Archive for August, 2003

TOURISM OUTLOOK BRIGHT IN KELOWNA

BC Fires are over and the tourist industry is back in business. The Okanagan Mountain Fire has not affected long-term leisure or business travel. KELOWNA, BC –The saying that ‘good things come from bad’ has never been more evident than in Kelowna, where the community continues to work together to recover from the Okanagan Mountain Fire. [...]

August 31, 2003 Posted in: Canada

ISRAEL SEEKS TRAVEL PLEDGE

PLEDGE IS SOUGHT FROM MILLIONS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA The Israel Ministry of Tourism is embarking on a unique campaign by asking for a new kind of pledge. It’s seeking a promise to visit Israel during the Jewish New Year, which runs from late September 2003 to September 2004. During the upcoming High Holidays – which [...]

August 31, 2003 Posted in: Israel

CRUISING THE AMAZON

Big Five Opens New Amazon Venue with the Launch of Deluxe Amazon Eco-cruise Vessel STUART, FL – Big news in the Amazon! A brand new, deluxe Amazon eco-cruise vessel now navigates Ecuador’s tranquil Rio Napo carrying travelers deep into the Amazon jungle in comfort and style. Big Five Tours & Expeditions announces the launch of [...]

August 28, 2003 Posted in: South America

CAMPAIGN FOR ISRAEL

New York’s Mayor Bloomberg Signs Israel Tourism Pledge At Western Wall Pledge Proclaims “I Care. And I’m Going.” JERUSALEM, Israel (August 26, 2003) – During his one-day solidarity visit to Jerusalem, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today kicked off the Israel Ministry of Tourism’s “I Care. And I’m Going” tourism pledge campaign. The Mayor, [...]

August 28, 2003 Posted in: Israel

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

GUANGZHOU, China (August 26, 2003) – China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), the largest airline in The People’s Republic of China is pleased to offer this special comprehensive overview of the construction of the new Baiyun International Airport.

August 28, 2003 Posted in: China

WHAT’S NEW IN FLORIDA FOR FALL/WINTER 20032004

As the weather turns cooler across the U.S.,Florida continues to be as sunny as ever. Visitors to theSunshine Statehave an exciting selection of things to do and places to stay. From international festivals and new attractions to renovated hotels and educational exhibits there is something for everyone inFlorida.

August 28, 2003 Posted in: United States SouthEast

A CLOUD’S EYE VIEW OF ISRAEL

(August 26, 2003): – All over the world the helicopter is fast becoming the most exciting and efficient way of sightseeing. It is perfect for travelers on tight schedules, perfect for families, and ideal for romantic adventures.

August 28, 2003 Posted in: Israel

NEWS FROM FRANCE

Bicentennial of the death of Toussaint Louverture The world’s first black governor and Father of the Republic of Haiti Born into slavery in May 20, 1743 in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, now Haiti, François Dominique Toussaint is considered to be the father of the world’s first black republic.

August 26, 2003 Posted in: France

Erich von Däniken Visits Czech Republic

Erich von Däniken will visit the 36th International Film Festival TOURFILM in Karlovy Vary. In September 23-25, 2003, the most popular Czech spa town and the town of film festivals – Karlovy Vary- will receive guests of the 36th annual festival TOURFILM, organized by the Czech Tourist Authority, the Karlovy Vary Region and the Town [...]

August 26, 2003 Posted in: Czech Republic

Czech Republic has new foreign agencies

The Czech Tourist Authority has opened its 18th foreign agency in Slovakia. On 29 May, the Czech Tourist Authority opened a new foreign agency in cooperation with the Euroagentur incoming travel agency. Slovakia is the 18th country in which the Czech Republic is promoted actively. David Gladis, director of the Czech Tourist Authority, and Ivo [...]