Tourism Treading on Indigenous Land, Says Rights Group
01.11.2007, 08:59
An international rights advocacy group is demanding the world's tourism industry shed business practices that harm indigenous communities and their cultures.
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In many countries, indigenous communities have been forced off their lands by tourism-related activities, according to Minority Rights Group International (MRG), a London-based independent organization.
Tourism numbers climb this year
15.10.2007, 08:57
The year 2007 has been a good one for Alaska's tourism industry.
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Statistics from the Alaska Travel Industry indicate tourist numbers grew about six percent this summer, meaning approximately 1.7 million more Outsiders came to visit than in 2006.
$51bn for Mideast from tourism
05.09.2007, 08:55
A study released on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London yesterday,
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Monday, has revealed tourism revenues in the Middle East will grow by 108% over the next four years to hit $51bn, according to Gulf News.
Promoting Joint Tourism
13.08.2007, 15:10
The 4th BIMP-EAGA Joint Tourism Development Cluster Meeting concluded, yesterday with the finalisation of recommendations, which was made official with a signing ceremony by Director of Tourism, Sheikh Jamaluddin bin Sheikh Mohammad at the Centerpoint Hotel in Gadong.
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It was attended by 30 participants comprising private and public sector stakeholders active in driving the promotion of joint tourism in BIMP-EAGA.
Tourism plan released
25.07.2007, 15:08
The final version of the Marshall tourism plan has been released.
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Tourism task force steering committee project manager Ron Munden told Marshall business owners, members of community organizations and city leaders at a meeting Friday at OS 2 that consulting firm Destination Development Inc. had sent him an electronic copy of the final plan. Hard copies of the plan are being sent from the DDI offices in Washington state for Marshall City Commissioners.
State tourism website gets upgrade
11.05.2007, 06:12
The Delaware Tourism Office launched a new Web site showcasing the First State.
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Now, www.visitdelaware.com is the official Web site of the Delaware Tourism Office, which now offers a total upgrade. The Delaware Tourism Office, part of the Delaware Economic Development Office, has recognized the need to develop a more robust Web site to better promote family, group and commercial tourism throughout the state.
International Tourism Suffering In Orlando
13.04.2007, 14:22
This is National Tourism Week, and the big challenge this year facing the Orlando-Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau is how to get tourists from overseas to return to O-town.
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The agency is rolling out a new ad campaign hoping to solve the problem. News 13's Scott Harris has more
Chinese Web Site To Assist Bentonville Tourism
17.02.2007, 10:58
The market appears ripe for a planned Chinese language Web site meant foremost to boost tourism and trade in Bentonville.
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The Bentonville Advertising and Promotion Commission approved Thursday giving John Zhang and May Liu, a Bella Vista couple, $2,500 to cover startup costs, equipment and hiring a graphic designer.
The couple would be responsible for generating the revenue to maintain the site, and the commission advised them to ask other organizations including the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce for donations.
Wrestling, Swimming Organizations Receive Tourism Grants
13.01.2007, 10:55
The Advertising and Promotion Commission approved two tourism grants Thursday totaling $10,000 for wrestling and swimming events.
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Northwest Arkansas Aquatics of Bentonville received $5,000 for the annual Summer Classic Swim Meet.
The organization expects 400 swimmers plus their family members to attend the July 13-15 event at the Bentonville Melvin Ford Aquatic Center, 2403 E. Central Ave.
S Korea's Unification Minister Visits MT. Kumgang to Back Tourism Program
09.12.2006, 17:55
In an apparent bid to invigorate its sagging cross-border tourism business, South Korea's outgoing Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok made a two-day visit early this week to North Korea's scenic resort Mt. Kumgang, which has been criticized by the United States and some conservative forces in the South.
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Lee's trip also came amid the chilly inter-Korean relations following Pyongyang's missile test-firing in July and underground nuclear detonation on Oct. 9.
Businesses Hope Shuttle Launches Tourism
2006.11.09, 17:52
Chikungunya disease kills 96 in India’s Kerala state
2006.10.04, 10:26
Tourism Department Targets Dogs
2006.09.02, 10:24
Tourism Officials Try To Reintroduce Orlando
2006.08.28, 08:23
Zimbabwe: Tourism Awards Expose Detractors
2006.07.05, 17:00
Tourism sagging after strong start
2006.06.11, 16:55
Tourism body pleased campaign reaction
2006.02.19, 18:18
Australia's 'bloody hell' tourism drive raises eyebrows
2006.01.12, 09:56
Malév joins oneworld alliance
2005.12.05, 17:53
Museum's visitors can soon spend a day as a slave
2005.11.30, 21:17
Japan mulls legalizing casinos to boost tourism
2005.10.05, 07:00
High Tourism Numbers Bring Jobs
2005.09.22, 13:41
Bureau seeks tourism boost
2005.08.22, 01:56
Malaysia seeking new tourism markets in Iran
2005.07.05, 11:43
Taichung mayor from Taiwan promotes tourism in Beijing
2005.06.10, 13:17
Heritage Museum to house tourism office
2005.05.31, 05:13
Shifting ideas, faces in tourism marketing
2005.05.23, 21:44
Tourism tops city discussion
2005.04.13, 10:01