Violence blocks Spanish Town restoration project

The Ministry of Tourism has more than $100 million to spend on projects in Spanish Town but it is afraid to do so because of the frequent outbreak of gun violence.

With its magnificent Georgian buildings and historical sites, Spanish Town has been selected as one of the perfect destinations for Jamaica's push towards heritage ... read more

China sets up planemaker to challenge Airbus, Boeing

China set up a company to build large jets, challenging the dominance of Airbus SAS and Boeing Co. in the market for planes with 150 seats.

UAE pumps US$4 billion in Egypt's tourism sector

The UAE has pumped US$4 billion into the vibrant Egyptian tourism sector, accounting for 30% of total Arab tourism investment in Egypt, a senior Egyptian official has disclosed.

New England states doing more to lure Chinese tourists

NEWPORT, R.I. - New England tourism officials are seeing opportunity in China as a booming economy there produces a larger middle class.

That middle class is venturing abroad, and tourist destinations from Rhode Island to Vermont want to be ready.

Avoid airline surcharges with ease

A downward economy, soaring fuel prices, and a dollar beaten up by the British pound and the Euro. So, what do the airlines do in response? Do they raise prices? No, they initiate every conceivable surcharge, fee and rule to generate revenue.

Silverjet boss reluctant to sell airline

Silverjet CEO Lawrence Hunt has admitted he is reluctant to sell the all-business class airline.

When speaking to Aviation Business, Hunt said any bid for the publicly listed airline cannot be rejected outright under London Stock Exchange rules.

But the British businessman added: "Now is the wrong time to sell, but if someone puts ... read more

EU and US to begin talks about airline takeover rules

LONDON - The European Union and United States will begin talks this week to pave the way for a wave of transatlantic airline takeovers, according to a report.

EU negotiators will urge their U.S. counterparts to press ahead with the creation of a comprehensive open aviation area between the EU and the United States, The Sunday Telegraph ... read more

Kanha guides' strike hits tourists

NAGPUR: With trained wildlife guides in Kanha tiger reserve on strike it's the tourists who are bearing the brunt of inexperienced hands. Over 51 trained guides, affiliated to the Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Tiger Project Guide Sangh, Kanha, are on strike since May 1 demanding hike in remuneration from the existing Rs 150 to Rs 300.

Forum to talk tourism

EVERYONE needs to learn where the Pacific stands in the world of tourism, says South Pacific Travel chief executive Tony Everitt.

He said participants attending the South Pacific Travel and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) two-day forum on "Intelligent Tourism Investment" would touch on this.

The forum will be held on ... read more

Adventure tourism to gain fillip in Kashmir

SRINAGAR - A five-member team of International Mountaineering Federation (IMF) in association with the tourism department of Kashmir promotes trekking destinations in the state.

The relief and terrain of Kashmir offers exciting opportunities for mountaineering in the state. Mountaineering as an adventure sports is fast catching up with ... read more

Euro manx airline goes out of business

One of the main airlines connecting Liverpool with the Isle of Man has ceased trading.

EuroManx blamed rising fuel prices as one of several factors behind the business.

The Isle of Man-based airline operated five flights a day between the island and Liverpool John Lennon airport.

It started flights in 2002, taking over from ... read more

Call for utilizing Iran-Iraq tourism potentials

Iran and Iraq have special potentials for developing the tourism industry, observed deputy head of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department here on Saturday.

Seyyed Masoud Montajebnia pointed to the strong cultural and religious affinities of the two countries and said that the number of Iranians and Iraqis ... read more

Filipinos urged: Vote for tourist spots online

The Department of Tourism has called on local governments, investors and the public to help meet the country’s goal to bring in five million visitors in 2010 by participating in an online survey that seeks to name the “New Seven Wonders of Nature.”

Airline recommends Sapporo for parents

Which is the best travel destination for parents? According to many Korean Air cabin crew, it's Sapporo in Japan.

The carrier recently conducted a survey on its 2,917 flight attendants in April ahead of Parents' Day, which fell Thursday, to give tips to people who plan to offer trips to their parents as a Parents' Day gift.

Buddha smiling in tourist circuit

NEW DELHI - The Buddha is smiling, again. For years, the Buddhist travel segment has been lagging but things are looking up, say travel agents specialising in the segment. According to estimates, Buddhist travel accounted for about 10-12% of the total of 4.63 million tourists who visited India in 2006-07.

Probate judge upholds Smith widow’s deal with cruise line

Greenwich Probate Judge David Hopper last Friday upheld Jennifer Hagel Smith’s $1-million settlement with Royal Caribbean cruise lines.

Tourism, an economic lifeline for many, plunges in Tibetan areas after protests and crackdown

XIAHE, China - Labrang, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery famed for its sacred scriptures and paintings, was nearly deserted over the May Day holiday.

A few pilgrims in traditional robes turned prayer wheels. Several young monks kicked a soccer ball on a dirt field.

Half airline accidents occur upon landing

GENEVA (Reuters) - About half of the 100 airline accidents worldwide last year took place during landing, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday.

Many of those accidents could have been avoided if pilots made a second attempt at the runway, or if obstacles on the ground were properly cleared, according to a ... read more

All-inclusive cruise holidays are cost-effective

All-inclusive cruise holidays can be extremely "cost-effective" one industry expert has said this week.

The Co-operative Travel, which is the UK's largest independent holiday retailer, claims that there are still plenty of good deals to be had with cruises and there is a misconception that these types of breaks are for those with a lot ... read more

World Bank to help Mozambique win tourism investment

MAPUTO - The World Bank's private sector lending arm will help Mozambique secure an estimated $3.1 billion worth of investments in tourism projects, Tourism Minister Fernando Sumbana said on Thursday.