Online Budget Hotels
| 03/10/2010 11:25 AM |
| City Tourism in Europe Recovers Faster Than Expected |
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European Cities Marketing (ECM) represents more than 100 major cities in 33 countries. An analysis of a representative sample of European cities conducted by the association shows that the European city tourism market has experienced a surprisingly fast recovery in visitor flows beginning in the second half of 2009.
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| 03/10/2010 08:56 AM |
| White Paper - Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today And How You Can Avoid Them |
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When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn. |
| 03/10/2010 08:35 AM |
| Martha Johnson to Address Travel Industry Leadership Conference |
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Martha Johnson, recently confirmed as Administrator, GSA, will make one of her first public addresses April 6th at the Transformational Woman seminar. The seminar, presented by iFIVE, a leadership network for the travel industry, is being held in partnership with the Society of Government Travel Professionals annual AnCon conference, April 6 -8, 2010 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. It is open to professionals from all sectors of the travel industry, public and private.
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| 03/10/2010 08:34 AM |
| Secretary Napolitano Announces Greece‚s Designation As a Member of the Visa Waiver Program |
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States.
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| 03/10/2010 08:32 AM |
| UNWTO Secretary General Calls Upon The Tourism Sector To Speak With One Voice |
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Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, speaking on the occasion of the opening of this year’s ITB Travel Trade Show (Berlin, Germany, 10-14 March 2010).4
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Anguilla 2008
Anguilla is perhaps one of the lesser known Caribbean islands. It is renowned for its natural beauty and serene tranquility and is a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of every day life. It is the perfect vacation getaway for families and couples alike and is a popular holiday destination among holiday makers.
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Cuba 2007
A symbol of the city, the Capitol combines the elegance of Neo-Classicism with Art Deco elements. Inaugurated in 1929 by the President Gerardo Machado, it is a loose imitation of the Washington DC Capitol, but is even taller. It stands in an area ones occupied by a Botanical garden and later by the capital's first railway station.Today the building houses the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Enviroment, but is open to tours, which include the former goverment chambers and the magnificent library.
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Yucatan, Riviera Maya and Cancun, Mexico 2007
Set in the eastern section of the Yucatan Peninsula and bathed on two sides by the crystal clear turquoise water of the Caribbean lies the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
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Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, Mexico 2007
Picture powder soft white sand beaches, tropical marine life wrapped in the soft caress of a warm sea, candlelight dinner under blankets of stars, sun filled days, exceptional cuisine, wealth of water sports and scuba diving in warm tropical waters, pure relaxation and some of the most unbelievable sunsets you will ever experience in a life time; the islands of Mexico offer unbelievable vacation paradises!
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Turks and Caicos 2006
The Turks and Caicos actually consists of forty different islands and Cays, but only eight of which have people living on them, and are within easy flying range of Miami
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Washington DC USA 2006
For many, Washington D.C. is more than just the capital and administrative centre of the United States: it's also the spiritual home of the nation, which houses some of its most important documents and artefacts. That's why any vacation to Washington D.C. should incorporate a comprehensive tour of its many famous landmarks and highly acclaimed museums and galleries, in order to foster a better understanding of America's historical legacy. View Image Gallery
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Alberta, Canada 2005
One of the most beloved travel destinations in
Canada is the Banff and Lake Louise area located in the province of
Alberta. The town of Banff is 90 minutes (75 miles) west of Calgary
and is within the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
One can see the Rocky Mountains from Calgary since the Banff area is
at the eastern edge of the Canadian Rocky Mountain range. It is also
one of the most visited areas in Canada all year round since the
rugged beauty of the mountains and the protected wilderness draws
tourists from around the world. During the winter, the three local
resorts of Sunshine Village, Norquay Mystic Ridge and Lake Louise
offer some of the best snow skiing around.
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British Columbia, Canada 2005
There aren't many pacific islands where you can surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon, especially ones that are ranked number one by more than one famous travel magazine, many years running. But there is one!
An island with a history stretching back as far
as the ice age, that perches on the western edge of a great
continent and one that is growing very quickly as a “must see”
destination.
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US Virgin Islands 2004
If you are thinking about taking a vacation to a tropical destination
than a great place to go without leaving the United States is the US
Virgin Islands. This is a great alternative to other nearby
destinations including Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. You can take
a vacation to the US Virgin Islands with a your packages, luxury
vacation package, or a luxury world cruise. |
California, USA 2003
California, the third largest state in the U.S.A., boasts of countless
destinations that will surely cater to any traveler’s discriminative taste.
There are numerous theme parks, national parks, historical sites, and natural
wonders that span the state’s entirety. It is a state that can be summed up in
one word – Diverse. Diversity can be manifested in the people, tourist spots,
climate, and topography.
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Grand Canyon, Arizona. USA 2003
Are you looking for some family vacation ideas? Consider a trip to the Grand
Canyon for your next family vacation. There are no words that fully describe it
and pictures cannot capture the incredible beauty of this 277-mile long,
one-mile deep wonder. The Grand Canyon is located approximately two and a half
hours north of Phoenix, in Northern Arizona. July is the warmest month for the
Grand Canyon, but because of the higher elevation, the average highs are only 84
degrees, while the lows dip down to around 50. Compare this to Phoenix where the
average high this time of year is 104 degrees. |
Saint Martin 2008
Saint Martin is known as an overseas collectivity of France situated in the Caribbean. Saint Martin came into existence on 22nd February, 2007 comprising of the northern parts of the island of Saint Martin. The southern part of the island is covered by the Netherlands Antilles. Saint Martin was under the control of French commune for many years and became an overseas region in the European Union.
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