Archive for August, 2005
Cedar Fair, L.P.’S Flagship Park, Cedar Point, Again Voted ‘Best Amusement Park In The World’
Cedar Fair, L.P. (NYSE:FUN) , a publicly traded partnership which owns and operates seven amusement parks and five water parks, has, for the eighth straight year, earned the title of “Best Amusement Park In The World” for its flagship park, Cedar Point, according to an international survey. In addition, four Cedar Point roller coasters were [...]
August 30, 2005
Posted in: United States NorthEast
“Bring it Home Brits” Set to Return From Holiday With GBP475 Million
Brits holidaying abroad are set to bring back GBP475 million in unused currency this year and many will donate it to charity, give it to friends or leave it lying around the house, according to research by The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Global Travel Money Services.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: England
Royal Caribbean International to Reveal ‘What’s Next’ in Active Cruising – Unveiled Live On NBC Today on Aug. 31
Royal Caribbean International is set to reveal to America one of the best kept secrets in the vacation industry on NBC “Today” on Wednesday, Aug. 31. TODAY and visionary CEO Richard Fain of Royal Caribbean will unveil “what’s next” in active cruising. The cruise line that introduced rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks and miniature golf courses [...]
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Cruise Ships
Branson Missouri Launches Campaign to Inform Visitors of $240 Million in New, Improved Roads City Responds to Traffic Jam Stereotype
Community leaders today announced the launching of an awareness campaign to dispel the perception that Branson, Missouri has insufficient roads to handle its estimated 7 million annual visitors. Spurred by a recent study released by AAA and several other agencies that listed Branson as a top ten summer traffic “bottleneck” destination, the Branson Chamber has [...]
August 30, 2005
Posted in: United States South
CSA’s StormWatch Hotline Proving to be Lifeline For Travelers Affected by Katrina, Other Hurricanes, Storms
CSA Travel Protection is helping travelers and travel suppliers across North America by providing free assistance services for anyone affected by the current hurricane season.
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
Make yourself at home all around the world— APARTMENTSERVICE goes international
For more than five years, the company boardinghouse consulting from Berlin operates the website www.apartmentservice.de as the largest independent platform for Serviced Apartments in Germany. Annual sales increases as well as the growing number of regular customers underline the concept’s success. Due to the increasing demand for this service for destinations outside Germany, boardinghouse consulting [...]
August 30, 2005
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
Kempinski Hotels Brings The Legendary “Kili” Back to Life in Tanzania’s Historic Port City of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Kempinski Hotels, following a long and careful USD 40 Million renovation, reopened the legendary “Kili” hotel in Tanzania’s port city of Dar es Salaam.The new luxurious 180- room Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski Dar es Salaam, located on the waterfront, will play a major role in the revitalization of the port of Dar [...]
August 29, 2005
Posted in: Africa
Korean Air to acquire stake in Okay Airways for its venture in China
Okay Airways, China’s first private carrier, signed a letter of intent to sell a 25 percent stake to Korean Air. The initiative from Korean Air Co. is part of its plans to target booming air cargo and passenger demand in China.
August 29, 2005
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Europe picks up pieces as flood waters recede
GENEVA (Jang Group) — Flood waters were receding in Europe on Saturday, following a weeklong crisis which left at least 70 people dead across the centre and east of the continent. Meanwhile, across the continent in parched Portugal, fire-fighters brought seven blazes under control overnight that had flared up again during one of the country’s [...]
August 29, 2005
Posted in: Europe (General)
Pacific Delight World Tours Tees Off In New Zealand With 10-day Golf Excursion
Pacific Delight World Tours, having pioneered travel to the South Pacific in 1978, is now offering golfers the chance to tee off at some of the best golf courses in the world. The 10-day self-drive package, which includes green fees and golf carts at four courses, two on New Zealand’s North Island and two on [...]
August 29, 2005
Posted in: Cruise Ships