According to the June edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism declined by 8 percent between January and April compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide recorded a total of 247 million international tourist … July 2, 2009
The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) has voiced its’ condemnation of the move by United Airlines (United - UA) to transfer credit card merchant fee costs to selected United States-based travel agents and inevitably to consumers.
United … July 1, 2009
The Tourism Contact Center at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) received the Award for Best Tourism Communication Center Performance in the Middle East in 2009. The award was granted by Insights International Organization for the … June 30, 2009
Ahead of the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark (December 2009), UNWTO has joined several UN agencies to release an Interagency Statement of the United Nations System: "Green Economy: A Transformation to Address Multiple Crises." This … June 29, 2009
Malta-based CHI Hotels & Resorts (CHI) held a graduation ceremony at the Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay, Malta to award proficiency certificates to 37 departmental operational coaches from CHI’s Malta hotels who have concluded an intensive "Reach … June 27, 2009
Dr. Ghassan Aidi, president of The International Hotel Restaurant Association (IH) based in Geneva, Switzerland, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Weather Decision Technologies (WDT) based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, the world’s … June 24, 2009
Indochina Sails JSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivan Comizzoli as the new hotel manager. Ivan will be responsible for pre-opening set up and all matters related to operations onboard from customer service to housekeeping, to food and beverages, … June 23, 2009
The environmental record of IMEX, the worldwide exhibition for the incentive travel, meetings, and events industry, was recognized by the Association of Event Organizers (AEO) in London on Friday (June 19) when it was highly commended by the trade body … June 22, 2009
For the First time in the travel history in Asia, and probably in the world as well, as many as 11 countries have come forward together to form – TOUR ASIA GROUP (TAG).
The objective of TAG is to promote each other's business in their own home countries … June 21, 2009
MAALAEA (MAUI), HI - Are your kids ready for some new summer fun and adventure? Good news - Pacific Whale Foundation has openings for its ocean-themed summer camps for kids.
Ocean Discovery Camp, for ages 6 to 12, is a day-camp program available Mondays … June 20, 2009
Skål, founded as an international association in 1934 is the largest organization of travel and tourism professionals in the world, embracing
all sectors of the tourism industry from hoteliers to travel agents, to airlines, tourism media, tourism students, … June 19, 2009
Now in its third year, the annual Chiang Mai Charity Calendar has raised in its short lifespan Bt1,027,000 (US$30,057) for needy children in the north and, at the same time, presented a credible image of Chiang Mai as a tourist destination.
While … June 18, 2009
The Tourism Society is delighted to announce that UNWTO secretary-general ad interim, Taleb Rifai, will be joining the panel for the "Tourism Society and UNWTO" debate on July 14, 2009 at the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Mr. Rifai will be joined … June 18, 2009
The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), the world’s largest organization of professional travel journalists and photographers, recently polled its members to come up with the “Top 10” most exciting and scenic train rides in the world.
SATW … June 18, 2009
UNWTO is excited to announce its third annual online photo competition to commemorate World Tourism Day 2009 under the theme, Tourism: Celebrating Diversity, hosted in Ghana, on September 27, 2009.
The global online photo competition is open to all … June 17, 2009
With today's economic challenges, and particularly the reduced availability of credit, some suppliers and tour companies may be unable to meet short-term financial obligations. That includes making deposits and final payments to hotels and other travel … June 16, 2009
Six Senses Destination Spa - Phuket, the group's first total-wellness retreat located on the tiny island of Naka just five minutes offshore from Phuket, was the only resort in Asia to be selected in the recently-released Top Ten List of SpaFinder's Mother-and-Daughter … June 16, 2009
Cascada Expediciones is a Chilean tour operator dedicated to developing eco-friendly trips in Patagonia, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. With over 15 years of experience in offering a wide range of exciting trips, Cascada Expediciones has been recognized … June 16, 2009
Charming Asia Tours, the leading wholesale travel provider specializing in Asia, has partnered with multiple Asian tourism boards to highlight the region’s unique opportunities for business and vacation travel. Current partners include the tourism boards … June 11, 2009
Madrid, Spain / Geneva, Switzerland, June 5 2009 - In anticipation of the UN climate conference COP 15, to be held in 6 months time, global business leaders came together at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen (May 24-26). At the … June 5, 2009
The greater Richmond area beckons gals for an ultimate "girlfriend getaway." AND... what’s makes Richmond’s Just Us Girls getaway packages sweeter, are the complimentary shopping certificates from some of their finest boutiques and shops - US$45.00+ … May 29, 2009
International Leisure World, “Russia’s annual catalogue of luxury travel,” is interested in receiving short news articles from luxury hotels and resorts around the world.
“We are Russia’s only catalogue of luxury travel, and during these … May 27, 2009
The importance of travel and tourism to Santa Catarina's economy is indisputable, yet much of the potential of this southern state of Brazil remains largely untapped. This was one of the main conclusions of an economic impact study conducted by the World … May 15, 2009
HONOLULU, HI — The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced the appointment of Ron Williams as its newest board member. Confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate on April 3, his term is effective immediately. Williams has also been selected to serve … May 13, 2009
A UK company that has developed technology that allows passengers to download boarding passes onto their cell phones has been spun out of its parent group in a GBP27.8 million (USD$42 million) deal. The Scotland-based Amor Group, previously part of French … May 13, 2009
Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, recently announced a partnership with SGA Airlines to offer flyers special deals on hotel bookings. SGA is a Thailand-based commuter airline that provides flights to … May 13, 2009
Cairo’s famous icon, the 60-story-high Cairo Tower, has just reopened with stunning new LED night-time light effects and panoramic-view restaurants. This Cairo landmark will most certainly be an added attraction for the delegates participating in the … May 13, 2009
In it's continued effort to provide more options of things to do and sight seeing, SkyWaltz announced the launch of Balloon Safaris in Udaipur (Rajasthan - India) with effect from November 2009.
It has been learned that the company has taken this decision … May 13, 2009
Despite the financial crisis and contrary to UNWTO global forecasts, Armenian tourist arrivals have experienced stable growth during the first quarter of 2009.
According to the country’s National Statistical Service, 86,569 tourists visited Armenia … May 13, 2009
The World Travel Awards Africa ceremony took place at a star-studded event on May 11 held at the Durban ICC. More than 200 organizations were nominated in 75 categories for the Africa region, including airlines, airports, hotels, car hire, destinations, … May 12, 2009
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