Archive for July, 2009
Ottawa’s “Girlfriends Getaway” Package Filled With Fun & Savings
Toronto, July, 2009 – Let’s face it – girls just want to have fun. And once in a while they need an escape from the guys but not from fun and excitement. Ottawa Tourism is serving up an eclectic menu of Girlfriends Getaway packages where the emphasis is on fun, arts, culture, shopping, and spas [...]
July 29, 2009
Posted in: Canada
Mexico City insures tourists
by Jimm Budd 29 July, 2009: Starting August 1, guests at any of the 480 members of the Mexico City Hotel Association will be covered by medical, dental and even anti-theft insurance. Details of the program, paid for by the city government, were announced yesterday. Aim is to attract visitors who might otherwise be scared [...]
July 29, 2009
Posted in: Mexico
67 Days of Smiles to give Orlando tourism a boost
ORLANDO, Fla. – Tourism is down about 8 percent worldwide. According the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Central Florida is in that range, but a special promotion is underway to boost what people know and love about Orlando.
July 29, 2009
Posted in: United States SouthEast
The Catamaran Called Alinghi takes to the waters of Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Lausanne – The Lake Geneva region provides the setting for an exceptional display: the catamaran, Alinghi 5, is going through its paces on the Lake until Saturday. Apart from the spectacular countryside around the shores of Lake Geneva, with the Lavaux vineyards, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and their Alpine backcloth, the Lake Geneva region [...]
July 29, 2009
Posted in: Switzerland
New Hampshire Adds Facebook Page and Enhances Website
TORONTO – The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) has launched its Facebook Fan Page- “VisitNH” as well as several upgrades and new features to its official website, www.visitnh.gov.
July 29, 2009
Posted in: United States East
Daisy the Porpoise is Deemed Unreleasable by Vancouver Aquarium Exerts and Fisheries and Oceans Canada
VANCOUVER, BC – Rescued harbour porpoise Daisy begins the next phase of her rehabilitation today at the Vancouver Aquarium after a successful transfer from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. On August 26, 2008, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) officers rescued a month-old stranded female harbour porpoise calf from Gonzales Beach near Victoria, B.C. and [...]
July 29, 2009
Posted in: Canada
BURNOUT PREVENTION IS BACK! Wellness Retreat- “Life Support” for Nurse’s & Healthcare Professionals is coming to Ontario, Manitoba & Alberta in 2009
It’s all about YOU as you learn how, specifically, to use unconventional strategies to enlighten, empower and energize yourself, to say “YES” to a great life and to reconnect with your profession in this interactive ’8 hour shift’ has healthcare workers raving… “I am changed personally & professionally, thank you!”
July 28, 2009
Posted in: Canada
African Destinations are Growing More Popular
Despite the worldwide trend of dropping tourism numbers, Africa seems to be an exception as it still records a growth in the number of visitors. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), worldwide international tourism dropped by 8 % during the first quarter of this year. They expect the global tourism industry to [...]
July 28, 2009
Posted in: Africa
Tallinn, Estonia, Scores Again Amongst World’s Cleverest Cities
In terms of studies about the world’s most intelligent cities, Tallinn came in the top 7 for the third year running. Canada was the only country to have two representatives in the top 7, whereas Stockholm kept up its typically good performances. The intelligence is measured in terms of the city’s relationship to information technology. [...]
July 28, 2009
Posted in: Estonia
When will Americans be Free to Visit Cuba?
Cuba may witness a surge of U.S. travelers coming to its shores. With the new U.S. president, the policy towards the “Island of Freedom” changes and it is possible that the travel ban restricting U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba will be lifted altogether.
July 28, 2009
Posted in: Cuba