Archive for April, 2006

Baby Boomer Travel Market Set to Grow, while Generation Y shrinks

PATTAYA, THAILAND, April 25, 2006/eTN TravelPress: The Baby Boomer segment of the travel market, in terms of expenditure, will continue to grow over the coming decades, while Generation X is fast becoming a driving force.

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Travel Industry Info

Stories from Real Life are Key to Travel Marketing Success

PATTAYA, THAILAND, April 25, 2006/ eTN TravelPress: The use of stories from real life is a key success factor for marketing campaigns. PATA Gold Award-winning tourism marketing experts confirmed that travellers like to check different points of view before making a decision and this includes learning from the experiences of other people.

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Travel Industry Info

Hong Kong expects more tourists following extension of Individual Visit Scheme

By Satish G. | eTN Asia In a move expected to provide fillip to tourism in Hong Kong, the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS) has been extended to the remaining six provincial capitals of the Pan-Pearl River Delta (Pan-PRD) region from May, 1, 2006, taking the number of IVS cities to 44.

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Hong Kong

North Korea tours "selling like hot cakes" to Americans

By Nelson Alcantara From August to October this year, North Korea will be opening its doors to more United States citizens for the Arirang Festivals, which features a cast of 100,000 calisthenics performers.  Since it was first announced, USA Today reported that the North Korea tours have been "selling like hot cakes," adding that Americans [...]

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Korea

Cuban province attracts tourists

HAVANA (Prensa Latina) — Cuban eastern Granma province offers a particular choice for travelers from all over the world, giving the chance of interacting with its well preserved nature and local history.

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Caribbean

China tourism is on the way up

Despite the United States reaching a dead-end with China on a commitment and steps to reduce China’s $202 billion trade surplus with the US, Chinese President Hu Jintao assured US President George W. Bush of future efforts to make the Chinese currency more flexible.  Talks fell short of US demands for a dramatic revaluation of [...]

April 25, 2006   Posted in: China

Travel Industry to Change in Ways we Cannot Imagine

Some 1,141 delegates and leaders representing all sectors of the travel and tourism industry in Asia Pacific have convened at the 55th PATA Annual Conference in Pattaya, Thailand, to discuss the theme, "Changing Lifestyles – New Opportunities."

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Travel Industry Info

Movie “RV” – What not to do on your Summer Vacation

Just in time to get everyone excited about the summer family vacation season, the movie “RV” comes to town www.sonypictures.com/movies/rv/ Poor Bob Munro (Robin Williams) is just trying to get some family bonding time with the kids before they grow up and are gone. But, like many families, he dives into the preparations without a [...]

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Travel Industry Info

China Southern Resumes Service To Pyongyang, North Korea; Also Returns To Moscow; Adds New Lift to Macau

China Southern Airlines, (NYSE: ZNH, HKSE: 1055, SHA 600029) – www.cs-air.com/en – with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People’s Republic of China is pleased to announce further expansion of its International route network with new service to Pyongyang, North Korea.

April 25, 2006   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

LAYBOY JAZZ HITS AT HIGH NOTE AT THE ROSE BOWL ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN THE USA

For one special holiday weekend in May, the Rose Bowl will be remembered for hosting World-Class jazz! The Rose Bowl Stadium, built in 1922 and known mainly for the New Year's Tournament of Roses Football Game, has earned its world-class reputation by hosting five NFL Super Bowl Games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer Matches, the 1994 [...]

April 25, 2006   Posted in: United States West