Archive for February, 2011

What’s Happening in Ticino, Switzerland – A Magnet for Artists

Ticino has a long artistic tradition. Architects and artists of the southernmost Swiss canton have created exceptional works not only in their native region but all over Europe, where they are admired to this day. At the same time the mild climate and the beautiful landscape with its lakes and mountains has magnetically attracted numerous [...]

February 28, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Switzerland

Berlin Puts Spotlight back on Western Center

Berlin / Los Angeles, February 28, 2011 – Having lingered under the radar during the massive re-development and re-invention of post-Wall East Berlin, the city’s western center is back on the map. An influx of investments, special anniversary celebrations for its most famous boulevard, and the area’s re-discovery by fashion designers, chefs, and art lovers [...]

February 28, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Germany

Qatar – A Doha-Based Airline Becomes Only Gulf Carrier Serving Quebec’s Capital City of Montreal

Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar is set to make its debut in Canada with the launch of scheduled flights to Montreal, effective June 29. Canada’s second largest city will be served with three-flights-a-week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200 Long Range aircraft. [...]

February 28, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Egyptian Tourism Wants Oprah

Egypt’s newly-appointed minister of tourism, Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, announced he has invited a number of world famous actors and media figures to organize shows and entertainment at Cairo’s Tahrir Square. They include Oprah Winfrey, the celebrated American media host.

February 28, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Egypt

Red and White Fleet Features New San Francisco Cruises for 2011

(San Francisco, CA — 2/28/2011) — Anchored in the heart of San Francisco’s #1 destination, namely Fisherman’s Wharf, the historic Red and White Fleet is introducing several new bay cruises, including the Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise and specialty Indian Buffet Sunset Cruise. Also, the popular California Sunset Cruise will return this Spring. Details on the [...]

February 28, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States West

Landscape Ontario Builds Spectacular Entrance Garden at the Hugely Anticipated Canada Blooms in Toronto

Toronto, Ont. (February 25, 2011) – Covering over 9,000 sq. ft., Landscape Ontario’s entranceway garden will be welcoming festival visitors to Canada Blooms. Over 40 companies, 200 volunteers and dozens of students from college horticultural programs from across the province will come together to create this masterpiece, the largest garden at Canada Blooms 2011. Contributions [...]

February 25, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

US Musical Legend Dionne Warwick will be FAO Goodwill Ambassador at Seychelles Carnival

The Food Agricultural Organization (FAO) has confirmed that the US musical legend, Dionne Warwick, will be traveling to Seychelles to be the UN FAO’s Goodwill Ambassador at the 2011 Seychelles “Carnaval International de Victoria.” Dionne Warwick is expected to land in Seychelles on March 3 where she will join the carnival celebrations and parade on [...]

February 25, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Seychelles

Cat Island in the Bahamas Tunes up for its Signature Rake ‘n’ Scrape Festival

TORONTO – February, 2011 – Cat Island in the Bahamas, a year-round tropical oasis and home to uninhabited cays and hidden coves, is also home to superb musical talent. Performers beating on goombay drums, scraping carpenter saws and playing enchanting melodies on the concertina are sure to keep visitors thoroughly entertained at this year’s Cat [...]

February 25, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Caribbean

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s New Spring Breakers Reflect the Destination’s Family Appeal

GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (February, 2011) — As the City of Fort Lauderdale celebrates its 100th birthday this March, the 23 miles of Blue Wave beaches that make up the shoreline of Greater Fort Lauderdale will be bustling, though not with what most Americans think of as “Spring Breakers.” Fifty years ago this was the [...]

February 25, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States SouthEast

Canadian expert to speak at the 12th Annual Sustainability and Tourism Conference in Bermuda

Toronto, ON – February – The Caribbean Tourism Organization announces the addition of Canadian travel expert Jacqueline Kuehnel to its roster of speakers at the 12th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC-12), taking place in Bermuda from April 3-6, 2011. Kuehnel, known for her work in responsible travel and tourism, will address issues [...]

February 25, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Caribbean, Environment