Archive for May, 2011

Kenneth Kaunda Addresses IIPT Delegates With a Song on Peace, Tourism and Climate Change – First Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda made History as a Father of Zambia

By Juergen T. Steinmetz | May 31, 2011 The first president of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda addressed the opening ceremony of the IIPT (International Institute for Peace Through Tourism). The fifth IIPT conference and tourism, peace and climate change took place in Zambia May 15-21, 2011, and 440 delegates from 36 countered attended the event.  (Photo: Bea Broda [...]

May 31, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Africa

Washington DC Tourism Rises in Wake of Economic Crisis

Washington DC, the American capital, is recovering from the recession period and its growth in the tourism sector is playing into the hands of the US government. As the city becomes more popular, millions of tax dollars are being pumped into the state system.

May 30, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States East

Victoria BC Celebrates Pride in 2011

From July 1 to 10, 2011, Victoria Pride 2011 will be celebrated in Victoria, BC. Voted a favourite Canadian destination by U.S. gay and lesbian visitors (Community Marketing Inc., 2010), Victoria welcomes all to celebrate loud and proud this summer.

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Posted in: Canada

Hot Jazz Scheduled for the Victoria Jazz Festival in BC This Summer

From June 24 to July 3, 2011, the TD Victoria International JazzFest 2011 celebrates summer with 10 hot days and cool nights of music in Victoria, BC. Over 400 musicians from around the globe will descend on British Columbia’s capital city to perform jazz, blues, and world music on multiple stages in downtown Victoria. This [...]

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Posted in: Canada

The Johnny Cash Music Festival Returns to Ventura, California, on June 18th, 2011

(Ventura, CA) – The Johnny Cash Music Festival summons the spirit of the legendary Outlaw Country musician with great music and fun for fans of all ages. The third annual event takes place this year on Father’s Day weekend, Saturday, June 18th. Since the festival is about the music above all, it will showcase fantastic talent [...]

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Posted in: United States West

How About Hitting the Golf Greens in Saskatoon?

SASKATOON – May, 2011 – With spring in full swing for many Canadians, the return of warm weather means only one thing – the start of golf season. Golfers are heading back to their courses for some well-deserved tee-time.

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Posted in: Canada

Take an Urban Excursion in Chicago This Summer for Adventure Treks and Numerous Activities

The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture announces its 2011 summer initiative, Urban Excursions: Explore Chicago, showcasing hundreds of treks, tours, itineraries, and other urban adventures downtown and throughout the neighborhoods, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

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Posted in: United States Central

Celebrity Rush in Japan Includes Lady Gaga!

New York, NY May, 2011: More and more Americans are resuming travel to Japan, and the country has been a popular destination among international celebrities. Pop superstar Lady Gaga is heading to Tokyo in June for the Video Music Aid Japan, an international music television event to benefit the Japanese Red Cross. She expressed her [...]

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Posted in: Japan

Jeremie Beyou on Boat Hyundai Wins the Seychelles Regatta 2011

The renowned French Skipper Jeremie Beyou on the Hyundai Boat, a Leopard 47 Yacht with an all Seychellois Crew won the 2011 Seychelles Regatta by just 2 seconds ahead of Michel Desjoyeaux on his Nicholas Feuillate Yacht.

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Posted in: Seychelles

Sunday Morning Coffee at LAX Theme Building Observation Deck to Celebrate its 50th Anniversary June 19th, 2011

(Los Angeles, California ) A “Sunday Morning Coffee” for plane spotters, aviation enthusiasts and the general public is scheduled Sunday, June 19, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Observation Deck atop the iconic Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of LAX’s [...]

May 30, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States West