The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches re-opens borders to all countries worldwide with immediate effect. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry considering the recent launch of the immunization campaign, was announced by the Minister for …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2013
Tampa, Fla.Annual and quarterly metrics for the Tampa Bay tourism industry reveal Hillsborough County hotel performance realized a positive increase over 2011 in four standard industry measurements. According to Smith Travel Research, occupancy rate, room rate and RevPAR (revenue per …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2013
The Carnival of Barranquilla is a celebration Colombia offers to the world: a mestizo festival, enlivened by rhythms by the names of cumbia, porro, mapalé, chandé, puya, fandango, and last, but not least, merecumbé. Some call it a party of …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2013
Agreeing to accelerate the implementation of the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP) towards building an ASEAN Economic Community by 2015, ASEAN tourism leaders convened at this year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR from 18 – 24 January …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2013
One of the largest cities in the world, Turkish Istanbul is also recognized as the safest city in the world. The city has achieved this tag as any citizen residing here is least exposed to threat to life as compared …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2013
Mr Pearce said the NSW Government, through the tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, is proud to support Tropfest 2013, the world’s largest short film festival. “Tropfest is a launch pad for new and experienced film makers of all …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2013
Each year in Thailand, March 13 is designated National Elephant Day, a day to pay respect to this national symbol and to draw attention to the importance of elephants in Thai culture, as well as to the challenges that still …
Published on : Thursday, February 7, 2013
Prudential RideLondon will be the largest mass-participation cycling festival ever held in the UK, with over 70,000 cyclists, including some of the world’s top professionals, taking part across four separate events. To be held on 3-4 August 2013 the festival …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Delta Air Lines has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate new nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport. The new flights will begin on June 1, 2013. “We would …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Building on the strengths of its collections of American fine art, folk art, and American Indian art, the Fenimore Art Museum announced its exhibition schedule for 2013. The museum will reopen for the season on Saturday, March 30. Featured exhibitions …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
From the lush and velvety meadows of Appenzell to the rugged Churfirsten that tower high above the Walensee, Eastern Switzerland offers an incredible variation of panoramic views and cultural diversity. The University town of St.Gallen dates back to 612 A.D …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
WASHINGTON – Amtrak will honor the contributions of African Americans throughout all aspects of American life, including the development, construction, management and operation of railroads across the country, by hosting events nationwide in celebration of Black History Month. A listing …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
World travel was hit by a diverse mix of bad news and events in 2012 including severe weather around the world, political conflicts, the depressed global economy and soaring energy prices, Rolf Freitag, said CEO of IPK International. But emerging …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Premier Ted Baillieu joined members and guests of the Australia China Business Council and the China Chamber of Commerce in Australia last night to celebrate the Chinese New Year. “It is wonderful that all Victorians can join in the month-long …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Oswego War of 1812 Symposium returns to the Port City for its third year. It runs from Friday, April 5 to Sunday, April 7 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., Oswego. The event …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The second annual Oswego County Winter Carnival returns to Sandy Pond on Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10. From dawn to dusk, bring the whole family to the Sandy Pond Steakhouse on Wigwam Drive, just off county Route 15 …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Known worldwide as ‘Subsidiary of Heaven’, Cali in southwestern Colombia is a city embedded between the slopes of the Western Range of the Andes and the valley of the Cauca River. It is full of festive people who carry salsa …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
After the incredible success of 2012, Red Bull Crashed Ice returns to the historic district of Québec City for the World Championship Season Finale on March 16, 2013. Get up close and personal with these male and female daredevils and …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
With New Zealand’s national day ‘Waitangi Day’ round the corner, global tourists keen to explore indigigenous cultures and festivals should be there to witness the national event as from North Cape to southern Stewart Island, each Kiwi community has its …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Quebec is the place to be this Februaray with biggest winter celebration in the world going on. From February 1st to February 17th 2013, Quebec’s Winter Carnival, in association with Loto-Quebec, will shine as the biggest winter celebration in the …
Published on : Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Since its release in November the Steven Spielberg movie LINCOLN, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and filmed entirely in Virginia, has generated a buzz unlike almost any other history-based movie in recent memory. With 12 Academy Award nominations and a box office …
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