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Published on Wednesday, August 31, 2016   The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has joined forces with Triip.me for a new competition showcasing entrepreneurship in the travel startup space. The Global Travel Entrepreneur Challenge 2016 (GTEC 2016) has been launched and is also being supported by Gobi Partners, FWD Hong Kong and the Seychelles Tourism Board. It is targeting Millennials and young professionals looking to create their own successful travel startup.  "As part of our focus on human capital development and the young tourism professional, GTEC is the perfect platform for PATA to help empower today's youth and support young entrepreneurs in the travel industry," said PATA CEO Mario Hardy.  "The competition not only provides funds to five winners to help grow their sustainable travel companies but also, importantly, gives all participants practical hands-on experience in creating a travel business."  Participants establi

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Details Category: Agency & Association Created on Tuesday, 30 August 2016 12:00 A challenge for millennials and young tourism professionals to show their love for their city Entrepreneurship, travel and teamwork merge in a new competition designed to encourage millennials to build their own local tour businesses.The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with Triip.me and with the support of Gobi Partners, FWD Hong Kong and the Seychelles Tourism Board, is proud to launch the Global Travel Entrepreneur Challenge 2016 (GTEC 2016) to nurture entrepreneurship and to celebrate the beauty of local experiences while travelling. The Global Travel Entrepreneur Challenge is a competition for millennials and young professionals that have an interest in building and operating their own successful travel startup. Young entrepreneurs and students between the ages of

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with Triip.me and with the support of Gobi Partners, FWD Hong Kong and the Seychelles Tourism Board, is proud to launch the Global Travel Entrepreneur Challenge 2016 (GTEC 2016) to nurture entrepreneurship and to celebrate the beauty of local experiences while travelling. The Global Travel Entrepreneur Challenge is a competition for millennials and young professionals that have an interest in building and operating their own successful travel startup. Young entrepreneurs and students between the ages of 18 and 35 are encouraged to join GTEC 2016 from August 29 to November 15. "As part of our focus on human capital development and the young tourism professional, GTEC is the perfect platform for PATA to help empower today's youth and support young entrepreneurs in the travel industry," said PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy. "The competition not only provides funds to five winners to help grow their sustainable

SINGAPORE: More local Zika cases are expected to emerge over time, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Sunday (Aug 28). This will be partly due to the fact that active testing is being carried out in affected areas, as well as the possible emergence of new imported cases, he added.  Mr Gan was speaking to the media after the Ministry of Health confirmed 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection at a press conference. "Singapore has a very high volume of international travel, therefore imported cases are almost inevitable," said Mr Gan, explaining that as many Zika cases are asymptomatic, there is a "very high likelihood" of the virus being imported to Singapore. He added that for these imported cases, the likelihood of local transmission "is also very high". This is why the Health Ministry is also working with doctors to be on the lookout for Zika cases, in order to identify clusters and carry out vector control. Mr Gan also said that

Amid difficult economic conditions, luxury goods sales in Indonesia have grown by 84 percent, becoming Asia's largest online luxury goods sales growth, according to the 2016 Asia Luxury Index. The index is based on Singapore-based online platform for luxury products Reebonz's sales data and industry report for 2014-2015. (Read also: New Zealand pizza chain to make deliveries by drone) Reebonz Indonesia executive manager Anggono Wijaya said that social media and digital marketing and collaborations with influencers and young designers were among the main reasons behind the increase of sales. "At first we focused in building the company itself, but since two years ago, we have been focusing on marketing our products," he told The Jakarta Post. Separately, the company's senior marketing manager Bernard Widjaja Ng said that the group of luxury consumers were evolving and expanding as luxury was no longer just for the select few. With growing affluence and ac

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ITB Asia has signed a partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organisation of Singapore. The memorandum of cooperation with Asia's leading travel trade show looks to propel Japan up the international business and events destination chart. "Japan is a prime MICE destination in the region. "It's a perfect combination of first-class infrastructure, range of unique destinations, excellent hospitality, world-class food, heightened safety and cleanliness which draws international appeal. "It gives us great pleasure to be in partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organisation of Singapore. "ITB Asia will be the go-to platform that connects visitors and buyers, in effort to further drive Japan forward," said Katrina Leung, executive director of Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organiser of ITB Asia. According to a 2015 statistics report by the International Congress and Convention Association, Japan hosted 355 international mee

Asian stocks are mixed amidst low volumes and a lack of major market-moving news as traders tread water ahead of a speech by Fed chair Janet Yellen on Friday at the annual central bankers parley in Jackson Hole, where, markets hope, she'll provide clues as to when the Fed might raise interest rates. That the northern hemisphere is deep into the summer-vacation season isn't helping much. Japan's Nikkei closed +0.6%, apparently boosted by a fall in the yen vs the dollar, and India is +0.1%, although Hong Kong is -1.05% and China -0.6%. Source: Asian stocks mixed

