Related NewsSouth Florida tourism agency banks on Bollywood film's draw (Miami Herald)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:24 GMT
In a Mumbai theater last weekend, about 80 travel agents, tour operators and travel writers sat down for a screening of Dostana, the latest blockbuster to hit Indian movie screens. The night's sponsor: the Greater Miami tourism bureau, headquartered some 9,000 miles away.
More... Chinese tourism market is world's most active one (People's Daily)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:14:38 GMT
The 10th China International Travel Mart, which is Asia's largest international tourism fair, is being held from November 20 to 24 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The Chinese domestic tourism market is one of the most active in the world with a huge potential for growth, Zhu Shanzhong, director general of the Marketing and Communications Department said at the China National ...
More... 'Country leisure plan' to boost domestic travel (China Daily)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:22:41 GMT
The National Tourism Administration has mapped out a "country leisure plan" to boost domestic travel to offset the impact of the global financial crisis, said people.com.cn, citing Zhu Shanzhong, an administration official on Wednesday.
More... PhoCusWright Announces Travdex™| The Trade Show For Travel Technology (Hospitality Net)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:50:38 GMT
TRAVDEX™, the first one-stop shopping trade show for travel technology products, solutions and professional services targeting the global travel, tourism and hospitality industry, will debut in Atlanta in September, 2009, its organizers announced today.
More... WTTC Announces Panel of International Experts for 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards (Hospitality Net)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:35:24 GMT
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the Judges for the 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, WTTC's high-profile sustainable tourism accolade, in association with Travelport and The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation. The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are presented annually to organisations pioneering responsible tourism management and helping to improve the ...
More... KPMG report: Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Dubai are golf tourism's future hot spots (AME Info)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:42:18 GMT
KPMG Golf Advisory Practice today publishes its Golf Travel Insight report for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, revealing Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Dubai are seen as golf tourism's future hot spots.
More... Internet Marketing firm A Couple of Chicks Expands Reach with Appearances at leading Tourism and Travel Events (Hospitality Net)Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:35:11 GMT
As over 42% of all consumers research travel online (PhoCusWright), travel and tourism industry leaders continue to focus on how to maximize their online marketing dollars to increase ROI. With competition increasing and the economy volatile, the need for quality education about how to market travel online is a high priority for the hospitality industry.
More... Financial meltdown having an effect on tourism in Maine (Bangor Daily News)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:02:54 GMT
A private report indicates that tourism in Maine hasn’t escaped the nation’s economic meltdown unscathed. But industry experts say the state could continue to attract vacationers who travel closer to home because of the turbulent economy.
More... MALAYSIA, CHINA TO STEP UP TOURISM COOPERATION IN GLOBAL CRISIS (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:47 GMT
SHANGHAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -†Malaysia and China agreed on Thursday to map out new measures to step up their cooperation in tourism which will be affected by the global financial crisis.
More... County tourism summit to visit economic issues (The Post-Standard)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:22:15 GMT
Onondaga County tourism officials expect 2009 to be a challenging year because of the impact that the economic slowdown could have on their industry. "Absolutely," said David Holder, president of the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau. "And I'm not saying that just for Syracuse.
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