Travel And Tour Asia November 2012 Issue

The dynamics of the Asian travel sector are fast expanding fuelling the growth of the global travel industry. There has never been a better time for tourism businesses to leverage on the same by gaining a deeper understanding of the diversified travelers' profiles in order to better meet their changing expectations. To quote World Travel & Tourism Council president David Scowsill, "Asia is the single biggest driver of the growth in the global travel and tourism industry. While other regions are growing sluggishly, Asia leaps ahead." WTTC predicts a six per cent growth for the entire region in 2012 which also happens to be triple in comparison to that of Europe. Events like ITB Asia which recently took place in Singapore, provide valuable insights that help travel and trade professionals to penetrate the source markets within the continent. To know more turn over to our 'Show Review' section where you can find all about the latest updates and reports as ITB Asia draws to a successful conclusion. World Travel Market, the leading trade show of the tourism industry that is staged annually in London is all set to take place this month. In this WTM special issue we bring you exclusive bytes from participating exhibitors and industry experts regarding their expectations and also the significance of travel trade shows like the World Travel Market. Our 'Interview Zone' features Joe Terzi, the President of San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau as he shares with us the recent visitor statistics and the prospects of San Diego as a leisure and business destination. Here is to a month of new opportunities and rapid developments -- let the preparations begin!