Archive for the ‘Travel News’ Category
Philippines To Join Shanghai World Expo 2010
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has confirmed that Philippines will take part in the Shanghai World Expo 2010, which will carry the theme "Better City, Better Life". The Shanghai World Expo 2010 has an aim "to encourage a harmonious blend of diverse cultures, economic prosperity, innovation and technology, sustainable communities and healthy interaction between urban ...
Bush Defends New Visa Rules
President George W Bush has demanded the new US visa requirements for nations of US visa -waiver countries be easy and comfortable for travelers. According to the new regulations, tourists from France, Germany, Switzerland, Britain, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan and Australia are required a three day's advance online registration. The government will ...
Sam Gilliland Appointed To US Travel And Tourism Advisory Board
Sam Gilliland, the chairman and chief executive officer of Sabre Holdings, has been appointed to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. Gilliland has been with Sabre for 20 years and was its named president and CEO in 2003. The US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board serves as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce ...
Hello Kitty As Japan Tourism Ambassador
Hello Kitty is set to be the new tourism ambassador of Japan. The character will present the country in China and Hong Kong where it is most popular among children and young women. The Hello Kitty character was designed in 1974 by Sanrio, and first appeared on ordinary plastic coin purses. Nowadays, this image ...
Global Tourism Generating $7.9 Billion In 2008
With tourism and travel set to provide around 10 percent global GDP, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reports on the significance of travel and tourism to the world economy. The sector is also predicted to grow by 4 percent in the next decade. However, more and more people prefer traveling to previously ...
Australian Swimmer Attacked By A Shark
An Australian swimmer has survived mauling by a 16-foot shark by wrestling with the beast. Cull, 37, was taken to hospital, where he was treated for deep lacerations. The shark was the one that three swimmers reported seeing at the beach three days ago. After this attack, officials closed the beach. The Huffington Post reports that Cull ...
Alcohol Banned On London Public Transport
The newly elected Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced that starting from next month, alcohol will be banned on public transport. The ban will apply to buses, trains, trams and stations and will come into force 1 June. With this change in public transport's regulation, the Johnson administration has a hope to decrease the percentage ...
Tourism Exchange Year For Korea And Japan In 2008
Last year, both Korea and Japan saw a vast growth in their respective tourism industries. When combining the results of two countries, it turns out that they saw about 5 million tourists from each other. Now wonder that the culture ministers of both countries are now making new efforts in order to further promote tourism ...
10th Annual Sustainable Tourism Conference In Turks And Caicos Islands
The 10th annual Sustainable Tourism Conference opened in the Turks and Caicos islands on 28th of April. The conference will touch upon sustainable tourism policies and programs of member states as well as consider different approaches that should be taken in order to bring new success to the region's tourism. The eTurbo News quotes ...