Travel and Tourism Industry News

Foreign Tourists in Cambodia’s Angkor heritage site up 23% in 2011

traveleditor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:38:59 +0000

Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temples, one of the world heritage sites, attracted 1.6 million foreign visitors in 2011, an increase of 23 percent from 1.3 million a year earlier, according to the statistics of Siem Reap provincial tourism department on Tuesday. Among the top ten countries visiting the temples, South Korea was ranked first with 265,000 [...]

International health insurance to secure your future

traveleditor — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:47:21 +0000

International health insurance can be quite essential and the consideration in it has never ever been greater. As social medical insurance services are stressed to take care of the rising costs of hospital treatment, the requirement to make other preparations is becoming very essential, specifically to the expatriate. For individuals who live and work overseas, [...]

Singapore launches tourism marketing campaign for Chinese market

traveleditor — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:14:21 +0000

The Singapore Tourism Board said it has launched its customized marketing campaigns for the Chinese market on Wednesday. It will roll out a series of differentiated marketing campaigns in the coming months targeting key markets across the region such as Australia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. The marketing campaign started with the New Discoveries campaign at [...]

Jeju Island chosen among ‘New7Wonders of Nature’

traveleditor — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:46:43 +0000

The southern South Korean resort island of Jeju has been named as one of the new seven natural wonders of the world in a worldwide poll, a Switzerland-based organization announced Saturday. The subtropical volcanic island, located 130 kilometers off the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, was selected along with Brazil’s Amazon region, Halong Bay [...]

Holiday Extras Reward Travel Industry High Flyers

traveleditor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:24:11 +0000

Keeping the standard high in the travel industry is one of the most important things that you can do in order to make sure that the customers and travellers in the UK get the best customer service and value for money that they can. This is why customer feedback is vital to the success of [...]

China to support Tibet to become major world travel destination

traveleditor — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:59:03 +0000

China’s top tourism authority will help the country’s Tibet Autonomous Region to become a a major world travel destination. According to a cooperative agreement signed Wednesday between the National Tourism Administration (NTA) and the government of Tibet, the NTA will expand assistance to Tibet and help the region further open up its tourism market. The [...]

Golden Backpack Awards UK Finalists Announced

traveleditor — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:42:58 +0000

The finalists for the Golden Backpack Awards UK have now been announced and the countdown begins to the inaugural London gala awards dinner and presentation. Taking place on Wednesday 12 October 2011, at the spectacular Shaka Zulu in London, the gala evening event will recognise tour operators, airlines, accommodation and transport providers who have shown [...]

Two Places in Chicago to Enjoy Luxurious Overnight Accommodations During the Season

traveleditor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:12:22 +0000

Holiday shopping is enough to stress even the most avid consumer out. So this year, why not get a head start in an area known for not only great store selection, but breathtaking holiday beauty, Chicago! While there, relieve some of that anxiety by taking in the gorgeous surroundings and treating yourself to a luxurious [...]

Overlook Niagara Falls while relaxing at Serenity Spa by the Falls

traveleditor — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:07:51 +0000

Let your worries and stress float away with the thundering waters of Niagara Falls at the Serenity Spa by the Falls. The majestic falls will provide the backdrop as you slip into deep relaxation and romantic bliss at Serenity, located in the Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. Unique and signature treatments at Serenity will ensure [...]

Airline travelers choose favorites in 14 categories

traveleditor — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:29:44 +0000

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 Passenger Choice Awards. Results were tabulated from a survey that asked airline travelers to share their opinions on every aspect of their airline journey: overall passenger experience; inflight publication; inflight entertainment; connectivity; cabin ambiance and ground experience. Worlds Best Airlines [...]