David Martindale / Tribune News Service August 23, 2016 04:10 AM Four famous seniors pause in Chiang Mai, Thailand on a trip through Asia, which is the subject of the new NBC series, "Better Late Than Never." From left to right, George Foreman, 67, Terry Bradshaw, 67, William Shatner, 85, and Henry Winkler, 70.   Photograph By NBC, Paul Drinkwater Four famous seniors pause in Chiang Mai, Thailand on a trip through Asia, which is the subject of the new NBC series, "Better Late Than Never." From left to right, George Foreman, 67, Terry Bradshaw, 67, William Shatner, 85, and Henry Winkler, 70. Henry Winkler loves his fans. The man who achieved pop-culture immortality in the 1970s as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli will drop everything for them. He'll pose for pictures, sign autographs and tell old Happy Days war stories. But Jeff Dye — who took a comedic reality-TV tour of Asia with Winkler in NBC's Better Late

Global travel spending is still growing, although at a slower pace, despite weakening economies and fears over terrorism. The World Travel and Tourism Council, a group backed by travel providers with the mission to promote tourism, said in a report Monday that global travel spending for 2016 is expected to grow by 3.1 percent. That is down from a March forecast of 3.3 percent but still outpacing global economic growth, which the group expects to be 2.3 percent. Macroeconomic problems have a much bigger impact on travel than terrorist attacks, the group's president, David Scowsill, said. "Travelers aren't going to allow isolated terrorist attacks to put them off traveling," he said. Tourists worried about safety in France have chosen Spain or Italy instead, for example. Scowsill said destinations with tourist-specific attacks usually take two years to recover, while other types of attacks lead to a faster resumption of travel. Other travel groups are also

China Eastern's aircraft (credit: Toa55) China Eastern Airlines is introducing more flights to Southeast Asia, with three new routes connecting mainland China's mega-cities with destinations in Thailand and the Philippines. Last week, the carrier launched twice weekly flights from Guangzhou to the Thai resort of Krabi. This route will now run twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) using a Boeing 737 aircraft. China Eastern will compete with Thai AirAsia on the route. And on 12 September, the carrier will launch two new services from Chengdu to the Philippines. Flights will operate to Manila three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) and Cebu on the remaining four days of the week, and all services will use an Airbus A320 aircraft. China Eastern will be come the only airline operating the Chengdu-Manila and Chengdu-Cebu routes. Source: China Eastern adds three new Southeast Asian routes

This article first appeared on Skyscanner's Visa requirements for Southeast Asia: know before you go! According to a Henley & Partners study, the Singapore passport is ranked fifth in the world for visa-free travel with access to 173 countries and territories. We often take the visa-friendly policies of neighbouring ASEAN countries for granted when we pack our bags and head off to Changi Airport on another exciting vacation from Singapore. Visa regulations change like the wind so be prepared for your holiday with Skyscanner's guide to visa requirements for Singaporeans in Southeast Asia. Photo: StockUnlimited Cambodia Ancient temples of Angkor, unspoiled beaches and scrumptious Kampot pepper crab. Cambodia attractions and highlights include: Siem Reap: Get up early for a mystical dawn at ancient Angkor Wat temple complex. Phnom Penh: Explore the beautiful Royal Palace and learn about Cambodia's darkest days at the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng. Kep: Visit Kampot pe

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to China next month to attend the G-20 Summit which will also be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  This would be Obama's 11th trip to Asia after he became the US President in January 2009. Two of these trips have been to India in November, 2010 and January 2015.  "This trip will highlight the President's ongoing commitment to the G-20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation as well as the US Rebalance to Asia and the Pacific," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in a statement.  On the sidelines of the G-20 Summit, Obama among others is likely to meet Modi, which would be the eighth meeting between the two leaders after he became Prime Minister in May 2014.  While there has been no word of confirmation from the White House on this, Modi during his joint White House media interaction in early June had said that the two leaders would be meeting in China in September.  Earnest

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The Parisian Macao, the latest addition to Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao, is set to be unveiled on September 13, 2016. The new integrated resort will offer guests a gourmet journey to Paris with a touch of Asian flavors. Photo courtesy of The Parisian Macao. Travelers planning to visit Macau next month can look forward to a striking new destination resort set to open on September 13 at Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao. Called the Parisian Macao, the luxe resort inspired from the City of Lights promises to impress guests with the city's world-renowned cuisine. From snacks, a family feast, or a romantic dinner for two, the hotel aims to offer guests the best dining experience it can offer. The integrated resort will have seven restaurants with each one offering different cuisines and ambience. "Superb dining is one of the many outstanding and memorable experiences awaiting visitors to Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao. We will be providing the finest food and servic

