Archive for November, 2006
Virgin Galactic lures its first Chinese space tourist
By Satish Gupta l eTN Asia As outer space gathers momentum as an emerging tourist destination, a businessman based in east China's Zhejiang province will be the first Chinese person to experience the travel in outer space by the UK-based Virgin Company.
November 29, 2006
Posted in: Outer Space
Breakthrough reached in Nepal's peace process
By Pankaj Pradhananga KATHMANDU, Nepal (eTN) – The much-awaited Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) between the government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) was signed last week on Nov. 21, formally ending the decade-long armed conflict in the Himalayan Kingdom.
November 29, 2006
Posted in: Nepal
UK tourism industry says no to bed tax
By David Browne LONDON (eTN) — Visit London, the UK capital's tourism promotion board, has renewed its opposition to a "bed tax" on tourist accommodation. The new tax is one of the proposals expected to be put forward in a report to the UK government by the end of the year. Visit London fears that [...]
November 29, 2006
Posted in: England
Epic Events Expected to Bring a Record Number of Visitors to Greater Phoenix in January
PHOENIX – It is a rite of winter: As temperatures in the Midwest and on the East Coast plunge, thousands of “snowbirds” leave behind their frosty stoops and migrate to sun-warmed Greater Phoenix. This winter, however, those snowbirds will be joined by massive flocks of sports fans and marathoners, creating a gaggle of visitors whose [...]
November 29, 2006
Posted in: United States SouthWest
Forget Times Square: Ring in 2007 in Scotland at Hogmanay
Tired of Times Square? Totally over Miami? Leave the states behind and ring in 2007 across the pond at Hogmanay, the most exciting party in Scotland. Forget ‘Happy New Year’ and think ‘Happy Hogmanay’ as Dooley Vacations offers travelers an incredible and unique holiday package to Edinburgh, Scotland, giving visitors the chance to experience unforgettable [...]
November 29, 2006
Posted in: Scotland
Lively Carnival Concluded At Chandigarh, India
By M.M.khanna, Travel Journalist, C/O Services India, Chandigarh. Leisure Valley in Chandigarh remains a focus for colorful cultural activities, which could be labeled as a celebration of festivities organized by different communities.
November 29, 2006
Posted in: India
Winter 2006/7 Travel News from Victoria, BC
VICTORIA FESTIVAL OF WINE TICKETS ON SALE Tickets for the 6th Annual Victoria Festival of Wine held March 14-15, 2007 in Victoria, BC will go on sale December 1, 2006, available online at www.victoriafestivalofwine.com “Defining the Vine” is the theme of the 2007 festival.
November 28, 2006
Posted in: Canada
Number of Tourists to Egypt Jumps
The number of International tourists arriving in Egypt jumped approx. 20% in the month of October, to reach a record total of 855,000 visitors.
November 28, 2006
Posted in: Egypt
Museums and Attractions Collaborate to Welcome Visitors to Scottsdale, Arizona
Now there’s a whole new way to enjoy the museums and attractions of the Greater Phoenix regions: The ShowUp NOW Pass. Available online at www.ShowUpNowPass.com beginning November 13, the pass offers visitors the ability to buy a package of museum admissions, including a One-, Two- or Three-Day pass providing unlimited access to many of the [...]
November 28, 2006
Posted in: United States SouthWest
Air Canada welcomes federal government plan to negotiate more Open Skies Agreements
MONTREAL, Nov. 27 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today welcomed the announcement by the federal government that it intends to pursue more Open Skies Agreements with certain countries, an approach long-advocated by Canada’s flag carrier.
November 28, 2006
Posted in: Airlines & Railways