Miloterranean Geo Experience, a new Milos Mining Museum initiative sponsored by S&B, was presented at “The Hub Events”. The event, under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism, was attended by representatives of public authorities, tourism and business associations, and personalities from the fields of culture and science, as well as a large audience. Welcoming speeches were addressed by G. Damoulakis, Mayor of Milos, as well as Κ. Michalos, Chairman of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Read more →
Category: Tourism
Miloterranean Geo Experience, a new Milos Mining Museum initiative
Euromonitor comment: China drives online travel boom
Emerging markets have so far lagged behind advanced economies in terms of online travel sales, which have been traditionally dominated by North America and Western Europe. However, a sea change is taking place in online travel in many of these markets, and China is leading the way. Read more →
Japan’s tourism industry to recover after tsunami and nuclear crisis
Japan’s tourism industry took a sharp downturn in the aftermath of the tsunami and nuclear crisis that hit the country in 2011.
A new report from Timetric suggests a solid recovery for the country’s tourism industry although fears of natural disasters and the strong yen could limit the expansion. Read more →
IRISH TRAVEL INDUSTRY SEEKING OVER ONE HUNDRED NEW STAFF
A select number of companies in the Irish travel industry have launched a nationwide recruitment drive to source upwards of 100 new staff members. This trend is being led by the ITAA (Irish Travel Agents Association) whose members are searching for 25 new staff to fill positions across a broad array of roles from sales to administration to help deal with the substantial increase in activity in the travel sector. Read more →
THE MOST EXPENSIVE TOUR COSTS US$ 1.5 MILLION
The most expensive tour is now available for any travelers with US$ 1.5 million on their bank account. The trip lasting for two years covers all of the 962 sites that are on the World Heritage List. Participation in the trip includes a donation of just over $14,000 to UNESCO. Read more →
ABTA responds to Government consultation on night flights
“System Must Balance Economic Benefits with the Impact on Local Communities” Read more →
Oman emerges for fully independent travel in the Middle East
The UAE is not alone in the Middle East in seeking to diversify its dependency on oil and raise its profile as a tourism destination.
One of the world’s leading business-to-business travel wholesalers, GTA, predicts that many more travel businesses and consumers will soon put the Sultanate of Oman on their holiday wish lists. In fact GTA has already seen fully independent travel (FIT) to Oman almost double in the last couple of years. Read more →
ETOA: Open letter to the Assessore for Transport in Rome
Last November the Rome authorities imposed restrictions on the access to St Peters: they closed the use of Via della Conciliazione. Any coach wishing to either pick up or drop off groups now had to use the enclosed parking terminal at the Janiculum Hill or a point 1½ kilometres away. Another decision (taken earlier this week) limits the number of permits issued to access central Rome to 300 per day. This is to handle the many tens of thousands who arrive in groups as pilgrims or visitors. Read more →
Baltimore Maryland: Where Crab is King
By: Sara Hisamoto-Warfield, Baltimore Convention and Visitors Bureau
New York is known for its pizza and Philadelphia for cheese steaks, but crab is king in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore, located on the East Coast of the United States north of Washington, D.C. offers many different options for fresh seafood straight from the Chesapeake Bay. But ask about the local specialty and the answer is sure to involve crab. That’s why it only makes sense that Baltimore offers many unique ways for visitors to enjoy these delectable crustaceans. Read more →
Why sustainability is a myth
BY SHARON VAN WYK
Having read Geoffrey Lipman’s views on what he calls sustainable “travelism” I would like to add a point of view from the southern reaches of the Dark Continent, Africa, which may put into perspective some of the points Geoffrey raises. Read more →
Ahepa Hellas promoting tourism & educational program to Greece
The outcome from the lively “round table” discussion was that Athens and Greece are indeed a safe destination for travelers to visit and enjoy their holiday. AHEPA Glyfada chapter HJ-2 hosted the 2-hour discussion at the University of Indianapolis in the Plaka area at the base of the Acropolis. Read more →
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Statue of Liberty to Reopen by July 4th
Statue of Liberty to Reopen by July 4th
Repairs Progressing on Docks, Energy Infrastructure, and other Facilities Damaged by Hurricane Sandy
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service expects to reopen the Statue of Liberty to visitors by July 4, 2013, after repairing the extensive damage to Liberty Island caused by Hurricane Sandy. Read more →
U.S. Citizen International Outbound Travel up Three Percent in 2012
Departures totaled 60.7 million travelers – First Annual Increase Since 2007
U.S. Travel in December down One Percent
Annual 2012/2011 Comparisons
U.S. travel to overseas markets totaled 25.5 million, up six percent for the year. Regional results were: Read more →
Global Travel & Tourism industry defies economic uncertainty by outperforming the global economy in 2012 – and predicted to do it again in 2013
The Travel & Tourism industry has outperformed the global economy in 2012 – growing faster than manufacturing, retail, financial services and communications. The industry has grown its total contribution to GDP by 3% and increased the number of jobs by five million to 260 million. It means that, for the first time, one in 11 of all jobs in the world are now supported by Travel & Tourism. More than 10% of all new jobs created in 2012 were from the industry. Read more →
Pacific World Expands to Scotland, Portugal, Spain and Greece
After rebranding as Pacific World EMEA in November 2011, the key focus of the DMC in the region has been to expand its geographic footprint.
The four original destinations of Scotland, Portugal, Spain and Greece have been supplemented by the opening of new offices in Paris and Monaco on 1st February, shortly to be followed by the opening of a London office on 1st March 2013. Read more →
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