World's Travel Media to Descend on Southern New Zealand

TRENZ

The eyes of the world�s travel media will be on the Southern
Lakes in May, when around 30 international journalists fly into Queenstown for
TRENZ, the tourism industry�s annual showcase event.



�They will be joined by about 30 domestic media to report on
TRENZ (7-10 May), an event that brings together several hundred of the
country�s top tourism operators with 300 international

Chan Brothers New Premier Tours

Chan Brothers Travel's Premier Edition tours to Taiwan,
South Korea and Japan have now garnered close to 50 confirmed departures,
including forward bookings, since its soft launch in December, the company
claims.`



The Singapore
travel firm is set to unveil the rest of its Premier collection, which
comprises 18 exclusive group itineraries around the globe, by the first half of
this year.

New Tourist Campaign for Egypt

Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour


Now that it seems that the civil strife in Egypt is now
over, it is going all out
to once again promote Egypt
as an attractive tourist destination. A new campaign, named �We're Egypt�, has been adopted to help promote Egypt as country
that is a safe and welcoming destination for international tourists



The campaign depicts locals enjoying themselves in their

Unbeatable Thailand, Unparalleled Opportunities

Thailand




A major campaign to enhance Thailand�s image as one of
Asia�s key investment and tourist destinations has been launched by The Office
of the Board of Investment (BOI).



The campaign �Unbeatable Thailand, Unparalleled
Opportunities� was launched during the official working visit to Japan by Prime
Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from 6 to 9 March 2012.



For the first time in

Fewer Tourists Travel to Japan Due to Earthquake.

Japan

Japan
registered a sharp decline in international arrivals in 2011 due to the March
11 earthquake and tsunami, as well as the ensuing nuclear crisis.



According to the latest figures from Japan National Tourism
Organisation, international arrivals fell from 8.6 million in 2010, to 6.2
million in 2011, a dip of 27.8 per cent.



9 of the top 10 source markets to Japan recoded

New Wine Bar in Tokyo

Giorgio Armani Wine Bar


A new wine bar has opened in Tokyo
by Giorgio Armani. It is located on the top floor of the Armani Ginza
Tower. In the past it was
a private, member-only bar. It is now a wine lounge open to the general public.






Over 300 types of Italian wine are available. Armani hopes
to introduce Japanese shoppers to the idea of the Italian aperitivo, by
offering wine and

Affluent Travelers to Spend Up Big in 2012

New research has shown that 40% of American affluent travelers plan to spend more money on travel this year than last.




Experiences Bring Satisfaction



Much of the growth in travel is a result of the realization by affluent travelers that experiences are where satisfaction truly lies.



The majority of luxury consumers say their greatest pleasure and satisfaction from their wealth

New Brunei Tourism Promotions

Sheikh Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohamed

Brunei Tourism has lined up some 69 projects from this year �
including strategic marketing tie-ups with the trade and the
introduction of new attractions and tour packages � even as its
long-serving chief, Sheikh Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohamed prepares for his
swansong.

Four new ecotourism resorts, five detox spas, a reinvented diving
package that offers

East Malaysia Rethinks Marketing Strategiies.

Gordon Yapp

Operators and tourism stakeholders in East Malaysia have been
forced to rethink their marketing strategies due to Malaysia Airlines�
(MAS) impending withdrawal of direct flights between Kota Kinabalu and
South Korea, Japan, and Australia.

Sabah Tourism Board (STB) deputy general manager, Gordon Yapp, said it was now �a matter of survival�.

�We are an isolated destination;

JTB Foundation Forecasts Steady Growth

Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) Foundation is forecasting a 2.7
per cent growth in outbound demand this year to 17.4 million travellers, based
on a full-year 2011 estimated result of 16.95 million.



For inbound, it is forecasting a 26.5 per cent
increase in arrivals to Japan
to 7.9 million this year, although this is still way below the peak in 2010 of
8.61 million.



