Archive for August, 2009
Black River Cruises With N.C. Audubon Tour Guides Reveal Cape Fear’s Natural Wonders
Did you know that alligators, bobcats, black bear, river otters, rare birds and other wildlife live in the wilderness around Wilmington and North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast? These are just a few of the surprises in store for visitors who sign up for a Black River Nature Cruise with Cape Fear Riverboats.
August 31, 2009
Posted in: United States East
Dive Into The Blue Off The Coast Of Tobago
Scarborough, Tobago – August 31, 2009 – With warm waters rich in nutrients and an abundance of marine life, the island of Tobago is considered the ideal destination for divers looking to explore the enchanting world beneath the ocean blue. The island’s coast is a haven for barracudas, dolphins, whale sharks, turtles, porpoises and even [...]
August 31, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean
Kennedy Library And Guest Experts Set For Crystal’s ‘President’s Cruise’
LOS ANGELES, August, 2009 – Befitting its upcoming President’s Cruise, luxury specialist Crystal Cruises has arranged an exclusive event at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston. The optional shoreside experience features a private tour of the impressive library escorted by Crystal’s own president, Gregg Michel and his wife, Adriana, followed by a private evening [...]
August 31, 2009
Posted in: Cruise Ships
Turkey to host 30 million tourists in 2010
By Unal Basusta, eTN | Aug 30, 2009 Turkish culture and tourism minister has set a target to host 30 million tourists in Turkey in 2010 despite a global economic crisis.
August 31, 2009
Posted in: Turkey
More recognition for Southern Sudan
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa | Aug 31, 2009 It was welcome news for the government and people of Southern Sudan, when the EU last week formally opened a representative office in Juba. This will be good news for the south ahead of the upcoming elections next April and the 2011 referendum that they [...]
August 31, 2009
Posted in: Africa
New tourism law/policy for Kenya
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa | Aug 31, 2009 It was reported from Nairobi that the Kenyan government has apparently agreed on the text of a new tourism law, which will, when passed and made operational, provide for the formation of new bodies.
August 31, 2009
Posted in: Africa
Epic Polynesian Voyage – Pacific tradition revival is the goal of epic voyage
Auckland – A fleet of six double-hulled canoes will set sail from French Polynesia for Hawaii next year in the ancient wake of one of the world’s greatest migrations.В But the 4,000 kilometre (2,500 mile) journey from the traditional heart of eastern Polynesia on Raiatea island by 16-strong crews from six Polynesian islands aims to do [...]
August 31, 2009
Posted in: Kurdistan, Polynesia, South Pacific
Since 2008, 427,000 tourists have visited Kurdistan – the “other Iraq”
Since 2008, 427,000 tourists have visited Kurdistan. Strategic projects aimed at attracting tourists funnels more money into the region, a necessary step to reduce the region’s dependence on oil.
August 31, 2009
Posted in: Uncategorized
The North American launch of The Global Poverty Project presentation 1.4 Billion Reasons, in partnership with Hugh Jackman, to be in Toronto in September
On Sept. 11, 2009, The Centre for Creative Communications, Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, will proudly present the North American launch of The Global Poverty Project presentation 1.4 Billion Reasons, in partnership with Hugh Jackman, actor and advocate, and Chris Adams, co-founder of Participant Media and Executive Producer of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth.
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Canada
50th anniversary poses new challenges for Serengeti
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa | August, 2009 The Serengeti National Park just celebrated its half century anniversary amid reports on the growing challenges for the national park by human encroachment, demands for concessions by lodge developers and increased tourist traffic into the park.
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Africa