Tourist arrivals record historic high
Himalayan Times
KATHMANDU: The country recorded over half-a-million tourist arrivals in the eleven months in this year. “The last eleven months have seen consistent healthy growth of international tourist arrivals to Nepal at an average of 21.5 per cent — around 1518 ...
See all stories on this topic »
Meadowood wins international tourism award
Napa Valley Register
Meadowood Napa Valley has been honored as the 2012 International 'Best Of Wine Tourism' award recipient for the San Francisco/Napa Valley region. Submitted photo The international jury of Great Wine Capitals Global Network announced Meadowood Napa ...
See all stories on this topic » |
NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS UP 8% TO 51 MILLION
The Leader Newspaper Online
According to the data from the Frontier Tourist Movement Survey (FRONTUR) drafted by the Institute for Tourism Statistics of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade, the number of international tourists visiting Spain in the first ten months of ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Mukul for international, regional tourism circuits
Times of India
SHILLONG: Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sanma has said the state has the potential to develop an international tourism circuit in collaboration with neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand because of its strategic location ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils "Completely Philadelphia ...
MarketWatch (press release)
As the international tourism marketing arm of the City, the PCVB is focused on continuing to position Philadelphia as a top international destination. Since the PCVB's efforts began in 2000, Philadelphia has moved from the 21st to the 13th most visited ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
|
ICSC and SAA Shop the World Tourism conference in Canada a success
Breaking Travel News
“This conference highlighted valuable opportunities for Canadian retailers to attract domestic and international tourists. Educational sessions focused on proven strategies to generate tourism business through partnerships, social media, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
PAL bolsters Cebu tourism campaign
Manila Bulletin
By SARAH HILOMEN-VELASCO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is beefing up its international tourism promotion efforts for Cebu as the latter remains on top of its list of local destinations. In a press briefing, PAL spokesperson Cielo ...
See all stories on this topic » |
'Waive Visa' Call to Bring Back Tourism; Coke Gives $2m; World Sport; Phuket ...
Phuketwan
PHUKET: A daily wrap of Thailand news, with a Phuket perspective, plus relevant reports from national and international media. bloomberg Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said officials will have to let more water into Bangkok to appease ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Downward trend in tourism satisfaction
Macau Daily Times
The International Tourism Research Centre recently revealed its results for the tourist satisfaction survey in Macau for the first two quarters of 2011. Director of the centre – an independent branch of the Institute of Tourism Studies – Leonardo Dioko ...
See all stories on this topic » |
United Nations World Tourism Organization commends tourism boom in Qatar and Gulf
AME Info
The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), led by Chairman Mr. Ahmed Al Nuaimi participated in the 19th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) in Gyeongui, the Republic of Korea this week. During the 19th General Assembly of ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
International Tourism in Venezuela: Promoting Cultural Exchange
Venezuelanalysis.com
Apart from building southsouth relations, an important aspect of FITVEN was also the promotion of Venezuela as an international tourist destination. Although it is blessed with an impressive diversity of natural treasures including crystalline beaches, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
|
India-Kuwait engagement in medical tourism
Times of India
A galaxy of top-notch hospitals and Expert medical professional are set to exhibit the increasing opportunities of Indian medical tourism destination for the State of Kuwait. An International Exhibition and Conference titled 'India Medical Tourism ...
See all stories on this topic » |
3rd International Geological Tourism Conference Concludes
Oman News Agency
Muscat, Nov 1 (ONA) --- The deliberations of the 3rd International Geological Tourism Conference "Seeing the Tourism Destinations Differently" were concluded today under the auspices of Maitha bint Saif al-Mahrouqiyah, Undersecretary of the Tourism ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Syria switches to new markets to salvage tourism
Xinhua
A considerable number of private sector tourist companies were set up in the last few years to contribute in promoting tourism in Syria by establishing active tourist relations with international tourist offices and companies. ...
See all stories on this topic » |
3rd International Geological Tourism Conference Kicks off
Oman News Agency
Muscat, Oct 30 (ONA) --- The deliberations of the 3 rd International Geological Tourism Conference organized by the Tourism Ministry kicked-off at Grand Hyatt Hotel here today under the auspices of Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, Heritage and Culture ...
See all stories on this topic » |
PCF to hold three international cycling events
Pakistan Observer
Peshawar—Secretary General, Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) Syed Azhar Ali Shah Wednesday said three international cycling events would be organized annually for promotion of tourism and to give international exposures to players. ...
