Foreign tourism to Düsseldorf region grows by 9.2 percent
DUSSELDORF, Germany - German state North Rhine Westphalia and its capital Düsseldorf are becoming stronger magnets for leisure travel, according to a study released by the State Office of Statistics. More than 1.7 million foreign visitors traveled … August 31, 2010
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities executes 8 tourism projects in Tabuk
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) started the implementation of eight projects to develop tourist sites in Tabuk, in an effort to support other projects implemented by municipalities, investors, and businessmen in the province. Efforts … August 31, 2010
Costa Rica travel industry launches travel deals for the fall
TRAVEL PACKAGES PERFECT FOR ANY TYPE OF TRAVELERSAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – Costa Rica www.visitcostarica.com the jewel of Central America and global leader of sustainable tourism, has put together a broad variety of vacation packages and discounts to help … August 31, 2010
Martinique's Diamond Rock presents one of the world's most unique scuba diving adventures
NEW YORK, NY – Exceptional scuba diving can be found throughout the Caribbean, but for a truly one-of-a-kind undersea adventure, Martinique’s Diamond Rock is tough to match. This uninhabited, hardscrabble islet located off Martinique’s southern … August 25, 2010
South Africa 2010: Still scoring in tourism with TTC Global Conference
Being host nation of a major international event is a massive investment. The 2010 FIFA World Cup staged in South Africa is no exception. The world’s largest sporting event in terms of global fan following and media coverage required unprecedented levels … August 17, 2010
Marketing plan for tourism destinations of the Indian Ocean islands
Directors of various tourism boards of the Indian Ocean islands have attended a meeting held on August 4 on Reunion Island, in order to develop a marketing plan for the region’s tourism industry. Present at the meeting were, Alain St.Ange from Seychelles, … August 9, 2010
Costa Rica Launches Social Media Platforms and Tweets Up its Game
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, August 9, 2010 – The Costa Rica Tourism Board has announced the launch of its official Visit Costa Rica Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels, aimed at catering to the increasing demand for information about this small and peaceful … August 9, 2010
Seychelles' Silhouette Island opens its national park
Seychelles President James Michel has opened the Silhouette National Park at a ceremony at La Passe on the island. This followed the signing of the Designation Order by the Minister for Home Affairs, Environment, Natural Resources, and Transport, … August 9, 2010
Poll reveals what factors make a dream holiday - Seychelles tops the list
One of the UK’s leading online independent travel agents has conducted research of 1,826 people to uncover what factors would make up a dream holiday for the majority of British holidaymakers. The study by www.sunshine.co.uk found that the optimum … August 8, 2010
Three cities highlighted in TourCrafters’ Italy package
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - TourCrafters, the specialists in travel to Italy, have put together a “Gelato, Bikes & Art Lovers” package to three top destinations: Rome, the Eternal City with its ancient monuments; Florence, filled with art treasures and elegant … August 2, 2010
Gallup poll names Costa Rica happiest country in The Americas
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Costa Rica, the world’s foremost leader in sustainable tourism practices, has begun to reap the rewards for its commitment to social and environmental preservation alike. The country’s philosophy to being at peace with humanity … July 31, 2010
Spend Thanksgiving in Rome for less than US$1,000
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - It’s not too early to think about a good-deal Thanksgiving trip. Italy-expert TourCrafters is offering a US$909 “Thanksgiving Special in Rome” package that must be booked by August 12. The price may increase US$50 after August … July 28, 2010
Cape Town named Africa's Leading Destination at 17th World Travel Awards
Basking in the glow of hosting a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the Mother City’s global reputation was given a further boost at the World Travel Award, held in Johannesburg last night, where Cape Town was named Africa’s Leading Destination. The … July 8, 2010
Stretch your vacation dollars in the Greek Islands
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - With both the euro and the Greek economy in the pits, this is the year for an affordable trip to the Greek Islands. TourCrafters is offering a midweek 9-day/8-night package to Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini for US$1,849 in October, … July 6, 2010
India and Seychelles discuss common security interests
