English instruction tagged as lure for Taiwan tourists

THE Philippine representative office in Taiwan is promoting schools that specialize in teaching English, particularly in Cebu, in a bid to increase tourist arrivals.

Brumby slams Tourism Victoria over graffiti promotion

The world's most famous graffiti artist, Banksy, once said Melbourne's street art was arguably the nation's most significant contribution to the arts since the Aborigines' pencils were stolen.

The Leading Hotels of the World Suffers Catastrophic Website Failure

NEW YORK, NY - Following an overwhelming response to its online 80th anniversary promotion today, The Leading Hotels of the World confirmed that the dedicated promotional website had failed.

Cambodian golf courses aim to hit tourists

Phnom Penh - Cambodia's efforts to attract high-end tourists by developing a world class golfing scene in the space of just a few years appears to have paid off, with a major regional golf tour compan

$12 million shifted to tourism promotion

HONOLULU – Hawaii tourism officials plan to spend more money on marketing efforts at the expense of cultural programs aimed toward island visitors.

Gerald Glennon appointed general manager of world-renowned Halekulani

HONOLULU, HI (August 28, 2008) – Halekulani Corporation, which owns and manages both Halekulani and the Waikiki Parc Hotel on Oahu, Hawaii, has promoted Gerald Glennon to the position of general man

SriLankan Airlines supports national tourism drive in China

SriLankan Airlines is closely supporting the government’s drive to promote Sri Lanka as a destination of choice in China, which is viewed as one of the fastest-growing, global, tourism markets.

HEI Hotels and Resorts promotes Anthony R. Rutledge to CFO

NORWALK, CT (August 12, 200) - HEI Hotels & Resorts today announced it has promoted Anthony R. Rutledge to chief financial officer.

Philadelphia tourism promotion efforts to increase with new law

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania - Governor Edward G.

Benchmark Hospitality promotes Greg Parsons to vice president

Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the promotion of Greg Parsons to vice president for the leading hospitality management company. In his new role, Mr.

Frontier Airlines names new CFO

DENVER, Colorado - Frontier Airlines announced today it has promoted Edward (Ted) Christie III to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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

"Where the bloody hell are you?" campaign could be history soon

The agency behind the "Where the bloody hell are you?" ads, M&C Saatchi, has been knocked out of the race to retain the creative advertising account for Tourism Australia, which is expected to announce a shortlist of two agencies today.

Airlines take part in tourism promotion

Flying is one of the key factors in the tourism industry, and the nation's two flag carriers are vying with each other in tourism promotion in cooperation with the tourism authorities.

Such moves are expected to help attract foreign travelers and improve the ``tourism balance'' in a win-win strategy taking advantage of the airlines' ... read more

Bulgaria promoted as tourist destination in Russia

Bulgaria showcased its tourist appeal at the 15th Travel and Tourism international exhibition in Moscow with its largest stand to date, spreading 462 sq m, which hosted the smaller stands of 44 Bulgarian companies.

Jackie Chan tipped for Aussie tourism promotion

Martial arts legend and movie action hero Jackie Chan could soon be selling Australia in China as a favour to Kevin Rudd.

Chan dined with the PM at the weekend, together with the Chinese and US ambassadors.

"I've known Kevin for a few years," Chan said yesterday. "Last night before he left, I said whenever he calls, I'll be ... read more

Drive to promote hidden gems in £30m tourism bid

TOURISM bosses are to promote hidden gems on the outskirts as Glasgow as part of a drive to generate £30million.

East Renfrewshire plans to launch its first tourism strategy in a bid to bring in millions of pounds for the local economy.

"Incredible India" campaign promoting growth of tourism

NEW DELHI - The Economic Survey 2007-08 has said that the prospects for growth of tourism in India are bright.

The overall development of tourism infrastructure coupled with other efforts by the Government to promote tourism such as appropriately positioning India on the global tourism map through the "Incredible India" campaign.

Tourist office to engage in European road-show

The Austrian National Tourist Office (ÖW) is going to conduct a European road-show in advance of Euro 2008 to be co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland in June.

The show begins tomorrow in Moscow and will then travel to London, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Milan, Madrid, Prague and Stockholm.

Niagara tourism promoted in Ireland

Tourism representatives from Niagara County again were traveling to Ireland to promote the Erie Canal, communities on the historic waterway and the region.

Scheduled to make their third annual trip to the Jan. 24-27 Holiday World Travel Show in Dublin were Michael and Sharon Murphy, owners of Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises.