Associations
HRAWI pitches for reforms in GST for restaurants within hotel premises
The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has raised concerns regarding the existing GST structure for food and beverages served in restaurants within hotels, a taxation format linked to room charges exceeding INR 7500/-.
Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations joins World Travel Agents Associations Alliance
The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) is pleased to welcome the Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations (FATA) as its newest member, further boosting its global representation of travel advisors.
ATIA welcomes Federal Government’s reforms to Sydney Airport Slot Management
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) strongly supports the significant reforms to the slot management system at Sydney Airport as the first step towards making flying fairer.
WTTC Calls on EU to unlock full potential of Travel & Tourism as it exceeds employment records
In a decisive move to shape the future of the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) issued a ‘Call to Action’, urging EU stakeholders to support a sector that employs over 22MN people and contributes €1.4TN to the European Union’s economy.
PATA International Conference on Women in Travel to be held in Bohol, Philippines
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA International Conference on Women in Travel from March 20-22, 2024, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.
53rd Skål Asia Congress 2024 offers unmissable opportunities for industry professionals
Skål Asia proudly presents the 53rd Skål Asia Congress 2024, a premier gathering for industry professionals and 12,300 Skålleagues globally.
UN Tourism shares Top Destinations to visit in 2024 before peak season
The new year brings with it opportunities for new adventures. To help satisfy your wanderlust and inspire your next getaway, UN Tourism shares its list of top off-the-beaten-path destinations to visit in 2024 before peak season hits this summer
EU officials to address ABTA members in exclusive webinar about EES and ETIAS
ABTA is bringing together experts and officials from the EU to deliver a video webinar exclusively for ABTA members on the introduction of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
APOLA launches at TTF 2024
The Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) was founded on the initiative of Robert Hecker, Bill Barnett, and Paul Dean at the PHIST conference in Phuket. The Association was officially launched at the Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) in Bangkok on the 15th January 2024.
UN Tourism opens calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024
UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - received almost 600 applications from nearly 100 countries.
PATA Nepal is making significant strides towards promoting tourism and expanding its wings
PATA Nepal Chapter has been actively promoting tourism both within Nepal and internationally, aligning with the spirit of PATA, to support its member organizations and contribute to the growth of sustainable tourism development of Nepal at large.
ABTA welcomes London Mayor’s calls on youth mobility
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for young people to be able to move freely to and from the EU. ABTA has welcomed the Mayor’s comments, saying they reflect growing political support to extend the Youth Mobility Scheme, to EU countries to help UK staff work abroad and EU workers to come to the UK.
WTTC and Biosphere join forces to standardise International Hotel Sustainability
In a joint effort to promote sustainability in the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Biosphere have inked a partnership to promote sustainability criteria in the hotel industry under the Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative.
HRAWI & Ingram Micro forge strategic partnership to propel hospitality industry
The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has taken a leap into the future with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ingram Micro India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the leading global technology organization - Ingram Micro based in the US.
France to keep its crown as most popular destination for international visitors
Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year.
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