Archive for the ‘Travel Advisory’ Category
Tourism security expert Dr. Peter Tarlow has some advice on what to do when tragedy, such as the Virginia Tech massacre, strikes
By Dr. Peter Tarlow l Tourism Tidbits/eturbonews.com The tragic and senseless massacre at Virginia Tech ought to remind everyone in the tourism industry that tragedy can strike at any time and at any place. In a world of mass media violence, there simply are no peaceful places. Sociologically university life and tourism are quite similar. [...]
April 18, 2007
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Visit the World’s “Endangered” Destinations Now!
With global warming, pollution, deforestation and overpopulation becoming imminent threats to the permanent stability of our fragile ecosphere, the danger of extinction is no longer relegated to Earth’s rarest species. Some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring destinations, both naturally occurring and manmade, are at risk of disappearing forever.
March 12, 2007
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Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation in Tourism
Meet ECPAT International ECPAT International is a global network of organizations and individuals working at all levels to build collaboration among local civil society and the broader child rights community to form a global social movement to eliminate the commercial sexual exploitation of children. ECPAT stands for End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, and Trafficking of [...]
January 9, 2007
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UNWTO & Microsoft Unveil New Emergency Response PortalГ‚В
Madrid/London, 6 November 2006/eTN – In its continuing effort to help the tourism sector respond to natural and man made disaster situations, UNWTO today unveiled the BETA site of its new Emergency Response System developed by Microsoft as part of a long-term cooperation agreed earlier this year.
November 6, 2006
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Ask the expert: Travel health advice
(NC)-As the weather starts to cool, Canadians often turn to their favourite sunny destination to escape the winter blues. Dr. Jay Keystone, a travel medicine and tropical disease specialist from the University of Toronto, answers some common travel health questions.
October 2, 2006
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Who takes the lead when it comes damaging reefs? It’s humans not tsunami
By Satish Gupta l eTN Asia reefcheck.org The adverse impact of human activities on coral reefs is much more severe to these fragile ecosystems than the giant tsunami that swept away most of the coast around the Indian Ocean in 2004. A study clearly states that human caused more destruction to coral reefs in Aceh, [...]
September 29, 2006
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World Leaders In Responsible Tourism Recognized At Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council today announced the winners of the 2006 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards at the 6th Global Travel and Tourism Summit. The awards recognize and promote best practices in tourism development all over the world.
April 11, 2006
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Bird flu checklist for travelers
(NC)-Traveling outside of Canada this spring? Want to protect yourself against the bird flu, or avian influenza A (H5N1)? Here is a snapshot of precautions being recommended by the Public Health Agency of Canada, accessible through the Government of Canada website, servicecanada.gc.ca:
January 6, 2006
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Avian Influenza: Advice for Travellers – health
The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to closely monitor occurrences of avian influenza A (H5N1), or “bird flu,” in birds and in humans in Asia and in birds in Eastern Europe. Additional cases have been confirmed in humans in Thailand and Indonesia. The virus has also been confirmed in birds in Romania and Croatia.
November 18, 2005
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Diversity Signals Most Comprehensive Seminar Program Ever
Travel distribution technology, marketing to the gay and lesbian community, understanding the needs of the disabled traveller, what’s cool in youth tourism? and city tourism and culture in Europe. Just a few of the varied and diverse seminars taking place at this year’s World Travel Market.
October 11, 2005
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