Archive for February, 2009

Spa Eastman is awarded the 2008 “Ordre du Mérite Hôtelier”

Eastman, February 27, 2009 – The Association des hôteliers du Québec ("Québec association of hoteliers") has awarded the 2008 Ordre du Mérite Hôtelier ("Hotelier Order of Merit") to Jocelyna Dubuc, President and Executive Director of Spa Eastman. The Ordre du Mérite Hôtelier is presented to persons who demonstrate excellence through their vitality, knowledge, and vision [...]

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Canada

It's getting hot – Zürich will be hosting the biggest gay & lesbian event in Europe

For the first time, Zürich will be hosting the biggest gay & lesbian event in Europe – the "Europride". During one month (May 2 – June 7), the streets will heat up with a large variety of gay & lesbian events, covering all aspects of daily life: culture, politics, science and sports. Everybody is welcome [...]

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Switzerland

TTG POLISH TRAVEL MART 2009 3rd EDITION – The workshop of the Polish Outgoing Tourism

TTG POLAND is organizing TTG Polish Travel Mart 2009, the workshop of the Polish Outgoing Tourism. Also this year, Polish Travel Mart (PTM) will offer you the possibility to meet and make business with the most interesting representatives of the Polish Tourism since more than100 Polish Tour Operators will be involved in the event.

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Poland

Tourism heats up at the North Pole

While the worldwide travel industry is experiencing a slowdown, one destination has never been busier – the North Pole. “With the centennial this year of the Robert F. Peary discovery of the North Pole, combined with the fear that global warming may soon change the arctic regions forever, it’s a very busy year for us,” [...]

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Canada

Portugal has established itself as the best value in Europe for US-based MICE professionals who take their clients to Europe

Today’s Lisbon is home to a thriving culture of fashion, music, food, and art, while remaining a meeting point for world businesses and travelers. Its new nightclubs are some of the liveliest in Europe; its new bistros blend the pillars of Portuguese food with globally-inspired new flavors. Modern designers are bringing bold fashions and impressive [...]

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Portugal

SPACE TOURISM – Out of this world!

BY MARK HARDING | FEB 27, 2009 LISBON, Portugal (eTN) – Every now and again a new form of high-speed transit appears such as the TGV, wide-body airliner, Concorde and so on, but nothing quite compares with the supersonic marvel that forms the basis of Richard Branson's futuristic space tourism operation called Virgin Galactic.

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Outer Space

Hawaii Superferry Announces $39 Passenger Fare

Honolulu – Hawaii Superferry announced today that beginning Monday, March 2, 2009, all passenger fares will be $39 each way. The $39 one-way fare is available for travel through January 3, 2010.

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Hawaii

Tourism BC Slope Angles for Skiers, February 2009

Here is a captivating collection of Slope Angles from British Columbia. If you require additional information on these or other BC stories, please contact Carla Mont at Carla.mont@tourismbc.com Tourism British Columbia's Travel Media Relations team is now on Twitter. Find us at twitter.com/TourismBCmedia.

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Canada

Travel Still Safe to Major Tourist Hubs in Mexico

On February 20, 2009, the U.S. Department of State issued a travel alert to those visiting Mexico, warning of increased violence and drug-related conflicts in several areas. The alert states, in part, "While millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year (including thousands who cross the land border every day for study, tourism or [...]

February 27, 2009   Posted in: Mexico

CATCH THE BEAT AND THE BEACH AT SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA

A full lineup of award-winning artists are ready to hit the stage in Panama City Beach, Fla., the new home of the Gulf Coast’s annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival. Panama City Beach’s Pier Park sets the stage for a jazzy, all-star weekend, April 16 – 19, expected to draw music lovers near and far. The lineup [...]

February 27, 2009   Posted in: United States SouthEast