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Foreigners flock to Hainan to dodge winter chill

Hainan Tourism

Foreigners flock to Hainan to dodge winter chill

HAIKOU - As China's sole tropical island province, Hainan is gaining wider popularity as a hot tourism resort among foreign tourists who come to enjoy the sunshine and avoid the winter chill.

China and Russia exchange 3.3 million tourists in 2011

Russia-China Tourism

China and Russia exchange 3.3 million tourists in 2011

BEIJING, China - China and Russia exchanged more than 3.3 million tourists in 2011, serving as important sources of tourists to each other, China's National Tourism Administration (CNTA) said ...

Chinese contribution to Australia's tourism could top $6 billion

Chinese Tourism To Australia

Chinese contribution to Australia's tourism could top $6 billion

Australians feeling guilty about their overseas jaunts at the expense of local tourism destinations take heart - the Chinese are coming.

Bed and Breakfast emerging in Europe

European Travel Trends

Bed and Breakfast emerging in Europe

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - The phenomenon of bed & breakfast is flourishing in Europe. Research showed that during the past five years, many B&B's were started.

Cruising 2012: New smoking policies, hot destinations, onboard fees

2012 Cruise Trends

Cruising 2012: New smoking policies, hot destinations, onboard fees

PENNINGTON, N.J. - Looking at what's in store for cruisers in 2012, here's a list of what is -- and what isn't -- likely to make waves in the next twelve months.

Making Waves in 2012

When bugs fly

The current OMG

When bugs fly

By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN

(eTN) - Travel has always been perilous. Over the decades we have come to worry about hijackings, terrorists, sleeping pilots, and worn-out engine parts. The current OMG is germs!

Crystal Cruises announces deadline for "Book Now" fares

Cruise News

Crystal Cruises announces deadline for "Book Now" fares

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Effective January 1, Crystal Cruises increased fares for as many as 19 cruises and set a new booking deadline of February 28, 2012 for 2012 and 2013 Book Now fares.

Tourist ties between Asia and Britain grow stronger

British Tourism To Asia

Tourist ties between Asia and Britain grow stronger

SINGAPORE - According to the latest research, British tourists show increased interest in Asia.

Thailand

Nine hottest travel destinations for 2012

Global Travel

Nine hottest travel destinations for 2012

Where exactly should you go in 2012? As always, some places will stand out above the rest when it comes to unforgettable things to do and see.

Here are nine of the top destinations for ...

French and Swiss tourists give Israel low marks

Many Tourists Unhappy With Israel Trips

French and Swiss tourists give Israel low marks

Although they arrive in Israel in masses, French tourists are apparently not very fond the Jewish state.

Maldives goes after mid-market Indian tourists

Maldives' Tourism

Maldives goes after mid-market Indian tourists

The popular sea country prepares to host more mid-market Indian travelers.

Mammoth Mountain ranked as most popular ski resort in North America

Most Popular Ski Resorts of 2011

Mammoth Mountain ranked as most popular ski resort in North America

BOSTON, Mass. - In its final ranking of the most popular ski resorts for the 2011 calendar year, SkiReports.com ranks California's Mammoth Mountain as the most popular ski resort in North ...

Frank Vismeg: a man of many connections

Tourism Executive and Member of Skal

Frank Vismeg: a man of many connections

By Melanie Cummings

Long-term success in the travel and tourism business requires an instinct for chang¬ing tastes, willingness to adapt, and hard work.

Sri Lanka expects 800,000th visitor to arrive on Monday

Sri Lankan tourism industry grows 37 percent

Sri Lanka expects 800,000th visitor to arrive on Monday

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka tourism industry sources expect the 800,000th visitor to Sri Lanka this year to arrive in the country on Monday.

AAA: 91.9 million Americans will travel during year-end holidays

Expected holiday travel volume will increase 1.4 percent

AAA: 91.9 million Americans will travel during year-end holidays

ORLANDO, Fla.

Commerce Minister: Cyprus tourism up 10 percent

Cyprus tourist numbers up

Commerce Minister: Cyprus tourism up 10 percent

Tourist arrivals have increased by over 10 per cent since October, with revenue from tourism getting a 13.6 per cent boost along the way, according to Commerce Minister Praxoulla Antoniadou.

Jordan Tourism Board sponsors innovative marketing campaign

Travel Bloggers talk about Jordan

Jordan Tourism Board sponsors innovative marketing campaign

The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) is excited to announce a unique marketing collaboration with travel bloggers.

Over 20 million people predicted to take cruises in 2012

Cruise Industry To Boom Next Year

Over 20 million people predicted to take cruises in 2012

Ongoing demand for cruise holidays is set to take annual passenger numbers to a record high of 20.3 million next year, according to a new trends forecast.

Colombia: A rising tourism destination

Colombia attracting global visitors

Colombia: A rising tourism destination

More companies than ever are selling Colombia as a travel product.

The inaugural World Green Tourism Award presented

ICTP in Abu Dhabi to present award

The inaugural World Green Tourism Award presented

HAWAII, BRUSSELS, ABU DHABI - The inaugural World Green Tourism Award was presented to Maurice Strong, former Secretary General of the Stockholm Environment Conference (1972) and of the Rio Earth ...

Australia wants Indian tourists

Tourism Australia courts Indian visitors

Australia wants Indian tourists

NEW DELHI, India - Earlier this year, Tourism Australia starting advertising in India using Indians living or visiting Australia.

Top travel destinations for Brits in 2012

All eyes are on where Brits will be heading for their 2012 holidays

Top travel destinations for Brits in 2012

CHESTER, England - As 2011 draws to a close, all eyes are on where Brits will be heading for their 2012 holidays.

Year of Creative Scotland

Visit Scotland in 2012 for a creative bonanza

EDINBURGH, Scotland - Year-round festivals and events, prize-winning art, architecture and design, world-renowned literature, contemporary music and unique arts and crafts are just some of the ...

The Code moves into new stage of development

Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct

The Code moves into new stage of development

The Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct (TheCode.org) announced it is moving into a new stage of development, thanks to the financial support of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic ...

Orbitz launches Facebook contest

"Gift It Forward" contest

Orbitz launches Facebook contest

CHICAGO, Ill.

Vacation study reveals wide work-life disparity across five continents

2011 Vacation Deprivation Study

Vacation study reveals wide work-life disparity across five continents

BELLEVUE, Wash. - The results of the 2011 Vacation Deprivation study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents, have been released today.

SADC single tourist visa may become reality by 2013

Southern African Development Community Univisa

SADC single tourist visa may become reality by 2013

By Gill Staden, eTN Zambia

Southern African Development Community member countries hope that single tourist visa for the region will become a reality by 2013 UNWTO meeting.

Slovakia to join the Eurail Global Pass in 2012

Eurail Group G.I.E.

Slovakia to join the Eurail Global Pass in 2012

UTRECHT, Netherlands - Eurail Group G.I.E. has announced that Slovakia will join the Eurail Global Pass on the 1st January, 2012.

Insider top tips for visiting London

Candon Calling

Insider top tips for visiting London

Most people have been to London and seen the classic tourist destinations, but what's the city like through the eyes of a local?

Seychelles receives Gold Award for International Cooperation

China International Travel Advertisers' week

Seychelles receives Gold Award for International Cooperation

Seychelles has received the "Gold Award for International Cooperation" at the opening ceremony of the 2011 China International Travel Advertisers' Week, in Sanya, Hainan Province, China, on ...

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