Archive for January, 2009
Egyptian Minister of Tourism announces dramatic increase of tourists from American market in 2008
BY ETN – NEW YORK, NY – American tourism to Egypt showed a dramatic increase of arrivals in 2008 over the previous year according to an announcement made by the Hon. Zoheir Garranah, Egypt's Minister of Tourism. "We had 319,000 thousand visitors from the US last year, representing a 17 percent increase."
January 30, 2009
Posted in: Egypt
JetBlue begins service to its first South American destination
ORLANDO, FL – JetBlue Airways today begins Orlando’s first and only nonstop daily service to El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia’s beautiful cosmopolitan capital city. Flights will originate at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, providing convenient one-stop, same-plane service between Bogota and New York. Colombians traveling through Orlando will have seamless connections [...]
January 30, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Tobago’s tourism on brink of collapse – think about traveling there – it’s beautiful!
BY PIERRE SMALL/etn | JAN 30, 2009 In light of all the latest developments internationally on the economic and tourism front, coupled with bad strategic planning from Trinidad’s Ministry Of Tourism and the Tourism Development Company, it appears imminent that Tobago’s tourism sector is heading for a collapse. With Tobago’s hotel occupancy rate now at [...]
January 30, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean
2nd Routes Americas – a “one stop shop” for air services to, from, and within the Americas
In less than three weeks, Routes will hold the only network planning event for all the Americas in Cancun, Mexico. Routes Americas is the only airline/airport networking event that recognizes the vital interdependence of the North, South, and Central America markets. It is, in effect, a ‘one stop shop' for air services to, from, and [...]
January 30, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Belize Unveils $13.5 Million Sustainable Tourism Plan Set to Begin Mid-2009
The Government of Belize (GOB) has committed to a four-year, $13.5 million dollar plan to promote and practice responsible tourism development in the country. The new sustainable tourism initiative outlines infrastructural projects that focus on the long-term preservation of Belize's stunning natural resources, as well as developments in four of the country's more popular tourism [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Central America
WHAT’S NEW IN MADRID AND BARCELONA
Spain’s culture capitals, Madrid and Barcelona, are bursting with striking art museums, hip design hotels and trendy new restaurants serving the country’s innovative cuisine. New air and train service makes the two cities easier to reach than ever before. American Airlines will launch new daily nonstop service from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Madrid in May, and [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Spain
Arts & Cultural Events Observe African-American Heritage in North Carolina
Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast is among the most historically significant African-American regions in the U.S. African-American ancestry is traced back to the 1700′s, and although much important history left no visible landmark, several historical sites still exist, such as the Cape Fear Museum, Bellamy Mansion, and Thalian Hall, as well as churches, [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: United States East
Just Add Culture For An Extra Special Adventure In The Tropical Philippine Archipelago
While the free spirited can find an adventure wherever they travel, few would dispute the necessity of a cultural element to add to the excitement. While the Philippines may have an advantage over other destinations when it comes to picturesque tropical landscapes and natural resources, what makes the tropical archipelago a truly unique adventure is [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Philippines
Ten Top Places To Kiss In Mt Washington Valley, New Hampshire
February is for lovers, and while there are more than ten great places to kiss in Mt Washington Valley, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are some fun and exceptional ideas for sharing a little love in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. There's everything from chairlift speed dating for singles looking for a [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: United States East
Tourism can play a key role in stimulus programs
MADRID – UNWTO’s Tourism Resilience Committee (TRC) met today for the first time in Madrid. The recently established TRC is one of the responses of the organization to provide the sector, and its members in particular, with the necessary support to help them endure these challenging times.
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Travel Industry Info