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Lombok, Indonesia: In focus
Posted on: 26 November 2013
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Whilst the tourism sector in Indonesia is continuing to expand at a rapid pace in many parts of the country, the island of Lombok has traditionally seen less growth and development activity, until recently.
Kazakhstan – Almaty and Astana: In frocus
Posted on: 26 November 2013
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The profiles of Kazakhstan’s two main hotel markets are evolving. Astana thrives on strong government support and the planned Expo 2017. Almaty lost part of government and oil and gas segments, however is set to develop as a leisure destination.
The power of travel promotion: Spurring growth, creating jobs
Posted on: 26 November 2013
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This report from the US Travel Association includes new case studies and data on the positive return on investment states and destinations have reaped from substantial travel promotion. The report provides valuable ammunition to inform elected officials on the value of travel and tourism and how travel promotion strengthens economic vitality.
Role of e-Learning applications within the tourism and hospitality sector. Barcelona, 3-4 October 2013
Posted on: 22 November 2013
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This event brought together academic researchers and industry practitioners interested in the topic of eLearning use in hospitality and tourism. Presentations are available online.
Tourism jobs and growth: The economic contribution of the tourism economy in the UK
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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The UK’s tourism industry is set to grow at a faster pace than crucial sectors such as retail, construction and manufacturing, according to a report commissioned by Visit Britain. The Deloitte study reports that the tourism sector will grow by 3.8 per cent a year from now until 2025. It adds that tourism is responsible for one in three new UK jobs created from 2010 to 2012.
Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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The Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria, issued by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, are an effort to come to a common understanding of sustainable destinations, and are the minimum undertakings that any tourism management organization which wishes to be sustainable should aspire to reach.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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CWT delivers efficient and innovative solutions for business travel and meetings and events management. It provides information and insights on the business travel market.
Reaching the emerging middle classes beyond BRIC
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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Many companies are beginning to look beyond BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), into emerging markets that have a lot of untapped potential and seem poised for increased growth, year over year. This paper discusses the appeal of emerging markets beyond BRIC, examines why a focus on the middle class is mostly justified, finds out more about what this group of consumers is buying and why, and then closes with a brief overview of other factors not to be forgotten in any complete market-entry strategy.
Amadeus Travel Insights: The 21st century traveller
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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Amadeus, in partnership with World travel Market, recently commissioned a report to unearth insight that will better connect travel sellers and providers with the changing needs of the 21st century traveller. The report was compiled following a series of in-depth industry expert-led roundtable discussions that took place in London during 2013.
Conference on sustainable development of tourism in islands. Réunion Island, France, 11-13 September 2013
Posted on: 21 November 2013
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This event, jointly organised by the World Tourism Organization and the French government, addressed a whole range of relevant issues for island destinations, from the competitiveness and sustainability perspectives, identifying specific challenges and vulnerabilities and examples of relevant actions. A summary of the event is available online.
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