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Marriott Bonvoy Moments TM

Wednesday, October 12 2022 - 15:20 IWST

Marriott Bonvoy Brings Back Week Of Wonders, Inspiring Travelers To Unleash Their Urge To Travel Like Never Before

When it comes to travel today, people are making every moment count and no longer putting off that dream vacation. In fact, in this upcoming holiday season, many travelers aim to cross off at…

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Doan Van Viet

Thursday, October 06 2022 - 17:30 IWST

Deputy Minister Outlines Viet Nam’s Tourism Priorities

Ahead of the Mekong Tourism Forum in Quang Nam, Central Viet Nam, 12-13 October, Mr Doan Van Viet, Viet Nam’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, outlines the vision and latest…

 Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh, Chairman of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Tuesday, August 16 2022 - 08:50 IWST

Mekong Tourism Forum 2022: Rebuild Tourism, Rebound with Resilience Quang Nam, Vietnam, 12 – 13 October 2022

The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 will return as a face-to-face event 9-14 October at Hoiana Resort & Golf (Hoiana), Quang Nam province, adjacent to Hoi An city, in central Vietnam.

(L – R) Galumbang Menak, CoFounder of Nusatrip and Dennis Nguyen, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Society Pass

Monday, August 15 2022 - 23:20 IWST

Society Pass (Nasdaq: SoPa) Marks First Foray into Indonesia by Acquiring Jakarta-based NusaTrip, Indonesia’s First International Air Transport Association-Accredited Online Travel Agency

The NusaTrip acquisition extends SoPa’s business reach into the booming SEA regional travel industry and marks SoPa’s first foray into Indonesia as well as adds to SoPa’s growing ecosystem…

PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021

Thursday, November 11 2021 - 11:35 IWST

Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 to be held from November 24-26

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 from November 24 - 26.

President Joko Widodo and Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung at Kompas Bajo, Puncak Waringin, Thursday (14/10) afternoon. (Photo by: BPMI/Laily Rachev)

Friday, October 15 2021 - 21:32 IWST

President Jokowi Visits Kompas Bajo Creative Hub

Ending his working visit in East Nusa Tenggara Province, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana on Thursday (14/10) afternoon took a walk to Kompas Bajo which is located…

Palembang Public Service Mall. (Photo: PR of Ministry of State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reform)

Sunday, July 11 2021 - 21:20 IWST

Gov’t Announces Procedures for Telemedicine Service for COVID-19 Self-Isolation Patients

The Government continues to speed up the integration of public services, one of which is through the establishment of Public Service Malls (MPP) across the country.

Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Philippine Department of Tourism

Tuesday, June 01 2021 - 22:47 IWST

Regenerating the Adventure Industry at the Hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021

The Hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021 was launched on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 through both on-ground, in Clark, Philippines, and online formats. The two-day niche event attracted…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

Tuesday, May 11 2021 - 20:26 IWST

PATA joins The Future of Tourism Coalition to chart a more sustainable direction for tourism as the sector recovers from COVID-19

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has today become a signatory of The Future of Tourism Coalition with the global mission to place destinations at the centre of recovery strategies.

PATA Face of the Future 2021

Thursday, December 03 2020 - 12:15 IWST

Submissions Invited for PATA Face of the Future 2021

PATA is a not-for-profit membership association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

Friday, October 23 2020 - 11:20 IWST

PATA Embarks On Governance Reorganisation

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has taken the bold move to make significant changes to the design of its organisational governance at the recent Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting…

Lombok

Monday, August 06 2018 - 22:42 IWST

Bali and Lombok Tourism Conducive, This Is What Tourists Must Do

On Sunday night (5/8/2018), an earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale shook North Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara. The vibration was felt to Bali and some areas in East Java.

Lombok

Monday, August 06 2018 - 22:41 IWST

Post Lombok Earthquake, Minister of Tourism Monitor Sea and Air Access

Regarding the earthquake that occurred in Lombok and Bali, the Ministry of Tourism through the Tourism Management Team (MKK) will inform the development of elements of 3A (access, amenities…

Petronas Twin Tower

Friday, July 27 2018 - 20:21 IWST

Malaysia Targets 33.1 Million Tourist Visits Abroad

Malaysia targets the visit of foreign tourists as much as 33.1 million people until the end of 2018. This was disclosed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia.

Illustration of Foreign Tourist Visits (Wisman)

Monday, June 04 2018 - 23:51 IWST

BPS: The Visit of Foreign Tourist in North Sulawesi Up 65.70 Percent

The visit of foreign tourists (tourists) to the North Sulawesi Province (North Sulawesi) in the first quarter of 2018 increased by 65.70 percent.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Foto Dok Industry.co.id)

Sunday, May 27 2018 - 21:50 IWST

Ancol Predict 1.28 Million Visitors During Eid Holiday 2018

The management of Taman Impian Jaya Ancol predicts the number of visitors to the tourist area in North Jakarta during Eid 2018 has increased about 14 percent compared to the Eid holiday season…

Illustration of Foreign Tourist Visits (Wisman)

Sunday, May 27 2018 - 21:44 IWST

Japanese and British tourists to Bali ascending

Japanese and British tourists enjoying holiday destinations on the island of Bali in the first quarter of 2018 increased by 4.24 percent and 16.34 percent respectively compared to the same quarter…

KEK Tanjung Lesung

Tuesday, May 22 2018 - 22:44 IWST

Welcoming Eid Mubarak, Banten Ready to Promote Tourism Destinations

Welcoming the long holiday Eid al Fitr 1439 Hijriah, Banten Provincial Tourism Office invites the tourism office of districts / cities in Banten to intensively promote and socialize tourist…

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