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Africa Operator Unveils Obama Heritage Tour

Thursday, 20/11/2008
by Gay Nagle Myers

One tour operator lost no time capitalizing on the African origins of president-elect Barack Obama. Less than 24 hours after Obama’s victory speech, New York City-based 2Afrika announced its 11-day Presidential Heritage Safari to Kenya, which traces Obama’s ancestral roots during a portion of the tour.

 

Visitors Consider Helsinki Modern, Trendy

Thursday, 20/11/2008

Did you know that visitors to Helsinki consider it to be the most modern and laid-back city-break destination in Northern Europe? In particular, those interested in new experience, nightlife and trends recommend Helsinki. Families traveling with children tend to visit Helsinki less than other Northern European cities.

 

Crisis May Boost Tourism in Turkey

Monday, 17/11/2008

There may be a boom in Turkey’s 2009 summer tourism season, according to Adnan Gunes, contracts manager for Kuoni, the world-renowned Swedish tour operator. While the economic crisis and the rise of the dollar are adversely affecting the real economy, this could be an opportunity for the tourism industry.

 

Nepal Records Highest Tourist Arrivals in Eight Years

Monday, 17/11/2008

Nepal, regarded a Shangri-La for holiday makers with its Himalayan ranges, assortment of religious shrines and network of casinos, has recorded the highest tourist arrivals in eight years.

 

W Hong Kong Signals W Hotels’ Entry into China

Thursday, 13/11/2008
by Mark Rogers

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced the landmark entry of W Hotels into China with the grand opening of W Hong Kong in the West Kowloon district. The hotel has 393 guest rooms, including 42 suites. The hotel also introduces Asia’s first Bliss Spa.

 

W Hong Kong Signals W Hotels’ Entry into China

Thursday, 13/11/2008
by Mark Rogers

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced the landmark entry of W Hotels into China with the grand opening of W Hong Kong in the West Kowloon district. The hotel has 393 guest rooms, including 42 suites. The hotel also introduces Asia’s first Bliss Spa.

 

W Hong Kong Signals W Hotels’ Entry into China

Thursday, 13/11/2008
by Mark Rogers

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced the landmark entry of W Hotels into China with the grand opening of W Hong Kong in the West Kowloon district. The hotel has 393 guest rooms, including 42 suites. The hotel also introduces Asia’s first Bliss Spa.

 

W Hong Kong Signals W Hotels’ Entry into China

Thursday, 13/11/2008
by Mark Rogers

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced the landmark entry of W Hotels into China with the grand opening of W Hong Kong in the West Kowloon district. The hotel has 393 guest rooms, including 42 suites. The hotel also introduces Asia’s first Bliss Spa.

 

Six Senses to Pull Out of Evason Ana Mandara Villas in Vietnam

Thursday, 13/11/2008
by Mark Rogers

Six Senses Resorts & Spas will cease management of the Evason-branded property in Dalat, Vietnam, beginning October 31. Following three years of restoration, the Evason Ana Mandara Villas partially opened in 2006.

 

Six Senses to Pull Out of Evason Ana Mandara Villas in Vietnam

Thursday, 13/11/2008
by Mark Rogers

Six Senses Resorts & Spas will cease management of the Evason-branded property in Dalat, Vietnam, beginning October 31. Following three years of restoration, the Evason Ana Mandara Villas partially opened in 2006.

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Mexico’s Capella Bahia Maroma Names Julian Smaldoni GM

Capella Hotels and Resorts appointed Julian Smaldoni as general manager of Capella Bahia Maroma, a luxury resort and residential community in Mexico’s Riviera Maya set to open in the spring 2009.

 
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New Tourism Scholarship Opportunity

A scholarship opportunity may soon become available for Caribbean residents who work in the tourism industry. This development is the result of a donation by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association of $10,000 to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Foundation, Inc.

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More Cruise Ships to Visit Panama

Since Panama signed an agreement with cruise ships companies, which are members of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association in October 2000, the arrival of passengers to the Panamanian ports of Gatun, Colon 2000, Cristobal, Balboa, Fuerte Amador and Kuna Yala has increased, which confirm the status of the country as an established tourist destination.

 
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Priceline Pays Fine for Breaking Cuba Sanctions

Priceline.com Inc. has become at least the second online travel company to get slapped with a fine from the U.S. federal government for violating the longstanding sanctions on Cuba.

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