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11/21/08, 09:21:08 UTC
APU to sign cooperation accord with World Tourism Organization
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is to sign a memorandum of understanding on mutual cooperation in tourism education with the U.N. World Tourism Organization next Wednesday, a first among educational institutions in the nation.
Annual Awards Recognize Environmental Innovation in Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises' Ships
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises announced today the winners of their coveted environmental awards.
American Airlines and American Eagle Airlines Give Customers More Choice When Flying to the Big Apple
American Eagle Airlines Adds New Nonstop Markets
First Russian Space Tourist a Mystery
A prominent Russian businessman-turned-politician is in line to become the next space tourist in 2009, Federal Space Agency head Anatoly Perminov said Friday.
AirAsia plans low-cost airline in Vietnam
Malaysia’s AirAsia, the largest budget airline in Southeast Asia, has signed an agreement with Vietnam’s largest shipbuilder to establish a joint venture no-frills carrier in Vietnam.
Dragonair to join oneworld on 1 November
Dragonair - regularly named in customer surveys as the best airline serving China - will join oneworld® on 1 November 2007, Its addition to oneworld is expected to be completed before the other airline alliances bring their Chinese members elect on board.
Search resumes for South Korean tourists
A LAND, air and sea search has resumed for two South Korean men missing on a treacherous stretch of the West Australian coast.
Tourists told to delete APEC photos
Police have defended the heavy security crackdown in and around Sydney, as tourists feel the effects of their increased presence.
Tourists flee as Felix nears
Planes shuttled tourists from island resorts in a desperate airlift Monday as Hurricane Felix bore down on Honduras and Belize.
France loses perch as top tourist spot
For the first time since tourism was invented, France has slipped from its perch as the world’s top destination.
NAM urged to support expansion of tourism in member states
Tehran - Vice-president and head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Esfandiar Rahim Mashai here Monday urged NAM to rally support for expansion of tourism in its member states.
Netherlands failing to tackle sex tourism
Children's aid organisation Terre des Hommes says Dutch tourists travelling abroad are still able to engage in illegal sex with minors without fear of prosecution, five years after a new law aimed at curbing this criminal activity took effect.
Lufthansa-DHL airline applies for approval
LUFTHANSA and DHL have filed for approval to set up the joint freight airline ‘Newco’, according to the German Federal Cartel Office.
Low cost airline celebrates 10 millionth passenger
Jet2.com, the low cost airline, today celebrated a significant milestone in its history as it welcomed its 10 millionth passenger since commencing operations nearly five years ago.
Singapore Airline, Temasek Acquire 24 Pct In China Eastern
Singapore - Shares of China Eastern Airline added on Monday on the announcement that it has sold a 24 percent stake to Singapore Airlines, and its parent, Temasek for 7.2 billion dollars.
Durano leads tourism fair at CICC
Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano will lead the guests during the opening ceremonies of the 1st Philippine International Tourism Fair (PITF) at the Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City on September 5.
Vatican newly inaugurated airline to fly pilgrims to Israel
Unconfirmed reports indicated last week that the low cost Vatican airline company had signed an agreement with Israel’s Ministry of Tourism to fly pilgrims to Israel
Cruising Blind: The Sightless Take To The High Seas
For decades, the blind have headed to ski slopes, national parks and beaches for holidays
Holy Water Banned From Holy Airline
PARIS: Even holy water from the Roman Catholic shrine at Lourdes can't get by airport security officials screening passengers for suspicious liquids.
Typhoid brought back by tourists
Thousands of people holidaying in exotic locations without being vaccinated or taking the proper medicines are fuelling a rise in dangerous diseases, doctors will warn today.
Super Bowl MVP makes pitch for tourists to visit New Orleans
Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning added a new pitch to his plethora of endorsements Wednesday - one that came from the heart. On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Manning gave an impromptu boost to the tourism industry in his hometown of New Orleans by calling on those who have not visited the city recently to return.
Wealthy Gulf tourists increasingly opt to spend summer holiday in Cairo
CAIRO: Feeling less welcome in London, Paris or New York, growing numbers of Saudis and other Gulf Arabs prefer the warm reception and relaxed atmosphere of Cairo for their summer holiday.
Indonesia needs more than pretty pictures to promote tourism abroad
Tourism has become a high profile business in most countries in the world, including Indonesia. The industry is often associated with a broad potential for boosting employment as well as creating and developing secondary and tertiary businesses.
Airline Norwegian orders 42 new Boeing 737-800 airliners, option for 42 more
OSLO, Norway: Norwegian Air Shuttle AS on Thursday announced a deal to buy 42 new Boeing 737-800 airliners worth US$3.1 billion dollars (€2.3 billion), with an option to buy 42 more.
Melbourne’s newest venue to host travel journalism awards
The prestigious Travel Journalism Awards for Excellence 2007 will this year be celebrated on an even higher level when Melbourne’s newest and most spectacular venue Sketch opens its doors to the travel industry.
China blocks takeoff of new airlines
BEIJING - For those entrepreneurs interested in cashing in on China's booming airline sector, there is bad news afoot.
New Airline for Shannon?
A BRITISH airline is poised to take over the Shannon-London Heathrow service being abandoned by Aer Lingus.
Tourism officials see troubles for Hawaii
Cruise operators will likely not ramp up schedules after Pride of Hawaii departs
Essence of kangaroo among scams to fleece Sydney tourists
Marvelling at the architecture of the Sydney opera house or sunbathing on Bondi beach are essential boxes to tick for most tourists visiting Australia's de-facto capital city, but some gullible visitors are being charged for the privilege.
Netherlands Opens Tourism Office in Second Life
The Netherlands Board Of Tourism & Conventions has announced the launch of http://us.holland.com, a fully Web2.0 based site, as well as the official launch of the world's first National Tourism Board in Second Life, www.hollandsecondlife.com.
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