Seychelles President James Michel has met with the Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna for talks on bilateral cooperation on issues of security and economic development, during Minister Krishna’s one-day working visit to Seychelles. “We … July 6, 2010
Building recovery in Thailand – UNWTO and PATA join forces to support tourism in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) have conveyed their strong support of Thailand and its tourism industry as the country returns to normalcy following political unrest earlier in … July 2, 2010
Tourism’s value recognized with the newly-created Argentinean Ministry of Tourism
MADRID, Spain – UNWTO welcomes that several countries have recently placed tourism higher on their national political and economic agendas. Argentina is the most recent example with the establishment of the first Argentinean Ministry of Tourism. The … July 1, 2010
Seychelles tourism industry review
Seychelles has finally turned a new page in its tourism industry. The Seychelles Hospitality & Tourism Association (SHTA), the country's association regrouping all sectors of its tourism industry, congratulated President James Michel for having taken … July 1, 2010
Message of Seychelles President James Michel to commemorate Seychelles Independence Day, June 29
"Tomorrow, we will live again, the day that the Seychellois people took their destiny in their own hands. We will relive that special moment when the people of Seychelles watched the Union Jack being lowered and the flag of the first Seychellois republic … June 29, 2010
Destination news: love, tolerance, harmony, patriotism and unity on Seychelles Independence Day
On the occasion of Seychelles' Independence Day, June 29, 2010, President James Michel issued the following public statement: “On June 29, 1976, we left behind the bad memories of colonial rule. Our progress as a nation was never based on our bad … June 28, 2010
Seychelles president opens Providence Fishing Port
Seychelles President James Michel has opened the Providence Fishing Port at the Providence Industrial Estate in the presence of the Ambassador of Japan to Seychelles, Mr. Shigeo Iwatani, former President James Mancham, government ministers, and other … June 27, 2010
Bumper tourism season for Cape Town this winter could see new tourism patterns emerge
As the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ reaches its halfway mark, Cape Town Tourism evaluates the impact of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ on Cape Town thus far, with predictions on how the rest of the event could play out – and what this might mean for future tourism … June 25, 2010
SCTA president: emergence of Saudi Arabia is not an accident
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, head of the Al Turath Foundation, lectured at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies at Oxford University, UK, on "The dimensions … June 13, 2010
Kingdom participates in the 13th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represented by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) participated in the 13th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism in Alexandria, Egypt, during the period June 2-3, 2010.The meeting, which was … June 13, 2010
Letters to Juliet packages showcase Verona and Tuscany
LIVERTYVILLE, IL - Any Italy lover who enjoys “Letters to Juliet” will want to see the film’s beautiful locations: Romeo and Juliet’s picturesque hometown Verona, and the medieval villages and vineyards scenery of Tuscany. TourCrafters has … June 10, 2010
British couple revisits Seychelles for their 25th wedding anniversary of their Seychelles dream wedding
A British couple, Ray and Judi Bullock, were recently on a special holiday in Seychelles to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary as they got married in the tropical creole islands of the Seychelles 25 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bullock arrived … June 2, 2010
Seychelles Tourism Board in Tanzania
Seychelles is telling the world that after a safari in Africa, “the land of the Big Five,” it is opportune to fly over to the Seychelles to enjoy, what the mid-ocean creole islands call “the Best Five.” This is the message aired on Monday in Uganda … May 31, 2010
The Tourism Board rolls out its Seven Wonders of the Seychelles
Following hard on the heels of its successful "From the Big Five to the Best Five" campaign, the Seychelles Tourism Board is moving to consolidate increasing public awareness of its unique selling propositions with a new campaign due to be rolled out … May 25, 2010
Seychelles is the new destination now in vogue for buying luxury villas
The mid-ocean islands of the Seychelles has positioned itself as the new destination offering luxury villas for sale. This is being reported right around the world, and the latest country to bring out these new possibilities was South Africa in their … May 25, 2010Hausmittel
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