The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued the following information as of March 14, 2010, 1400 hours Bangkok time on the political development in Thailand relative the anti-government rallies as announced by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship … March 14, 2010
It was under the catch phrase "Once a Seychellois, always a Seychellois" that the Seychelles Tourism Board this afternoon at the ITB trade fair in Berlin, Germany, announced a second group of Tourism Ambassadors.
This now brings the number of Seychelles … March 12, 2010
Luxury Link, the leader in online luxury hotel packages and deals, enters a bold new chapter. At a time when value is becoming increasingly important, Luxury Link announces the launch of its new site dedicated to family travel – FamilyGetaway.com .
To … March 12, 2010
Travel and tourism is one of the world’s most important sectors and has been one of the leading growth sectors since the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) first started measuring travel and tourism’s economic impact 20 years ago.
“But, as … March 11, 2010
The 54-strong Seychelles delegation to the 2010 ITB Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin, led by Vice President Joseph Belmont, left for Berlin last Friday happy with the progress made by the country since the launching of the "Affordable Seychelles" campaigned … March 11, 2010
HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman, the president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, launched the project for developing Rijal Alma as a heritage village. Rijal Alma, located in Aseer province 70 kilometers to Abha, was chosen as a part of … March 10, 2010
Thomas Steinmetz, chairman of the eTurbo News Group, today announced his group’s support for the Live The Deal campaign to help travel companies, communities, and travelers reduce their carbon impacts in line with government targets agreed upon in the … March 10, 2010
Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO secretary-general, Taleb Rifai, … March 9, 2010
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
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 analysis … March 4, 2010
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
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 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 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
“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
New members of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board were appointed today by Gary Locke, US Commerce Secretary. Locke's objective in his appointments was to create a more diverse membership with representatives from the private sector. The … February 19, 2010
Skal International Bangkok recently held their annual general meeting and the “handing over of the chains” at the new Radisson Hotel on Sathorn Road.
Pictured here is immediate past president Andrew Wood congratulating incoming president for 2010/11, … February 19, 2010
Routes on Monday celebrated the first regional heat of this year’s Airport Marketing Awards and announced the winners for the Americas region. The trophies were presented at the prestigious gala dinner of the 3rd Routes Americas – the only network … February 17, 2010
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently organized a seminar on “THAI’s CSR and Corporate Sustainability” that was presided by Mr. Ampon Kittiampon, THAI’s chairman of the board of directors.
Mr. Kittiampon said that … February 11, 2010
Two Pacific northwest travel clubs, SKAL International Seattle and SKAL International Victoria in British Columbia, have partnered to promote the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and client travel to the Pacific northwest.
“We are working to increase … February 10, 2010
Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of a 7th century village, which has been unearthed in the Raaka district, Dammam, near the shores of the Arabian Gulf. The site contains a compound village, which contains more than 20 houses, containing rooms … February 10, 2010
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University bestowed Adjunct Professorship on Dr. Taleb Rifai, secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), on February 9 in recognition of his valuable contribution to the development of the world’s … February 10, 2010
The Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa, with the support of UNWTO, will host a Tourism Ministers' Meeting (T20) under the theme "Travel and tourism: stimuli for the global economy" from February 22-24, 2010 in Johannesburg.
Tourism … February 9, 2010
Alice Tillem, president, Hillside Travel of Hicksville, New York, was the lucky winner of a complimentary stay at the five-star Corinthia Hotel Prague. The drawing took place at the first American Tourism Society (ATS)/NY SKAL joint MICE market seminar … February 9, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
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
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