Archive for August, 2010
New museum âto change the futureâ underway in Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
by Susan Musgrave âMost museums are created to celebrate the past. This museum is being created to change the future,â begins the introductory video to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, now under construction in Winnipeg, MB. The museum is being built on hallowed land at the historic Forks, which has been a meeting place [...]
August 18, 2010
Posted in: Canada
New Gateway to Tokyo
New York City, New York – August, 2010: While the wave of foreign travelers to Tokyo surges, the Japanese capital opens a new gateway that is actually located in the city: Tokyo International Airport. Known as Haneda Airport, this gateway had been the largest international airport in the country until the current largest international gateway [...]
August 18, 2010
Posted in: Japan
Green Globe launches updated sustainability standard
LOS ANGELES, CA – Green Globe Certification has today launched its latest update to the Green Globe Standard for sustainable operation and management. The Green Globe International Advisory Group, which brings together the knowledge of travel and tourism professionals, as well as environmental experts, has overseen the latest review process.
August 18, 2010
Posted in: EcoTourism, Travel Industry Info
New agreement between Jetstar and Tourism Western Australia to boost visitors to Perth
A new agreement between Tourism Western Australia (WA) and Jetstar is set to increase visitor numbers to Perth from the east coast. Tourism Minister Liz Constable today welcomed Jetstarâs decision to expand existing key services to Perth from Sydney and Melbourne and add two new direct routes from the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
August 18, 2010
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Australia
“A Home from Home for the Thomases” in Wales
The Dylan Thomas Festival will take a new twist in 2010! While Dylan Thomas will always be the shining star, this yearâs festival seeks to put the spotlight on a considerable number of other influential Thomasesâ in the literary world. October 27 to November 9 head to Swansea, Wales to revel in the works and [...]
August 18, 2010
Posted in: Wales
Freeze Festival 2010 in London
Get ready to Freeze! October 29 â 31, London will be transformed into the ultimate real-life ski resort. The Freeze Festival 2010 will bring the mountain, snow, music and authentic Alpine Atmosphere to the banks of the River Thames. See the worldâs best skiers and snowboarders in action on the specially constructed 32 metre high [...]
August 18, 2010
Posted in: England
Riders Gear Up for Tobago International Cycling Classic
Scarborough, Tobago – August, 2010 – Cyclists from the around the world will gather on the Caribbean island of Tobago for the 24th Annual International Cycling Classic. Held from September 28 – October 3, 2010, the five-day / five-stage event is broken into three divisions and will allow amateur riders and world-class athletes from the [...]
August 18, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
Are The Origins Of America’s Statue Of Liberty To Be Found In Turkey?Recent Discovery of Figure on Ancient Column in Perge Leads to Speculation
New York, NY (August, 2010) – The iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor was a gift from France, in 1886. But, did its inspiration originate almost 2000 years ago, in Turkey? A recent discovery in the remnants of excavation in one of the country’s most important archaeological sites is cause for speculation.
August 18, 2010
Posted in: Turkey
For Some French Flavor, Discover Québec City and its surroundings
MONTRĂAL, August â No funds for a rendez-vous in Paris? Get your fix in QuĂ©bec City and finish off the end of summer and fall, until mid-October, by touring some of QuĂ©becâs most beautiful regions. There is no better time than now to experience the magnificence of a QuĂ©bec summer, beginning with Canadaâs most European [...]
August 18, 2010
Posted in: Canada
Top 10 Reasons to Dive in Cayman this Fall
Dive 26 brand new sites recently moored as part of the Dive 356 Program Incredible deals on dive and hotel packages Non-stop flights from many U.S. gateways and just over one hour from Miami No crowds means more room on the beach, the boat and the dive site
August 17, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean