To promote tourism in KP: Withdrawal of security forces from civil installations proposed
PESHAWAR, Jan 29: The recently launched ?tourism growth strategy? has asked for replacing army checkposts with that of police and withdrawal of security forces from civil installations for developing tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ?visionmore
Brand Ambassador Big B helped Gujarat tourism, Narendra Modi
India News: AHMEDABAD, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi today thanked superstar Amitabh Bachchan the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism for his contribution in bringing the state on the world tourism map. Modi met the Bollywood megastar in the city,more
MTDC appoints Additional District Collectors as Nodal Officers for Tourism
In order to boost tourism and related infrastructure development in the state and in sync with the regional tourism strategy chalked out by the state government, Additional District Collectors have been appointed as Nodal Officers for Tourism. Amore
Kerala tourism on marketing blitz in Australia, Middle East
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China's tourism revenue up 24 pct for Spring Festival holiday
BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's tourism revenue rose 23.6 percent during the Spring Festival holiday from the same period last year, the National Tourism Administration said on Sunday.The revenue reached 101.4 billion yuan (15.6 billion U.S.more
Hajj arrangements: Minister, travel agents to meet Saudi authorities
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khursheed Shah would be meeting the Saudi government in mid-February to hold talks on the Hajj arrangements. Shah will be accompanied by a delegation of his ministry, and Hajj operators. Aftermore
Caribbean Hotels End 2011 by Hitting Near-Record Levels
STR Global reported that the Caribbean hotel industry posted increases in all three key performance metrics for 2011. Caribbean hotels? occupancy went up 2.6 percent to 61.8 percent, average daily rate was up 2.6 percent to $167.54, and revenue permore
AC Hotels by Marriott to Open First Property in France
Marriott International plans to open the first new hotel to join the AC Hotels by Marriott portfolio since the launch of the joint venture and new co-brand last year. Joining over 80 existing AC Hotels by Marriott throughout Spain, Italy and Portugal,more
Marriott to Open Three Hotels at 2014 Olympic Site in Russia
Marriott International will open three new hotels in Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Winter Olympic games, under franchise agreements negotiated through NBB Development CJSC. The three hotels will be managed by Interstate Management Services. The hotelsmore
Benchmark Hospitality Launches BE Private Label Chain Code
Texas-based Benchmark Hospitality International has launched a private label chain code, BE. The new chain code is designed to assist travel agents, travel professionals and travel consortia in locating and booking properties within Benchmarkmore
Gaylord Hotels Launches Buy One Night, Get One Free Offer
Gaylord Hotels? four properties are re-introducing their Buy One Night, Get One Free offers for birthdays and anniversaries, available through the end of May 2012. The offer starts at $209 per night at Gaylord National and $199 per night at Gaylordmore
Zambiaās Chiawa Camp Offers Dream Honeymoon Package
Chiawa Camp, on the banks of the Zambezi River deep in Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia, is offering Zambezi Dream Honeymoon package. The vacation begins with sparkling wine and roses, and includes a secluded picnic lunch, a private candlelightmore
Australiaās Hamilton Island Offers Two Packages
Coinciding with the introduction of Virgin Australia?s new business class service to Hamilton Island, two new packages have been introduced. The new business class service to Hamilton Island -- offered for the first time in eight years -- offersmore
Londonās 51 Buckingham Gate Offers Event Package
London?s 51 Buckingham Gate has created a package surrounding the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics and Paralympic Games. The package features a two-bedroom suite at Taj Hotels? 51 Buckingham Gate, just steps from Buckinghammore
Veniceās Bauer Hotel Presents Romance Packages
From Feb. 13 to 15, Venice?s Bauer L?Hotel and Bauer Il Palazzo is offering a two-night St. Valentines? Day package that includes a welcome cocktail at the BBar Lounge, homemade chocolate and cookies in the room, daily buffet breakfast,more
Cape Town's Cape Grace Offers Single Girlfriends Package
Cape Town's Cape Grace hotel is offering a new For The Girls package designed to help single girls celebrate their single status on Valentine's Day. The package includes a three-night stay at Cape Grace with daily breakfast; dinner at Signal Restaurant;more
Xieng Khouang opens new tourism site ?Phoukeng mountain?
VIENTIANE, 01.30..2012 (KPL) - A new tourism site ?Phoukeng mountain? in Paek district, Xieng Khouang province was opened on 23 January.more
Leonardia bats for tourism
BACOLOD City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia graced the opening of Kyoken Travel & Tours owned and operated by April Mendoza Kitagawa, a Bacolodnon. Leonardia said he is pleased that something like this is happening in Bacolod because, whenever business andmore
QLDs tourism chief says show me the money
The future of Queensland?s tourism industry will play an important role in this year?s elections say?s the state?s head of tourism and transport. Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) boss John Lee said almost a quarter of a million people in themore
Celebrating Wetlands and Tourism
Tags: urunga boardwalk, world wetlands day THE Urunga boardwalk is a classic example of what World Wetlands Day will mean here on the Coffs Coast. Happening on Thursday, February 2, the day organised by the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlifemore
Promotion of tourism in KP Withdrawal of security forces from civil installations proposed
PESHAWAR, Jan 29: The recently launched ?tourism growth strategy? has asked for replacing army checkposts with that of police and withdrawal of security forces from civil installations for developing tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ?vision documentmore
Tourism revenue up 24% for Spring Festival
BEIJING - China's tourism revenue rose 23.6 percent during the Spring Festival holiday from the same period last year, the National Tourism Administration said on Sunday. The revenue reached 101.4 billion yuan ($15.6 billion) during the week-long holidaymore
Tourism chief criticises cable car
The chairman of the Tourism Board, James Tien, has urged more transparency by the operator of the Ngong Ping cable car in releasing information about breakdowns. His call followed hundreds of passengers being stranded for nearly two hours when amore
Xieng Khouang opens new tourism site ?Phoukeng mountain?
Australia Day marked in Laos (KPL) Australian Embassy in Vientiane, last Thursday marked Australia Day and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Australia. Deputy Prime Minister Dr Thoungloun Sisoulith who is also Minister ofmore
Mayor Bloomberg announces revised 2011 New York City tourism figure record 50.5 million visitors, higher than previous estimate
New Year-End Figure is Higher than the 50.2 Million Estimated in December New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company, New York Citys official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today announced that the City ended the yearmore
Top End Romance This Valentine's Day at the Novotel Darwin Atrium Hotel
For a hot and steamy Valentines Day look no further than Australias Top End.more
Go Upmarket - head to Melbourne's new weekly design hub
A new weekly market in Melbournes uber cool Middle Park is set to reinvent Melbournes market scene forever by creating a permanent hub for stylish design and superb quality artisan food.more
Discover the Gold Coast in style with Palazzo Versace's new Audi Endless Summer accommodation package
Guests at Palazzo Versace Gold Coast are invited to cruise the Gold Coast at their leisure with the introduction of an exciting Audi accommodation package. The adventurous and stylish package combines the luxury of the haute hotel with an Italianmore
Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Heart of the Hunter Valley at Esca Bimbadgen
With Valentine?s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, booking a dinner date for you and your loved one sounds like the perfect and spontaneous midweek plan. This year, why not make the ultimate romantic gesture, and head into the heart of the Huntermore
National Pricing Revisions to Change Burma Travel Industry-wide
Australias leading Asia travel specialist, Travel Indochina, is urgently advising agents that due to the unprecedented high tourism demand for Burma which far exceeds supply and availability, tourism product pricing structures for hotels and transportmore