Seeing the world on water
Three quarters of the world's surface is water, but nearly all of our vacations are based on land. It stands to reason that we must be missing out.
The Honorable Maurice F. Strong will be awarded the inaugural World Green Tourism Award in Abu Dhabi next month
The Honorable Maurice F.
Hospitality industry already dealing with sluggish demand
By Hector D’souza, eTN India
(eTN) - The recent announcement made by the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand advising tourists to take caution when traveling to crowded places in India during the festival season, ...
Travel industry still lagging in mobile strategies
While there has been a slight increase in the number of travel brands which have a mobile-friendly website (38 percent - up from 35 percent in February 2011), the travel industry still lags behind ...
![Bulgarian "dental tourism" set to grow](http://www.eturbonews.com/files/imagecache/teaser/0a9_350.jpg "Bulgarian "dental tourism" set to grow")
Report: Bulgaria "well-placed" to develop medical tourism industry
As cost pressures in the health care systems of rich countries start to bite, an increasing number of western Europeans are traveling east to seek cheaper medical treatment.
Indian Tourism To Egypt
MUMBAI, India - With Egypt's parliamentary elections, the first since Mubarak's ouster and intended as the first significant step towards a civilian democratic system, taking place next week, the ...
Air Travel Tips
From digital check-ins to shipping baggage, these tips will help you avoid unnecessary airline fees.
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Comprehensive sales increase 38 percent
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Signature Travel Network commenced its Annual Sales Meeting and Trade Show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas today, with a general session to members and suppliers highlighting ...
JAMAICA’S 11th ANNUAL REGGAE MARATHON
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica’s premier road race, the Reggae Marathon, held in Negril, continues to attract an international following with participants from the U.S., Japan, Italy, Germany and ...
Cross-Strait Tourism
Mainland China’s Cross-Strait Tourism Exchange Association has announced that it will ease travel restrictions to Taiwan, the ROC Ministry of Transportation and Communications said Nov. 10.
Quarter of Brits Will Increase Holiday Spending Next Year
LONDON, England - The results of the 2012 Travel Trends Survey released today shaow that while the troubled economy is the most significant concern for Britons planning their 2012 holidays, travel ...
International Travel
The overall U.S. outbound market totaled 60.3 million in 2010, down two percent compared to 2009.
Ukraine - the great unknown of Europe
By Dmytro Makarov
KYIV, Ukraine - The reputable British tourist guide Lonely Planet chose Ukraine as one of the top three tourist destinations for 2012. Uganda and Burma occupy the first two spots of the list.
Holland America Line's 2013 Grand Voyages
SEATTLE, Wash. - Holland America Line's flagship ms Amsterdam and the intimate explorer, ms Prinsendam, each will sail two Grand Voyages in 2013.
Last transit of Venus of this century
LONDON, England - On Tuesday 5th June 2012 the planet Venus is set to make a very rare passage across the face of the sun and experts have reported one of the best visibility viewpoints will be ...
More Brits looking for holidays to Spain
The online travel company ULookUBook.com say that holidays to Spain, especially cheap holidays to Tenerife, proved incredibly popular this summer.
Mozambique Tourism
Once marred by conflict, Mozambique is slowly emerging as a popular tourist destination as people are drawn in by the tropical weather, beautiful beaches and rich culture.
Travel To Europe
ORLANDO, Fla. - Airlines are expected to cut seating capacity on international flights to Europe next year between five percent and 10 percent, according to TravCorp USA.
Sri Lanka becomes one of the most preferred destinations for Belgian tourists
Belgian tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka grew by 114.5 percent during the first nine months of 2011, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU Ravinatha Aryasinha said.
DESIGN HOTELS BRINGS YOU THE POWER OF TEN
BERLIN, Germany – Whether it’s Mediterranean warmth, Caribbean cool, dramatic snowscapes or big city thrills that engage attention this season, Design Hotels has them all.
Sofitel So Singapore Hotel
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced the latest addition to its luxury network in Asia, with the signing of Sofitel So Singapore, the world’s third Sofitel So label hotel.
Advisories against travel to India during festival season issued
NEW DELHI, India - Advisories against travel to India during the holiday season have been issued by US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Today’s climate of globalization
Business travel is very serious business!
Tourism To Brazil On The Rise
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Expedia, Inc. announced today data showing growth in the number of online bookings to Brazil made on the more than 100 Expedia® and Hotels.com® travel sites ...
Arab Tourism To Monaco On The Rise
Riyadh - There has been a 45 per cent increase in the number of UAE tourists visiting Monaco in one year, according to Michel Bouquier, President of Monaco's Tourism and Convention Authority.
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19th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization
Calling on governments, donors and international financial institutions to "unlock the potential of tourism," Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today hailed the industry''s ability to ...
Few concierge myths debunked
"Matchmaker" isn't a job that appears on Claudette Breve's résumé, but she's been responsible for more than 100 successful wedding proposals.
Japan healing from tragic events
Speaking today at the "Special International Symposium on the Revitalization of Japan’s Tourism Sector and Quake Affected Regions," David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel and ...
Insights into Tourism Branding
By Anita Mendiratta, CNN Task Group/eTN
KEEPING TOURISM TRUE TO ITS WORD