See all stories on this topic »
|
Subodh Kant Addresses International Tourism Ministers Conference at Paris
Press Information Bureau (press release)
Union Minister for Tourism Shri Subodh Kant Sahai has said that annual conference of Tourism Ministers from G-20 countries is a forum for the growth and development of sustainable international tourism by promoting discussions and exchange of ideas ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
|
Mexico Chosen for Executive Council on the UN World Tourism Organization
Sacramento Bee
By Marca Pais - Imagen de Mexico MEXICO CITY, Oct. 20, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released today by Marca Pais – Imagen de Mexico: During the 19th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), ...
See all stories on this topic » |
World Design Capital title promises tourist boom for Cape Town
Business Day
CAPE TOWN — The tourism sector in Cape Town has received a boost with the city being named yesterday the World Design Capital for 2014, beating rivals Dublin in Ireland and Bilbao in Spain. The title will see Cape Town host a number of prestigious ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
|
UN partners help least developed countries prepare for effective tourism ...
Myjoyonline.com
International tourist arrivals in the 48 LDCs grew from 6 million in 2000 to over 17 million in 2010. In the same period, international tourism receipts climbed from US$ 3 billion to over US$ 10 billion. The workshop, organized with the support of the ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
Thai tourism washed out by floods
Stuff.co.nz
Bangkok's main international airport, Suvarnabhumi, was operating as normal inside a reinforced earthen dike three metres high. International airlines such as Japan's All Nippon Airways and Australia's Qantas are still flying to Bangkok through ...
See all stories on this topic »
Goa's hidden treasures to unfold at tourism mart
Times of India
PANAJI: The second edition of the Goa International Tourism Mart (GITM) is set to begin at a starred hotel in Bambolim from October 21. The three-day trade event with the theme- "Unearth the hidden treasures of Goa"-seeks to showcase Goa's hinterland, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
International tourists to hit 1.8 billion by 2030.
4Hoteliers
The UNWTO long-term forecast, Tourism Towards 2030 report confirms that international tourism will continue to grow in a sustained manner in the next two decades. International tourism will continue to grow in the period 2010-2030, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Rugby World Cup boosts tourism
Stuff.co.nz
About 74400 tourists came to New Zealand last month to see the Rugby World Cup, but October is not expected to show as big a spike, economists say. Total monthly arrivals were up 26 per cent on September last year and Tourism New Zealand said it was a ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
Britain moves up international tourism rankings ahead of key year
Breaking Travel News
Britain's enhanced standing on the world stage has been buoyed by respondents' views on it as a tourist destination, particularly because of the appeal of its rich historic landmarks and vibrant city life. It has also improved its aspirational appeal ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Hermetic Code Tour included in international tourism campaign
Winnipeg Free Press
The secret design elements of the Manitoba Legislative Building are now being marketed as part of an international tourism campaign. The Canadian Tourism Commission announced this morning that it has added the Hermetic Code Tour to its list of premiere ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Mexico Chosen for Executive Council on the UN World Tourism Organization
PR Newswire (press release)
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released today by Marca Pais – Imagen de Mexico: During the 19th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mexico was unanimously selected for ...
See all stories on this topic » |
T&T cops two international tourism awards
Caribbean360.com
(Photo: news.gov.tt) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, October 17, 2011 – Trinidad and Tobago has been named the World's Best Tourist Destination for 2012 and the Favourite Cultural Destination in 2012 by the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
The Mindlessness of Tourism: A Modern Plague on Our World
International Business Times
Before, say, the 1950s, it was quite normal for people all around the world to never stray far from their birthplace their whole lives -- with the exception of such events as military service. The United Nations' World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ...
See all stories on this topic »
|
International Tourists Flock to Sabang Despite Sharia Law
Voice of America
October 11, 2011 International Tourists Flock to Sabang Despite Sharia Law Brian Padden | Jakarta, Indonesia Despite strict Sharia laws mandating that Muslim women wear headscarves and banning alcohol consumption, international tourism on the island of ...
See all stories on this topic » |
International tourists to hit 1.8bn by 2030
AME Info
International tourist arrivals are forecast to reach 1.8bn by 2030 according to the newly released UNWTO long-term forecast, Tourism Towards 2030. The report, presented on the occasion of the 19th session of the UNWTO General Assembly, confirms that ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
World Tourism Day 2011
E-Pao.net
The World Tourism Day has been observed every year on 27th September since 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTOJ. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
World Tourism Day celebrated at Ramada Plaza
PakistanToday.com.pk
With great zeal once again, the team at the Ramada Plaza recently celebrated the World Tourism Day in a different manner. The celebration was based on the theme of 'Tourism-Linking Cultures', and the staff of the hotel was very enthusiastic as they ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
International Council of Tourism Partners represents members at IMEX America
eTurboNews
ICTP (International Council of Tourism Partners) is a force for socially-responsible and green travel and supports the UN Millennium Development Goals, the UN World Tourism Organization's Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, and a range of programs that ...
See all stories on this topic » |
The images tourist chiefs hope will put Northern Ireland on the world stage
Belfast Telegraph
World beater: some of the pictures from Northern Ireland Tourist Board's 2012 campaign. Above: Belfast Festival at Queen's These are just some of the spectacular images which will be beamed around the world to showcase Northern Ireland to a growing ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Experts play down effects of oil disaster on New Zealand tourism
Xinhua
The head of the government tourism agency Friday moved to reassure foreign travellers that New Zealand was still "very much open" for tourism and business travel. Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler urged international visitors to continue ...
See all stories on this topic »
|
World Tourism: Where does India stand?
Bloomberg UTV
India's tourism is the third largest foreign exchange earner, accounting for almost 2.5% of the GDP. This year, September 27, which is popularly known for World Tourism Day, is being celebrated under the theme “Tourism – Linking Cultures. ...
See all stories on this topic » |
World Tourism Day observed in City
The Nation, Pakistan
LAHORE – Like the other parts of the globe, World Tourism Day was observed in the provincial metropolis on Tuesday. This year the day was celebrated under the theme “Tourism – Linking Cultures.” In the provincial metropolis, many programs were ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Second Annual International Tourism Fair of the Americas Concludes in Mexico City
MarketWatch (press release)
Expedia executives met with Mexico tourism officials and hotel partners to discuss strategies for promoting travel to both Mexico City and Mexico as a whole. "We are extremely pleased with the results of this year's international tourism fair and look ...
See all stories on this topic » |
State to host international tourism carnival next year
Assam Tribune
GUWAHATI, Sept 27 – To put Assam on the world tourism map, the State Government has decided to host an international tourism carnival in April next year. This was announced by Minister of Tourism Chandan Brahma after inaugurating the Assam Tourism ...
See all stories on this topic » |
On World Tourism Day, Agra looks to air connectivity
Times of India
AGRA: As Agra marked World Tourism Day on Tuesday, hoteliers and travel agents in the city of the Taj were upbeat about the new tourist season, high on the promise of air connectivity. Senior tourism industry leader Rajiv Tiwari and others are trying ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Colourful events planned to mark World Tourism Day on 27th
Pakistan Daily Times
ISLAMABAD: A series of spectacular events featuring Pakistan's fabulous natural attractions will be unveiled on September 27 as part of World Tourism Day, which will be marked all over the world. Being the National Tourism Organization and affiliate ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
CDA to Celebrate World Tourism Day today
South Asian News Agency
ISLAMABAD, (SANA): Capital Development Authority (CDA) has organized “Walk of Unity” from Faisal Chowk to Faisal Masjid in connection with “World Tourism Day” being celebrated across the globe today (Tuesday). Chairman CDA, Imtaiz Inayat Elahi would ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Tourism: What tourism?
Pakistan Observer
WORLD Tourism Day was observed on Tuesday but in Pakistan there was lacklustre response due to extreme neglect being shown to this promising sector which has all the potential to create jobs and build soft image of the country. World over tourism has ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Rs1.5b KP tourism projects started
Pakistan Observer
Addressing at ceremony held under the auspices of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Corporation (KP-TC) in connection with “World Tourism Day”. Aqil said that the tourism sector has been badly affected due to prolonged insurgency and terrorism during the last ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
ANALYSIS: Government should focus more on international tourists: industry
Taipei Times
Saying that Taiwan saw 5 million foreign tourists visit last year, Lion Travel's domestic tourism products department manager Lee Cheng-tsung (李正聰) suggested that the government should be focusing on how to draw more international tourists to Taiwan ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Klobuchar, Blunt introduce bipartisan legislation to increase international ...
Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
The International Tourism Facilitation Act would help alleviate excessively long wait times for international travelers to receive US visas by allowing the State Department the flexibility to streamline and expand their processing services without ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
|
Tourist flood picked for last weeks of Rugby World Cup
New Zealand Herald
By Owen Hembry Tourist firms report rugby crowds in Auckland are steady, but they hope the cup's final fortnight will bring a flood of visitors spending millions. Photo / Dean Purcell Tourism operators expect the steady flow of Rugby World Cup visitors ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Masterplan To Boost Langkawi As International Tourist Destination
Bernama
ALOR SETAR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Langkawi Five Year Tourism Development Master Plan will boost the government's efforts in making the island an international standard tourist destination and help increase foreign tourist arrivals in the country. ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Big influx of tourists due in next four days for Rugby World Cup
New Zealand Herald
By Michael Dickison The biggest influx of visitors to the Rugby World Cup so far is forecast to arrive this week, pushing the number of international rugby fans in the country near 40000. The Ministry of Economic Development's tourism research arm, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Nevis observes World Tourism Day
The Leewards Times
Nevis joined the rest of the world in observing World Tourism Day 2011 on Tuesday, September 27th with talks in schools delivered by local speakers on topics related to Culture and Tourism at all the Primary and Secondary Schools on Nevis, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
* Sri Lanka holds international forum on Community Based Sustainable Tourism
Colombo Page
Oct 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Economic Development together with Sri Lanka Tourism has organized an international forum on Community Based Sustainable Tourism to be held today. The one-day forum is to commence at 8:30 am today at the Sri ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Bright chances for Pakistan to once again emerge as tourist spot
South Asian News Agency
ISLAMABAD : Festivities held in connection with World Tourism Day last week reinkindled hopes for Pakistan to once again emerge as a tourist spot, attracting people from across the world. mostly foreigners, wear deserted looks even during the peak of ...
