Archive for March, 2011

Mexico is Set to Become One of the Five Most Visited Countries in the World

by Bea Broda I attended a press conference at Tianguis Turistico that took place in Acapulco, Mexico March 23-29, and the following are excerpts from the Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara‘s report on the state of tourism in Mexico: This year Tianguis is very special because this is “the year of tourism,” as declared by [...]

March 31, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Mexico

Mazatlan’s Many Attributes Include the Longest Stretch of Beach & Affordable Retirement Housing

by Bea Broda At the recent Tianguis Turistico tourism conference held in Acapulco, Mexico, the Mayor of Mazatlan, Mayor Jorge Abel Lopez, and Governor Mario Lopez of the State of Sinaloa joined a number of reps from the Mazatlan and Sinaloa region to give information and statistics about the current state of tourism, and the outlook [...]

March 31, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Mexico, Uncategorized

What’s New For Travelers in Hollywood, Florida in Spring 2011

Performing Arts Pavilion Grand Opening in June 2011 – Hollywood’s ArtsPark at Young Circle will celebrate the Grand Opening of a new performing arts pavilion on Friday, June 3rd. The much anticipated state-of-the-art amphitheater will feature concerts produced by AEG Entertainment offering a casual friendly environment for music-lovers of all genres. A lush lawn will [...]

March 23, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States SouthEast

Whistler Hosts Bike-Powered Concert to Celebrate Earth Hour

Whistler, B.C. – Whistler will host its first-ever bike-powered concert at Whistler Olympic Plaza as part of Earth Hour – the international lights-out initiative which places a spotlight on the issue of climate change. From 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PST on Sunday, March 26 visitors are invited to put themselves in the dark, along [...]

March 23, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

Japan: Tourism Versus Tsunami

By Luc Citrinot, eTN | March, 2011 (eTN) – While Japan still tries to cope with its most serious nuclear crisis and natural catastrophe since the end of World War II, what could be the consequences for the tourism industry? Being the world’s third largest economic powerhouse, Japan is also a big player on the [...]

March 23, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Japan

Grab Your Best Gal Pals And Head To New York City For Hotel Elysée’s Ultimate Girlfriends’ Getaway

New York, NY (March 23, 2011) — There’s never been a better time — or place — to enjoy a girl’s getaway than with Hotel Elysée’s Ultimate Girlfriends’ Getaway package. Imagine some time without the spouse or the kids, in the heart of the Big Apple, in a luxurious suite with your closest gal pals [...]

March 23, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States East

Misteria Paschalia Festival is a Classic Event in Poland

The Misteria Paschalia Festival is one of the most important classical music events in Poland. It takes place annually in Krakow since 2004 around Easter time. During 8 days of festival, you can hear world famous artists who perform here classical music concerts focused on religious character of Easter.

March 23, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Poland

United States Institute of Peace Moves into Permanent Home

(Washington) – Today the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), a congressionally funded institution which works on international conflict, moved into its first permanent home in the nation’s capital at 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue NW. The headquarters will serve as a national hub for research, training and on-the-ground work in preventing and managing international [...]

March 22, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States

Nature at its Best – Adventure and Experiential Travel hits a High Note in Monterey County, California

MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. – Travelers today seek more than a hot little hammock to tick away their vacation time. According to the Travel Industry of America, adventure pursuits are taking a front seat in travel planning, including activities such as kayaking, scuba diving and mountain climbing. The new breed of “experiential travelers” is also on [...]

March 22, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States West

Keys Railroad that ‘Went to Sea’ to Mark 100th Anniversary

FLORIDA KEYS — In January 1912, the first Oversea Railway train rolled from the Florida mainland through the Florida Keys to Key West, forever changing the face of many of the previously isolated islands by connecting them with the mainland and each other. A celebration to honor the historic railroad, lauded as the most unique railway [...]

March 22, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States SouthEast