Madrid, BTNp: UNWTO and the Asian Development Bank have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management. The report features examples from across the Asia and the Pacific region while also highlighting the main trends in the use of big data in tourism at the forefront of…
Kuala Lumpur, BTNp: THE MALAYSIA Healthcare Travel Council (MTHC) celebrated excellence in medical travel journalism at the virtual Medical Travel Media Awards Presentation Ceremony 2021 (MTMA2021). Graced by the Minister of Health Malaysia, Khairy Jamaluddin, the annual awards event honored local and international media for their contributions in positioning Malaysia as a safe and trusted…
Bangkok, BTNp: THAILAND’S Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana disclosed that Thailand’s jasmine rice 105 variety has won the first prize of the “World’s Best Rice Award 2021”, held at the annual World Rice Conference. The country has received the top award for 2 consecutive years. Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha extended his congratulations…
Dubai, U.A.E., BTNp: EMIRATES and GE Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a programme that will see an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, powered by GE90 engines, conduct a test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of 2022. Currently, SAF approved for use is a blend of petroleum-based Jet…