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UNWTO launches International Handbook on Tourism and Peace
Providing a unique overview of tourism as a tool in peace building and reconciliation efforts, the 'International Handbook on Tourism and Peace' has been was launched by the United…
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India agrees to board changes after threat to Olympic participation
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has amended its constitution after a threat to its participation in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended India last year…
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Phuket to host Thailand’s first Formula 1 race
The organisers of the proposed Thai Formula 1 Grand Prix are focusing on relocating the race to Phuket after plans to host it in Bangkok were dashed by a new law. A month after a layout…
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Global match fixing investigation focuses on Asia
An investigation by European Police agency Europol into match-fixing in European football has revealed more than 700 or so suspicious games – and placed the blame on Asian gambling…
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Myanmar struggles to cope with rising visitor numbers
Following the country's economic and political reforms, new data from the Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF) shows that a million tourists visited Myanmar last year. The nation's…
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Packer: Australian must match Singapore to lure Chinese tourists
Billionaire businessman James Packer wants more Federal Government support for tourism but less Government regulation in order to boost visitor numbers to Australia. Speaking at the…
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ASEAN tourism forum highlights region’s push for further integration
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded its annual Tourism Forum in Manado, Indonesia on Monday, furthering plans to facilitate intra-regional travel for both ASEAN…
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Malaysia signs bilateral sports agreement with Australia
The Governments of Australia and Malaysia have signed an agreement to assist both countries to strengthen, promote and further develop cooperation in sport on the basis of equality,…
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