Archive for December, 2004

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Sends Condolences and Urges Support for Relief Efforts

Washington, DC — The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) sends deepest condolences to its many members in the areas devastated by the Indonesian earthquake and Indian Ocean tsumanis and calls on tourists and tourism businesses around the world to support the relief efforts  TIES, the oldest and largest organization dedicated to socially and environmentally responsible travel, [...]

December 31, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Travel Advisory

Clean-Up Operations Under Way in South Thailand

With major clean-up operations under way in South Thailand beach resorts affected by the December 26 tsunami, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is anticipating that places which have not suffered serious structural damage may be ready to receive visitors again within one month. Earth-movers, cranes and bulldozers have been deployed to clear up the [...]

December 31, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Thailand

Aurora Borealis: A Northern Manitoba Winter Adventure (March 18-21, 2005)

Winnipeg, Manitoba based Heartland International Travel and Tours, in conjunction with the Manitoba Museum, Bakers Narrows Lodge and Bearskin Air, is offering an all-inclusive weekend tour to experience one of nature’s most exciting displays … the Aurora Borealis. In addition to observing the spectacular Northern Lights from the deck of the largest winter lodge in [...]

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

News from the Laurentians in Quebec

An Internet site dedicated to the LAURENTIAN AGRO-ALIMENTARY sector or the gateway for the bio-alimentary sector available very soon in English also at www.agrolaurentides.qc.ca  The site includes details of agro-touristy itineraries, the region’s five public markets and other agro-alimentary and gastronomic events in the Laurentians.

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

The PGA Show Asia- 4th China (Beijing) International Golf Expo 2005

“The Focus of Global Golf Businesses” June 10th to 12th 2005, World Trade Center, Beijing, China The PGA Show Asia – 4th China (Beijing) International Golf Expo 2005 will be held at Beijing’s premium exhibition venue, China World Trade Center from June 10th to 12th 2005. Registrations for exhibitors have started with very encouraging results [...]

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: China

Korea: The destination for the unusual and unique

The executive director of the New York office of the Korea National Tourism Organization recently met with travel journalists, reviewing Korean travel/tourism accomplishments in 2004. Mr. Yong-Ku Hwang discussed Korea’s highlights of the year, which included the development of an affiliation with the United States Tour Operator Association, the origination of the Three Countries Tourism [...]

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Korea

Kenyan Tourists Safe From Effects of Asian Tsunami

Following the earthquake and tsunami in South East Asia on December 26th 2004, the coast of Kenya only experienced unusually high swells, and choppy conditions on that afternoon, with tidal surges and higher than normal waves. We were in communication with the Seychelles, who were experiencing high waves and heavy swells. Based on this useful [...]

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Africa

Tourists flocking to Philippine resorts after tsunamis

Several bookings from the recent earthquake and tsunami-affected tourist destinations like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, India and Sri Lanka are being channeled to resorts in the Philippines. This was gathered by the Department of Tourism as several calls are being received by some of the country’s upscale resorts as a result of cancellations from the [...]

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Philippines

China Southern Airlines Makes Major Freighter Airlift to Sri Lanka

China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH, HKSE: 1055, SHA 600029) – www.cs-air.com/en – the largest airline in The People’s Republic of China has made an emergency 747-400 freight airlift of food, medicines and clothing to Sri Lanka.

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Air Canada airlifts relief supplies to Indonesia; Launches in-flight donations program for tsunami victims

MONTREAL, Dec. 30 /CNW Telbec/ – In response to the unprecedented devastation brought by tsunamis in Southeast Asia, Air Canada is working around the clock with Canadian aid agencies and airline industry partners to support relief efforts in the region as quickly as possible.

December 30, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways