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Human resource issues threaten tourism industry
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 23/07/2012
» The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report identifying three of the most important trends and policy challenges facing global tourism: effective governance practices evaluation of policies and programmes, and human resources development. All three are of direct relevance to Thailand and Asean.
'Dangerous Partnership' under spotlight
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 16/07/2012
» An investigative report issued last month by the New York-based global policy forum warns that international security contractors are becoming powers unto themselves and operating in an environment of total secrecy that is costing global taxpayers millions of dollars while doing little to improve security.
Pata management shakeup aims to cut costs, Improve services
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 09/07/2012
» In the span of just two weeks, the financially strapped Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) has undergone a further reshuffling of its senior management as it struggles to cut costs, streamline working procedures and improve service delivery to its members.
Calls made to save world heritage sites
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 02/07/2012
» As the global rush for energy and minerals tempts many multinational corporations to venture into World Heritage Sites, a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warns that they do so at the risk of their reputations and public image.
Asian event organisers in peril
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 25/06/2012
» The rapid expansion of European exhibition conglomerates in the Asean and Asian regions could drive local exhibition companies to "extinction," the head of the Asian Federation of Exhibition & Convention Associations (AFECA) warned last week.
Myanmar tourism industry determined to avoid traps
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 18/06/2012
» The Myanmar tourism industry heard more warnings at the Mekong Tourism Forum last week to beware the downside of the gold-rush.
Mekong tourism forum begins
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 11/06/2012
» In yet another indicator of their growing popularity on the global travel scene, Thailand's royal projects are to be the subject of the opening keynote speech at the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) due to start here tomorrow.
'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.
No more 'Mr Nice Guy'
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 14/05/2012
» The Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) is pushing a table-thumping public advocacy posture designed to speak out more forcefully on issues affecting the regional travel and tourism industry.