Archive for November, 2007

INDIA BECOMES CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM ORGANISATION

Reporting By M.M.Khanna, Travel Journalist C/O “indianewscalling.com ” New Delhi, 30.11.07: India has been unanimously elected the Chairman of the Executive Council of the General Assembly of United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

November 30, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: India

IIPT Debate Featured at World Travel Market

This year's IIPT debate at World Travel Market focused on the key role of Travel and Tourism – the world's largest industry in "Building Bridges of Understanding Between Civilizations, Cultures and Religions."

November 30, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Travel Industry Info

Runners Race to Breathtaking Pensacola, Florida

Pensacola, Fla. – From a qualifying marathon to the nation's largest prediction race, Pensacola, Florida offers runners a variety of races that are competitive, fun and scenic. This winter, runners of all ages and skill will flock to the Gulf Coast to enjoy mild temperatures and challenging courses along the waterfront.

November 30, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States SouthEast

‘None survive’ Turkey plane crash

By eTN, BBC, CNN, ‘None survive’ Turkey plane crash All 56 people on board a passenger plane which crashed in the early hours in south-western Turkey have died, the airline’s chief executive has said. Initial reports from rescue helicopter teams found no survivors, said Tuncay Doganer, head of Atlasjet.

November 30, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Turkey

Earthquake – Martinique tourism Industry Unscathed

By eTN, Caribbean Net News A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey, struck near the French Caribbean island of Martinique Thursday, causing at least one death. An Englishman died after suffering a heart attack, the civil security officials in Martinique said.

November 30, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Caribbean

Sun Valley in Idaho is ready for Winter

Thanks to mother nature, Sun Valley got a delivery of fresh snow Monday and Wednesday evenings. And the weather report says there is more to come… This week, Sun Valley Resortʼs General Manager, Wallace Huffman, announced that beginning this Friday, November 30, more ski runs and lifts will be open to allow top to bottom [...]

November 30, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States NorthWest

KAMALAME CAY BRINGS ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL-TRAINED DANCER AND PILATES EXPERT TO HOST APRIL 2008 PILATES WEEK IN BAHAMAS

ANDROS ISLAND, BAHAMAS, November 2007 – Stress-impacted lives may need more than sun and sea to rejuvenate, recognizes Kamalame Cay, a 96-acre, private-island resort in the Bahamas. As part of its Weekend Spa and Wellness program that begins in January, the resort announces that it will host a five-night / six-day Kamalame Cay Pilates Week [...]

November 29, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Caribbean

Air Canada announces new year-round service between Charlottetown and Ottawa

MONTREAL, Nov. /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada announced that starting May 1, 2008 it is launching daily year-round, non-stop service between Charlottetown and Ottawa.

November 29, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

EL AL and the Israel Bike Experience offer special bicycle package tours

Jerusalem – November, 2007: With so much to see in a country of such compact size, Israel may just be the perfect place to hit the road (or off-road) by bike. And now, EL AL is partnering with the Israel Bike Experience to offer active and eco-conscious travelers to Israel weeklong bicycle packages for riders [...]

November 29, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Israel

IRELAND’S ASHFORD CASTLE TAKES ON A NEW CHALLENGE: TEACHING AMERICANS HOW TO DRIVE ON THE LEFT

Cong, Ireland – November 29, 2007: Even the most experienced American drivers can get befuddled on the roads of the British Isles when they suddenly find themselves sitting on the right side of the car (or is it the wrong side?)…and then steering on the left side of the road. But Ashford Castle, located in [...]

November 29, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Ireland