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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS – Deloitte indicates big success story for Middle East tourism

BI-ME , 03-07-2008

Tourism indicators show that 2008 will be a slower year but the Middle East is demonstrating incredible resilience. Despite the financial turmoil of the past months, global tourism is thriving and is expected to generate some US$8 trillion during 2008. There will be years of growth ahead in the emerging markets of [...]

INDIA – Boost for Rajasthan

TTGasia.com, Jul 4 – 10, 2008

RAJASTHAN is streng­thening its long-term position as the tourist capital of India. Tourism minister, Ms Usha Puniya, said: “We are committed to improving the state’s infrastructure. While this year’s budget is US$15.53 million, we are also counting on private investments.” Rajasthan is popular with international tourists as a [...]

BALI – Japan comes to Bali’s rescue

TTGasai.com, Jul 4 – 10, 2008

According to Bali Rasa Sayang, a grouping of tourism organisations that specialises in the Japanese market, Japan is Bali’s top market. Between January and April this year, Indonesia received 163,018 Japanese visitors, a nearly 13 per cent gain from the 144,330 arrivals reported for the same period [...]

INDIA – Hit by airlines, travel portals try new revenue options

eTN, Jul 02, 2008

Indian travel agents have begun reworking their revenue streams after a funds crunch forced three leading airlines to scrap their commission. The aviation industry, struggling to cling on to competitive pricing despite increased overhead costs, is now faced with the prospect of a Rs.80-billion ($1.86-billion) loss because of the [...]

PHILIPPINES – Local airlines stick to plans for expansion

Manila times, 23-6-2008

Iyog said the airline’s business strategy is to entice more passenger traffic to offset the rising expenses. “We want to grow the market amidst high oil prices. It’s not about market share, but growing the entire market . . . We cannot afford flying empty. Flying with an empty seat is [...]