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'All that glitters is not gold but myanmar is'
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 04/06/2012
» With the tourism gold rush in full swing, U Htay Aung, Myanmar's vice minister for hotels and tourism, says the industry will "learn from the mistakes" of other Asean countries. However, he is realistic enough to recognise that that may be easier said than done.
Do good, Feel good and make some money
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 28/05/2012
» In what could prove to be a golden opportunity for the global travel and tourism industry to enhance its contribution to society, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) has officially declared 2013-2022 as the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities and invited all stakeholders to help make it a success.
Australia takes steps to stamp out racism travel monitor imtiaz muqbil
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 02/04/2012
» Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Helen Szoke has launched a public comment website for the development of a National Anti-Racism Strategy for the country. The move is important in the wider context of Australia seeking to attract more students and tourists from Asia.
Asian airports to lead spending spree
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 16/01/2012
» Global airports are expected to incur more than US$134 billion in capital expenditure between 2013 and 2016, with most of the money being spent in the smaller airports with annual capacity of 5-15 million passenger, according to annual survey released by Airports Council International last week.