Archive for January, 2005
Huddle in Florida: The answer to fast recovery?
The Florida Huddle, a strictly trade, strictly Florida tourism product event that puts the destination right at the heart of the travel industry, reports a huge turn-out of booked buyers in excess of 180 and Florida supplier companies of total 169. On its 20th year-running, the event successfully generated 19,000 mutual matches between suppliers and [...]
January 28, 2005
Posted in: United States NorthEast
Tourism responsible for overall OECS 2004 economic growth
The tourism industry is responsible for the positive 4.1 percent growth recorded in 2004 in the economies of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) , said the governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Sir Dwight Venner, when he delivered the annual report of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.
January 28, 2005
Posted in: Caribbean
See More of Australia at AIME 2005
With just a few weeks to go to AIME 2005, Reed Travel Exhibition’s reports the event is on track, to once again, break all previous records. More than 170 new exhibitors are included among the 800 exhibitors from 50 countries.
January 28, 2005
Posted in: Australia
Estonian Air opens new routes from Tallinn to Milan and Manchester
Estonian Air opens two new regular routes, Tallinn-Milan, on March 30, 2005 at the beginning of the summer schedule and Tallinn-Manchester as of May 10, 2005. Bothroutes will be served twice a week: Tallinn-Milan on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Tallinn-Manchester on Tuesdays and Saturdays. From June to September the Tallinn-Milan route will also be served [...]
January 28, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Northwest Builds A330 Fleet with new Order
Northwest Airlines has placed a firm order for eight A330s, including two A330-200s and six A330-300s. Like the existing A330s in Northwest’s fleet, the new A330-200s will seat 243 passengers in a two-class configuration and the A330-300s will accommodate 298 passengers in two classes. Both versions of the Northwest A330s will be powered by Pratt [...]
January 28, 2005
Posted in: Africa
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa Roars into 2005
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) welcomes two new certified establishments Djuma Game Reserve in Sabi Sands and Jan Harmsgat Country House in Swellendam. Djuma (meaning “roar of the lion” in Shangaan) Game Reserve is situated in the northern section of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Djuma strives to show their guests the magic [...]
January 28, 2005
Posted in: Africa
His Majesty King Abdullah II will be Royal Patron of First American Tourism Society Conference to be held in Amman, Jordan March 6-11,2005
The American Tourism Society (ATS) announced that His Majesty King Abdullah II will be Royal Patron for the ATS Annual Spring Conference to be held in Amman, Jordan, March 6-11, 2005 at the InterContinental Hotel Amman. ATS delegates will have the opportunity to meet H.M. King Abdullah II at a special reception during the conference.
January 28, 2005
Posted in: Jordan
YOGA & AYURVEDA CENTRES IN WESTERN REGION OF INDIA
The following is a comprehensive list of Yoga Institutes and establishments offering Ayurvedic treatments and courses in the Western Region of India.
January 27, 2005
Posted in: India
Follow Your Heart To Historic Wilmington & North CarolinaՉ۪s Cape Fear Coast
From its splendid variety of warm and cozy accommodations to intimate dining spots and engaging attractions, North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast is the perfect setting for Valentine’s Day! Imagine strolling arm-in-arm along 31 miles of wide sandy beaches or watching the sun set from a riverfront café. Choose from more than 20 bed-and-breakfast inns and [...]
January 27, 2005
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Israeli and Palestinian Tourism Ministries to Jointly Promote Catholic Pilgrimage to Holy Land
On Thursday January 27th 2005, Palestinian Tourism Minister Mitri Abu Aita and Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Tourism Eli Cohen in cooperation with Vatican representative Artemio Vitores, Vice Custos of the Holy Land, will hold a joint seminar and press conference at the annual International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) in Madrid. The aim of [...]
January 27, 2005
Posted in: Israel