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| Wildlife tourism gaining popularity in Kerala | | 2008-07-01 07:44:00 | | Wildlife tourism is slowly gaining popularity in kerala and many tourists, especially foreigners, are increasingly enthusiastic about spending time in the wild.Many wildlife enthusiasts keep coming back for these special interest tours again and again. Though only five percent of the total tourists visiting Kerala are interested in wildlife tourism, their numbers are growing, say wildlife tour operators.The tourists have six options to choose from, Silent Valley National Park, Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekad Wildlife Sanctuary and Periyar Tiger Reserve.With the help of local communities and forest department, the company has created a well-planned wilderness experience that introduces a small group of travellers to new environment with minimum impact on the environment, he told a news agency.People of all age groups, especially in the 35 to70 age group take the tours, he said.The bookings are made with the help of the forest | | By: Most Popular Tourist Places | | |
| | | Viet Nam to rank in top ten dynamic tourism spots | | 2008-06-30 10:56:00 | | Viet Nam will make a top-ten list of dynamic tourism spots emerging in the next decade, as predicted by the World Travel and Tourism Council.
A survey by the Council shows that Viet Nam will rank number 4 among those countries that attract the largest numbers of foreign tourists in the world.
The country welcomed 4.2 million tourist arrivals in 2007, up 16% compared to 2006. | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
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| | | Hawaii suffers a tourism blow | | 2008-06-25 18:04:00 | | Honolulu (CNN American Morning) -- A balmy breeze gently blows across the beach, with the warm, clear water of the Pacific Ocean just a few feet away. It's a place honeymooners and families go to get away from it all. But these days, things aren't so perfect in paradise.
High fuel prices have caused airfares to skyrocket. And the economy has caused some Americans to postpone or downsize their travel plans. Fewer tourists are coming to Hawaii, and some think the problems are only beginning.
ATA and Aloha Airlines have already gone bust. And starting next week, two Japanese airlines will increase fuel surcharges on flights to Hawaii by 43%. American Airlines just announced plans to eliminate its Chicago-Honolulu route at the end of the year.
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| China’s Visa Policy Threatens Olympics Tourism | | 2008-06-25 03:15:00 | | With the Beijing Olympics less than two months away, hotel operators, travel agencies, and foreign businessmen say new Chinese visa restrictions are proving bad for business, casting a pall over Beijing during what was supposed to be a busy and jubilant tourist season leading up to the Olympic Games.Chinese authorities acknowledged putting new visa restrictions in place in May — after foreign embassies reported fewer visas being granted and tighter, sometimes seemingly arbitrary, restrictions. The government did not release guidelines detailing the changes in policy; it often does not. But a foreign ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, said in May that they would be temporary.On Monday, Hu Bin, a visa official at the foreign ministry, said the ministry had no statistics on the number of visa denials, but that the new policies were put in place for “security considerations.”
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| | New Zealand looks to boost tourism industry | | 2008-06-25 03:13:00 | | The guides, from the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), focus on key areas of visitors, business, the environment and community, according to Oscar Nathan, the acting chief executive of the TIA. He told the website: "We know operators are already working hard to enhance their businesses but new ideas are always valuable. These guides have been designed to be easy to read and practical, so I strongly encourage operators to download a copy."New Zealand is actively campaigning to attract more British travellers to the country and to increase the number of people applying for a New Zealand working holiday visa. The campaign is also encouraging visitors to take their holiday sooner rather than later.Anyone interested in taking a working holiday to New Zealand should confirm their eligibility by taking the New Zealand Visa Bureau's online New Zealand visa assessment.
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| | Same-sex marriages reverse Beijing’s tourism woes | | 2008-06-25 00:20:33 | | The new stricter visa regulations for foreigners visiting China is hurting tourism even with the Olympics just over a month away. Tourism in May was down 14 per cent.
