Entertainment groups from UK head to Seychelles to relish the March carnival
The excitement surrounding the “Carnaval International de Victoria” seems to be spreading far and wide as Seychellois communities overseas embrace the event with as much enthusiasm as the crowd back home. The latest news is that two entertainment … February 16, 2012
Slovenia pilot Matevz Lenarcic lands his ultra-light plane in Antarctica
Slovenian pilot Matevz Lenarcic has been flying his Virus SW, an ultra-light plane made by Slovenian manufacturer, Pipistrel, around the world for over a month now. He intends to circle the world with the lowest possible carbon dioxide emission for a … February 16, 2012
Tourists from Hungary land in Seychelles by special flight
One hundred and ten Hungarians landed in Seychelles for a seven-day holiday through arrangements made by the island’s Destination Management Company (DMC) 7 Degrees South and Safari Travel Company of Hungary.The operation opens Seychelles into the … February 16, 2012
WTTC: world solution must be found to aviation emissions trading
Europe must not go it alone on aviation emissions trading; instead a global solution should be found, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today told the European Union.Speaking today in Guangzhou China, David Scowsill, President & … February 16, 2012
La Reunion press record the Seychelles presence in their island
The recent promotional drive by Seychelles in the neighboring island of La Reunion was to reconfirm the participation of the island in the carnival of carnivals” that is held in the Seychelles annually in the month of March.Both La Reunion and the … February 16, 2012
Egypt Tourism Authority undergoes striking advancements with .travel
Located at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe, Egypt has always been a pioneer for emerging communications and technologies. As one of the first to launch with .travel, the Egyptian Tourism Authority has since undergone striking advancements with … February 16, 2012
The Italian Blue Panorama Airlines inaugural flight lands in the Seychelles islands
Seychelles vacuum of non-direct flights from the European destination has been partly filled with the landing of the Blue Panorama Airlines nonstop flight from Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino airports.The Italian airline’s Boeing 77-300ER carrier … February 15, 2012
New online Cape Town Toolkit to launch at ITB Berlin 2012
Cape Town Tourism is set to attend the annual travel show, ITB, in Berlin from March 7-11, 2012, where they will launch a new digital trade tool, “The Cape Town Toolkit,” to the international trade market.ITB Berlin, the world’s leading trade … February 15, 2012
Seychelles at OTM Tourism Trade Fair in India and pursuing Bollywood to increase visibility
Two of the Seychelles Tourism Board Marketing Executives have left Seychelles for India accompanied by a number of tourism trade partners to participate in the Outbound Travel Market (OTM) Tourism Trade Fair.Seychelles has seen a steady increase in … February 15, 2012
Centara Krabi a romantic venue for weddings and honeymoons
With its own private beach and its own bay, local islands easily accessible from the shore, and the towering limestone formations that have helped to make the region famous, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi is a romantic venue for weddings … February 15, 2012
The safety label for Seychelles remains their priority as announcement is made to re-open all beaches
2011 was a trying year for many tourist destinations. Climate change phenomena arrived in never-before-seen patterns in behavior both beneath the waves and on land. Meanwhile, Seychelles and the neighboring islands of Mauritius and La Reunion were not … February 15, 2012
Visit California newest member of International Council of Tourism Partners
Hawaii/Brussels- From the Pacific Ocean to canyon national parks, from the hills of San Francisco to the bustle of Los Angeles, from happy San Diego to glitzy Hollywood, when you think California, you think of vacations and adventures. In the world of … February 15, 2012
WTM Vision Conference–London panel line up complete
World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, has completed its WTM Vision Conference-London high-level executive panel session with senior representation from TUI, easyJet, and Expedia.The panel session, which will … February 14, 2012
UNWTO Secretary General meets Spanish Tourism Minister
UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, met with the Spanish Minister of Industry, Energy, and Tourism, José Manuel Soria, to discuss tourism’s role in meeting the challenges currently facing the sector (Madrid, Spain, … February 14, 2012
IMEX in Frankfurt number 10 – signs strong for a great show to mark anniversary year
