Spotlight: Destinations
Singapore and South Korea partner to increase tourism traffic
June 11, 2010
Via GOVMONITOR South Korea and Singapore have initiated a partnership to increase inbound and outbound tourism between them. A delegation of tourism interests from both countries say they will continue to work in tandem to promote increased traffic as well as facilitate cooperation between travel agencies, ground operators and attractions in each destination, as well the development of new tours. Read more on GOVMONITOR… Read More →
Spotlight: Destinations
American Travel Companies Prepare for a Possible Lift to the Cuba Travel Embargo
June 11, 2010
Via CNBC.com: Photo copyright Inessa Akhmedova The U.S. Travel and Tourism industry is one of several that is poised to benefit should the 52 year-old trade embargo on Cuba be lifted, and some companies have already begun discussing and preparing for that possibility in light of what some interpret as movement in such a direction from the Obama administration. First year projections from the U.S.-Cuba Trade Association place potential American tourists to the island between 800,000 and 1 million. Read more on CNBC… Read More →
Partner News Spotlight: DestinationsScotland Week (April 3-10) Steps Up Adventure Tourism Visibility Ahead of the 2010 Adventure Travel World Summit
March 15, 2010
If you’ve not heard of Scotland Week, then possibly you know of Tartan Day? It’s April 6th each year – marking Scotland’s Declaration of Independence in 1307. And, since 1998, Tartan Day has been recognized by the U.S. Senate as an official celebration of the contribution of American-Scots to U.S. culture and life. Over the past 10 years we’ve seen Scotland-focused activity around Tartan Day grow into a week-long program to promote Scotland in North America. Ahead of this year’s Adventure Travel World Summit slated for October 4-7, increased promotional activity between the U.S., Scotland and the ATTA is helping to draw attention to a destination that is staking its claim to adventure tourism. Week of March 15th – Adventure Tourism Stakeholders Workshop For the week of March 15-19, the ATTA’s President Shannon Stowell is visiting the site of the 2010 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) in Aviemore, Scotland, to address a broad cross-section of tourism stakeholders... Read More →
Member Press Releases Spotlight: DestinationsUpdate on the situation in Kampala 11 September 2009
September 11, 2009
Editor’s Note: ATTA Member Volcanoes Safaris has just issued the following: Update on the situation in Kampala 11 September 2009 During the last two days there have been reports of civil disturbance in a few areas of Kampala city sparked off by local political issues. The Government has taken steps to restore law and order and most of Kampala is calm now and has returned to normal. Volcanoes Safaris is monitoring the situation and will inform agents/clients if there is any change. Clients safety is paramount to the company and if required we will change safari programs to minimize inconvenience or risk to clients. At present travel to and from Kampala is proceeding normally. If you have any enquiries please address them to carol@volcanoessafaris.com Read More →
Member Press Releases Spotlight: Destinations Trade EventsNepal’s Tourism Promotion takes off as Nepal becomes a New Republic
June 16, 2008
Minneapolis, MN (June 2008) – As Nepal begins one of the most important political changes in its recent history, the Nepal Tourism Board is visiting key tourism markets to encourage travelers to come visit this new republic. After the successful completion of the Constituent Assembly Election in April 2008 followed by the announcement of Republic in May, a fresh mandate was put forth from the people for peace and stability in the country. Coming on the heels of monumental changes in the country, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a National Tourism Organization driven by Nepal’s private sector tourism industry is hitting the road on a promotional blitz of the Himalayan nation. In USA, the team will promote travel to Nepal among US media, travel agents and tour operators in Los Angeles (June 20), San Francisco (June 23), Denver (June 24), Washington DC (June 26) and New York (June 27). The team comprising of eight Nepalese private tourism companies led... Read More →
Partner News Spotlight: DestinationsCase Study: Adventure Tourism Market Development in NE India
May 9, 2008
The Tourism Department, Government of Assam in NE India, recognizing the value of tourism as an economic development tool, wanted support in developing adventure tourism responsibly and sustainably.With tourism to India growing at 13.5% per year, state policymakers saw the opportunity to draw more visitors to Assam, but were concerned about preserving important cultural and natural resources. They chose an adventure tourism development route, defined according to a consumer-based understanding of “adventure,” which called for the development of products and itineraries that would include: Read more>> Read More →
ATTA "In the News" Spotlight: Destinations(Philippines) DOT launches adventure tourism
May 8, 2008
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Department of Tourism (DOT) under Secretary Joseph Ace Durano is set to embark on a nationwide campaign to increase awareness and promote the country’s adventure and ecotourism destinations and activities, said DOT Regional Director Ronaldo Tiotuico. Read more>> Read More →
