Archive for the ‘Asia General’ Category
North Sumatra’s dreams of better tourism times
By Luc Citrinot, eTN Senior editor Asia (in Medan) | January, 2010 North Sumatra tourism hopes that improving air connections will help tourism to grow quicker. In the early nineties, North Sumatra used to be one of the top destinations for foreigners. “Prior to the crisis of 1997, North Sumatra used to welcome close to [...]
January 12, 2010
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Asia marvels at the longest total solar eclipse this century will see
TOKYO – From the Ganges River in India to remote islands of the Pacific, the sun rose Wednesday only to vanish again, allowing the stars to twinkle into view in the longest total solar eclipse this century will see – a celestial show that inspired awe and fear in millions across Asia.
July 24, 2009
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GLP Worldwide Expedition Offers New AMA Waterways Vietnam, Cambodia & Riches of the Mekong Tour Program
Toronto, July, 2009 – Cruise along the Mekong River, one of the world’s longest rivers as you pass through wetlands to famous cities like Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) – temples, palaces, fishing villages and significant historic sites fill the days of your journey into this mystical land. AMA Waterways, represented in Canada by [...]
July 7, 2009
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Cornucopia of Volunteering Service Campaigns Ready At The 16th Asian Games; More than 130,000 Sign-Up As Volunteers
GUANGZHOU, China – July 3, 2009 – The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia has recorded 131,512 on-line registrations during its first phase recruitment of Games-time volunteers.В В В В В В В
July 3, 2009
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Preview of New Asian Games 2010 Venues
GUANGZHOU, China – June, 2009 – The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed bythe Olympic Council of Asia is pleased to present this preview of the all-new new andrenovated venues currently under construction for the Games.В
June 10, 2009
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Asia Pacific tourism deteriorating rapidly
BY YUSOF SULAIMAN, ETN ASIA/PACIFIC | FEB 12, 2009 Asia’s volatile politics in Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Macau didn’t help when travel markets from Hong Kong to India began projecting negative travel growth in 2009. Just as suddenly, Asia’s neon-lit bustling capitals and “blend” of diverse cultures, geography, shopping lures and exotic locales lose [...]
February 12, 2009
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Agoda offers Asian alternatives for Christmas and New Year's celebrations
BANGKOK, Thailand – As 2008 winds down, festivities crank up all over the world, and Asian destinations are becoming ever-more popular with unique and interesting variations of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking company, encourages travelers to spend a memorable holiday season away from the cold and snow, with a number [...]
December 12, 2008
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Pedalers Pub & Grille Offers Family-Friendly, Multi-Sport Adventures in Asia for 2009
GAINESVILLE, FL, Dec. 11, 2008 — The active travel company with the funny name, Pedalers Pub & Grille (PP&G), announces a line of culturally rich, family-friendly multi-sport adventures in Asia for 2009. Programs coincide with spring break, summer vacation and late year holidays.
December 11, 2008
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Olympic Expert Jeff Ruffolo to Keynote Asia Communication & Media Forum
Jeff Ruffolo, Senior Expert for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing will be the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Asia Communication & Media Forum this Saturday, November 15.
November 14, 2008
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Agoda offers Asia's top 10 resorts for wellness holidays
Agoda offers Asia's top 10 resorts for wellness holidays(Forimmediaterelease.net) BANGKOK, Thailand – It's time to refresh, re-energize, and re-evaluate your lifestyle by getting away from tension-filled days and spending the holidays rejuvenating both the mind and body. As traditional Asian treatments become the preferred choice for tourists, Agoda.com, an Asian online hotel reservations service, offers [...]
November 10, 2008
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