American Tourism Society and NY Skal hold first joint seminar focusing on meeting and conference opportunities

The highly successful and well attended first joint American Tourism Society (ATS) and New York SKAL seminar focused on meetings and conference opportunities in new, as well as established markets.

Cruising the Caledonian Canal

While not everyone can afford to own a luxury motor boat or yacht, cruising by barge is not only one of the most relaxing and rewarding holidays around, it can also be one of the environmentally “gr

New hotel classification system launched today in Jordan

The new classification system for hotels was officially launched this morning at an industry-wide event held under the patronage of HE Ms. Maha Al Khatib, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.

Bit 2010 is a driving force for tourism

Bit has been referred to as “the” marketplace for the tourism system in Italy and one of the top 4 in the world.

The secrets of the emarketing arts for tourism

Today, e-marketing has become one of the essentials of business success.

Corinthia Hotel Prague features its award winning conference facilities

The Corinthia Hotel Prague featured its award-winning conference facilities by sponsoring a free-stay drawing at the first American Tourism Society (ATS)/NY Skal joint MICE market seminar, January 28,

Debate over room demand for 2010 FIFA World Cup rages on

FIFA’s announcement that it has released 65,000 of its MATCH-booked rooms in the western Cape has caused considerable debate about the actual demand for accommodation during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Just Help Haiti receives more support from travel and tourism industry

With the message that we must continue to support Haiti well after the emergency relief program is over by planning now to rebuild the country’s water and sanitation infrastructure, international wa

Celebrate Year of the Tiger with Agoda’s Chinese New Year specials

Agoda.com, a leading Asia-based hotel bookings site and part of the NASDAQ-listed Priceline.com, welcomes in the Year of the Tiger with a host of special offers and last-minute rates for Chinese New Y

LimoRes.com offers exclusive rates on quality car service to Royal Caribbean International guests

LimoRes.com, the leading global ground transportation provider, today announced a partnership with Royal Caribbean International.

TTG Incontri–TTI: the world of tourism sets the appointment for October 22-24 in Rimini, Italy

The organizing machine of TTG Incontri TTI is already working full time, and it is Italy’s only true business-to-business tourism fair, which will take place on October 22-24, 2010.

WTTC announces shortlist of finalists for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.

UHIC State of Islamic Art

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has recently made the final touches on the logo of the First International Conference of Urban Heritage in Islamic Countries (UHIC).

TV star Rosa rejoins the European Waterways hotel barge fleet

European Waterways is very pleased to announce the re-launch of the hotel barge "Rosa" in southwest France.

A perfect break aboard Enchanté in France

As perfect days go, they don’t come much better than gliding along a canal in the south of France and being serenaded by a raven-headed beauty with the voice of a diva.

THAI and Thai government hold Thai rice donation ceremony to Haitian people

Today (February 1, 2010), the Thai Government and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), as well as the government and private sector cooperated together in transporting 100 tons of

Bentwood Inn – iconic Jackson Hole log lodge deepens its environmental commitments

The Bentwood Inn, located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is deepening their commitment to the environmental well-being of the region by implementing comprehensive environmental initiatives and teaming with

IIPT and eTurboNews call for world travel and tourism industry support of Olympic Truce

The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT), together with eTurboNews, is calling for all sectors of the world travel and tourism industry to join with both the International Olympic

Safi Airways announces interline agreements with 4 major carriers in the region

Safi Airways, the leading international carrier from Afghanistan, has announced interline agreements between Safi Airways and Lufthansa, United Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways.

Heat readers vote Cape Town best holiday ever

Cape Town has received yet another accolade for best holiday destination – and this time it’s been voted for by South Africans themselves – in a heat magazine reader survey, Cape Town was voted

TourCrafters offers English- and Russian-speaking Italy tours

Italy is everybody's favorite country including, it seems, Russian-speaking Americans.

Agoda.com shares the love on Valentine's Day

Agoda.com, a leading Asia-based hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline.com, is ramping up the romance this Valentine’s Day with an array of seductive room rates for couples wanting t

New name for Meritus Mandarin Singapore

Meritus Mandarin Singapore announced today that it has changed its name to Mandarin Orchard Singapore. It continues to be owned by Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd.

SCTA developing new regulations for tourism accommodation in the Kingdom

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), completed the re-evaluation of all Saudi Arabia hotels and more than 70 percent of furnished residential units in the Kingdom have been classif

Author speaks gospel truth about money management

What is the least crowded week to visit Disney World? Which websites help you find the cheapest airplane tickets? Where can you find true travel bargains?

Oasis of pleasure

Set against a backdrop of endless lush greens, spanning an unspoiled 40,000- square-meter landscape on the edge of an aqua oasis and the beach, is the resort THE "Land of the Pharaoh" salutes.

