Archive for October, 2003

Kimberley Alpine Resort Gearing up for Exciting Season with Improved Snow Conditions

Kimberley, British Columbia – Extensive summer grooming has provided an essential base for snowmaking at Kimberley Alpine Resort.  Employees are working hard to get Kimberley set up for opening day on Thursday December 18, 2003.  Snowmaking at the resort has been upgraded to include new pipes, pumps, spigots and electrical outlets to allow the guns [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

Samoa celebrates 50th Birthday of Hollywood movie

Samoa will next week celebrate the 50th Birthday of the motion picture “Return To paradise” filmed on Upolu Island in 1953. The movie starred Hollywood greats Gary Cooper and Roberta Haynes, as well as a supporting cast of international and local actors. The film’s story line follows drifter Mr Morgan played by Cooper who washes [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: South Pacific

One Year On from Bali – New report says foreign office unbalanced advice hands victory to terrorists 

Poor consultation leads to more victims of terror in affected countries, says Tourism Concern As thousands of Australian citizens and politicians flock to Bali on October 12 for the anniversary of last year’s bombings, a new report says Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice to British tourists is causing devastation to most Balinese families. FCO Travel [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Bali

Radiation alert for air travelers

Posted Oct. 31, 2003 The geomagnetic storm prompted officials in the United States and Canada to warn airline passengers and crew members that they could be exposed to abnormally high levels of radiation.

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Announce Electronic Ticketing Agreement With Hawaiian Airlines

SEATTLE (October 30, 2003) – Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air customers can now purchase a single electronic ticket for itineraries that include travel on Hawaiian Airlines. The change is the result of an interline electronic ticketing agreement between the three carriers. Previously, e-ticketed customers were required to convert to a paper ticket when transferring between [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Alaska

Get A Clue: Ireland.com Murder Mystery Weekends Lets Travelers Take on Detective Identity on Emerald Isle

Airfare, Room, Most Meals, Sightseeing, “Gardai” Post & More for Under $600! LYNBROOK, N.Y. (October 28, 2003) – Whodunit? Just when guests think they are enjoying the sights and sounds of Ireland, a murder rocks the Emerald Isle! This January, Ireland.com/travel unveils “Murder Mystery” weekends sure to make Ireland devotees first-grade detectives. Travelers will be [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Ireland

Discover Norway Markets 4- And 5-Day Oslo Winter Weekend Package

NEW YORK (October 30, 2003) – Four-day Oslo winter weekend packages, priced at $438 to $508 per person, double, including air and choice of three hotel categories, are being marketed by Discover Norway. A five-day weekend costs $488 to $608. The 1,000-year-old Norwegian capital welcomes visitors to the lively winter season with world-class museums, award-winning [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Scandinavia

AeroMexico’s User-Friendly Bi-Lingual Website Offers Discount To Travelers Who Book Their Flights Online

Now Through November 23, Those Who Book Their Airfare Direct with AeroMexico on www.aeromexico.com Receive an Exclusive Online Discount of 16% Off Their Fare HOUSTON (October 30, 2003) – As winter weather approaches, AeroMexico, Mexico’s largest airline, is making it easier and more affordable for travelers to book their travel to Mexico. With its fully [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Roppongi Hills Is Talk Of Tokyo With 25 Million Visitors

New Mori Art Museum Opens Joins 200 Flagship Stores, One-of-a-Kind Restaurants MINATO-KU, Tokyo, Japan (October 29, 2003) – Tokyo is abuzz about Roppongi Hills. Since its opening April 25, the $4 billion city-within-a-city has attracted 25 million visitors to its observation deck, luxury hotel, multiplex cinema and 200 designer boutiques and one-of-a-kind restaurants – double [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Japan

USA-Israel Tourism Up 25% In First 9 Months Of 2003

1.2 Million Tourists Expected By Year’s End NEW YORK (October 30, 2003) – Tourism to Israel from the United States has risen 25% in the first nine months of 2003 over the same period of 2002, says Rami Levi, Tourism Ambassador of Israel to North and South America. 1.2 million visitors are expected to come [...]

October 31, 2003 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Israel