If one has the love and passion for vintage cars, Hua Hin, Thailand was the place to be over the December 16 to 18 weekend. This three-day parade of vintage cars is known to be one of Thailand’s most classy yet colorful event which … Continue Reading
The fourth ITB Asia 2011, organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) opened on October 19, with more than 750 exhibitors from over 70 countries. The exhibition had a very strong demand as all the space was sold out four months prior to the event. … Continue Reading
I am pretty certain that most people in the tourism and travel industry would have no idea that above Tourism Australia, other than the Minister, there is a very large government department and while it embraces, Resources, … Continue Reading
I had no idea there was such a thing as a retirement home for racehorses, that is until I visited the stunning Living Legends, a stone’s throw from Melbourne Airport and where I met the CEO of Living Legends, Andrew Clark. … Continue Reading
With what some say is a great deal of overhype about the potential of China for Australian tourism, the overlying theme of last week’s Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra was most certainly China, with Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, a Mandarin speaking specialist on China leading the charge on the importance of this emerging market. … Continue Reading
Speaking at the closing session of last week’s Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra, Senator Nick Sherry, Minister Assisting on Tourism said there are few other industries so closely linked with government than tourism, … Continue Reading
It is easy sometimes to get carried away with the vibe and hype of some conferences, but with Tourism Directions a pretty serious event, aimed at providing substantial, informed insights to delegates about where tourism in Australia … Continue Reading
With UK based David Scowsall, the President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council travelling to Australia for the Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra last week, delegates were able to take advantage of Mr Scowsall’s … Continue Reading
It is hard to imagine someone with greater influence on the global travel industry than Brett Tollman, who as CEO and President of The Travel Corporation, controls some of the world top travel brands, owned by The Travel … Continue Reading
At the IT&CMA and CTW 2011, we got a superb chance to have chit-chat with the Mayor of Pattaya City, Itthiphol Kunplome himself. With a very calm and friendly attitude, he enlightened us with the happenings and upcoming projects of the city. … Continue Reading
