The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has praised Egypt’s efforts to restore its tourism industry and the resilience it has displayed in the face of adversity. It also acknowledged the crucial role tourism will play in the country’s economic recovery.

The group stages of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup will be co-hosted by Thailand and Malaysia. The next edition of the biennial tournament will be split across the two countries, the AFF confirmed this week. Malaysia won the tournament for the first time last December.

Johannesburg has consolidated its standing as Africa’s Business Capital after holding the most successful Meetings Africa yet. Scores of exhibitors, buyers, tourists and journalists attended the three-day exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Burma has been on the travel no-go list for decades, but after its first democratic elections in 20 years and growing international support calling for an end to the travel boycott, the nation’s tourism economy is set for a boom. BTN investigates.

As work begins on Baha Mar, a Chinese-financed $3.4bn mega-resort in the Bahamas, BTN takes a look at the largest project of its kind in the Caribbean.

Caribbean holiday destination Jamaica will head to the office to do some work in June, with the JAMEX scheduled to arrive at Secrets St James in Montego Bay. Already world famous for its sun, sea and sand culture, the island will showcase its formal side, with visitors offered an ideal opportunity to learn examine the Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Event facilities on the island.