Recovery momentum continues for Asia Pacific travel and tourism
Amid mounting optimism for a promising year ahead for the Asian travel industry, EyeforTravel’s 6th Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore (April 28-29) will focus on the theme of economic recovery and how the industry can capitalize on the changed … March 9, 2010
TTG Incontri and TTI offers the whole world of tourism at the main B2B fair in Italy
The organization of TTG Incontri, main b2b tourism trade fair in Italy, and of TTI, the workshop targeted to the purchase of the Italian tourism product, scheduled for October 22 to 24, 2010 is proceeding at a fast pace.An international appointment, … March 8, 2010
SCTA and partners launch training program for small tourism projects
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) announced holding a program on “How to start your own tourism business." The training program is organized by the SCTA in cooperation with the National Commercial Bank's Social Responsibility department, … March 8, 2010
European Waterways Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in Burgundy
Our cruise of local and culinary discovery was in the canals of Burgundy, France, aboard La Belle Epoque, the flagship barge of European Waterways. Before it was converted to a floating hotel in 1995 and refurbished in 2006, La Belle Époque was a freight … March 5, 2010
Cape Town ready for 2010 FIFA World Cup™
FIFA this week announced that Cape Town Stadium is “perfect” and is confident that the city will be 100 percent ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ by June 11.Cape Times, FIFA secretary general, Jerome Valcke, said Cape Town was currently … March 4, 2010
UNWTO activities at ITB 2010: challenges for the tourism sector in a year of transformation
2010 is expected to be a year of transformation. The challenges facing the tourism sector in a post-crisis scenario set the framework for the activities and events organized by UNWTO during this year's ITB Travel Trade Show (Berlin, Germany, March 10-14, … March 4, 2010
WTTC to launch Travel & Tourism Economic Impact Research at ITB
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will be hosting a press conference to present its latest annual Economic Impact Research on Travel & Tourism in 2009 and 2010 – for 181 countries and the world overall. The findings will include a detailed … March 4, 2010
Heritage tourism suppliers invited to exhibit at Travel Professionals of Color conference and tradeshow
Travel Professionals who sell heritage tourism products and have the ear of millions of African American and other Minority travelers, will convene in Nassau, Bahamas, on April 22-25, 2010 for their eighth annual conference and trade show.Statistics … March 2, 2010
Meetings and incentive professionals from around the world prepare for Moscow International MICE Forum on March 16
A total of 85 companies representing 43 countries have registered to participate at the 6th Moscow International MICE Forum on March 16. Registrations from Russian MICE specialists and corporate buyers are higher than last year, and all signals indicate … March 2, 2010
TourCrafters offers a Taste of Spain package
Mention Spain and everyone says, “Oh, yes, Madrid and Barcelona,” but TourCrafters, the family-owned tour operator known for good deals, wants travelers to see more of Spain… and to taste it, too.TourCrafters new 7-day/6-night Taste of Spain … March 2, 2010
Clever business traveller release their secretary
A reduced VAT rate of 7 percent for accommodation in the hospitality industry is since January 2010 valid, which the German government enact last year to help the economic growth. Hoteliers and as well as guests where looking forward to the new development, … March 2, 2010
Mass diski dance by Cape Town youth marks 100 days till kick off
Cape Town Tourism has organized an 800-strong group of Peninsula youths to perform the diski dance at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, when the City marks 100 days until the first official FIFA 2010 World Cup™ whistle is blown. Joined … March 1, 2010
Travel Professionals of Color meet in the Bahamas
The Travel Professionals of Color (TPOC) National Association is moving forward with exciting plans for its 8th annual conference and trade show to be held in Nassau, Bahamas, April 22–25, 2010. The TPOC Association will be meeting at the Sheraton Nassau … March 1, 2010
Tourism and mega-events joining forces to stimulate growth
South Africa, as host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, set the ideal stage for the UNWTO/South Africa inaugural Summit on Tourism, Sport, and Mega Events (Johannesburg, February 24-26). The summit, attended by some 450 delegates from 35 countries, provided … March 1, 2010
3rd Annual ATA US-Africa Seminar at Washington Convention Center
Only 8 days until ATA’s 3rd Annual US-Africa Tourism Seminar on March 5 begins. The event will be held at The Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, Washington, DC, 20001 in Room 204 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.Don’t forget to register … March 1, 2010