“Business is so bleak,” said Di Jian, the sales manager at the Capital Hotel in Beijing. “Since May, very few foreigners have checked in. Our occupancy [...] | | By: Beijing Olympics 2008 | | |
| | Jobs (Vacancy) In Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management | | 2008-06-14 23:45:58 | | Requirement :- LecturersQualification : GraduateIndian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management is a multi campus institute established in 1983 for developing human resources in tourism, travel and allied sectors. Institute offers AICTE approved PGDM programmes (equivalent to MBA) in Tourism & Travel, Tourism & Leisure, International Business and Services through its centers at Gwalior, Bhubaneshwar and Delhi. Applications are invited for the following faculty/Administrative positions .Lecturers (Rs. 8000-275-13500/-)Posts:06 Nos. (1- OBC-PH, 2-OBC, J.-SC, 2-UR.)candidates may apply in prescribed form at by 16 June, 2008. Persons with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions. For details please visit the website www.iittm.org.How to Apply:Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management(An organization of Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Govt, of India) Govindpuri, Gwaiior-474011Tel. 0751-2345821-22, 4000110, 4000112, Fax : 0751-2344054 .Las | | By: GOVERNMENT JOBS | CITYJOBS | ALL TYPE JOBS | | |
| | Tourism Blog | | 2008-06-13 13:13:00 | | The Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau has started hosting a blog that will eventually be connected to their main site.Add it to your RSS feed to see what Executive Director Andrew Nixon has to share with us. | | By: In Java, Literally... | | |
| | The California Travel and Tourism Commission posted a special gay wedding page | | 2008-06-11 02:44:00 | | SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The flowers have been selected, the Veterans' Memorial Center has been booked, and the three-piece band has been chosen. The e-invitations have gone out and relatives are flying in. The brides — and there will be two of them — might not have time to buy something new to wear, but that's OK.Shelly Bailes and Ellen Pontac, who have been together for 34 years, do not want to wait a day longer than necessary to tie the knot now that California's Supreme Court has legalized gay marriage. They had five weeks to plan a June 21 reception for 250 people.
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| | Pollution endangering tourism in Rohtang Pass | | 2008-06-09 11:43:00 | | Situated at a height of 4111m above the sea-level, Rohtang Pass is 51 km away from Kullu. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains, rising far above clouds, which is a sight truly breathtaking.The Rohtang pass offers skiing as well as trekking opportunities. Thousands of tourists travel to these snow-bound slopes daily to enjoy the breathtaking natural scenic beauty and participate in adventure sports.
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| | Tourism needs infrastructure overhaul | | 2008-06-05 07:59:00 | | The tourism industry needs serious infrastructure development to meet Government economic expectations, investors at the Viet Nam Business Forum recommended this week. Institutional, transport, and educational infrastructure were highlighted.
The forum was told that the nation is experiencing an unprecedented wave of proposed tourism projects, but their development is staggered.
In 2007, | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Kerala Tourism: The Culture and The Curry | | 2008-05-30 07:32:00 | | Kerala is a gateway to paradise. The state offers an enthralling experience with its captivating landscapes, mind blowing backwaters, majestic hills, wildlife parks and sanctuaries, tea plantations, and last but not the least, its stunning sun-kissed beaches. With the hordes of tourists and travelers visiting Kerala for spending holidays, Kerala tourism is rising at great strides. Apart from an excellent getaway to nature, Kerala tourism is also redefined as Kerala Health Tourism, Kerala Backwater Tourism, Kerala Culture Tourism, Kerala Beach Tourism, and many more.Kerala takes pride in being one of the oldest civilizations on the face of the earth. Historians suggest that Kerala culture is a blend of numerous civilizations, varied customs, practices and beliefs as a result of interaction of Indian as well as overseas cultures. A variety of performing arts such as Koodiyattom, a type of drama or theater and UNESCO-listed human heritage art; Kathakali, a dance drama that depicts ancient | | By: Most Popular Tourist Places | | |
| | Kerala Tourism Host Second International Conference on Responsible Tourism | | 2008-05-29 02:24:00 | | Kerala declaration on Responsible Tourism adopted at the Incredible India Second International Conference on Responsible Tourism and fifteen papers presented at the conference are now available on internet.The conference on Responsible Tourism, inaugurated by Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Minister for Tourism, Government of Kerala and presided over by Mr. Shailabhadra Banerjee, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, was attended by 503 delegates from 29 countries.Kerala declaration wa | | By: Brand Mantra | | |
| | | Arusha Tanzania To Host Annual Tourism Trade Fair | | 2008-05-27 15:40:00 | | The ninth annual Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair will once again take place near the Arusha Airport, Tanzania, at Magereza Open Grounds from the 5th – 8th June.Karibu is a Swahili expression meaning “welcome” and the event draws exhibitors from the East African region who are involved in or related to the safari industry. The fair operates in association with the Tanzania Tourist Board and the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators. This year, in order to accommodate delegates attending the Sullivan Summit in Arusha, the fair has been extended to four days. The first two days of the event are restricted to members of the travel trade only, with the remaining days open to the public.
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| | Tourism "boosting Thai property" | | 2008-05-27 15:05:00 | | Thailand’s biggest international real estate provider, CB Richard Ellis, has reported soaring interest in holiday home investment, which it attributes to booming tourism and an increase in flight links.In Phuket, the firm reports a 32 per cent increase in transactions from the third to last quarter of 2007, with a 59 per cent increase in their value, based on the latest statistics from the Land Department. While villas prices doubled from 2000 to 2006, CBRE said: “Phuket remains globally competitive. Prices and interest remain solid.”
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| | Cambodia seeks tourism ties with Central Highlands province | | 2008-05-27 11:54:00 | | A senior Cambodian government official says Cambodia wants to cooperate in tourism with Viet Nam ’s Central Highlands Lam Dong province.
Cambodian Tourism Minister Thong Khon said he supports tourism cooperation and joint venture plans between Lam Dong province and Cambodian localities during a meeting with a Lam Dong province delegation in Phnom Penh on May 27.
He also said he welcomes the | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | HCM City Has Many Plans to Develop Tourism | | 2008-05-27 07:00:00 | | Ho Chi Minh City has many plans to further develop its hospitality industry, the southern hub’s tourism chief told. Ms. Dong Thi Kim Vui, director of the city’s Tourism Department, said HCMC is developing tourism in districts 9, Can Gio, and Cu Chi, which are on the outskirts.
The city seeks to boost eco-tourism in Can Gio, home to the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Biosphere Reserve. These plans are | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | | | | | | Aboriginal Tourism Canada | | 2008-05-20 14:48:15 | | I grew up in Western Canada near an aboriginal community and played hockey and baseball with the kids. I took for granted the heritage around me but did learn some of the stories of how “the Hoodoos” were formed and other legends. It wasn’t until I formed a relationship with a German national that I [...] | | By: White Point Manor Weblog | | |
| | Dubai firm to invest $500 mn in Kashmir tourism | | 2008-05-20 05:15:00 | | The UAE-based Pride Group Holdings has announced that it would invest over $500 million in the tourism sector of India's Jammu & Kashmir while enabling the creation of up to 2,500 jobs."We intend to launch four mega projects in Kashmir, with standards similar to those of the best hotels and resorts around the world," Pride chairman Musadiq Shah said in a statement after a meeting with Jammu & Kashmir's tourism secretary Naeem Akhtar."Our intention is to help revive Kashmir's tourism and hospital | | By: Brand Mantra | | |
| | Namibia: Tourism Environmental Campaign Launched | | 2008-05-14 04:21:00 | | Unmanaged and poorly planned travel and tourism is said to pose serious threats to the future of Africa, especially on the environment, cultures, local customs and the natural resources of host countries.This has also resulted in the industry posing a seriously impact on the sustainability of Africa and its communities.As a result, an international campaign to raise awareness of the impact that travel and tourism have on Africa was yesterday launched in South Africa.
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| | Tourism in Australia Facing Major Challenges | | 2008-05-14 04:16:00 | | Climate change poses the biggest long-term challenge to tourism in Australia, but an increasingly competitive global market is providing more immediate problems, says a tourist industry expert."Climate change has the potential to impact on Australia's unique natural environment and affect consumers' travel destinations, so it is important that the industry work with government to develop a comprehensive, measurable response," Tourism and Transport Forum's (TTF) National Manager Caroline Wilkie told The Epoch Times.The threat of climate change is causing many in the tourism industry to seriously reconsider their business operations according to the latest industry survey, Tourism Futures, taken in the lead-up to the Tourism Futures conference on June 2–4.
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| | Tourism Begins Online | | 2008-05-13 10:25:43 | | With the current focus on tourism, as evident from the Tourism Indaba that drew to a close in Durban today, it seems valuable to discuss one of the most significant developments in tourism in the last few years. The ... | | By: Top-notch South African eMarketing blog | | |
| | 5 Reasons Why Medical Tourism is Popular | | 2008-05-10 15:03:00 | | 1.Incredible Savings: The top on the list is savings. Depending upon your destination country and the cost of the procedure back home, expect to save at least 50%.
2.No Wait-Lists: Access to immediate service is what attracts those from countries that have public health care system towards medical tourism. A case at hand is that of a Canadian who suffered from chronic back pain for 16 years and | | By: healthy life | | |
| | NZ tourism may survive climate change, but travel costs a risk | | 2008-05-09 19:24:00 | | Climate change due to global warming will help determine a new crop of winners and losers - in tourism.And a report from Deutsche Bank Research says some of the biggest polluters will be among the biggest winners - with New Zealand among the countries which will initially be better off.The Deutsche Bank report said that the countries responsible for the most greenhouse gas emissions will be least influenced by the predicted storms, droughts or rising seas.
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| | | Healthcare tourism new trend for UAE | | 2008-05-03 01:42:48 | | The Wellness and Spas Middle East exhibition is set to be firmly established as the largest exhibition of its kind in the Middle East, fueled by the upsurge of 11.2 million medical tourists expected to arrive …
Original post by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News | | By: UniQuest | | |
| | India Tourism Booms, But Just Try Finding a Hotel | | 2008-04-24 18:51:00 | | With India's economic boom generating more foreign and domestic travel in the country, room rates have shot up in New Delhi and Mumbai, where a night at a central five-star hotel can cost more than $500. The Ministry of Tourism predicts India's room shortfall will increase by more than 50% to about 150,000 rooms by 2010 because of the increasing demand.Indian and international hotel chains are seizing the opportunity. Marriott International Inc. has 24 hotels in its pipeline to open by 2011. Hilton Hotels Corp. has agreed to put up 75 hotels over the next seven years in a partnership with Indian land developer DLF Ltd. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. plans 12 Sheraton and Westin-branded properties in the next three years.
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| | Gia Lai tourism and culture firm to list shares on HaSTC | | 2008-04-21 18:24:30 | | Hanoi Securities Trading Center (HaSTC) on April 18 approved in principle for Gia Lai Tourism and Culture Joint Stock Co (Gia Lai CTC) to list shares on the northern bourse.
Under it, Gia Lai CTC with a chartered capital of 23.762 billion dong, of which state holds 19.8% and the remaining 80.2% belonging to the...
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| | | Kerala Ayurveda : From holistic treatments to health tourism in Kerala | | 2008-04-20 00:30:00 | | The Indian state of Kerala is located in the South Western tip of India. The state has a tropical type of climate and covers a total area of about 38, 863 square km. God´s own country as it is famously known, it is surrounded by the Eastern Ghats in the East and the Arabian Sea in the West and has a network of 44 rivers, lakes, and estuaries popularly known as backwaters, that drains into the Arabian Sea,. The state has a long shoreline with tranquil beaches which attract tourists from all across the globe. Besides this, the state is also famous for its age-old Ayurvedic therapy. Kerala Ayurveda is indeed gaining momentum worldwide for its holistic effect on the body and mind. The healing effects of Ayurveda have spread as much by government initiatives as well as by word of mouth. As a result, you now you can also avail of comprehensive Kerala Ayurvedic tour packages.Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care which has its origin in the Indian sub-continent. The origin of this ther | | By: Most Popular Tourist Places | | |
| | New Zealand tourism operators encouraged to woo Chinese | | 2008-04-18 11:41:00 | | In the TNZ-run magazine Tourism News issued on Tuesday, TNZ regional manager for North Asia Mark Frood said many New Zealand tourism operators were waiting to see where the China market was headed. "But we can't afford to wait," he said. "It is moving fast and if New Zealand is not in there, if we don't have a good, solid presence to help the Chinese understand what we are about as a destination, our ability to attract this market will become much more difficult," he said. Tourism New Zealand said New Zealand attracted only 0.6 percent (122,000) of the 39.8 million Chinese who traveled every year. They stayed in New Zealand for three days on average, spent a total of 337 million NZ dollars (265 million U.S. dollars) with an average spending of 3240 NZ dollars, and most were satisfied with their New Zealand holidays.
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| | Better infrastructure, marketing boosting Indian tourism | | 2008-04-18 11:19:00 | | infrastructure, accessibility and marketing have helped Indian tourism in achieving high growth, Tourism Secretary Shilabhadra Banerjee said here Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of the South Asia Travel and Trade Exchange (SATTE) Open World travel and tourism fair, he said India is attracting more foreign travellers and is witnessing a consistently high growth in the tourism sector for the past three years.Last year, an estimated five million tourists visited the country, compared to 4.45 million in 2006 and 3.92 million in 2005.“Improvement in accessibility, infrastructure and marketing have helped India to register high growth in tourism,” he said.
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| | Viet Nam encourages investment in tourism | | 2008-04-17 16:32:00 | | “Viet Nam is determined to implement policies to encourage investment in tourism,” affirmed an official of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI).
At a two-day seminar on tourism estate investment opportunities that opened on April 17 in HCM City, Director of the MoPI’s Foreign Investment Department Phan Huu Thang said in addition to land and financial preferential policies for investors | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | New regulations open new roads for tourism | | 2008-04-17 07:36:00 | | Draft regulations to allow foreigners to tour through Viet Nam in their own vehicles is hoped to open new opportunities for the development of caravan tourism in the country.
Speaking at a press briefing in Hanoi on April 17, Viet Nam Administration of Tourism’s (VAT) Travel Department Director Vu The Binh said the draft regulations stipulate that all road vehicles owned by foreigners will be | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | S’pore counts on Asia to bolster tourism industry | | 2008-04-16 23:26:43 | | S’pore counts on Asia to bolster tourism industry
By ARTHUR SIM
A SLOWDOWN in the global economy is likely to affect the tourism industry here, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) deputy chairman and chief executive officer Lim Neo Chian said yesterday. But Asian tourists could be Singapore’s saving grace.