See all stories on this topic »
|
National push for international tourism gets local support
Savannah Morning News
By Adam Van Brimmer Savannah is increasingly becoming an international tourism destination, with foreigners now making up more than five percent of the visitors to the city. The boom is partially due to marketing efforts by Visit Savannah, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
Sen. Klobuchar holds hearing on strengthening local economics through tourism
Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
John Edman, Director of Explore Minnesota Tourism, testified at the hearing as a witness and highlighted the significant role tourism plays in Minnesota's economy. Klobuchar has introduced legislation, the International Tourism Facilitation Act, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Liberia Attains UN 155th World Tourism Membership
AllAfrica.com
The Liberian Government, through the Information Ministry, says it has attained full membership status with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The government has described the achievement at the 19th session of the UNWTO General ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
Resilient Golf Tourism Sector Continues to Lure Buyers
World Property Channel
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) -- According to the chief executive of the International Association of Golf Tourism Operators, Peter Walton, golf is one of the only international tourism sectors that continue to grow in spite of economic and financial uncertainty ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
|
North Korea's unusual experiment in tourism
Washington Post
Some of the Chinese tourists loudly protested that they wanted to visit a local restaurant for a bowl of noodles. "Not allowed” was the polite but firm reply from the government guides. News and feature images from around the world. ...
See all stories on this topic » |
International amity through tourism
Ceylon Daily News
For many countries, tourism is a source of national income and, therefore, a commercial enterprise, but to use tourism for the furtherance of international understanding, countries would need to look well beyond economic gains, although economic ...
See all stories on this topic »
|
India wins global awards at World Tourism Mart
Economic Times
Sahai said: "our aim in the Ministry now is to increase India's share in the International Tourist Arrivals from the present 0.6 per cent to 1 per cent (of 1 billion travellers) by the end of 2016." He said, "In India Tourism sector is going to be ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Aqil Shah for boosting economy through tourism
Pakistan Observer
Ever since the devolution of tourism sectors responsibilities to the provinces after the 18th amendment, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken lead and participated in a number of international tourism exhibitions. Khyber Tourism Corporation ...
See all stories on this topic » |
The power of Chinese international tourists
Reuters Blogs (blog)
But the potential economic impact of Chinese international tourists — estimated to be 100 million by 2020, or 6.4 percent of global outbound tourists according to United Nations World Tourism Organisation — is something that could boost sluggish ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Canada earns No.1 country brand in the world... AGAIN!
MarketWatch (press release)
Canada keeps the coveted premier spot this year, being recognized as the most powerful, engaging and vibrant country brand in an intensely competitive international tourism marketplace. Background information about FutureBrand's Country Brand Index ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Ruzhou builds international hot spring tourism resort
China Daily
On the morning of Nov 1, construction of Tianze Sunshine Hot Spring International Tourism Resort continued in full swing. With an investment of 2.6 billion yuan ($409.76 million), the project is located at the foot of Luanjia Mountain, Wenquan town, ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Is Post-Fukushima Japan Safe for Tourists?
TIME
Japan's international-tourist numbers have plunged this year, hit by the double whammy of a record-breaking high yen and the lingering radiation concerns from the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Eight months have passed since the devastating earthquake and ...
See all stories on this topic » |
|
|
European tourism grows above expectations
Focus on Travel News
International tourist arrivals grew by a healthy 4.5% in the first eight months of 2011 according to the latest data from UNWTO. Europe (+6%), surprisingly, showed the strongest growth amid continuing economic uncertainty. International tourist ...
See all stories on this topic » |
Hilton Head hosts German travel agents to promote international tourism
Hilton Head Island Packet
Their accommodations were financed in part by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, which spent about $15000 to promote international tourism. "Germany is number two behind the United Kingdom in terms of the number of foreign tourists we ...
See all stories on this topic »
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment