 |
| Latest Headlines | |
| By Region | |
| Amazon | |
| Featured | |
| More... | |
| |
Aggregated news from around the world
|
|
>
Top News
By Region
Companies
Articles
>
Economy
Industries
Small Business
Agriculture
Finance
Commerce
Technology
Media
Travel
Telecom
Society
Real Estate
Services
Employment
Consumer
Management
Other
>>>
Transport
Tourism
Hospitality
 Travel Industry News: Luxury Link Launches New Family Travel Deal Site
Aggregating the Best Deals in Family Travel, FamilyGetaway.com Makes Memories for Families and Saves Them Up To 65% Off
 IOL: Dead boy was a big fan of JubJub
Prince Mohube - the schoolboy killed in a crash involving JubJub - was so fanatical about the musician he had his CDs and converted the copies his mother had bought him.
IOL: Why JubJub faces murder rap
As JubJub and Themba Tshabalala were led back to the cells, the angry crowd outside, now about 2 000 strong, joked about JubJub being taken to Diepkloof Prison, claiming he would receive "a very warm welcome".
AllAfrica: Africa: Minister Urges Africans to Exploit
Ghana's tourism Minister, Mrs. Zita Okaikoi, has called on Africans to take advantage of the upcoming South Africa 2010 to harness the tourism potentials on the continent.
AllAfrica: Nigeria: UNWTO Secretary General Tasks Stakeholders On Collective Initiative
Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) secretary-general, Mr. Taleb Rifai, speaking on the occasion of the opening of this year's ITB ...
AllAfrica: Nigeria: Gada Inaugurates FTAN Technical Committees
Umbrella body of Nigerian tourism practitioners and other stakeholders, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), umbrella body for the tourism private sector in Nigeria, has put in place nine committees within the federation for effective running and smooth operations as a national body.
AllAfrica: Africa: Gambia Prepares for 35th Africa Travel Agency Confab
The Gambia Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the Gambia Hotel Association (GHA, is preparing for the forthcoming 35th Annual Congress of the Africa Travel Agency (ATA) to be held in the Gambia in May 2010. It is in this regard that a business forum was held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel attended by the members of the Hoteliers Association, senior o ...
AllAfrica: Nigeria: 2010 Fifa World-Cup - SAA Set For 24 Hours Flight
The South African Airways (SAA), says it will operate a 24-hour schedule flight to accommodate the match times and people wanting to move around during the 2010 World Cup.
AllAfrica: Nigeria: The Gambia Partners NTDC On Tourism Development
Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and The Gambian Tourism Ministry have pledged to work together for tourism promotion in West Africa.
AllAfrica: Zimbabwe: Tourism Sector Key Player in Economic Growth - Banc ABC
The country's tourism sector is a key player in the country's economic growth and the 2010 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa presents an opportunity to rebrand Zimbabwe's image and position the sector for sustainable recovery beyond 2010.
 301 Moved Permanently
404 Not Found
301 Moved Permanently
301 Moved Permanently
404 Not Found
301 Moved Permanently
Free Top Stock Picks Alerts - Sponsored Link
ExxonMobil: No Future for Natgas as Transportation Fuel
High-speed rail plan unveiled
Adonis backs Ł30bn high-speed rail
|
|
|
|
·Luxury Link Launches New Family Travel Deal Site
Aggregating the Best Deals in Family Travel, FamilyGetaway.com Makes Memories for Families and Saves Them Up To 65% Off
·Webinar: Selling Hotel Rooms to the Video Generation, March 23rd, 2:00pm Eastern/11:00am Pacific
Register for this Complimentary Webinar to Learn What Every Hotelier Needs to Know about using Online Video to Appeal to Different Generations of Travel Shoppers.
·U.S. Travel Creates New Council To Address Meetings, Incentives and Trade Shows
The U.S. Travel Association today announced it is enhancing its advocacy activities on behalf of the meetings, incentives and trade shows industries through the creation of a new board member council that will build a proactive research, communications, government relations and promotion agenda.
·Luxury Link Releases 2010 Consumer Survey Results
Online Luxury Hotel Deal Experts Annual Survey Reveals Preferences, Travel Booking Practices and Most Sought-After Destinations of More Than 6,000 Travelers
·Amadeus Survey: 800 North American Travel Professionals Voice Optimism, Innovation for the Year Ahead and Beyond
Travel professionals report a confident outlook and see an increased role for service, technology, and specialization to serve the needs of future travelers
·US Airlines February Traffic Slips by 2.4%
With almost 50% of traffic numbers available, the February pax numbers are down by more than (2.4%)
·Travel Companies Grapple with New Normal
As the recession sapped demand for travel, hotel operators got creative. They shut down restaurants, closed floors and even cut back on newspaper delivery to ride out the downturn.
·City Tourism in Europe Recovers Faster Than Expected
European Cities Marketing (ECM) represents more than 100 major cities in 33 countries. An analysis of a representative sample of European cities conducted by the association shows that the European city tourism market has experienced a surprisingly fast recovery in visitor flows beginning in thesecond half of 2009.
·White Paper - Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today And How You Can Avoid Them
When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.
·Martha Johnson to Address Travel Industry Leadership Conference
Martha Johnson, recently confirmed as Administrator, GSA, will make one of her first public addresses April 6th at the Transformational Woman seminar. The seminar, presented by iFIVE, a leadership network for the travel industry, is being held in partnership with the Society of Government TravelProfessionals annual AnCon conference, April 6 -8, 2010 at the LEnfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. It is open to profess ...
|
|
|
|
·Africa: Minister Urges Africans to Exploit
Ghana's tourism Minister, Mrs. Zita Okaikoi, has called on Africans to take advantage of the upcoming South Africa 2010 to harness the tourism potentials on the continent.
·Nigeria: UNWTO Secretary General Tasks Stakeholders On Collective Initiative
Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) secretary-general, Mr. Taleb Rifai, speaking on the occasion of the opening of this year's ITB Travel Trade Show in Berlin, Germany.
·Nigeria: Gada Inaugurates FTAN Technical Committees
Umbrella body of Nigerian tourism practitioners and other stakeholders, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), umbrella body for the tourism private sector in Nigeria, has put in place nine committees within the federation for effective running and smooth operations as a national body.
·Nigeria: Starwood to Add 50 Hotels in Eame By 2012
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., announced plans to open 50 new hotels in its Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) division by 2012. And with the recent opening of the Sheraton Bratislava Hotel, along with 13 additional hotels slated to open this year in Nigeria, the division is on track to reach this goal.
·Nigeria: Tinapa - Cross River's Gift to Tourism
WHEN Tinapa was conceived some ten years ago by the immediate past government of Cross River State under Governor Donald Duke, it was with a view to engendering a business / leisure paradise, a world-class integrated business and leisure resort located in Calabar, South Eastern Nigeria.
·Africa: Gambia Prepares for 35th Africa Travel Agency Confab
The Gambia Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the Gambia Hotel Association (GHA, is preparing for the forthcoming 35th Annual Congress of the Africa Travel Agency (ATA) to be held in the Gambia in May 2010. It is in this regard that a business forum was held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel attended by the members of the Hoteliers Association, senior officials of GTA and other stakeholders.
·Nigeria: 2010 Fifa World-Cup - SAA Set For 24 Hours Flight
The South African Airways (SAA), says it will operate a 24-hour schedule flight to accommodate the match times and people wanting to move around during the 2010 World Cup.
·Nigeria: Ado-Ekiti Community Protests Against Aviation Minister
The people of Ado-Ekiti community yesterday protested against the proposed relocation of Airport in the Federal Ministry of Aviation to Iyin Ekiti and called on the Acting President Goodluck Jonathan to reverse the policy in the interest of peace.
·Nigeria: The Gambia Partners NTDC On Tourism Development
Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and The Gambian Tourism Ministry have pledged to work together for tourism promotion in West Africa.
·Zimbabwe: Tourism Sector Key Player in Economic Growth - Banc ABC
The country's tourism sector is a key player in the country's economic growth and the 2010 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa presents an opportunity to rebrand Zimbabwe's image and position the sector for sustainable recovery beyond 2010.
|
|
|
|
·Fairmont to open new Zimbali development
The famous hotel operator, Fairmont, is to open a range of upmarket properties at the Zimbali Coastal Resort on the north coast.
·Gorging on adrenalin
Adventure tourism hits Oribi, writes Jan de Beer.
·Thai this for something different
South Africans are familiar with the stunning azure sea and beaches to the south of the country, but there is an "alternative Thailand" waiting to be discovered, writes Wren Mast-Ingle.
·Tourism growth in SA double that of world
South Africas growth in the number of international visitors was almost double that of the rest of the world in 2005 and the Western Cape experienced the highest-ever number of tourists in its traditionally off-season, according to Cape Town Routes Unlimited.
·Galway comes out of its shell during festival
Buck Maguire goes to Ireland for the 52nd annual Galway Oyster Festival and rates it as the best entertainment in the world.
|
|
|
|
·Emirates to fly daily to Houston
Emirates airline has announced that it will offer daily flights to Houston beginning Feb. 1, reported Gulf News. The airling had recently announced three-days-a-week service to the American city, and it popular among both business and leisure travelers, according to Gaith Al Gaith, Emirates executive vice-president for commercial operations worldwide. Shippers in the oil and gas industry account for over 70% of the s ...
·BDF buys Avro jet
Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has bought an Avro RJ100 regional jet from BAE Systems Regional Aircraft to bring its fleet of the type to three aircraft, reported Gulf Daily News. The aircraft is currently being operated by Finnish carrier Blue 1. It will join the two RJ85s currently operated.
·British Airways to expand in ME
British Airways is planning further expansion of its operations in the Middle East and Asia to offset slower growth in North America, which has traditionally been its mainstay, reported Gulf News. The Middle East remains one of the fastest growing sectors in the aviation world. As corporate business growth out of the UK into the Middle East has reached double figures in recent years. As a result, the airline has inc ...
·RAK airport expansion underway
The airport at Ras Al Khaimah is undergoing a regeneration programme to increase the number of annual passengers and planes it can handle every year. The emirate's airport can currently cope with one million passengers a year and this will be increased by 500,000, Michelle Soliman CEO of RAK Airport told delegates at the MEED Ras Al Khaimah conference.
·Qatar Airways to fly to Guangzhou
Qatar Airways has announced plans to serve the southern Chinese industrial port city of Guangzhou beginning March 31, becoming the first airline from the Gulf to serve Guangzhou. It will operate four flights-a-week non-stop using an Airbus A330 aircraft in a two-class configuration. The addition of Guangzhou strengthens the carriers China network, where it already flies to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong with a total ...
|
|
|
|
·Ĺ˝atec â the home of hops
For centuries, the northern Bohemian town of Ĺ˝atec has been the centre of hops growing in the country. Known as the home of hops and beer, the town is now trying to cope with a decline in its traditional industry. It recently launched a multi-million euro tourism project called Temple of Hops and Beer â but it is also slowly coming to terms with recent history that saw the townâs original German population repla ...
·Investigation demanded into allegations of harassment of Czech drivers by German and Austrian police
Long standing complaints by Czech drivers that they are being harassed byGerman and Austrian police have hit new heights amid reports that they havetaken a humiliating turn. Former prime minister Mirek TopolĂĄnek says thereis a clear case that European open border rules have been broken. Hissuccessor Jan Fischer has called on the Czech interior ministry toinvestigate.
·Czech adventurers seek to cover Siberiaâs frozen Lake Baikal in a month
Two intrepid Czechs, VaĹĄek SĹŻra and Pavel BlaĹžek, are at the start of what will probably be a month long trip to travel the length of the worldâs deepest lake â Siberiaâs lake Baikal. They will be covering the frozen ice and snow without any other help such as dogs or supplies delivered en route. Computer programmer and marketing manager Pavel BlaĹžek answered some questions before they set off. The first wa ...
·TĂ˝n above the Vltava, and under TemelĂn
A visit to TĂ˝n nad Vltavou offers much of what you would expect of a smallSouth Bohemian town. The winding streets are full of locals in themorning,each one greeting the other, the buildings, mostly farmsteads, have a kindof rural hominess that whips up the nostalgia in you even if youâveneverbeen there before, the woods are full of aged artefacts - bridges andcrosses in the middle of nowhere, say â and in the a ...
·Pragueâs answer to falling visitor numbers - teddy bear tourism
Now, ever gone on holiday and been forced to leave your teddy bear at home? Well, fear not, a Czech tour operator is launching what looks like a world first for tourism â holidays for cuddly toys. Starting from 90 euros you can send your teddy bear or other furry friend on a luxury trip to Prague or other Central European cities â youâll even receive a photo album with his holiday snaps. Earlier we spoke to the ...
·First Czech science centre Techmania proves its pulling power
The Czech Republicâs first and only science centre has recentlycelebrated its first birthday. Techmania, based in the western industrialcity of PlzeĹ, has already demonstrated its pulling power based on theformula of learning while having fun. And it has much bigger ambitions.
·Prague Castleâs Golden Lane to close for renovation
One of the Czech capitalâs most famous attractions, the picturesqueGolden Lane up at Prague Castle, is set to be closed to the public for atleast a year. Castle officials say the landmark has to undergo thoroughrenovation, as the little street is under threat from an antiquateddrainage system.
·The National Theatre - the "golden chapel" of Czech culture
No visit to Prague is complete without paying homage to one of the mostimportant buildings in the country in terms of history, symbolism andfunction: the National Theatre, a physical manifestation of Czech nationalpride.
·Travelling across Africa in a Trabant
The Soviet-era Trabant â a tiny plastic car built in former East Germanythat was left âby the roadsideâ following the collapse of the BerlinWall, may have been consigned to the dustbin of history, but it still has aspecial place in many Czechsâ hearts. Among fans is a group oftravellers, including a journalist and filmmaker, who have made the tinyvehicle central to their adventures. In late 2009 they conquere ...
·Technical fault in Pragueâs famous astronomical clock sends apostles on hour-long spin
Pragueâs famous 15th century astronomical clock, known as Orloj in Czech,is one of the oldest and most elaborate clocks ever built and one of thecityâs best known attractions. Few tourists leave Prague without seeingit. However the crowd that assembled to hear it chime last Sunday was infor a shock. Due to a technical error the procession of apostles thatappears in the windows above the clock failed to make its u ...
|
|
View category archive -->
Search this category -->
|
|
|
|
