Hawaii tourism is missing a Golden opportunity
The roots of Hawaii’s cultural history are intertwined with many of the Asian races. The Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans immigrated to the islands and worked side by side on the pineapple plantations, sharing their food and stories and joining with each … February 9, 2010
American Tourism Society and NY Skal hold first joint seminar focusing on meeting and conference opportunities
The highly successful and well attended first joint American Tourism Society (ATS) and New York SKAL seminar focused on meetings and conference opportunities in new, as well as established markets. Welcome and opening remarks were given by David Parry, … February 8, 2010
Hawaii visitor industry partners launch statewide sales blitz for new meetings business
HONOLULU, HI – In a first for Hawaii’s tourism industry, group sales professionals representing resorts, hotels, and travel companies statewide are banding together to launch a coordinated telephone sales campaign this week to bring new meetings business … February 8, 2010
Cruising the Caledonian Canal
While not everyone can afford to own a luxury motor boat or yacht, cruising by barge is not only one of the most relaxing and rewarding holidays around, it can also be one of the environmentally “greenest.”In fact, a barge holiday is estimated … February 8, 2010
New hotel classification system launched today in Jordan
The new classification system for hotels was officially launched this morning at an industry-wide event held under the patronage of HE Ms. Maha Al Khatib, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities. Representatives from all hotels around Jordan were present … February 8, 2010
Bit 2010 is a driving force for tourism
Bit has been referred to as “the” marketplace for the tourism system in Italy and one of the top 4 in the world. This fact is punctuated by its portfolio of technical workshops, which is one-of-a-kind in this market. This year, Bit will be held from … February 8, 2010
The secrets of the emarketing arts for tourism
Today, e-marketing has become one of the essentials of business success. Every day, hundreds of million users (buyers) come to the Internet looking for services and products from all over the world creating the largest market in humanity.The E-Marketing … February 7, 2010
Corinthia Hotel Prague features its award winning conference facilities
The Corinthia Hotel Prague featured its award-winning conference facilities by sponsoring a free-stay drawing at the first American Tourism Society (ATS)/NY Skal joint MICE market seminar, January 28, New York City. Ann Tillman, Hillside Travel, was the … February 6, 2010
Debate over room demand for 2010 FIFA World Cup rages on
FIFA’s announcement that it has released 65,000 of its MATCH-booked rooms in the western Cape has caused considerable debate about the actual demand for accommodation during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Cape Town Tourism met a group of tourism stakeholders … February 4, 2010
Just Help Haiti receives more support from travel and tourism industry
With the message that we must continue to support Haiti well after the emergency relief program is over by planning now to rebuild the country’s water and sanitation infrastructure, international water-aid charity, Just a Drop, launched its JUST HELP … February 4, 2010
Celebrate Year of the Tiger with Agoda’s Chinese New Year specials
Agoda.com, a leading Asia-based hotel bookings site and part of the NASDAQ-listed Priceline.com, welcomes in the Year of the Tiger with a host of special offers and last-minute rates for Chinese New Year, starting February 14, 2010.Chinese New Year … February 3, 2010
LimoRes.com offers exclusive rates on quality car service to Royal Caribbean International guests
LimoRes.com, the leading global ground transportation provider, today announced a partnership with Royal Caribbean International. Guests can book private limousine, sedan, SUV, and van service with exclusive rates on www.LimoRes.com/RCCL . LimoRes.com … February 3, 2010
TTG Incontri–TTI: the world of tourism sets the appointment for October 22-24 in Rimini, Italy
The organizing machine of TTG Incontri TTI is already working full time, and it is Italy’s only true business-to-business tourism fair, which will take place on October 22-24, 2010.TTG Incontri is the major gateway to the Italian outbound market … February 3, 2010
WTTC announces shortlist of finalists for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Under WTTC’s stewardship since 2003, the prestigious awards recognize best practice in sustainable tourism in four different categories … February 3, 2010
UHIC State of Islamic Art
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has recently made the final touches on the logo of the First International Conference of Urban Heritage in Islamic Countries (UHIC). The basic idea of the logo was derived from “The Arch," which … February 3, 2010
