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Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara hosts Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo 2010

JAKARTA - After successfully hosting the Indonesian annual travel mart, Tourism Indonesia Mart&Expo (TIME) or “Pasar Wisata Indonesia" last year, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, once again will be host of this year’s event. This Indonesian premier tourism event will be held on October 12-15, 2010 at Santosa Villas&Resort Lombok. Entering its 16th year of conduct, TIME is organized by the Indonesian Tourism Promotion…

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SCTA Urge Collaboration with Tour Guides

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has invited its counterparts in different government authorities to collaborate with tourist guides who are officially licensed by SCTA in their official tourism trips inside the Kingdom, either for their affiliates or for their foreign visitors. The president of SCTA, HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman stated in a message sent to a number of government officials…

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South Africa hosts TTC Global Conference to boost tourism

Being host nation of a major international event is a massive investment. The 2010 FIFA World Cup staged in South Africa is no exception. The world’s largest sporting event in terms of global fan following and media coverage required unprecedented levels of capital be committed. An estimated US$4 billion is estimated to have been channelled over six years towards (re)building, stadia, airports, transport and road…

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Green Globe awarded to Caribbean Hotel

LOS ANGELES, CA - For the second year in a row, Green Globe has certified Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, spa and nature park, recognizing their sustainable practices, conservation of the environment, support for local communities, and preservation of local culture. Located in Riviera Maya, Hacienda Tres Ríos is an exclusive luxury resort focused on green travel. Hacienda Tres Ríos has received the highest grades…

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WTTC: How Much Should Airlines Compensate Passengers?

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is insisting that the European Commission re-examine compensation legislation following the Eyjafjallajoekull volcanic ash cloud earlier this year. Its demand comes as debate reignites around how much airlines and tour operators should be required to compensate passengers. “While passengers should certainly be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses, the fallout of the…

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CHI Hotels to operate from Sharm El Sheikh

Multi-brand hotel operator CHI Hotels&Resorts announces that as from 1st October of this year it will be operating its second hotel in the highly popular Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt – The Ramada Plaza - Naama Bay – Sharm El Sheikh. CHI signed a 15-year technical services and management agreement with the owning El Salam Company for Tourism Development, led by its chairman, Mr. Salim Hamza El…

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King of Jordan meets UNWTO Secretary General

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, received United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) secretary-general, Taleb Rifai, at the Royal Palace in Amman to discuss the strategic importance of the country’s tourism sector, as well as scope for further cooperation between Jordan and UNWTO. During the meeting, King Abdullah and Mr. Rifai discussed the profile of the tourism sector in the Middle East, one of…

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Malaysian Airlines announces new Eastern Hub

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Malaysia Airlines today announced Kota Kinabalu in Sabah as its Eastern hub, leveraging on the strategic location of the city as an ideal gateway to promote travels to and from China, Taiwan, North Asia, Indonesia, and Australia. The hub will be developed over 3 stages from November 15, 2010 to June 3, 2011, with Malaysia Airlines adding new international destinations and frequencies…

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SCTA and Al Hokair organize 10th Bazaar in Riyadh

In an attempt to continue the great success of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities' (SCTA) initiative in providing marketing outlets to Saudi women artisans in collaboration with Abdul Mohsin Al Hokair Group for Tourism and Development, the 10th bazaar for Saudi women artisans was hosted at the Riyadh Gallery Mall in Riyadh. Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Haz’a, director of training and vocational standards in…

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Study Reveals Middle East Muslims Ramadan Attitudes

Interesting findings were revealed in a recent study on behaviour and attitudes of people during Ramadan. According to the study, the number of Muslim Arabs observing Ramadan this year is down by 2% (it was 98% in 2009) and 87% of Muslims prefer to celebrate Iftar with their families at home. Besides this, the survey results revealed that 56% of Muslims respond to the call to prayer for timings, 9% rely on…

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BIT - International Tourism Exchange 2011 to Take Place in Milan

MILAN, Italy – From February 17-20, 2011 the 31st edition of Bit–International Tourism Exchange will be held in Milan, which closed last February on a positive note regarding the future of the sector: over 5,000 exhibitors were present from 130 countries across 5 continents. Bit 2011 reconfirms its multi-target formula and its dual personality B2B and B2C - two features which over the years have led the…

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SCTA wins Excellence Award for Imagine

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) bagged the Excellence Award for its short film (Imagine) during Egypt's International Oscar Video Film Festival. The festival was held and organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture in Alexandria, during July 8-11, 2010. Imagine entails Saudi Arabia’s natural resources, from its sandy beaches to towering green mountains, which attracts tourists and…

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Costa Rica Happiest Country in the Americas to Visit

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Costa Rica, the world’s foremost leader in sustainable tourism practices, has begun to reap the rewards for its commitment to social and environmental preservation alike. The country’s philosophy to being at peace with humanity and nature have now set the stage for a country that is recognized internationally as one of the most stable, most ethical, one of the cleanest, and consequently,…

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Chinese Sailor to Journey Solo Around the World

BEIJING, China – Adventure sailor, Zhai Mo, will stop in Seychelles as part of plans to be the first Chinese man to solo circumnavigate the globe on a non-powered boat, he announced in Beijing earlier this month. Zhai Mo will call at Port Victoria in February 2012 as part of the “First Global Sailing Campaign by Non-Powered Sailing Boat Fleet” in Chinese history and also the first navigation route designed by…

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Costa Rica on Facebook and Twitter

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – The Costa Rica Tourist Board has announced the launch of its official Visit Costa Rica Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels, aimed at catering to the increasing demand for information about this small and peaceful Central American country. Through its new social media platforms, Costa Rica hopes to bring the experience a little closer to home for the more than one million visitors the…

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Seychelle's and Guinea work together

VICTORIA, Mahé - Seychellois, Mr. Mohamed Lamin Kanté, was welcomed home today by Minister Adam after four intensive months on the Guinean National Council of Transition that was charged with the redrafting of the national constitution and the electoral code. Mr. Kanté, a local A-level teacher of Guinean origins, was selected out of 4 million Guineans worldwide to share Seychelles’ experience of reconciliation…

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China and Seychelles Sign Agreement

The State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China, HE Dai Bingguo, has praised Seychelles efforts in developing a harmonious society based on equality and social cohesion. In the meeting with President James Michel today, the two leaders mapped out ways in which Seychelles and China can continue to strengthen their already exemplary cooperation. “Seychelles-China relations are unbreakable because they…

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UNTWO concerned by Spanish Deficit Management

While the decision of the Spanish government to implement a series of austerity measures to address the public deficit is fully understandable, UNWTO expressed great concern that such measures have translated into the end of a separate Secretariat for Tourism. This decision sends out the wrong message to the market and comes at a critical moment, at the beginning of the tourism high season and as the sector still…

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