Lions to be Introduced to Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi, in August 2012
In August Majete Wildlife Reserve will become the proud recipient of four lions from South Africa, completing the return of the “Big Five” to this iconic reserve situated in Malawi’s lower Shire River valley.
May 16, 2012
Posted in: Africa
Accessible Britain: Top 12 Attractions for All
21 May marks 100 days until the start of the Paralympic Games, which celebrate the sporting achievements of those with disabilities. Britain has a wide array of tourist destinations that support and welcome visitors with access needs and disabilities: here are 12 of the best.
May 16, 2012
Posted in: England
Are the New Silk Roads Diminishing the Original Silk Road?
BY AGHA IQRAR HAROON, ETN CORRESPONDENT, PAKISTAN | MAY, 2012
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) – The nostalgic Silk Road that actually started the travel and tourism industry in the world is facing a crises of identity. Selling a brand name is easy in today’s corporate economy. Therefore, the United States of America and China both are using the ancient Silk Road name for selling their political ideas. The “New Silk Road” brand is being used these days in the policymaking world as well. The US has introduced a New Silk Road – a combination of modern highways, rail links, and energy pipelines running across Central Asia, as a way of preparing Afghanistan’s economy.
May 16, 2012
Posted in: Asia General
Elkhorn Slough Safari Nature Tour in Moss Landing, California, is Worth the Stop
by Judy M. Zimmerman
All too often, people driving south on Highway 1 head straight to Carmel or Monterey, bypassing all the North Monterey County coast has to offer. Salty old Moss Landing , halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey, is a great place to turn off Highway 1. Moss Landing, 100 miles south of San Francisco, is still one of the busiest commercial fishing ports on California’s central coast. It offers a glimpse into coastal life past and present. When the boats come in, the docks hum with activity as the catch is unloaded. And the mighty ocean brings crashing surf to the quaint fishing village’s two large sandy state beaches, where walking, surfing, shore fishing and horseback riding are popular beach activities.
May 16, 2012
Posted in: United States West
Zimbabwe Readies for Travel and Tourism Events
By Gill Staden, eTN Zambia | May , 2012
(eTN) – Victoria Falls Hospital is to undergo major expansion works in preparation for the UNWTO event in 2013. A Bulawayo company has won the tender for the work, which is said to cost US$6 million. Pipes are being laid from the Zambezi River to the airport for the expansion there, and the airport is to have a new terminal and tower. The runway will also be expanded, with the cost of the project said to be US$ 150 million.
May 15, 2012
Posted in: Africa
Crystal Cruises Says Ahoy to Seven New European Ports this Summer
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Louis XIV’s marital stomping grounds, puffins’ Icelandic party pad, a former Prussian capital, Napoleon’s birthplace, and the gateway to Norway’s most scenic vistas are among seven European ports-of-call Crystal Cruises will be visiting for the first time this year.
May 15, 2012
Posted in: Cruise Ships
Mexico to Welcome Leaders from T20 and World Travel and Tourism Council
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism and the Mexico Tourism Board are pleased to welcome this week, the leaders of the T20 and the WTTC, to Merida and the Riviera Maya for two high level events: the 4th T20 Ministers of Tourism Meeting and the WTTC Regional Summit of the Americas.
May 15, 2012
Posted in: Mexico
Ukraine Unveils New Airport in Donetsk
KYIV, Ukraine – Country officials open the renewed terminal at Donetsk international airport in Ukraine just in time for EURO 2012. The renewed airport boasts a seven-storey terminal capable of servicing up to 3,100 passengers per hour (previously – 700), reads the statement by Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry.
May 15, 2012
Posted in: Ukraine
2012 Templeton Prize Awarded to the Dalai Lama
By Rita Payne | May, 2012
The Dalai Lama was characteristically humble when accepting the prestigious Templeton Prize at a special ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. “I always say I am nothing special,” he said, “Simply one of the seven billion human beings.”
May 15, 2012
Posted in: Peace through Tourism
Seek the “Grand” Outdoor Experience this summer in Ontario’s Waterloo Region
WATERLOO REGION, Ont. – If you’re beginning to plan that perfect summer getaway for the whole family, the Waterloo Region is the destination of choice for the best outdoor summer fun with activities and attractions to please everyone.
May 15, 2012
Posted in: Canada