Archive for July, 2008
Federation of Tour Operators launches animal attraction initiative
By eTN | Members of the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) have re-affirmed their long-standing commitment to improving animal welfare standards worldwide with the launch of an initiative which will see a detailed assessment of tourist suppliers against the newly-revised Travelife Animal Attraction Guidelines.
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
Lebanon winner in trade with Syria
By The Media Line for eTurboNews | Jul 29, 2008 Trade between Lebanon and Syria rose last year to a two decade high and for the first time since 1990 Lebanon is now gaining more from the exchange then Syria according the Damascus based business newsletter The Syria Report (TSR). Syrian laborers immigrating to Lebanon [...]
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Lebanon
American Airlines and El Al to launch code share agreement in 25 airports in US
By eTN | NEW YORK – EL AL, Israel’s national airline, announced today that beginning September 2, 2008 EL AL and American Airlines passengers will soon have many more options to fly between 25 additional cities in North America and Israel. The first group of passengers to benefit from the new code share agreement can [...]
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Mexican hotels join UN on HIV/AIDS campaign
By Nelson Alcantara | Jul 29, 2008 Mexico City is to hold a major HIV/AIDS conference beginning next week. To coincide with this event, the United Nations and the Mexican hotel industry have joined forces to launch a campaign focusing on prevention, awareness-raising and improved workplace policies for those living with the disease.
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Mexico
Agoda Tempts Travelers further with Hot Hotel Deals Over Hong Kong's ‘Summer Temptations' Festival
BANGKOK, July 30, 2008 – Hong Kong is so hot that it's sizzling with style. Visitors couldn't pick a better time to bask in the delights of this stunning Asian metropolis than during the ‘Summer Temptations' festival, a celebration punctuated by great shopping deals, events and culinary surprises. And online travel company Agoda has made [...]
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Hong Kong
Indonesia is hot for development or more of the same
By Dr. Elinor Garely | Jul 29, 2008 There are many challenges facing Indonesia. Having covered the destination many years ago, and with very fond memories of wonderful hotels, fabulous cuisine, beautiful beaches, and great shopping, we can only hope that the current administration adopts a contemporary global approach to solving the enormous and complex [...]
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Indonesia
August Getaways Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario
Southern Georgian Bay – August, 2008. The Southern Georgian Bay area summer continues. August starts of with fun events including in Downtown Midland with a ""Hot August Nights Sidewalk Sale" on August 1-4 Civic Holiday weekend, there are Jazz and Blues Cruises. A number of significant spiritual walking pilgrimages to the Martyrs' Shrine take place [...]
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Canada
How to Save Money on a Napa Valley Vacation
Napa Valley is a vacation destination with abundant resources – incredible wineries, memorable cuisine, unusual cultural attractions, innovative spas and distinctive resorts. While the Valley has long drawn visitors from around the world, there is a persistent perception that the destination is always expensive. Not so, says the staff at Silverado Resort, an elegant resort [...]
July 30, 2008
Posted in: United States West
Killing Friends, Making Enemies: The Impact and Avoidance of Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan
By J Alexander Thier and Azita Ranjbar Synopsis This USIPeace Briefing discusses the enormous problem of civilian casualties in Afghanistan; the "troops-in-contact" dilemma regarding air power; challenges in intelligence gathering; losses in the information war with Taliban forces; and policy recommendations to mitigate this trend.
July 30, 2008
Posted in: United States
Events, Festivals and Deals in Germany Summer 2008
Rheingau Music Festival till Aug. 31 This summer, the Rheingau Music Festival will transform the entire region between Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Rüdesheim and Lorch into a concert stage of international quality. More than 154 concerts will showcase artists with global reputations in incomparable atmosphere. With more than 120,000 visitors, the Rheingau Music Festival ranks among the [...]
July 30, 2008
Posted in: Germany