Archive for January, 2005
Battle for east African skies continues
Air Tanzania announced it is pulling out of the Dar es SalaamâNairobi route, leaving Kenya Airways, currently with two daily flights, as the only carrier. An earlier code share agreement was not renewed between the two airlines. Air Tanzaniaâs management acknowledged that point to point traffic between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi was presently not [...]
January 31, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Empire State Building Tower Lights to be Illuminated in Grenadas’s National Colors
In celebration of the 31st Anniversary of Grenadaâs political Independence, the Empire State Buildingâs Tower Lights will be illuminated in the national colors â Red, Green and Gold â of Grenada. This will take place on the night of Monday, February 7th, Grenadaâs Independence Day. A brief lighting ceremony, free and open to the public, [...]
January 31, 2005
Posted in: United States NorthEast
Chattanooga Tennessee Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Please read the Destination Chattanooga News Executive Summary to quickly find out about what is happening in Chattanooga, Tenn. supporting materials and news releases are attached to offer additional information about the listed news items.
January 31, 2005
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Caribbean Tourism Performance in 2004
Statement by director of information management and research at cto news conference held at cto headquarters on friday, january 28, 2005. We can perhaps describe the Caribbean tourism sector as ârobustly holding its ownâ in 2004. Based upon the available returns from its member countries, which encompass the English, French, Dutch, Spanish-speaking Caribbean as well [...]
January 31, 2005
Posted in: Caribbean
Events Offer Opportunity To Learn New Things, Or To Simply Have Fun in North Dakota
Whether youâre looking for new ideas for your house and garden, or want to learn the latest in agriculture, there are ample opportunities across North Dakota in February. And if youâre just in the mood for some simple entertainment, there are plenty of events to satisfy, from rodeos to dog sled races to a 200th [...]
January 31, 2005
Posted in: United States North
Helicopter, Sled, Kayak, Train And Tram — Grandtravelers Use Them All During 14-Day Exploration Of Alaska
Grandtravelâs 14-day exploration of Alaska makes use of a unique combination of transport modes — landing on a glacier in a helicopter, âmushingâ in a sled drawn by Alaskan Huskies, dining aboard a luxury domed railcar as the stunning scenery of Denali National Park passes by, cruising along the Chena and Tanana Rivers on a [...]
January 31, 2005
Posted in: United States North
CondĂ© Nast Traveler “Gold List” Awards Crystal Cruises Best Cuisine At Sea In Annual Poll
The very best cuisine at sea is found aboard the luxury ships of Crystal Cruises. So say the well-traveled readers of CondĂ© Nast Traveler in the January 2005 issue of the magazine’s World’s Best “Gold List.” With a rating of 97.1, the food served in the formal dining rooms, casual bistros and specialty restaurants on [...]
January 31, 2005
Posted in: Cruise Ships
Carnival Corporation & Plc And Its Cruise Brands Donate $3.2 Million Toward Tsunami Relief Efforts
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) and its various operating units are donating more than $3.2 million to tsunami relief. The funds â $2.4 million of which is being donated by Carnival Corporation & plc with another $800,000 already raised by the companyâs 12 cruise brands â will be forwarded to several different [...]
January 31, 2005
Posted in: Cruise Ships
The Society of American Travel Writers Names Deering Estate at Cutler as a Recipient of the 2004 Phoenix Award
The Society of American Travel Writers has named Deering Estate at Cutler a recipient of the 2004 Phoenix Award in recognition of its outstanding efforts in preservation and conservation. The Phoenix Award was created to acknowledge individuals, communities and organizationsâ contributions to a quality travel experience through conservation, preservation, beautification or environmental efforts.
January 31, 2005
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Major Events and New Happenings in Florida 2005
2005 brings with it many exciting new developments throughout Florida, along with some of the best events the state has to offer. From hotel and resort news to attraction happenings, Florida promises to thrill visitors with the amenities they expect and surprise them with new, even better vacation delights. (Listings are from North to South).
January 31, 2005
Posted in: United States SouthEast