‘What is comforting is that a big part of our [...] | | By: singapore property real estate news blog | | |
| | Miss Tourism Indonesia contest to be held in July | | 2008-04-13 02:48:50 | | Miss Tourism Indonesia will be held for the first time this year said El John Foundation, the organizing committee, on Saturday. The event is supported by many parties including the Culture and Tourism Ministry. The registration has been opened since March 2008 with the applicants now reaching 100. The registration form is available at www.misstourismindonesia.com, Travel Club and in-flight Sriwijaya magazines. Through a selection, the participants will be narrowed to 40 finalists, who w | | By: Visit Indonesia, euy... | | |
| | Black Eyed Peas’ apl.d.ap to Promote Philippine Tourism | | 2008-04-09 20:40:00 | | Hip hop artist apl.d.ap (a.k.a. Allan Pineda) of the Black Eyed Peas recently met with Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism, to discuss possible joint efforts to promote the Philippines to global Filipinos and foreign tourists.Talks are in place to make apl.d.ap a Philippine tourism promoter. The DOT and the marketing arm of the Black Eyed Peas are further collaborating on other activities to encourage the young travel population to visit the islands through music.read more... | | By: Angat ang Pinoy | | |
| | 4.2 US$ billion tourism project licensed | | 2008-04-09 10:35:00 | | A US$ 4.2 billion tourism project, the biggest FDI project of Viet Nam, has been recently licensed by Ba Ria – Vung Tau province.
The Saigon Times reported that the province’s Department of Planning and Investment had given license to Asian Coast Development Ltd. (ACDL), an expert in designing and constructing hotels with its headquarters in Canada.
Under plan, the project will be carried out | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Property fair to showcase new tourism investment opportunities | | 2008-04-04 16:49:00 | | Foreign investors will be briefed on the country’s tourism real estate development potential in an exhibition to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from April 17-18 at the New World Hotel.The exhibition, entitled “Unveil the Hidden Charm,” aims to give foreign investors a broad overview of the country’s tourism landscape ranging from beaches and hotels to investment laws and potential projects.It will feature seminars and conferences with keynote speeches by Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Chairman Vu Tien Loc.Around 300 projects to build resorts, hotels, golf courses, theme parks, and residential zones will be showcased at the fair.
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| | Panama Tourism Law Requires Work | | 2008-04-04 08:30:21 | | Source: La PrensaThe new tourism law passed by the National Assembly on Feb. 27, 2008 provided a framework for defining and regulating Panama's tourism industry but left many practical matters open for debate. In fact, the rules governing 16 articles in the new law have yet to be established and must be approved within the next five months before the law goes into effect. Government officials will have the last word on the rules and regulations, but the private sector has an opportunity to voice its opinions and make proposals.According to Jaime Campuzano, president of the Cámara de Turismo de Panamá (Camtur), "We have to regulate these articles. Otherwise, their interpretation and implementation will be in limbo."Camtur is organizing committees that will make suggestions to the government. Those committees will be made up of business people representing all sectors of the tourist industry that will be affected by the new law. The private sector is particularly interested in the reg | | By: Tropiland Panama Blog: Your Panama Real Estate Sou | | |
| | Sonoma County's tourism business is getting a boost | | 2008-04-01 15:44:00 | | Most of the new visitors are from Europe, she said. "They're all staying at very high-end properties," Buffo said.Visitors from other countries are finding their money is buying more U.S. goods and services than it did a year ago.After slipping for months, the dollar fell to record lows against six major currencies this month, reflecting the nation's weak economy.The county's hotel tax receipts for the third quarter of 2007 were 9 percent above 2006. The exchange rate might not be the entire reason, but it's a factor, said Michelle Heston, who handles public relations for Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.
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| | | Bali Tourism Development Corporation signs joint venture with Emaar | | 2008-03-26 19:27:11 | | Bali Tourism Development Corporation signs joint venture with Emaar for Lombok mega-tourism project.
The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), a key partner assisting the Indonesian government in infrastructure building, has signed a joint venture with Emaar Properties PJSC, one of the world’s leading property developers, to undertake the Lombok mega-tourism and mixed-use project.
In the presence of [...] | | By: Indonesia First | | |
| | California Rockets into Space Tourism | | 2008-03-26 12:37:00 | | Los Angeles, March 26, 2008 – A small California aerospace company today unveiled a new suborbital spaceship that will provide affordable front-seat rides to the edge of space for the millions of people who want to buy a ticket.The company, XCOR Aerospace, of Mojave, CA, announced that its two-seat Lynx suborbital spaceship will carry people or payloads to where they will experience weightlessness and see the stars above and the Earth and its atmosphere below. This will launch XCOR into the emerging space tourism market, estimated at over a half-billion dollars.The spaceship, roughly the size of a small private airplane, will first take off in 2010 and will be capable of flying several times each day. | | By: California Destination Guide | | |
| | The International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) | | 2008-03-25 12:14:42 | | “We have an enticing combination of the world’s leading eTourism researchers joined by industry champions describing their solutions and their visions for the future.”
Prof. Andy Frew, IFITT-President
Based in Austria,IFITT is a not-for-profit organization which promotes information and communication technologies in conjunction with tourism.
We all know what Reservac and Sabre did for booking 25 years [...] | | By: White Point Manor Weblog | | |
| | 2007 was a record year for international tourism to Australia | | 2008-03-20 06:54:00 | | The official figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that international tourist arrivals to Australia increased by two per cent in 2007, reaching 5.6 million visitors. Australia's status as one of the world's most popular destinations was further cemented by the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Report, where the country was voted in the top four out of 130 countries in the category of most competitive destinations in the world.Australia's warm sunny climate, astonishing natural surroundings and easy-going lifestyle are all aspects that have fed to its popularity amongst travellers worldwide, and this tourism demand has been well served by the streamlined Australian travel visa service. The Australian ETA visa currently stands as the most efficient method to gain access to the country, granting eligible citizens immediate access to an Australian travel visa.
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| | Career In Tourism | | 2008-03-20 04:13:00 | | With the recent developments in transportation and communication, traveling, both domestically and internationally has come to be unproblematic. Whether your purpose of traveling is business, adventure or just a vacation, a large group of people belonging to the Travel and Tourism industry are there to make your experience trouble free. This industry is the largest foreign exchange earner and it provides employment to millions of people. Hence the industry has a number of career options to offer and the scope of employment is unbounded. Employment opportunities exist in both the public and the private sector in this industry. In the public sector, you can work in the Directorates and Departments of tourism of the center and the state, guides etc. In the private sector, on the other hand you can secure a job in a travel | | By: Career Options and Higher Studies | | |
| | | Kerala Tourism - The Places, Festivals and Colors | | 2008-03-19 07:17:41 | | Calm serene beaches, eco tourism and palm grove resorts were the trademarks of Kerala-tourism. Now Kerala-tourism is also redefined as Kerala health tourism, Kerala adventure tourism, Kerala backwater tourism and a lot more. Kerala tourism also stands high in Indian tourism and world tourism with the calm serene beaches, backwaters, house boat journeys, rolling [...] | | By: UniQuest | | |
| | India's travel and tourism industry is poised for continued growth | | 2008-03-17 03:05:00 | | “India Travel and Tourism is expected to generate approximately Rs 4 trillion ($100 billion) in 2008, rising to Rs 15 trillion ($275.5 billion) by 2018 over the next 10 years,” says the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research released by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and its strategic partner Accenture. The TSA results reveal strong performance for travel and tourism demand in India in 2008, growing at 7.3 per cent. The long-term forecasts point to a continued solid phase of growth between 2009 and 2018, averaging at 9.4 per cent per annum.
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| | Forex earnings from tourism decline 25.3% | | 2008-03-13 03:29:00 | | Foreign exchange (FOREX) earnings from foreign tourist arrivals decline 25.3%, for the month of February 2007-08 , as against 32.6% previous month. Whereas foreign exchange earnings stood at 27.9% in February 2006-07. The advance estimates of forex earnings declined to USD 1,368 million for February 2008 , as against USD 1,433 million in January 2008. However forex earnings stood at USD 1,092 million for February 2007. The provisional estimates (PE) shows that arrival of tourist in the same period i.e. in the month of February 2008 is 560,658 as against 498,806 in the same month a year ago, recording a growth of 12.4%.For January 2008 foreign tourist arrivals is more which stood at 584,765 as compared to February 2008. While in the year 2006, according to the revised estimates (RE) forex earned was USD 854 million and the number of foreign tourist arrivals is 439,090 in the month of February. | | By: Indian stock markets | | |
| | Canadian Tourism and the Seal Hunt | | 2008-03-11 11:09:46 | | This is a touchy subject around here but it affects a segment of Canada’s tourism industry. Because every since the 1970’s, when Greenpeace began stalking seal hunters on the ice flows off Newfoundland, Canadian tourism operators have nightmares of cute little white-coated pups bearing signs that say, “I’m going to be clubbed.”
First and foremost the [...] | | By: White Point Manor Weblog | | |
| | Air New Zealand deciding not to take part in a major tourism trade event | | 2008-03-11 04:38:00 | | G'day New Zealand Australia Week, organised by Tourism Australia, aims to market Australia to New Zealand's wholesale travel industry.This year for the first time the trade show has tacked on a travel expo day to market Australian tourism direct to the general public.But because Qantas is the key sponsor of the week, competing airlines have been blocked from having a stall at the public open day, prompting Air NZ to skip the entire event.Air New Zealand's Cam Wallace told Travel Trade that without its participation at the consumer day, the investment in the event did not stack up to the rewards.
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| | South Africa tourism booming
(AP) | | 2008-03-10 10:09:45 | | AP - South Africa is enjoying a tourism boom and hopes to attract 10 million visitors by 2010 when it hosts the soccer World Cup.
