Tourism Industry News
News
Press Releases
—————
—————
—————
—————
Popular Articles
Boeing engineer wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Legendary Boeing aeronautical engineer Joe Sutter, credited with leading the development of the iconic 747 jetliner, won the inaugural Flightglobal Lifetime Achievement Award, Flight International magazine announced at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow.
Israel tourism is having a record year in nubmer of tourists
"Israel is a sought-after tourism product," says Oren Drori, senior deputy director general at the Tourism Ministry for Israel. He said there is a wide gap between Israel's political image and its actual image.
Fiji cracks best ever May visitor arrivals
Hot on the heels of its record breaking April 2010 performance, Fiji’s international tourist intake has surged again with figures released by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics this week showing the destination set a new record for May hosting more than 45,000 visitors.
Travel Industry
2010-06-20 21:14
Jamaica Offers Agent Fams to Counter Potential Tourism Drop
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is set to bring 3,000 travel agents to the island in a series of fam trips that will take place throughout June...
—————
2010-06-02 11:58
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority opens Al Jahili Fort visitor centre
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has opened a dedicated visitor centre in the renovated Al Jahili Fort , one of Al Ain's leading landmarks.
Al...
—————
2010-06-02 11:55
Tanzania: Seychelles Set to Promote Country's Tourism
A delegation from the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) is visiting Tanzania to negotiate the promotion of tourism package between the two...
—————
2010-06-02 11:55
Greek hospitality industry performance for 1st quarter of 2010
International arrivals during Q1 at Athens airport decreased by 3.0%. Thessaloniki Airport saw an increase of 12.5% compared to last year’s Q1...
—————
2010-05-26 13:10
10th global travel and tourism summit opens in Beijing
The 10th Global Travel and Tourism Summit opened in Beijing on Tuesday with the theme "World's Leading Industry - Reaching New Frontiers."...
—————
2010-05-26 13:09
Crisis Hits Greek Tourism as Cancellations Soar
The Greek tourism industry, which was hoped to contribute to the country's recovery, is in crisis. Hundreds of hotels are for sale, and visitor...
—————
2010-05-26 13:07
Tourism Thrives in Jamaica Despite Violence, Officials Say
Tourism in Jamaica continues to flourish despite drug-fueled violence that is ravaging the island nation's capital city, officials told...
—————
2010-05-25 09:42
Seychelles’ cultural tourism makes its mark in South Africa
South Africans recently had a feel of Seychelles’ flamboyant culture during a successful marketing promotion at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre...
—————
2010-05-25 09:41
Bulgaria Aims for Cultural Tourism
A grand new art museum in Sofia will showcase the country's treasures and attract more tourists, but funds are scarce and critics abundent....
—————
2010-05-25 09:34
ATA announces tourism industry milestones made at the 35th Annual Congress
The Africa Travel Association’s 35th Annual Congress ended with a commitment among Africa’s tourism stakeholders to boost efforts to develop new...
—————
2010-05-18 11:15
Myanmar to Offer Tourist Visas On Arrival
Myanmar’s military government will offer visas on arrival to boost the country’s nascent tourism sector, a travel industry official said last...
Find Us On
Newsletter