Hawaii Tsunami Warning Cancelled
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has cancelled the TSUNAMI WARNING for the State of Hawaii effective 1:50 p.m. HST, Saturday, February 27. The WARNING was based on an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile that occurred at 8:46 p.m. HST, Friday, … February 27, 2010
Hawaii Governor Lingle signs Emergency Proclamation
HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has signed an emergency disaster proclamation two hours before a tsunami generated by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile is expected to affect the State of Hawaii.The proclamation, which includes the entire State, … February 27, 2010
Tsunami warnings in Hawaii - Hawaii Tourism Association established a global information center
The Hawaii Tourism Association established a global information center to inform tourists and the travel industry in regards to the current tsunami warning. Phone lines are available in Hawaii and overseas.Contact information is available on www.hawaiitourismassociation.com
Emergency … February 27, 2010
Community rallies to get Hawaii in the running for visionary Google project
A community-based appeal for Google to make Hawaii one of the test locales for its recently-announced, ultra-fast broadband service is being organized through an online petition. Called Gigabit Hawaii, the initiative seeks to get tens of thousands of … February 26, 2010
A lively 30th edition closes with Bit confirmed as leading expo
The best of Italian and world tourism was on offer. This was the impression received by all those who, for business or pleasure, between Thursday, February 18 and Sunday, February 21 in the fieramilano expo centre at Rho, visited the 30th edition of Bit … February 26, 2010
UNWTO welcomes the outcome of the first T.20 Ministers' Meeting in South Africa
UNWTO welcomes the outcome of the First T.20 Ministers’ Meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa (February 22-24) to debate the contribution of tourism to the global agenda, in particular to the ongoing process of supporting economic recovery and … February 24, 2010
SCTA ranked second best governmental work environment
SCTA was ranked the second best work environment in the governmental sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the competition which was organized by Al Eqtesadia newspaper, in partnership with Team One Consultancy Company. The Capital Market Authority … February 24, 2010
Tourism Cares announces 2010 Academic Scholarship offerings
Tourism Cares is pleased to announce the opening of its 2010 Academic Scholarship offerings for travel, tourism, and hospitality students. The current endowment Tourism Cares administers, which includes both the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) … February 24, 2010
UFI provides Toolbox for Future Exhibition Management at Bahrain Seminar from March 29-31
The UFI Open Seminar in the Middle East will be held in Manama, Bahrain, from March 29-31, 2010 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre (BIECC).Hosted by the UFI member Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority (BECA), the … February 24, 2010
Tourism's contribution to the global agenda - UNWTO address to the T20 ministers of tourism
“Global challenges, such as the recent economic crisis and the climate imperatives, can only be addressed in a global cooperative manner and in fora such as the UN or the G-20,” said UNWTO secretary-general, Taleb Rifai, in his opening remarks at … February 23, 2010
TourCrafters introduces Eat Your Gelato in Italy package
Though Italian gelato is considered the world’s best ice cream, you wouldn’t go to Italy just to get an ice cream cone But, hey, if you’re going to Italy anyway, why not get a free gelato?TourCrafters, the Italian tour operator known for … February 23, 2010
Center Parcs offer enlightenment to corporates
With research indicating that employees are increasingly desk bound and restricting their break times to compensate for work pressures, Center Parcs is encouraging human resources departments and event planners to look outside the confines of the UK’s … February 23, 2010
CHI Hotels and Resorts opens new regional sales offices in Germany and Egypt
As part of its continuing expansion, CHI Hotels & Resorts, exclusive operators of the Corinthia Hotels Brand worldwide and of the Wyndham and Ramada Plaza brands in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), announced the opening of two new regional sales … February 23, 2010
UNWTO secretary general releases statement on tragedy in Madeira
Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, issued the following statement regarding the tragic mudslides that occured in Madeira, Portugal, over the weekend:“We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that struck … February 23, 2010
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