Original post by nathaniel | | By: UniQuest | | |
| | Tourism spots in Kabupaten Tanah Datar, West Sumatra | | 2008-03-06 12:53:18 | | Tourism in West Sumatra is not only Singkarak Lake, City of Sawahlunto and City of Bukittinggi. In Kabupaten Tanah Datar you can find more tourism spots including Istano Pagarayung, Lembah Anai and Tabek Patah. Ready to explore...?1. Istano Pagaruyung (Pagaruyung Grand Palace)Located in Nagari Pagaruyung Kecamatan Tanjung Emas. Pagaruyung is also the Center of Government Affairs of Kabupaten Tanah Datar. Five km driving from Batusangkar City Center. This tourism spot is the main tourism objectiv | | By: Visit Indonesia, euy... | | |
| | First tourism property expo due next month | | 2008-03-05 19:52:00 | | The first-ever exhibition on tourism property development and vision will take place in HCMC on April 17-18 to provide an overall landscape on the infrastructure for the hospitality industry and the scenario in the years to come, the organizer said yesterday.
The Vietnam Tourism Property Opportunities Conference & Exhibition, shortly known as VnTPO 2008, will be a showcase of property | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | UP TO $2,000 FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM STUDENT | | 2008-03-05 10:28:00 | | The Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to travel and tourism students. For all programs, you must be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year school, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be majoring in travel and tourism, hotel management, restaurant management, or a related major. You must be intending to pursue a career in the travel or tourism industry.Contact National Tourism Foundation, 5546 E. Main St, P.O. Box 3071, Lexington, KY 40596-3071; 606-226-4444. | | By: FREE GOVERNMENT GRANT MONEY INFORMATION|WOMEN SCHO | | |
| | Tourism For Tomorrow | | 2008-03-05 04:50:00 | | The finalists for the 2008 'Tourism for Tomorrow Awards' have been announced by the World Travel & Tourism Council.The 12 finalists showcase some of the world's leading examples in sustainable tourism development; from among a pool of 150 exceptional applications, from over 40 countries.Destination AwardBlackstone Valley, USA:Since 1985 the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has been a force behind the rebirth of the Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island USA.Rinjani Trek Ecotourism Programme, Indonesia:The Rinjani Trek Ecotourism Programme - located in Lombok, Indonesia - began in 1999; to strengthen conservation and to ensure that communities on the boundary of the National Park benefit from tourism revenues.Town of Bouctouche, Canada:Bouctouche was a typical, coastal Maritime village with a diminishing rural economy; until two tourism investments began its evolution to the vibrant community it is today.Conservation AwardEcotourism Australia:Ecotourism Australia was formed in 1991 | | By: Travel Notes Blog | | |
| | After violence, Kenya tourism struggles | | 2008-03-03 15:35:00 | | Hotels are empty up and down the Kenyan coast after ethnic clashes killed more than 1,500 people and forced more than 600,000 to flee their homes in the wake of the disputed Dec. 27 presidential election.Inland, the elephants, lions, and giraffes have the country's game reserves to themselves as safari companies divert to neighboring Tanzania.After years of boom, East Africa's dominant economy seems headed for a fall. Tea companies are struggling to get bushes harvested and farm workers are stranded far from their fields.
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| | California Tourism Web Site | | 2008-03-01 03:01:00 | | Potential travelers to the Golden State want to be Californian, if only for a week or weekend, and they are turning to California Tourism's redesigned Web site, http://www.visitcalifornia.com/, to learn how to do just that.The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC), the state's official organization for promoting, marketing and increasing travel and tourism to the state, recently launched an improved and redesigned central Web site, based on recent findings from focus groups that visitors to the Golden State want to be "honorary Californians" and experience fully the state's easygoing culture and lifestyle like a local resident.
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| | Plastic Surgery Tourism And Its Ill-effects: | | 2008-02-29 02:11:00 | | Highly subsidized medical expenses and prices are no doubt the primary motivators of plastic surgery tourism. With regions like Buenos Aires, Hungary, Turkey, Croatia, Egypt, Thailand, South Africa, Malaysia and India stepping in to give plastic surgery aid to millions of followers, business is booming in these places. Upon observation, a majority of these countries are not only developing but are also, what can be quaintly termed as exotic. And this forms the second most compelling factor that draws patients to these countries. Reports of cosmetic surgery procedures and beauty treatments that have turned sour are increasing to become an issue of concern for a lot of cosmetic surgeons. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reported a third of its members have been doing greater amount of repair work in the last few years. It is not unusual for patients to misunderstand the pre and post operation instructions that are so vital to recovery, due to a lack of under | | By: Plastic Surgery Institute Of California | | |
| | Da Lat aims for sustainable tourism development | | 2008-02-26 06:09:00 | | The Da Lat city People’s Committee in Central Highland Lam Dong province is cooperating with the Japanese city of Fuji Kawa Wusko to organise a seminar on urban development, environmental protection and tourism.
