Archive for July, 2009

Antiques & Art in Quebec City

New from SN Tourisme Culturel: a glamorous stay at the Ch̢teau Frontenac dedicated entirely to discovering the best antique shops and art galleries in Quebec City РSeptember 24th Р27th, 2009

July 31, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

Hven – Denmark’s Island in the Stream

Halfway across the Øresund between Denmark and Sweden lies the island of Hven (Ven in Swedish), once home to the great 16th-century astronomer Tycho Brahe. Easily reached by boat from Copenhagen, Hven is a favorite spot for a “day away,” especially if you bring your bike to ride around and explore.         [...]

July 31, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Denmark/Greenland

Summer Science Camps are Offered in Sudbury, Ontario at Science North

SUDBURY, ON – Science North is offering exciting, week-long, science day camps across Northern Ontario, for ages four to fifteen, this summer. These programs are part of an initiative that will see Science North bring Summer Science Camps to 20 communities across Northern Ontario in 2009.

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Posted in: Canada

Air Jamaica Offers Special Fares to Kingston

Miami, FL – July 31, 2009 – For a limited time, Air Jamaica is offering bargain-basement fares for travel to Jamaica’s capital city, Kingston. Passengers traveling from Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, New York or Chicago can take advantage of these great deals by purchasing tickets on or before August 4. Travel is valid from August 18, [...]

July 31, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

“Welcome to the United States” Webinar: Updates for Industry on Travel from Latin America

Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to prepare your customers and update your colleagues! Join representatives from across the U.S. government for a free Webinar on the latest U.S. border security requirements for travelers from South America, Central America and the Caribbean. From visa issuance and inbound market statistics to the deployment of 10-fingerprint collection and [...]

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Posted in: United States

Hurtigruten Announces Full Implementation Of “Hurtigruten Academy” – Agents Become Certified Hurtigruten Specialists

New York, NY, July 2009 — Hurtigruten’s user-friendly online education program, “Hurtigruten Academy,” is now fully implemented at www.hurtigrutenacademy.com. Each of the 14 15-60 minute modules allows travel agents to learn and proceed at their own pace and on their own schedule.

July 31, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Cruise Ships

WTM World Responsible Tourism Day receives record response

A total of 150 travel operators and organizations have so far applied to participate in WTM World Responsible Tourism Day. That’s as many as were approved throughout the whole of last year.

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Posted in: Travel Industry Info

Zimbabwe hosts Sadc conference on tourism development

Jul 31, 2009: Harare – Zimbabwe is hosting a Sadc conference on tourism development starting today as the region moves to craft ways on how it can draw maximum benefits from South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 soccer World Cup.

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Posted in: Africa

The First World Masters Rowing Competition to be Held in Finland in July 2010

Sulkava, Finland plays host to the world event from July 8-11, 2010. Open to national and club teams from all over the world and using the distinctive Finnish “churchboats,” the competition will be held on Lake Saimaa, the largest of Finland’s 200,000 lakes and the fourth largest lake in Europe.

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Posted in: Scandinavia

What’s New in Hollywood, Florida

HOLLYWOOD, FL – Home to award-winning beaches, breathtaking nature areas, a vibrant Historic Downtown, full range of quality lodgings, and abundant recreational activities and entertainment offerings, Hollywood, Florida, is an appealing seaside destination with unique natural, cultural and historical charms. Discover a natural oasis in a thriving metropolis only 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International [...]

July 30, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States SouthEast