TV star Rosa rejoins the European Waterways hotel barge fleet
European Waterways is very pleased to announce the re-launch of the hotel barge “Rosa" in southwest France. Rosa is an old friend, having been part of the European Waterways fleet for a number of years, including when she was enjoyed by Celebrity Chef … February 1, 2010
Commonwealth Journalists Association condemns treatment of journalists in Sri Lanka
The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) is deeply concerned at the disappearance of Sri Lankan journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda and appalled that Sri Lanka's “democratic" government continues to persecute journalists for committing the “sin" of criticizing … February 1, 2010
A perfect break aboard Enchanté in France
As perfect days go, they don’t come much better than gliding along a canal in the south of France and being serenaded by a raven-headed beauty with the voice of a diva. She, whoever she was, suddenly appeared from a window of a boat moored on the Canal … February 1, 2010
THAI and Thai government hold Thai rice donation ceremony to Haitian people
Today (February 1, 2010), the Thai Government and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), as well as the government and private sector cooperated together in transporting 100 tons of Thai rice on a THAI freighter aircraft. The humanitarian … February 1, 2010
IIPT and eTurboNews call for world travel and tourism industry support of Olympic Truce
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT), together with eTurboNews, is calling for all sectors of the world travel and tourism industry to join with both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations in a call for … January 31, 2010
Heat readers vote Cape Town best holiday ever
Cape Town has received yet another accolade for best holiday destination – and this time it’s been voted for by South Africans themselves – in a heat magazine reader survey, Cape Town was voted Best Holiday Destination Ever.This will be Cape Town’s … January 29, 2010
TourCrafters offers English- and Russian-speaking Italy tours
Italy is everybody's favorite country including, it seems, Russian-speaking Americans. So TourCrafters, the Italian tour operator known for its good deals, is offering two motor coach Art Tours of northern Italy that will have not only an English-speaking … January 28, 2010
Agoda.com shares the love on Valentine's Day
Agoda.com, a leading Asia-based hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline.com, is ramping up the romance this Valentine’s Day with an array of seductive room rates for couples wanting to plan something extra-special this February 14. Valentine's … January 28, 2010
SCTA developing new regulations for tourism accommodation in the Kingdom
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), completed the re-evaluation of all Saudi Arabia hotels and more than 70 percent of furnished residential units in the Kingdom have been classified, except for Makka and Al Madina provinces. Hence … January 27, 2010
Latest Book By The Bargainomics Lady Shows How To Stretch Your Dollars And Still Travel In Style
What is the least crowded week to visit Disney World? Which websites help you find the cheapest airplane tickets? Where can you find true travel bargains?Judy Woodward Bates, known as “The Bargainomics Lady” www.bargainomics.com to audiences … January 26, 2010
HRH Crown Prince officiates launch of ASEAN Tourism Forum 2010
Tonight, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Brunei Darussalam, launched the 29th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) at the Grand Hall, Empire Hotel and Country Club.His Royal … January 26, 2010
Smile trains 3000 students in its third phase
The third phase of Smile - the School Tourism Education Program - will be launched during the next semester (February/March, 2010) in Al-Ahsa. The program will be implemented in collaboration between Al Ahsa municipality and Al Ahsa PTO. Yousef Al Khalfan, … January 25, 2010
Abu Dhabi to host World Routes 2012
The Route Development Group (RDG) is pleased to announce that the 18th World Routes, the largest gathering of airlines, airports, and tourism authorities in the world, is to be held in Abu Dhabi in 2012. The forum will be hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports … January 25, 2010
The smartest new travel agency tool
Since 1971, leading travel insurance provider, TravelSafe Insurance, has been protecting travelers with groundbreaking products, benefits, services, and competitive pricing.The good news, going into 2010, is that protecting clients with TravelSafe’s … January 25, 2010
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