Archive for January, 2009
Spain keen on saving resources for future generations of visitors
BY NELSON ALCANTARA | JAN 29, 2009 As one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, Spain's tourism officials have confirmed that they have a vested interest in staying competitive. "After decades of success in attracting millions of visitors and expanding tourism beyond its beaches to all 17 of its autonomous regions, Spanish tourism officials [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Spain
BRANSON'S "OZARK MOUNTAIN SPRING" DEBUTS
Branson, Missouri – As the daytime temperatures begin to rise and the dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers transform the Ozarks into a springtime oasis, Branson's world famous music shows, family attractions and unique theme parks introduce new acts, features, and exhibits for the season. And new this year, Ozark Mountain Spring will offer special events and [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: United States Central
Tour to Witness Total Solar Eclipse in China
SURPRISE, AZ. A total solar eclipse is occurring in China on July 22, 2009. Tropical Sails Corp has organized a tour that will observe the total solar eclipse from Anji, Zhejiang, China. At 5 minutes and 21 seconds, the time of totality is the longest observed since July 11, 1991. The total phase will be [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: China
Winterlude –Ottawa's annual tradition of winter fun – New Sound & Light Show premieres this year
Ottawa, the capital of winter fun with locals and visitors alike, hosts its annual Winterlude celebration February 6-22, 2009. Three fun-filled weekends of outdoor and indoor excitement and activity await visitors. From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, for more than 30 years, Winterlude has been a wonderful way to embrace [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Canada
PIGEON FORGE WINS EMMY AWARD THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (January 2009)–The Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism may need to build an extra shelf in its trophy case now that its television commercials have won an Emmy Award for the third year in a row.
January 29, 2009
Posted in: United States South
Orlando Launches Limited Time Only FREE Travel Offers
ORLANDO, Fla. – While the majority of Canadians bundle up with coats, hats and scarves, sunny Orlando kicks off the New Year with bundles of travel offers to encourage not only warmth, but smiles. The “Bundles of Free Smiles” promotion, running from now through June 30 includes free admission to attractions, free room nights, free [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: United States SouthEast
THE WAYFARERS PASS ALONG BENEFITS OF A STRONGER DOLLAR WITH PRICE REDUCTIONS OF $800 PER COUPLE ON UK AND EUROPEAN WALKS
In keeping with its philosophy of providing maximum value for clients, The Wayfarers has adjusted prices for its 2009 walking vacations in the United Kingdom and Europe, reflecting the newly increased buying power of the U.S. dollar.
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Europe (General)
2008 BREAKS RECORD FOR ISRAEL TOURISM
2008 saw an all-time high of 3 million visitors traveling to Israel, more than in any year since the independent State of Israel was founded in 1948. The United States is Israel’s number-one source of tourism, with the United Kingdom, Russia and France the runners-up. Close to three quarters of a million North Americans visited [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Israel
Lufthansa Italia Cleared for Take-off
The first scheduled service to be operated by the new Lufthansa Italia is scheduled for take-off at 6:15 am on February 2, 2009. The maiden LH1790 flight is from Milan to Barcelona. A second flight, LH1770, will take off for Paris 35 minutes later. Customers from Milan and the Lombardy region will in future have [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Anguilla welcomes record number of private jets fly for holidays
BY ETN – There was no sign of an economic fall out on the island of Anguilla this holiday season with some 215 private jet flights into the island. The island's Wallblake Airport came alive during the Christmas and New Year holiday season with a record-breaking number of executive jets roaring in and out of [...]
January 28, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean