Latest news and insights from various sources relating to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain presided over the event celebrating the launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The gathering was attended by ministers of tourism from around the world. The celebration highlighted tourism’s enormous potential to contribute to the development of all […]
Author: Lakshman Ratnapala
Posted: Thu 5 Aug, 2010 12:21 PM
PATA Founder and Life Member Bill Lane with Lakshman Ratnapala, PATA President & CEO 1992-1997 at the Foreign Travel Club of San Francisco , 2009
Viva Las Vegas
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 12:00 AM
United Airlines is introducing special online deals to Las Vegas from Hong Kong. Travellers may now celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Las Vegas with fares from just HK$5,980 return.
Bangkok Airways deal aids Thailand tourism
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 12:00 AM
Bangkok Airways and EVA Air have signed a code-share agreement for services from Amsterdam, Vienna, London (Heathrow) and Taipei to Thailand’s key destinations of Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Otto gets set for Tiger celebrations
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 12:00 AM
With the Chinese New Year celebrations about to kick off, GM Otto Kurzendorfer (pictured) and his team at the Holiday Inn Shanghai Vista have prepared a special package of family reunion dinners.
Darren takes GM role in Phuket
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 12:00 AM
Darren Shaw (pictured) is the new GM at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas. Darren is overseeing all operational matters at Phuket’s newest luxury villa property.
The 19th PATA Foundation Silent Auction – Kuching, Malaysia
Posted: Tue 9 Feb, 2010 12:00 AM
An annual fund-raising and fun activity of the PATA Foundation will be held once again for the 19th time in conjunction with PATA Annual Meeting in Kuching Malaysia, April 23-25, 2010.
2010 Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Posted: Tue 9 Feb, 2010 12:00 AM
Two scholarships, each to the value of US$5,000, are offered by PATA Foundation and PATA to cover Registration and Tuition Fees, and partial support for accommodation.