Archive for August, 2004

Abu Dhabi joins UAE tourism boom

Abu Dhabi is fine-tuning its tourism infrastructure with a swathe of new resort projects throughout the emirate extending its attractions beyond the downtown malls. In tandem with other emirates such as Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, where new resorts are also under construction, Abu Dhabi is to expand its resort options with a new boutique [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: Dubai

TransGlobal Vacations Offers New Nonstop Service to Aruba From Minneapolis

TransGlobal Vacations is now offering travelers the chance to experience Aruba’s palm beaches and exciting outdoor activities with nonstop charter service from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Aruba is perfect for sun-seekers, honeymooners, sailors, snorkelers, and weekend gamblers. Service from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Aruba is available Sundays Dec. 19, 2004-April 3, 2005.

August 31, 2004   Posted in: Caribbean

FREE Wisconsin Cranberry Getaway Guide with Cranberry Highway & Trail Maps

With reports coming in that Wisconsin’s 2004 Autumn colors are beginning to change early – and some “experts” suggesting that the colors may be muted because of early rainfall, there is still good news for “Autumn Color Chasers”, according to Lonnie Selje, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

August 31, 2004   Posted in: United States Central

New Self-Service Digital Photo Printing Kiosks Introduced Aboard Carnival’s ‘Fun Ships’

Carnival Cruise Lines has introduced new self-service digital photo printing kiosks providing a convenient and cost-effective way for guests to download and print their digital vacation photos while sailing aboard the “Fun Ships.” The new system, adapted for the shipboard environment by San Marcos, Texas-based Pixel Magic, a leader in digital photo technology, is currently [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Wolfgang’s Uganda Report

EMIRATES DOES IT AGAIN In the same way as Emirates took the lead in bringing daily flights from Dubai to Uganda, they have now also commenced a 24-hour visa facility available to travelers from Uganda. This includes stop over visa en route to a third destination and visitor visa for a stay in the UAE. [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: Africa

Collaboration to boost tourism in Nigeria

The acting director-general of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Fidelia O. Oyakhilome, last week called on both the public and private sectors to work together in order to move the tourism forward. Oyakhilome, in a speech delivered during her first meeting with private sector stakeholders, urged private stakeholders to emulate the commitment of the [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: Africa

British Airways rewards staff for chaos stress

British Airways has announced it will give thousands of staff two free return flight tickets as a reward for coping with extra stress over the past few days. The airline cancelled over 100 flights and redirected passengers on to other fights, because of staff shortages and technical problems in the lead up to the August [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Maldives campaigners demand ‘trickle down’ of tourism wealth

Friends of Maldives, the UK-based group campaigning for greater democracy in the island nation, has demanded to see evidence that vast tourism revenues are “trickling down” to ordinary people. The group claimed it has received messages of concern that the money from the tourism industry is helping Maldivian President Gayoom to maintain a political stronghold [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: Maldives

El Paso Texas renovates to lure tourists back

Part of stringent security measure enforced by the US after 9-11, tighter borders are having a direct impact on El Paso tourism, according to tourism officials. While El Paso’s tourism marketing plan promises to keep sizzling throughout the year, representatives from various tourism organizations are acknowledging the marked drop in tourists, especially Mexicans, after 9-11 [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: United States South

COME JOIN IN ON A THANKSGIVING FEAST AT THE MILLENNIUM BROADWAY’S RESTAURANT CHARLOTTE

Thanksgiving is one of America’s most celebrated and joyous occasions but that huge feast certainly involves a lot of preparation and work! Why not skip the process of preparing a Thanksgiving meal and bring the whole family to Restaurant Charlotte to enjoy a delicious ready-made buffet? Seatings for Restaurant Charlotte’s Thanksgiving Buffet are at 12:00 [...]

August 31, 2004   Posted in: United States East