ALTM 2010 registration now open

ALTM (Asia Luxury Travel Market), the region’s only dedicated luxury travel event, announced the event registration open for 2010 VIP buyers and exhibitors.

MIR Corporation's new Trans-Siberian Railroad brochure just released detailing journeys by private and scheduled train

Seattle-based MIR Corporation is pleased to announce the publication of an exciting new brochure, "Experience the Tran-Siberian Railway, Your Route – Your Way," detailing an extensive selection of j

Fall in love with Amari

Amari, Thailand’s leading hotel group, epitomizing modern Asian hospitality, is introducing an exciting, new, and vibrant concept, "Love." Amari "Love" will be portrayed in several ways: Amari’s l

HRH Crown Prince officiates launch of ASEAN Tourism Forum 2010

Tonight, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Brunei Darussalam, launched the 29th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) at the G

Smile trains 3000 students in its third phase

The third phase of Smile - the School Tourism Education Program - will be launched during the next semester (February/March, 2010) in Al-Ahsa.

Abu Dhabi to host World Routes 2012

The Route Development Group (RDG) is pleased to announce that the 18th World Routes, the largest gathering of airlines, airports, and tourism authorities in the world, is to be held in Abu Dhabi in 20

The smartest new travel agency tool

Since 1971, leading travel insurance provider, TravelSafe Insurance, has been protecting travelers with groundbreaking products, benefits, services, and competitive pricing.

Indian families to enjoy Chiang Mai holiday

Recently, I met with Mr.

Safety at the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Safety and security concerns remain the biggest reason for people not wanting to visit Cape Town, Africa.

Barging in France on Canal du Nivernais

At four miles an hour, Go-Barging in Burgundy allows the body to relax into the rhythms of the French countryside while gliding past medieval villages and dark forests.

Live it! Love it! LOUDER! at the Cape Town Stadium Soccer Festival

Cape Town Tourism is urging all Capetonians to "Live It! Love It! LOUDER!" at the first in a series of Cape Town Stadium test events on January 23, 2010.

SCTA one of the best among 10 e-government entities

According to the e-government program (Yesser), the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities won a leading position among the top ten government agencies that apply e-governance practices.

TRAVDEX and BLLA partner on industry summit

TRAVDEX, the one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology, announced today a partnership with Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association, the association focused on expanding marketing initiatives

CEOs and MDs of Air Asia X, Abacus, Google Travel and Microsoft to address travel industry in Asia

Leading senior executives from Air Asia X, Abacus, Google Travel, and Microsoft are set to address Asia’s travel industry and discuss key strategies for the upturn at EyeforTravel’s Travel Distrib

Making Cape Town 2010 a love affair not a one night stand

While issues of Cape Town’s readiness, safety and security and transport infrastructure have dominated global headlines in the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, fears of being fleeced are now to

Boutique Lodging and Lifestyle Association unites brands onto one reservations platform

With the hospitality industry in the midst of a transformative period, the newly-formed Boutique Lodging and Lifestyle Association (BLLA) provides an opportunity for boutique properties to prosper thr

Travel industry clean water charity Just a Drop launches Just Help Haiti

Clean water charity, Just a Drop, is appealing to the travel and tourism industry to raise funds to supply clean safe water to Haiti following the recent disaster.

Most beautiful promenade on Rhine River goes Japanese

The center of the Rhine-Ruhr area becomes the center of Japanese culture outside of Japan on May 29, 2010.

An affordable Valentine trip to Italy

What could be better than a Valentine's Day trip to Italy, the most romantic country in the world? The answer: an affordable trip.

SCTA and Carrefour collaborate to market productive families handicrafts

The National Project of Tourism Human Resources Development (Takamul) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Carrefour, the hypermarket chain, (KSA Group), to market the productive families' handicra

AMA-zing free air sale from AMAWATERWAYS

Award-winning European river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS has announced a 4-day Free Air promotion on selected 2010 itineraries.

New BIT event dedicated to short breaks

Bit4Cities is a new Bit 2010 initiative featuring the new travelers' trend in choosing shorter and more frequent holidays: city breaks, mid-haul trips, and stays for up to four nights to discover the

The Paris Marathon and a unique cruise in April 2010 with a 10 nights for the price of 6 offer

European Waterways, Europe’s largest all-inclusive hotel barging company, is offering travelers a unique opportunity to combine the spectacle of the famous Paris Marathon with a relaxing river cruis

EL AL Israel Airlines brings tons of medical supplies and dozens of medical teams to assist Haiti relief efforts

EL AL, Israel’s national airline, landed in Haiti this past Thursday with dozens of medical teams and tons of emergency supplies to assist with rescue and salvage efforts.