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East Asians have an eye for India
The Indian travel and tourism industry is on a high. More than 24 lakh international tourists came to the country in first six months of 2007 compared to 21 lakh in the corresponding period last year.
Medical tourism trend expected to grow for the uninsured in U.S.
While many Americans take chauvinist views of their nation's world-class medical care, its cost and the decreasing affordability of medical insurance are driving some to take cures abroad.
Tourists can't escape the brutality of notorious West Virginia penitentiary
Moundsville Economic Development Council is using the prison's infamy to attract tourists.
Malaysia targets two million Indonesian tourists in 2007
Malaysia has set a target tolure around two million Indonesian visitors in 2007.
Jet Airways Coming To Newark
The Indian carrier Jet Airways will start flying between Newark and Mumbai next month, with an aggressive expansion schedule into Toronto, JFK and San Francisco.
Airline passengers exposed to polio get shots
Australia's health authorities began an emergency immunisation programme Sunday for passengers who shared a Thai Airways flight with a man diagnosed with polio.
Iran enjoys wonderful tourist attractions
Foreign ambassadors and staff of 33 embassies in Tehran described Iranian tourist attractions as very 'wonderful and interesting'.
Tourism Minister: No Archaeological Site will be Privatized in Jordan
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Osama Dabbas said that none of the archaeological sites in Jordan will be privatized.
Police thwart Eta plot to blow up British tourist ship
A PLOT by terrorists to blow up a ferry carrying thousands of British tourists has been foiled by police in Spain.
For Arab tourists, Cairo can be sin city
Worried by violence in popular Lebanon, Arab tourists are heading to Egypt instead, and causing waves as they ignore Islamic customs adhered to at home.
Dollar blow to US tourists
THE weak United States dollar appears to be keeping American visitors away from the UK while encouraging more Britons to take transatlantic trips, official tourism figures revealed yesterday.
United Airlines Now Boarding Gourmet Dining Entrees From World Renowned Chef Charlie Trotter
Apricot curry braised lamb medallions, orange and ginger cured duck confit among newest healthy, mouth-watering options
Centre keen on developing Agra as model tourist spot
As Taj Mahal was named one of the seven wonders of the world in an unofficial global poll, the Centre on Thursday said it is keen on developing the Agra city as a model tourist destination.
Swiss tourism benefits from weak franc
Local tourist resorts are reaping the benefits of a weak Swiss currency that recently plunged to record lows against the euro and is also down against the British pound.
Sex Tourism? Riga's Nightlife's Better Than That
The poster at Riga International Airport is certainly graphic: A blow-up doll in mini-dress stands behind the slogan: ``Sex tourism? Sex terrorism.''
Cemetery tourism - the new fad
FIRST there were the grey nomads - now there are the "grave nomads".
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre crowned the best in Asia
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has been recognised as the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Centre in Asia’ at the Travel Weekly Industry Awards held in Hong Kong.
Holland America Announces Most Diverse Caribbean Cruise Options
Holland America Cruises has announced the details of its itineraries for its 2008-09 season of Caribbean cruises.
Killer croc movie 'a tourism ad'
A MOVIE about a man-eating crocodile preying on tourists in the Northern Territory is like a $30 million advertisement for the Top End, says the film's director Greg Mclean.
Hungarian airline Malev announces Briton Lloyd Paxton as new CEO
Hungary's Malev Airlines on Thursday announced it had appointed Lloyd Paxton as its new chief executive officer, replacing Janos Gonci.
August launch for Virgin America airline
Startup airline Virgin America expects to begin flying next month after U.S. regulators gave the final approvals needed for takeoff.
Business Travel Show Dubai: Education holds the key to successful travel management
The Business Travel Show which launches in Dubai 29/30th October 2007 at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena, has unveiled the educational programme which will run in parallel to the up coming exhibition.
North American Airlines to Launch Scheduled Flights Linking Baltimore/Washington to Lagos, Nigeria
North American Airlines will launch three weekly scheduled flights linking Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Lagos, Nigeria beginning Sept. 4, 2007. This new service will operate with one stop at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Asia Pacific – the Largest Single Market for the Travel Catering Industry
Following the success of last December’s Asia-Pacific Travel Catering show in Shanghai, more than 30 international exhibitors are already expected to take part in the next event in Thailand at Bangkok’s spectacular Royal Paragon Hall (5-7 September 2007).
PM to fly blacklisted airline
They say lightning never strikes twice but New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark may wish to cross her fingers as she flies the same route as a Garuda airliner that crashed and burst into flames this year.
Samoa tourism benefiting from Fiji coup
The Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa says tourism to his country has been boosted by the coup in Fiji recently but he is concerned it is impacting on investment in the region.
Travel outlook cools as Marriott trims '07 forecast
The hotel industry's three-year boom, marked by steeply rising room rates and high occupancy, may have peaked.
Tourists flee Greek island fires
Hundreds of holidaymakers have been evacuated from hotels on the Greek island of Skiathos to escape raging forest fires.
Magazine drops Sydney, Melbourne down list
Florence was rated the best city on the planet. But is Melbourne REALLY worse than...BEIRUT?
Namibian Police Continue Hunt for German Tourist's Killers
Police in Namibia were searching Tuesday for two men who shot dead a German tourist and kidnapped his wife shortly after their arrival in the normally tranquil desert state at the weekend.
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