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18/02/2011 09:09

Cruise.com Announces Freedom Evolution Cruise - Sailing Round Trip to Egypt

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Cruise.com, one of the Internet's largest cruise specialists, announced it will be hosting a special cruise on board Azamara Club Cruises' Azamara Quest, sailing from Ain Sukhna, Egypt on Nov 17, 2011 for 10 nights. The special group will be...
18/02/2011 08:49

The National Trust Launches Drive to Get Britain Outdoors

SWINDON, England, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- The National Trust has announced a major shift in its focus as it aims to help more people enjoy to outdoors and get closer to nature by focusing on walking, cycling and camping. The charity -- often narrowly and wrongly associated only with...
17/02/2011 09:35

Non stop flights from Shanghai to Honolulu?

The private-sector Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) is working with a Shanghai based investment company and a new Chinese airline carrier to bring three scheduled weekly nonstop flights direct from Shanghai to Honolulu -- with an option to later add two additional weekly flights from Beijing....
17/02/2011 09:31

American flying high over excitement around royal wedding

Prince William and Kate Middleton have not left the headlines since the recent announcement that Will be married.   “Americans are fascinated by royal blood, and the entertaining dramatic stories that accompany them. Everyone still has etched in their mind the moment that Princess Diana took...
17/02/2011 09:22

Trinidad & Tobago Eyes Business from Gujarati Moteliers in the US

Trinidad & Tobago Eyes Business from Gujarati Moteliers in the US Caribbean country Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) is eyeing second generation of Indian moteliers in USA to set up mid level hotels and motels. The Caribbean island country is also expecting synergy with Gujarat in the tourism as...
17/02/2011 08:59

HostelBookers Unveils Travel Behaviour Trends

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Back in September 2010, HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, launched its biggest ever travel survey. It was a great opportunity for customers not only to share their travel experiences but also to be questioned about their preferred mode...
17/02/2011 08:54

Thistle Hotels' Grand Imperial London Creates 'Good Luck' for Chinese New Year

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Thistle Hotels' The Grosvenor hotel in London has launched a new signature mandarin orange based cocktail called 'Grand Imperial Lucky 8' at its newest luxury Cantonese restaurant, for those who want to celebrate the Chinese New Year in style. The idea...
17/02/2011 08:50

Door2Tour Reveals More Interest in Royal Ascot than Royal Wedding

AYLESFORD, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Door2Tour.com, the events package consolidator, has revealed that packages for annual events like Royal Ascot and the Chelsea Flower Show are outselling the Royal Wedding up to five-fold according to latest figures. This all comes despite the Royal...
16/02/2011 10:06

Jumeirah and Dubai Duty Free announce new Aviation Club Dubai Hotel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, and Dubai Duty Free have signed a management agreement together to operate a five star luxury hotel at The Aviation Club which is situated close to the Airport on the north side of Al Garhoud...
16/02/2011 09:57

Edinburgh union leaders want to tax city tourists

A tax on tourists in Edinburgh during peak times such as the festival would help soften the blow of funding cuts, according to trade union leaders.   John Stevenson, president of Unison's Edinburgh branch, said the city council should look into charging tourists as a way of generating ...

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