Archive for January, 2007

Heli-skiing to ice-climbing: welcome to Newfoundland’s winter paradise

From snowboarding to snowshoeing, western Newfoundland is a winter sports paradise.   And there’s no better place to experience it than at Humber Valley Resort.

January 12, 2007   Posted in: Canada

Tourism British Columbia – Slope Angles, February 2007

The recent Christmas/New Year’s holiday brought with it record attendance and revenue at many BC ski resorts, thanks to the idyllic combination of fantastic snow conditions (the most ever, at some destinations) and clear, sunny skies. The best is yet to come, with a host of outstanding events and deals forthcoming in the next month [...]

January 12, 2007   Posted in: Canada

Turkey numbers to remain, must address image problem

By eTN Staff writer
Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TYD) head Oktay Varlier has said he is expecting the number of foreign tourists to visit Turkey to remain largely unchanged in 2007, according to published reports.

January 12, 2007   Posted in: Turkey

Australia looks at optimal way of managing visitors from India and China

By Satish Gupta l eTN Asia/Pacific
The government in Australia has assured the local and state government bodies regarding capturing and coping with future emerging international tourism markets, offering its commitment to develop the relationship between the three tiers of government in order to adequately handle a predicted influx of tourists from China and India during [...]

January 12, 2007   Posted in: Australia

Swim with the World’s Largest Fish – Whale Sharks Return to Belize

PLACENCIA, Belize, January, 2007 – Ever wonder what it's like to swim among one of the world's largest creatures? Each Spring, in the Central American country of Belize, whale sharks – weighing in as much as 20 tons and measuring up to 65 feet in length – emerge from the depths of the Caribbean Sea [...]

January 12, 2007   Posted in: Mexico

The Tirol’s Winter Keeps Swinging in Austria

INNSBRUCK, Austria, January — Despite a lack of snow in all European winter sports centers, the Tirol – number 1 winter sports region in the Alps – still provides good to very good conditions for skiing and boarding fans from Austria and abroad. The 5 Tyrolean glaciers feature white pistes and sunshine galore and the [...]

January 12, 2007   Posted in: Austria

Florida’s Billion Dollar Beach  

Billion Dollar Beach includes over one billion dollars in private development – a mix of hotel accommodations and residential condominiums – and Beach Walk, the city of Clearwater's $30 million beautification program. This dramatic renaissance is the most significant improvement to Clearwater's tourism infrastructure in decades.

January 12, 2007   Posted in: United States SouthEast

US Airways Raises Offer for Delta Air Lines 

TEMPE, Ariz. — US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today announced that it has increased its offer to merge with Delta Air Lines, Inc. (OTC: DALRQ). Under the revised proposal:

January 12, 2007   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

The Purple People Bridge in Kentucky Climb Hosted The First Climbers Of the New Year

Newport, Kentucky – The 2007 season brings the price to climb the Purple People Bridge lower at $29.95 for Adults and $25.95 for Students. Prices are good for any day and time during operation for the entire 2007 season, which begins April 14, 2007. Weekend only operations will continue from April 14 through May 20, [...]

January 12, 2007   Posted in: United States Central

Grounds For Literary Giants: From Henry Miller's Big Sur To Steinbeck's "Long Valley," Monterey County's New Scenes For Your Senses Literary & Film Map Sets The Stage For An Award-Winning Adventure

MONTEREY COUNTY, CA. – From the seductive shores of Big Sur to the seamless sea of row crops stitching the Salinas Valley, Monterey County is rich in rewards for the cultured traveler, offering a wealth of sites that have inspired award-winning literature and film. The region's world-class beauty – captured by Ansel Adams, romanticized by [...]

January 12, 2007   Posted in: United States West