Continued strong interest from buyers across Europe and the emerging economies of Brazil, China, and India is fueling demand for places on the sought-after IMEX in Frankfurt hosted buyer program. Exhibitor numbers are set to match or exceed 2011, and … February 14, 2012
Largest Route Development Forum in the Americas to open in Nassau
In just five days time, the 5th Routes Americas event will take place in Nassau and Paradise Island, the Bahamas. The event will be hosted by Nassau Airport Development Company (NADC) and their key partners, Atlantis and the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion … February 14, 2012
Le Duc de Praslin hotel in the Seychelles goes green with the first ever Magna Pool in the islands
The concept of green technology is slowly gaining pace in the Seychelles tourism industry. A Tourism Sustainable Label was launched last year, and the concept of serious tourism is today being more widely promoted in a bid to consolidate for the long … February 14, 2012
Visas campaign a top priority for ETOA this year
ETOA opened its seminar program for 2012 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Brussels on the February 6. The focus was tourism to and from Russia, and if there was a thread that ran throughout the day, it was the issue of visas. The centrality of this … February 14, 2012
WTTC Global Summit leads the tourism industry through turbulent times
It is only two months until 1,000 travel and tourism leaders will gather in Sendai and Tokyo from April 16-19 to discuss and debate some major issues facing the industry, during the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 12th Global Summit.The … February 14, 2012
A few words for humanity, a big step forward for Mother Earth – “Paradise Exorcised” launched
“Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites." - William RuckelshausThey say an idea brings about change, a vision brings about evolution. On January 19, 2012, an idea was launched, in turn to create a vision. Written and compiled … February 14, 2012
Notting Hill Carnival from the UK confirms they will be present at the Seychelles Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival Roadshow Company has confirmed that they will be present again this year at the “Carnaval International de Victoria” in the Seychelles. They have also confirmed that they will be presenting a new set of costumes at the 2012 … February 14, 2012
Centara Villas Phuket voted into Top 25 Relaxation Hotels by Trip Advisor
Centara Villas Phuket has been voted as one of the Top 25 Relaxation and Spa Hotels in Thailand by Trip Advisor, in the travel website’s Travelers’ Choice Best Hotels 2012 listings.The listings are compiled based on ratings awarded by travelers … February 13, 2012
Emirates Open Skies in-flight magazine shows the coming Carnival in the Seychelles
The Open Skies of Emirates carries a promotional picture of the “Carnaval International de Victoria” in its February issue. The in-flight magazine that sits in every seat pocket on all Emirates flights for the month of February has been raising awareness … February 13, 2012
Richard Armstrong, Director of the Guggenheim Museum in New York, appreciates Art&Tourism
Richard Armstrong is one of the personalities in the art world who needs no introduction. But for anyone who does not yet know him, since 2008, he has been the Director of the prestigious Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, one of the centers of … February 13, 2012
Top Seychelles artists rallied to sing their carnival 2012 theme song
Seychelles will soon be hosting its grand “Carnaval International de Victoria,” and once again a theme song for this national event has been launched.The carnival 2012 theme song has been produced by a group of popular and best-known artists from … February 13, 2012
Inauguration of the Saudi Recovered Antiquities Exhibition
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdulla bin Abdul Aziz, patronized on Saturday, February 11, 2012, the exhibition of the “National Recovered Antiquities," at the National Museum in Riyadh. The exhibition was held in conjunction with the events … February 12, 2012
Statement from St. George's Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada - The St. George’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation is working with other government departments, particularly the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Finance, to arrive at a solution to the current financial … February 10, 2012
"VisitBritain” exceeds expectations by 20 percent
VisitBritain has released the list of hosted buyers (subject to amendments) attending March Marketplace (MAMA) and has surpassed their target by 20 percent. The 180 buyers attending Day 1 of MAMA, known as the Hosted Buyers Marketplace (HBM), represent … February 10, 2012
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