PATA confident that Asia will play pivotal role in tourism growthAsia will lead the recovery in the tourism sector, with visitor arrivals reaching 564.0 million, followed by the Americas with 167.7 million and the Pacific with 30.4 million by 2026, says a forecast. More… |
Four Seasons Explorer to set sail to Palau in OctoberFour Seasons Explorer, a luxury cruising “resort” is setting sail to one of the world's last remaining frontiers from October 1, introducing travellers to the western Pacific island nation of Palau, with daily embarkations. More… |
CargoGulf launches a new service serving Gulf-Pacific tradeCargoGulf, the leading independent global Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), extends its services to connect the Arabian Gulf and Sri Lanka to the Pacific Islands. The service begins on October 19, 20 More… |
East Asia, Pacific facing recovery setback: World BankThe East Asia and Pacific region’s recovery has been undermined by the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant, prolonging the distress for firms and households, likely slowing economic growth and increasing inequality, the World Bank said. More… |
UNWTO plans tourism restart across Asia and the PacificTourism leaders from across Asia and the Pacific have met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region at a meeting of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The 33rd Join More… |
University of Birmingham Dubai picks Pacific for AVoIP deploymentThe University of Birmingham Dubai has appointed Pacific Computing to supply and install audio-visual systems across its iconic new Dubai campus. As per the contract, the company will provide a range More… |
University of Birmingham Dubai picks Pacific for AVoIP deploymentThe University of Birmingham Dubai has appointed Pacific Computing to supply and install audio-visual systems across its iconic new Dubai campus. As per the contract, the company will provide a range More… |
Princess Cruises sells Pacific PrincessPrincess Cruises has announced the sale of Pacific Princess to an undisclosed buyer. The sale of the cruise ship is in line with parent company Carnival Corporation’s plan to accelerate the removal of less efficient ships from its More… |
Cathay offers UAE travellers special fares to South KoreaCathay Pacific has partnered with Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to offer UAE travellers special fares and additional benefits to South Korea this summer. Cathay Pacific customers can now enjoy special fares starting from Dh2,15 More… |
Cathay Pacific offers more Asia Miles, better rewardsCathay Pacific Group has announced changes to its rewards programme, Asia Miles, offering customers more points on the vast majority of their flights and more access to redemption bookings. Cathay Pacific chief customer and commer More… |