a resort that only fully opened in November 2022.

Located on Lamai beach, the Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort is an elegant colonial style resort featuring 146 spacious room and suites all with a private balcony, French balcony or garden terrace. With a great selection of restaurants and bars

Organiser RX unveils range of measures to support ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ Checklist includes tips to help exhibitors reduce their carbon footprints and waste Awards entrants will be judged on materials, operations, emissions and more The organisers behind Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 have implemented an ‘Exhibitor Environmental Checklist’ and introduced a brand-new ‘Most Sustainable Stand’ award as part of their commitment to ensuring the upcoming show is the most climate-conscious in its history. The 30th edition of ATM will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 1-4 May.

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We wish to extend our condolences to the families of those who passed away as a result of the earthquake disaster of February 6th 2023, and a speedy recovery to those who are injured.