Archive for July, 2006
Newfoundland’s newest resort perfect for year-round vacations
The west coast of Newfoundland is famed for its spectacular scenery, excellent outdoor activities, and now an expansive new resort geared to vacationing 12 months of the year.
July 31, 2006
Posted in: Canada
The Baltimore Buzz Mobile Brings An Icy Summerbration To Philadelphia
The Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (BACVA) is hitting the streets of Philadelphia to encourage summer travel to Baltimore. Just a tank of gas away, Baltimore provides a fun-filled weekend escape with its renowned Maryland seafood, the picturesque Inner Harbor, world-class museums, exciting sports teams and more.
July 31, 2006
Posted in: United States East
Southeast Tourism USA Society’s Fall 2006 Top 20 Event listing
Sept. 8-Oct. 22 Biltmore Estate Harvest Home Celebration and Jazz at the Winery, Food and wine heritage takes center stage in an event featuring musical entertainment, dancing, storytelling and more for the entire family. Asheville, NC 800-543-2961 www.biltmore.com happenings@biltmore.com
July 31, 2006
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Killer Whale Safaris To Norway’s Lofoten Islands Announced By Norwegian Coastal Voyage In New Arctic Adventures Program
NCV has introduced air-inclusive, seven-day Killer Whale Safaris to Norway’s rugged Lofoten Islands from October 22 to December 26 as part of its new Arctic Adventures winter program. More than 600 orcas (killer whales) migrate to the Lofotens in winter to feed on the vast shoals of Norwegian herring in the long, narrow Tysfjord. In [...]
July 31, 2006
Posted in: Cruise Ships
August in Ontario Resort and Cottage Country…
With 2 months of summer left in 2006, it is time to take advantage of the fresh Ontario harvest bounty by visiting a farmers' market or stopping at the sweet corn stands as they pop up along the Highway 400 and Highway 11 corridors north of Toronto. The sale of farm fresh produce and the [...]
July 31, 2006
Posted in: Canada
‘Wings of Oman' unfolds fascinating tourist spots
By Times of Oman MUSCAT — The fourth volume/2006 of Wings of Oman, Oman Air's in-flight magazine, has been released. It unfolds many interesting and pleasurable articles which are of great significance to the variety of tourist spots such as Salalah, a wonderful city in Oman; everlasting Omani heritage, famed historical places, and also a [...]
July 31, 2006
Posted in: Oman
China, Iran to sign MoU on expansion of tourism cooperation
By Satish G. | eTN Asia Iran and China have prepared a draft memorandum of understanding on expansion of tourism cooperation and the two countries are set to agree upon the same in the near future. "We strive the MoU will be signed by the two sides' officials during a ceremony to be held in [...]
July 31, 2006
Posted in: China
New home for underprivileged children in Phuket
By Satish G. | eTN Asia Offering safe environment for homeless children, a new shelter for underprivileged kids opened in Patong, Phuket district as they commence a new life away from the streets. The Children's Happy Home project is a joint initiative funded by Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, AIG Private Bank and OVB Holding AG, [...]
July 31, 2006
Posted in: Thailand
Australia's tourism industry defends tourism promotion
By Y. Sulaiman l eTN Asia/Pacific Australia's travel industry has made a common stand to defend itself over a report questioning state governments' yearly tourism promotion fund of A$237 million. The report, by independent think tank Australia Institute, had found state governments are actually competing with each other for the tourism dollar.
July 31, 2006
Posted in: Australia
Atrya Opting for Tremendous Planning & Strategical Methodology To Boost Up Tourism In Chandigarh, India
By M.M.Khanna, C/O Services India, Chandigarh. Consequent to taking over the portfolio of Director Tourism, Mr. Vivek Atray is continuously pushing up the vast concept of converting Chandigarh to being known as a Tourist Hub.
July 31, 2006
Posted in: India