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Australian Industry welcomes US backpacker proposal
News that a reciprocal work and holiday visa for young Americans and Australians may soon be introduced was fantastic for the backpacker industry a peak tourism body has said.
Tourist Police arrest South African accused of shoplifting at North Pattaya Shopping Mall.
On Monday Afternoon, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwan, the Chief of Pattaya’s Tourist Police Division held a press conference to announce the arrest of a South African National, accused of stealing two Digital Cameras from a shop in the Central Festival Center in North Pattaya.
Official tells tourists Tibet is open in winter
LHASA -- A leading tourism official in Tibet said he wants to change the perception that Tibet is "closed" to tourists in winter so more visitors can see the region's attractions in off-season.
Southwest Airlines Begins Service to SFO; Announces Additional Flights and Destination
Southwest Airlines showered the Bay Area today with LUV as it launched service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Boeing Delivers 3,000th Everett-built Widebody Airplane
The Boeing Company today delivered its 3,000th widebody airplane from its Everett, Wash., site. The airplane was a 777-200ER (Extended Range) model that was delivered to Korean Air.
Govt may set up tourism agency / New entity would be tasked with improving Japan's rank among top nations
The Construction and Transport Ministry is planning to establish a new affiliated agency in charge of promoting inbound tourism, tentatively called the tourism agency.
Midwest Airlines Ranked Number One in Market Metrix Quarterly Index
Market Metrix, LLC, has announced that Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines was ranked number one in its most recent Market Metrix Hospitality Index.
TOURISM REGULATION - Fund will protect foreign, local tourists from fraud, accidents
Thailand National Legislative Assembly has approved a tourism fund to assist tourists who suffer from accidents or are ripped off by tour operators.
Foreign tourists stabbed near China's Tiananmen
BEIJING - Two foreign tourists were stabbed on Sunday in front of a hotel near Beijing's Tiananmen Square, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Airline passenger arrested after fight
A passenger on a night flight from Denver to New York was arrested in Indianapolis for causing a fight on the airliner, according to a police report.
Concerns NT alcohol ban will hamper tourist experience
An Alice Springs businessman says banning alcohol at the Uluru viewing platform will sour the tourist experience, and the Commonwealth should be putting more money into rehabilitating alcoholics instead of punishing Central Australian tourism.
Flood tourists anger residents
“We’ve been sandbagging, but the only good it does is slow the bow wave down from the loonies going past."
President Highlights Iran's Tourism Potentials
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on officials to provide the required facilities and possibilities for hosting foreign tourists, saying that all the world nations are keen on visiting Iran.
BA and Texas to lower bid for Iberia
British Airways and its private equity partner, Texas Pacific Group, are preparing to cut their offer for Spain's Iberia in the wake of the stock market turmoil.
One of two Great Lakes cruise ships pulling out in 2008
Efforts to revive the once-thriving cruise industry on the Great Lakes have stalled, due in part to low water levels and a short sailing season.
Philippine low-fare airline to add four flight routes to China
Cebu Pacific Air, the second largest airline in the Philippines, will start direct flights from Manila to four Chinese cities in the next two months, a move likely to lure a growing number of Chinese outbound tourists who might cry off coming to the archipelago due to current high transportation costs.
State may sell stake in airline
THE future of the Government's shareholding in Aer Lingus is to be called into question when the Cabinet meets this Wednesday.
Australian Malaysian Film Festival: Promoting tourism via feature films
Tourism promotion is big business with a high profile.
'Hotels should aim leisure tourism'
NEW DELHI: With most hoteliers eyeing the lucrative business tourists, an industry body has said the single-minded focus will lead to total neglect of the booming leisure tourism segment which is growing at a rate of over 20 per cent annually.
Tourism resumes as Mexico's coast recovers from hurricane
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico – From Cancún's hard-partying clubs and bars to the serene beaches here, the chorus is the same: It wasn't so bad.
Air NZ to answer competition
Kiwi travellers, enjoying some of the most competitive airfares ever, are likely to see the fare war hotting up even more this week.
South Pars industrial tourism promoted
A comprehensive plan for the development of industrial tourism in South Pars Special Economic Zone is presently underway, an official says.
JITOA to offer certifications for the Jordan tourism industry
The Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association (JITOA) has announced it plans to offer certifications for the tourism industry in Jordan, accredited by international institutes.
Space tourism firms press on despite deadly setback
Some space experts believe Virgin Galactic is following the right strategy because the accident was of an industrial nature and not directly related to spaceflight.
Sarkozy calls for 'flexibility' on Sunday shop openings to boost tourism
PARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called for flexibility on the issue of shops opening on Sundays, in order to benefit the tourist industry.
Zimbabwe: Row Brews Over Miss Tourism Junior
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and promoters of the Miss Zimbabwe Tourism Junior pageant are embroiled in a feud over the holding of the event.
Australian pvt airline chosen for hajj trips
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited yesterday selected Australia-based Ausban Aeronautical Services for carrying hajj pilgrims this year.
Uganda plans for new airline
Uganda will soon have a new national carrier to ply the East African routes.
LAN selected Best Regional Airline:South America
Numerous aspects related to passenger satisfaction were measured regarding product standards and the services offered by each company at airports and on board.
Liberia: CI Wants Eco-Tourism Promoted
Conservation International (CI), a non-governmental organization (ngo) working in Liberia since 2002, has developed a scheme to bring tourists into the country.
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