Archive for the ‘Macedonia’ Category

Macedonian Ohrid – The City of Light

The city of Ohrid is the sublime lakeside point that for many represents the culmination of the Macedonian experience, a kingdom of light and water and a repository of ancient ruins from Macedonia’s earlier kingdoms. Ohrid’s major attractions are all located within a walkable distance, among and above the narrow streets of the Old Town [...]

February 9, 2011   Posted in: Macedonia

USAID signs public-private alliance with Macedonia 2025

By eTN /WASHINGTON, DC – The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new partnership with Macedonia 2025 to strengthen the competitiveness of key industries in Macedonia to support sustainable tourism, develop the workforce, foster entrepreneurship, and strengthen the business and investment climate.

November 17, 2008   Posted in: Macedonia

Malaysian film on Islam's holy cities for tourism promotion

Five artists and 20 crew members from Malaysia are involved in the filming of a play in Saudi Arabia for screening it back home in the coming months. The play, titled "Cinta Madinah" (Madinah in my heart), is a sequel to the first play produced and filmed in the holy cities last year.

May 16, 2006   Posted in: Macedonia

Penang to study Hawaii’s tourism strategy

PENANG, Malaysia (eTurboNews) – Having lost its place as a premier tourism destination, Penang is reportedly turning to Hawaii for lessons on how to regain its lost glitter, in an effort to compete with its neighboring destinations like Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

April 7, 2005   Posted in: Macedonia

Macedonia Seeks a new “Fresh start’ in Trade Industry 

For more than twelve years, Macedonia has been trying to find a new way towards the development. This small country is trying, at least, to regain the previous levels in industry and tourism among the ex Yugoslav and Balkan countries. The proclaimed goals are too far from reality and it seems that almost all its [...]

February 10, 2004   Posted in: Macedonia