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Bangladesh prime minister issues directives to develop tourism

Sheikh Hasina Directs Authorities To Make Country Attractive

Bangladesh prime minister issues directives to develop tourism

By Azam Mahmood, eTN

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed authorities to take steps to make all places of natural beauty, as well as religious and historic spots in the country attractive to local and fore

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Controversial web-site stirs trouble

Thailand-Cambodia

Controversial web-site stirs trouble

By Reinhard Hohler, eTN, Chiang Mai

According to some Cambodian media sources, a new website launched by the
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday has caused a stir in the

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PM Tsvangirai says Zimbabwe safe tourist destination

Zimbabwe

PM Tsvangirai says Zimbabwe safe tourist destination

By xinhuanet.com

HARARE - The newly sworn-in Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said the west and the rest of the international community are encouraged to come to Zimbabwe without any security fears as the

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Tourism chiefs criticise government over 'inaction'

UK

Tourism chiefs criticise government over 'inaction'

By telegraph.co.uk

Leading travel industry figures have written to the Prime Minister calling for tourism to be removed from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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"We regret the incident and will not allow it to happen again"

Thailand

"We regret the incident and will not allow it to happen again"

By bangkokpost.com

Newly elected Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Wednesday he was sorry for the damage done to the country by the week-long occupation of Bangkok's two airports.

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Palestinian PM appeals for Britain travel advice change

Palestinian PM In UK

Palestinian PM appeals for Britain travel advice change

By AFP

LONDON — Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad on Monday appealed for Britain to change its travel advice regarding the West Bank, citing improved security and increasing numbers of tourists.

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Thailand Prime Minister and cabinet banned from politics

Thailand Constitutional Court Dissolves Ruling Party

Thailand Prime Minister and cabinet banned from politics

By eTN Staff Writer

Bangkok Update as of December 2, 2008, 13:20 hrs (Bangkok time)

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Chiang Mai saves the day (for politicians, at least)

Thailand

Chiang Mai saves the day (for politicians, at least)

By Reinhard Hohler

Chiang Mai, Thailand (etN) – Reports from the Bangkok Post claim that the Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat went on national television at about 10pm Wednesday and insisted he will not step down, cit

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Thai PM orders protesters ousted from airports

Thailand

Thai PM orders protesters ousted from airports

By Ambika Ahuja and Chris Blake, AP

Bangkok, Thailand – Protesters occupying Bangkok's two airports braced for a raid Thursday night after Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat declared a limited state of emergency authorizing police to ta

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Key asked to help prop up tourism

New Zealand

Key asked to help prop up tourism

By stuff.co.nz

Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe has called on incoming prime minister John Key to pump more money into tourism to stave off a potential sharp decline in visitor numbers.

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Confrontation ahead?

Bangkok Rajamangala National Stadium

Confrontation ahead?

By Reinhard Hohler, eTN Ambassador

(BangkokPost.com) - The atmosphere at the Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium on Saturday is lively, as many people across the country continually stream into the venue to join the pro-government

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Thai Parliament elects Thailand's new prime minister

His Excellency Somchai Wongsawat, Deputy Leader Of The People Power Party Elected

Thai Parliament elects Thailand's new prime minister

By eTN

The Thai parliament this morning elected His Excellency Somchai Wongsawat, deputy leader of the People Power Party, as its choice as Thailand's 26th prime minister.

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Tourism industry presents wishlist

New Zealand

Tourism industry presents wishlist

By stuff.co.nz

The Tourism Industry Association has accused the Government of undervaluing New Zealand's "bedrock" export industry with a lowly minister and a lack of investment and kudos.

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Resignation of Foreign Minister seen as another blow to Thai PM

Thailand

Resignation of Foreign Minister seen as another blow to Thai PM

By Reinhard Hohler, eTN Ambassador

According to the latest posting at the Bangkok Post web-site www.bangkokpost.com Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag tendered his resignation to embattled Prime Minister Samak Su

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Thai PM declares state of emergency in capital

Thai Unrest

Thai PM declares state of emergency in capital

By Michael Casey, AP Writer

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday, empowering the military to restore order after street fighting between supporters and opponents of t

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Prime Minister Lee officially opens Changi Airport Terminal 3

Significant Milestone

Prime Minister Lee officially opens Changi Airport Terminal 3

By eTN

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was at Changi Airport to officially open Changi Airport's Terminal 3 (T3) on July 25, 2008.

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Opportunity knocks for Barbados

Renewed Focus By Prime Minister David Thompson's New Government

Opportunity knocks for Barbados

By eTN

NEW YORK - Barbados' bedrock tourism sector has been given renewed focus by the Prime Minister David Thompson's new government.

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Prime Minister Wen Jiabao praises innovation during Ctrip visit

Ctrip Boasts Over 20 Million Members

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao praises innovation during Ctrip visit

By eTN

SHANGHAI, China - China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao visited the Shanghai headquarters of Ctrip.com International, Ltd. as part of his economic tour of Shanghai on July 6, 2008.

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Prince and PM hail British tourism

UK

Prince and PM hail British tourism

The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Gordon Brown helped launch British Tourism Week by sending messages of support to the industry.

Charles praised tourism as "one of this country's great success stories" and spoke of British Tourism Week's recognition of the "huge economic difference which (tourism) makes to local communities ... read more