"Japan
will need a

ASEAN eTravel Mart Expands

This Year's ASEAN eTravel Mart, an annual event organised by
the Bangkok-based Tourism Technology Association (TTA) with support from
ASEANTA, is set to be bigger in scale and see more participation from both
regional and overseas travel industry stakeholders.



The inaugural edition, held in Bangkok
last March, attracted about 600 buyers from South-east Asia and Australia on
the lookout for

Top 5 Gadgets You Will Only Find in Japan

When visiting Japan, make the most of your trip and buy some of these amazing gadgets you can only find in Japan. Some of the things listed here will not be of any use except in Japan. It may be near impossible to find them anywhere else in the world.

Sony PlayStation Vita

Many were disappointed when they learned that the latest PS will only be available in Japan. The PS Vita is considered to

Indonesia Introduces ASEAN As Single Destination

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Indonesia has introduced ASEAN as a "single destination" with the banding of "Southeast Asia Feel The Warmth." in the ongoing ASEAN Tourism Forum 2012 (ATF 2012) being held now in Manado, North Sulawesi,"Starting today the brand `Southeast Asia Feel The Warmth` is officially introduced in Indonesia," Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka

Thailand to Join Other ASEAN Partners in Boosting Tourism with Dialogue Partners

Thailand will join other ASEAN
partners in signing two important documents to promote tourism cooperation with
ASEAN dialogue partners.

The Cabinet, during its meeting on December 27, approved a proposal by the
Ministry of Tourism and Sports to sign the two documents during the upcoming
15th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers and related meetings, to be held in Manado, Indonesia,
between 8

10 Interesting Facts About Japan

Japan
is one of the biggest tourist attraction countries in the world. People from
all over the world visit Japan,
especially in the holidays. One of the biggest reasons for this is the huge
difference in value of currency. Japan also offers several types of
cuisine including French, Spanish, Italian, American and many others. The
Japanese shopping plazas are also a major

Top 5 Places to See in Tokyo

Shibuya


Tokyo is a city that everyone should visit
at least once in their life. Certainly different from any other in the world,
it`s a place that immediately fills the soul with excitement and wonder.



From the eclectic art and fashion styles to
the incredible architecture, shopping and food selection, each area is filled
with hidden surprises around every corner.



Shibuya

Best

8 Tips on Where to Go and What to See in Japan

Japan
is the Land of the Rising Sun. It has thousands of years of rich history. More
and more Westerners have a growing fascination for all-things Japanese: anime,
manga, geisha, mythology, samurai, etc. Tokyo
is the largest city in the world.



Whether you want to go sightseeing in Tokyo,
exploring around Mt. Fuji, or experience the traditions of Kyoto, you can find some great deals

Sculpture by the Sea - Worlds Largest Outdoor Exhibition

The world�s largest annual free-to-the-public outdoor
sculpture exhibition opened today along the spectacular coastal walk from Bondi
Beach to Tamarama Beach. It attracts sculptors from around the world. This year
the talented line-up includes artists from Australia, Denmark, Japan, India,
New Caledonia and the USA.



The 15th Annual Sculpture by the Sea is staged
along the Bondi to

Top 10 Best Food and Wine Destinations in Asia

?Thai cuisine is is enjoyed not only in Thailand, but in countries around the world. Bangkok has been voted the top Asian food destination by readers of the travel website Tripadvisor. The results of its "2011 Traveler's Choice Food and Wine Destinations" awards have just been realeased, with Bangkok being voted No. 1 destination in Asia, and Koh Samui No 10.



This is the list of Asian

Chinatown Night Markets On Every Friday in Sydney

A person can have a delightful time shopping at the various
markets in Asia, many of which are open late
into the night. People can experience the sights, sounds & scents of an
Asian night market right here in Chinatown in Sydney.





The Chinatown Night Markets is open every Friday and has
more than 60 market stalls offering a variety of fashion, jewellery &
accessories, massage therapy,