Asia Pacific's Best Low Cost carrier launches flights to Europe. Low cost flights to Europe onboard 787 Dreamliner will be the carrier's longest non-stop flight - from Singapore to Athens– transforming the guest experience in low-cost, long-haul travel. Asia Pacific's Best Low Cost Airline Scoot commences flights between Singapore and Athens, Greece on 20 June 2017. The new service between Singapore and Athens marks Scoot's first long-haul flight between Asia Pacific and Europe, as well as the longest flight operated by a low-cost carrier (LCC) with flight distance exceeding 10,000km. The commencement of Scoot's services to Europe is part of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group's strategic move to stimulate passenger traffic between Asia Pacific and Europe, as well as to boost connectivity through the Singapore hub. Budget-conscious travellers will soon be able to Scoot to Greece at pocket-friendly airfares, immersing in the rich history and culture Athens

EDGARTOWN, MASS. —  Golf game, afternoons at the beach and ... political campaigning? President Barack Obama is interrupting what so far has been a leisurely vacation to campaign and help raise money for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee. Obama has said there's never been anyone more qualified than Clinton, who was his rival in the 2008 presidential contest and his first-term secretary of state, to be president. Obama is slated to headline a Democratic Party fundraising reception Monday evening on Martha's Vineyard, the island playground off the coast of Massachusetts where he's in the midst of a two-week vacation with his wife, Michelle, and their daughters Malia and Sasha. Democrats Hank Goldberg and his wife, Carol, are hosting the event at their home in Chilmark, the same town where the president is renting a vacation home. Obama will deliver remarks, but the news media will not be permitted to hear his answers to questions asked by some of t

Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top tourism trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here. >>The linear belief that youth is synonymous with incremental technology adoption doesn't necessarily hold true when it comes to travel: New Skift Trends Report: Inside the Mind of the Gen Z Traveler >>Unfortunately for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the biggest markets are struggling at the same time: Norwegian Cruise Line has a Big Europe Problem >>Disney is not immune to the worries of the world, but the company had a robust quarter nonetheless: Disney's Domestic Parks Had Lower Attendance, But They Still Made a Ton of Money >>As companies become more cautious about business travel spending, the corporate travel ecosystem will begin to feel the pressure: Distribut

Cambodia Andy Booth The Angkor Guidebook co-author knows Cambodia inside and outwhich roads are drivable, how to avoid crowds at temples, who the best Englishspeaking guides are and can arrange trips with archaeologists and cartographers as well as lake cruises on traditional wooden boats. Best for adventure, culture buffs, multigenerational families, sustainable travel 855-12-338-872; a.booth@aboutasiatravel.com China Stan Godwyn Godwyn, who speaks Mandarin and has a masters in anthropology with a focus on Chinese archaeology, can set up historyfocused itineraries along the Silk Road or through Beijing while nimbly managing common hiccups (unannounced flight changes, gridlock in Shanghai). Best for last-minute trips, value-conscious travelers, culture buffs 916-830-5511; stan.g@travelstore.com Guy Rubin Chinas top luxury tour operator has a little black book full of friends who can connect clients to art curators or table-tennis stars and arrange private dinners in popu

Note: Visa requirements for every country are different, and visa policies are subject to change at any given time. The information in this post is intended to provide an overview of the visa application process for Central Asian countries as of August 2016, however, you should check on what the current visa requirements are for your nationality for each country in Central Asia before your visit. The countries of Central Asia, often referred to as the "Stans," are some of the last travel frontiers in the world. These countries are little known, and until recently, were difficult to visit. During my recent trip to Central Asia with G Adventures, I had the pleasure of visiting Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. In each country, we saw few to no other travellers, and in each country we found a unique environment. As fascinating as the trip was, it was one of the more difficult trips to prepare for. This was almost entirely due to the fact that each country

By MarEx 2016-08-12 17:09:13 On Friday, the Cruise Lines International Association released its annual Asia Cruise Trends review, and the data show that the region continues to outperform all others for percentage growth, up by a quarter year over year for 2015. Vessel capacity and destination variety are also on the rise.  "While we expected Asia to experience record-breaking growth in cruise travel, we are astonished at the rate at which the region is emerging as one of the most significant cruise destinations and cruise source markets in the world," said Dr. Zinan Liu, chair of CLIA North Asia.  Over 1,500 cruise sailings are scheduled for this year, CLIA says, up 40 pecent from 2015, and total operating days have nearly doubled over the past three years. Total passenger capacity has soared to 3.2 million people.  Chinese cruisers are fueling the growth, CLIA says: Chinese passenger count grew by 40 percent in 2015, and accounted for almost half of all Asian passen