Archive for March, 2004

Chile Sells Antarctica as Fancy Destination

Chile is advertising the Antarctica as a deluxe tourist destination for big-spending travelers, especially from Germany. Antarctica is now selling as a travel destination. People usually relate it to scientific research and military bases, but they dont know they can fly down there as tourists, said Andrea Pivcevic of DAP Antarctica. A one-day trip to [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Chile

Virgin Atlantic to Increase Flights to Cuba and other Caribbean Destinations

The British airline Virgin Atlantic will open new routes to Cuba and increased flights to other destinations in the Caribbean. The company, owned by Sir Richard Branson´s Virgin Group, will launch twice-a-week services from Gatwick to Havana in July 2005 and has ordered two more Airbus A340-600 as it prepares to increase frequencies on American, [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Colombia`s Online Newspaper Hypes Aruba`s Tourist Attractions

Colombian newspaper ElPais.com from Cali posted a recent feature report to highlight the travel attractions that the Caribbean island of Aruba has to offer. Headlined “Aruba: A Postcard of Acacias,” the article underscores that particular tree as the most symbolic element of the island´s identity. Aruba´s acacias bloom at the beaches and bend over at [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Caribbean

Ecuador`s Tourism in for Double-Digits Growth in 2004

On the heels of an unprecedented year with a total inflow of 700,000 tourists, Ecuadors travel industry is hoping to grab an 8 to 10 percent growth this time around, Ecuadorian tourism minister Gladys Eljuri said as she made a cautiously upbeat recount of her nations attendance of the latest International Tourism Marketplace (ITB) in [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Ecuador

What’s New in Tucson Arizona in April 2004

Travel Media Showcase Comes to Tucson… More than a hundred travel writers from all over the U.S. are expected to attend the 5th annual Travel Media Showcase November 3-6, 2004 at the Westin La Paloma. Travel Media Showcase is an opportunity for writers and destinations to meet face to face. Interested writers should check out [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States SouthWest

ONTARIO SPRING GETAWAYS, MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVALS & EASTER PACKAGES NORTH OF TORONTO

Up to date Spring events and festivals include Maple Syrup Festivals, Multicultural Festival, Festival of the Falls, Festival of Music & Arts, Art & Craft Exhibitions, Slalom Derby, Spring Home & Garden Shows, Easter Spring Bonnet Parade, Easter Giveaways and Easter Eggcellent Eggcitement.

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

Survey for travel services for senior travelers and those with disabilities

A group of researchers in the US, Canada and the UK are seeking participants for a survey on the availability of travel services for senior travelers and those with disabilities. The survey is addressed to owners of travel agencies, tourist destinations, and tour operations. Results are to be reported in a presentation entitled “Universal Design and the International Travel [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Seniors Travel

South Africa Feels Tourism there is comparatively safe

In just 10 years, South Africa has been able to build itself into a top-drawer tourist destination that is currently outperforming every other market in the world, according to Southern Sun Hotels managing director Helder Pereira. Speaking at a media briefing in Johannesburg recently, Pereira identified the turning point in the industry’s fortunes as the [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Africa

Georgio Armani unveils global luxury resorts venture

World famous haute couture celebrity Giorgio Armani has rolled up his ‘designer’ sleeves off to wow the trade with the ‘bellissima’ chain of luxury hotels he designs while keeping a finger on the fashion pulse. Giorgio Armani SpA and EMAAR properties signed a partnership to create a worldwide collection of Armani luxury hotels and resorts. [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai

US Airways Offers Bonnie Fares To Scotland From $177* One-Way For Coach And $1265* One-Way For Envoy

US Airways begins its first-ever flights to and from Scotland this May, and in celebration, US Airways is offering special low fares in Coach Class, and also in Envoy Class, our premium transatlantic business class service. Under this sale, tickets must be purchased no later than April 9, 2004, for travel originating between May 10-30, [...]

March 26, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways