News: Tourism

International visitor survey sets out to improve travel experiences in the Pacific

As part of the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), in partnership with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), has announced the successful…

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Mar 19, 2025 Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Hong Kong Tourism Board launches campaign to inspire visitors to engage in Green Travel

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has launched a new campaign ‘Four Corners of Hong Kong’ – a video series inviting visitors to explore the four points of the compass in Hong…

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Mar 18, 2025 Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

PATA and Travel Unity combine to promote diversity and inclusion in Asia Pacific tourism

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Travel Unity, a charitable non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering diversity in travel and tourism through individual and community…

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Mar 18, 2025 Culture / Tourism /

 
 

2025 Spartan Race spotlights Shenzhen as sport destination hub

On 15th March, the globally renowned obstacle racing event, the Spartan Race, commenced its 2025 season at Bijiashan Park in southern China's Shenzhen city. The mass participation…

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Mar 17, 2025 Culture / Events / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

2025 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference to be hosted in Fiji

Set to bring together global leaders in sustainable tourism, including government representatives, destination managers, industry professionals and sustainability experts, the Global…

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Mar 17, 2025 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Surf Abu Dhabi General Manager advises of venue’s role in developing a global sporting destination

Having hosted the inaugural World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in the UAE, Ryan Watkins, General Manager of Surf Abu Dhabi, has explained how the event not only introduced…

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Mar 16, 2025 Aquatics / Events / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

PATA achieves full carbon neutrality

In 2024, for the first time, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) achieved full carbon neutrality, offsetting emissions from all their events, operations, and capacity-building…

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Mar 14, 2025 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

JCB announced as Premier Sponsor for 10th Edition of Sakura 2025 at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay

JCB, a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan, has been announced as the premier sponsor for the 10th Edition of Sakura 2025 (Japan cherry…

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Mar 12, 2025 Attractions / Culture / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

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