Wednesday, July 2, 2008
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The Middle East is estimated to become the fastest growing region by 2020, with estimated growth of 7.1 percent per annum, 69 million tourist arrivals and almost $4 trillion in tourism investments. It is no wonder then why there is much focus within the region to integrate via tourism investments. Hazel Heyer has this report in today lead story.

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When it comes to tourism investment money, the message that is reverberating across Arab nations is clear: Focus on the region and forget the rest.

ween Waters Inn Offers Additional Nights for Half Off During the alf Crazy Summer Sale?br>
CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. (July 1, 2008) ?Americans are certainly feeling the effects of record-high gas prices this summer and, as a result, many are ?July 1, 2008

Destinations, investors, developers and operators around the world are increasingly realizing the economic benefits and growth potential of Travel & Tourism globally. The challenge lies in bringing together public and private sector entities ?July 1, 2008

 

BERKELEY, CA (1 July 2008)alk the same Proven蓷l environs that inspired Vincent van Gogh to paint he Starry Night.? Or, if Italy is more your cup of tea, or cappuccino, consider a hike along the Amalfi Coast or high above the Italian Lakes.

Backroads ?July 2, 2008

 

MIR Corporation makes it possible to uncover the Polish experience in Krakow, its medieval Old Market Square still prospering; massive Gothic Malbork Castle, keep of the Teutonic Knights; Gdansk, a working class city that made history; and Warsaw, Poland ?July 2, 2008

 

A travel fair that covers a substantial market like Hong Kong and also the fast growing markets of China and Asia, that brings direct contact not only with travel trade but also corporate buyers, that combines effectively professional and public days, ?July 2, 2008

KAMPALA, Uganda (eTN) - In an overnight development, it was learned that the Sudanese aviation regulatory department was ordered by Sudanese President Omar Bashir to immediately ban the use of ancient.

LATIN AMERICA
Iberia to reduce routes and focus on Latin America

 

BEIJING ?To host the Olympic sailing events, the Chinese port city of Qingdao moved a massive boat yard, relocated industries and spent about $850 million on transport links, parks, pollution contr

 

The FAA is facing a wide-ranging investigation into recent maintenance troubles at airlines.

NEW DELHI - Indian travel agents have begun reworking their revenue streams after a funds crunch forced three leading airlines to scrap their commission.

 

Kiev - A Hungarian low-cost airline received final approval to began operations in Ukraine, ending unchallenged control of the former Soviet republic's air-passenger market by high-price domestic carr

 

Every now and then, airlines throw passengers a bone.

Travelers may find it easier to get through airport security because the FAST (Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely) Redress Act of 2007 recently passed through the US House of Representatives and has be

 

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The government credited New Zealand's reputation for having a pristine environment for the nearly 5 percent rise in tourism revenue for the year through March 2007 reaching a

Meet Jonathan Hinkles, Zoom Airlines' United Kingdom Managing Director

By Sandy Dhuyvetter, Host of TravelTalkRADIO

Zoom Airlines zoomed into San Diego last Friday for the company's inaugural direct service, nonstop flight between Gatwick Airport in London to San Diego International Airport. The twice weekly, eleven hour flight departs on Mondays and Fridays. Sandy and Jonathan talk about how the first direct airline from London to San Diego in five years came about. Jonathan said about 160,000 people travel from London to San Diego each year. Zoom Airlines is a low cost carrier with Internet booking. Well over three-quarters of Zoom's passengers book on the Internet, said Jonathan. For more on Zoom's newest flight, Click HERE.
To listen to the interview CLICK HERE

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