With its beautiful landscape, Da Lat boasts of architectural and cultural identity. From the past 115 years, apart from two national historical sites such as Ga Hoa railway station and | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | | HKCTS Plans To Expand Tourism Business In Mainland China | | 2008-02-19 16:59:00 | | The group aims to set up 500 tour outlets around mainland China by 2010. The merger of HKCTS and CTS last July has extended the HKCTS network and made its hotel services more competitive. Its business scope includes hotels, travel agencies, scenic spots, theme parks, resort areas, and online travel services. The group has six wholly-owned subsidiaries and its total assets have increased from RMB32 billion to RMB35 billion while its net assets are up from RMB15 billion to RMB17 billion. Its forecast sales revenue has been adjusted from RMB26 billion to RMB29 billion.
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| | FEATURED ASIA HOLIDAY RENTAL DESTINATION - Malaysia, A Tourism Success Story | | 2008-02-16 23:09:45 | | Malaysians recently celebrated the nation’s 50th anniversary with great fanfare, immense pride and a high profile tourism promotion with Visit Malaysia Year 2007. This delightful country has much to be proud of, especially with the announcement in January by Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, that Malaysia had surpassed its own target figure [...] | | By: Asia Holiday Rentals | | |
| | Vietnam Airlines joins tourism fair in Belgium | | 2008-02-16 09:42:00 | | National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines joined the annual Brussels Tourism Fair at Heysel Exposition Centre, Belgium, from February 7-12.Images and information relating to the country’s tourism sector and its achievements in recent years were showcased at the event.According to a Vietnam Airlines representative, the company attended the event for several times. Belgium has so far become one of the airliner’s largest markets in Western Europe. | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | RoK’s Kangwon boosts tourism cooperation with HCM City | | 2008-02-15 09:33:00 | | Representatives from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Kangwon province and travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City on February 15 signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on boosting cooperation in tourism.The Vietnamese signatories to the MoUs included Saigontourist, TST Travel, Viettours, Ben Thanh Tourist, Vietravel and TransViet.The same day, Kangwon province – the RoK’s second largest province and most popular tourist site – also hosted a seminar to introduce the locality’s tourism potentials.Ho Chi Minh City considers the RoK its major tourism market. The city welcomed 175,000 RoK visitors in 2007, representing an increase of 20% from the same period last year. | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Bulgaria Tourism and Real Estate Primary Investors' Targets | | 2008-02-13 23:10:00 | | According to the preliminary report of the IBA, the foreign direct investments in January-November 2007 reached about EUR 5,05 billion which is a 20% increase from the same period in 2006. This figure is 17,7% of the country's GDP.The IBA stated that the improvements of the business climate in the country were related primarily to the reduction of the earnings tax, which is now down to 10%, and of the social security tax.
| | By: Bulgaria Real Estate News | | |
| | Lingering freezing weather dampens China's Spring Festival tourism | | 2008-02-12 03:28:00 | | About 50 percent of Beijing tourists for instance have cancelled their vacation plans to southern China, Zhang said, adding that travel agencies were estimated to earn 70 percent less from long-range domestic tours this Spring Festival than last year's same period.A good news from the coordination office for national holiday tourism under the NTA, however, is the prevalence of temple fairs and other celebrations featuring folklore and custom.
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| | More TCI Tourism News | | 2008-02-10 11:14:00 | | L to R: Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Dr. Michael Misick, Lindsey Musgrove, Mr. Wesley ClerveauxMore on TCI tourism developments from Caribbean Net News:The theme for the 10th annual Caribbean Sustainable Tourism conference to be held in TCI April 28 to May 1, 2008 is "Keeping the Right Balance, Sustaining the Caribbean Coastal Project".Premier Misick has announced some short term Government initiatives:Creating Salt Cay into a 'green island', where any new development will be environmentally friendly [why not do this for all the islands, especially Providenciales?].Establishing a Tropical Fish Museum based on one of the cays, so that people can go and see all of the different species of marine life and fish in the TCI and around the Caribbean region [OK, but why not take people out to see them in the natural surroundings?].Making the country's 33 national parks, sanctuaries and areas of historical interest accessible to all. These areas contain a wealth of natural historical and spirit | | By: Pilates & Reiki In Paradise Blog | | |
| | Baja California Reports Tourism Down — but Not Boating | | 2008-02-08 10:52:00 | | Ensenada, in Northern Baja California, is the first city south of the border with large pleasureboat harbors. Here, boating tourism is booming, thanks in part to the return of the California state sales tax exemption for boats delivered offshore and kept out of state for more than 90 days.When asked if the number of U.S. boaters using Marina Coral has gone down recently due to fears of attacks on tourists, Dockmaster Fito Espinosa said, “No, not in our case. In fact, our occupancy rate is growing, not shrinking. … For the larger yachts, we have a waiting list for slips.”
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