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'Shock absorber' in our backyards
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 30/04/2012
» If foreign tourism has been hit by repeated "external shocks" over the last decade, domestic tourism has become a "shock absorber" to help cushion the impact, according to a landmark study to be released this week.
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'Discovery' for West 'subjugation' for rest
News, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 13/05/2012
» An intense and fascinating debate on the legacy of colonialism and its impact on the world's indigenous peoples took place at the UN headquarters in New York last Sunday and Monday. The 11th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues focussed on the theme: ''The Doctrine of Discovery: Its enduring impact on indigenous peoples and the right to redress for past conquests''.
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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.
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ILO launches 'Toolkit' to ease tourism industry's woes
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 27/02/2012
» The International Labour Organisation has released a comprehensive training toolkit to promote decent work in the tourism industry and contribute to poverty reduction via the promotion of jobs in rural areas.
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Lifting the Barriers to cross-border movement
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 19/03/2012
» The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has urged Asia-Pacific governments to remove bottlenecks hindering the cross-border movement of people and products across continents, saying it will create billions of dollars in new wealth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises and the less-developed rural areas.
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India seeks tourism industry's help to save water resources
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 09/01/2012
» Delegates attending the inaugural session on water conservation at the annual caucus of overseas Indians here were surprised to find that the chief guest was Indian Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai.
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Opportunities abound for health tourism
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 30/01/2012
» The Thai tourism industry's efforts to promote more niche-market visitors is set to take a step forward when the Global Alcohol Policy Conference convenes in Bangkok between Feb 13-15 this year.
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Yemen seeks lift from tourism
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 28/06/2010
» Yemen, the poorest country in the Arab world, is turning to tourism to improve economic development and has sought support from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). If the plans succeed, the country will attract Asian tourism investors and hotel groups, especially those seeking exotic new destinations in which to plant a flag.
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US losing some lustre for visitors
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 03/05/2010
» Even as US-funded consultants seek to help Asean countries enhance their tourism competitiveness, the tourism competitiveness of the United States itself is facing a challenge, with clear indications that its security measures are becoming an issue.
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ASEAN campaign could yield unwelcome results
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 15/02/2010
» The effort to rebrand Asean as "Southeast Asia" for tourism promotion is being closely watched by Burmese tourism authorities, who say they will hold the Asean Tourism Association (Aseanta) responsible if the new marketing website is used for anti-Burma criticism.
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