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International Association Of Golf Tour Operators

Dominican Republic named 'Golf Destination of the Year'

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The Dominican Republic (DR) was named the "Golf Destination of the Year for the Caribbean and Latin America" by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).

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Supporing Animal Welfare Abroad

Federation of Tour Operators launches animal attraction initiative

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Members of the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) have re-affirmed their long-standing commitment to improving animal welfare standards worldwide with the launch of an initiative which will see a deta

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goa is safe. or so they say.

Goa is safe for tourists, say UK tour operators

LONDON: The murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling got Goa a bad press but tour operators here insist that there has been no let up in bookings since it is still considered a safe destination.

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UAE

Emirates Palace signs deals with tour operators in four European countries

Emirates Palace captured the imagination of international travel trade companies at the recently held International Travel Bourse (ITB) in Berlin, signing lucrative deals with tour operators in four different European countries.

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New Zealand

Carbon trade cost 'will sink tourism'

The Government's rush to introduce emissions trading will sink "coal-face" tourism businesses, the tourism operators' association says.

In a submission to Parliament's select committee considering the Emissions Trading Bill, the Tourism Industry Association says small operators will fail under the burden of increased energy costs ... read more

Kenya

Tour operators to market Kenya at world’s top fair

The tourism industry is gearing itself for a major marketing mission after the clashes that followed last year’s polls.

Led by the Kenya Tourism Board, stakeholders are preparing to attend the annual International Tourism Exchange ITB in Germany — the world’s largest travel fair.

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Kenya Violence

Flights halted as Kenya violence continues

By Wolfgang H. Thome

(eTN) - All air operations depending on AVGAS and JetA1 aviation fuel have been halted across Uganda due to the lack of available fuel, after the reserves in Entebbe and Kajjansi have run low.

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