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Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:26:18 -0400

Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

Golfer Sharmila set for Deloitte Ladies Open

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:10:01 -0400

Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet is raring to go at the Deloitte Ladies Open after her recent success at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at Antalya, where she finished tied 17th. Sharmila, the only Indian at the Ladies European Tour (LET), is playing in the prestigious tour for a second successive year and will compete against some of the top lady golfers in the world. The 250,000 euro ...

Turkish Airlines open flight to Lankaran

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:37:52 -0400

Turkish Airlines plans to expand cooperation with Azerbaijan opening the Istanbul-Lankaran air flight. "We are negotiating with the Azerbaijani side on the opening of a flight to Lankaran. It will presumably open in summer of 2014", head of the company Temel Kotil told Azerbaijani journalists as part of the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. Lankaran will be the fourth ...

Kerala Tourism to kick off seaplane project by this month end

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:16:51 -0400

Kerala News: The first seaplane aircraftfor Kerala has reached New Delhi for the mandatory clearances from the Customs and the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and is expected to arrive in Kochi, the base of the seaplane operations, later this ...

Travel news Enjoy the new Shangri-La Bosphorus or a cool early summer in Tibet

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:14:52 -0400

The Shangri-La Bosphorus has just opened in a converted 1930s tobacco warehouse on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Its guestrooms range from 42- to 60-square-metres in size, most with river views; 17 suites have private terraces. Istanbul's Shangri-La has a Chi spa and a signature Chinese restaurant, Shang Palace, all of which will be familiar to Abu Dhabi's residents. ...

Costa Concordia captain to stand trial in July

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:43:51 -0400

The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship which ran aground off Italy with the loss of 32 lives is to be tried on 9 July. Capt Francesco Schettino denies charges of multiple manslaughter and abandoning ship. The ship foundered off the island of Giglio off Tuscany in January 2012 before tipping onto its ...

Mexico Germany vow to promote tourism

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:50:14 -0400

Mexico and Germany pledged on Wednesday to promote bilateral tourism, air connectivity and the flow of visitors, Mexico's Ministry of Tourism said in a ...

Turtle tourism booming in Trinidad village

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:47:20 -0400

UP CLOSE: In this May 2 photo, a tourist takes photographs of a leatherback turtle as it heads to the ocean after burying her eggs in the sand at daybreak on a narrow strip of beach in Grande Riviere, Trinidad. Officials with the US-based Sea Turtle Conservancy say Trinidad is now likely the world's leading tourist destination for people to see ...

Indian Hotels to open a resort in Hainan

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:28:41 -0400

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd, a unit of the Tata Group that runs the Taj Group of Hotels, said on Tuesday that it would build four hotels in China in the next two years, including the Taj Temple of Heaven in Beijing in 2014. It will also open a hotel on Hainan Island, a tourist destination in China, the company said in a statement. Chinese premier Li Keqiang is staying at Taj properties in New Delhi ...

Arena International Aviation to train Chinese pilots for Hainan Airlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:28:37 -0400

HUNDREDS of Chinese cadet pilots will amass crucial flight training in Port Macquarie to kickstart a ticket to the skies across the world. About 150 pilot cadets a year from China will train under the guidance of Port Macquarie-based Arena International Aviation in a step towards becoming pilots with Hainan Airlines. The relationship between Arena International Aviation and Hainan Airlines ...

Thawatchai Arunyik named next governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:21 -0400

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thawatchai Arunyik, deputy governor for domestic marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has been selected as the TAT's next governor to replace Suraphon Svetasreni, whose contract with TAT will end on December 21. The decision to appoint Thawatchai to the top post at the state enterprise will not come as a surprise to the tourism industry, as he had been seen ...

Hanoi considering tourism police to protect tourists from street vendors

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:18 -0400

HANOI, Vietnam - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has been asked by its department in Ha Noi to establish a tourism police force dedicated to protecting visitors who are increasingly suffering from tourist scams in the capital. Cases are reported daily of foreign tourists being overcharged by taxi drivers and cheated by hotel employees. This has negatively affected the image of both ...

Philippines eyeing to double its tourism receipts to $8 billion in 2016

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:47:05 -0400

MANILA, Philippines - In line with heightened efforts to boost the country's tourism industry, the government is eyeing to double its tourism receipts to $8 billion in 2016, a tourism official said. Tourism Promotion Board chief operating officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III, in an interview with The STAR at the Puregold Sari-Sari Store Convention, said for this year alone, tourism receipts - ...

Thailand tourism up from January to April

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:47:03 -0400

International tourist arrivals to Thailand posted a growth of 19.04% during January to April this year, according to Ministry of Tourism and Sports' data. Released late last week, the ministry's research registered 8,841,730 trips to the country during the first 4 months, up from 7,427,772 visits during the same period last year. In April alone, there were 2,013,012 trips, up 19.38% ...

Forum for 2013 Sanya Tourism held in Yalong Bay

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:09:07 -0400

Jointly hosted by Sanya Tourism Development Commission and Sanya Tourism Association, the Forum for 2013 Sanya Tourism was held in Yalong Bay on May 16th. More than 120 hotel general managers, sales directors and other relevant people attended the meeting. The forum provides a platform for participants to exchange ideas and discuss the potential for the development of Sanya’s hospitality ...

Memorial Day travel dip predicted as flier frustration mounts

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:52:47 -0400

Travelers head out of Chicago along Interstate 90 May 27, 2005 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Travelers heading out for the Memorial Day weekend may be facing pain at the pump but that won't stop them from getting in their cars.They just won't be heading to the airport.On Wednesday, AAA released its annual Memorial Day forecast, estimating that 34.8 million Americans will travel more than 50 ...

TSAs small-knife policy sparks bipartisan outrage

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:52:43 -0400

1 hour ago At a time when the partisan divide in Congress grows ever wider, it seems there's one thing legislators can agree on: They're dead-set against TSA's temporarily postponed plan to let passengers carry small knives on board airplanes.On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of 145 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to the TSA commending them for delaying the ...

Tourism boom takes a breather in April

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:52:17 -0400

South Florida’s booming hotel market hit a lull in April, but stay tuned. The latest hotel numbers from Smith Travel Research mostly showed modest growth in the revenue South Florida hotels generated from their rooms, a big change from the double-digit growth seen during the high season of 2013. But with April a notoriously fickle month — spring vacation bookings tend to shift year to ...

Temple Hotels buys hotel in Sherwood Park for $15.15 million

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:39:55 -0400

WINNIPEG - Temple Hotels Inc. (TSX:TPH) said Wednesday it has signed a deal to buy the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Sherwood Park, Alta., for $15.15 million. The four-storey hotel has 90 rooms, including 69 standard rooms and 21 suites. The company said the purchase will be financed by the assumption of a first mortgage loan of $10.5 million and the balance in cash. The mortgage ...

And the best and worst airlines in America are...

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:45:00 -0400

Spirit Airlines came in last place in a Consumer Reports ranking of America's best airlines. These days when most airlines are turning people off with their excessive fees and crowded flights, Virgin America is getting some of the highest customer satisfaction scores any airline has seen in years. According to ...

Best Worst Airlines of 2013 Ranked by Consumer Reports

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:21:30 -0400

Consumer Reports has shed some light on the variations of the flying experience that can be found on different airlines. The publication has ranked U.S. airlines from best to worst in its latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine. The rankings are based on a survey of 16,000 people conducted in February. The survey included questions about comfort, baggage handling, check-in service, fees, and ...

Airlines urged to improve punctuality

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:10 -0400

/enpproperty--> Chinese airlines haunted by poor punctuality will be forced to reduce flight and operating times, the top civil aviation watchdog said. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will request that airlines with a flight delay occurrence rate higher than the industry average reduce the number of flights and shorten their operating time, Xia Xinghua, deputy director of ...

National President of Skal meets with Thailand Director of Bhutans Tourism Council

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:33 -0400

BANGKOK, Thailand - Seen recently in Bangkok were Karma Lotey, Director of Bhutan's Tourism Council, President of the Association of Bhutan Tour Operators (ABTO) and CEO of Yangphel Travel, visiting friend Andrew Wood, National President of Skal International Thailand. Karma and Andrew discussed many topics during his visit to Andrew's home including the setting up of a Skal Club in ...

Tourism leaders from Dubai and Seychelles meet

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:31 -0400

Helal Saeed Almarri, the Director General of Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the principal authority responsible for strengthening Dubai's positioning as a world-leading tourism destination and commercial hub, met Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, when the Minister was in Dubai on a working visit a week and ...

Qantas Airlines To Offer In-Flight Books

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:12 -0400

Copyright © 2013 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. DAVID GREENE, HOST: And our last word in business on this Wednesday is: Mile High Book Club. LINDA WERTHEIMER, HOST: We're talking about an in-flight library offered by the Australian airline Qantas. GREENE: They will still have movies on the plane, that right, Linda? ...

10 ways to spend Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:39 -0400

The unofficial start to summer is one of Las Vegas' most action-packed weekends. For Memorial Day, the city ups the celebration with plenty of live entertainment, banging beats from world-famous DJs and parties hosted by A-list celebrities. Here are some top picks for Memorial Day weekend in Vegas:Let the Clubs BeginThere's a slew ...

Delta Airlines wants to stop Ex-Im bank help on big jets

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:29 -0400

BA.N ), and would be willing to forgo such support for its own purchases of smaller jets if all such subsidies were eliminated, the chief executive said on ...

Paula Deen Museum in the Works

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:19 -0400

Image credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images Cork, Ireland, already has the butter museum. But Albany, Ga., might soon have the next-best thing: The Paula Deen Museum. The Albany Herald reported that the love-her-or-love-to-hate-her Southern chef’s museum would be housed in her childhood home. The venture has been led by B.J. Fletcher, an Albany businesswoman, and Deen’s ...

Virgin America getstop marks from Consumer Reports

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:55:21 -0400

The first Virgin America flight lands in San Francisco, California in this file photo taken August 8, 2007. In an era where fliers complain air travel can feel like riding a city bus in the sky, Virgin America soared above the competition in Consumer Reports' airline rankings released ...

Emiratis encouraged to enrol in tourism camp

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:36:35 -0400

Abu Dhabi: Young Emiratis aged between 15 and 17 are being encouraged to enrol in a three-week programme which will give them a better understanding of the tourism ...

Poolside eats at welcoming hotels

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:32 -0400

Ways to Experience San Diego list: basking by a swimming pool. Toss in a food menu plus numerous cocktails too, and you'll achieve Peak Pool Relaxation here. That's why we treasure hunt for hotel pools with dining options. And when we checked out these four welcoming places--and said we didn't have a room but wanted to order food and float around--we were ushered into these ...

Taking a tour of the Windy City

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:43:00 -0400

Chicago radio hosts Eric Ferguson and Kathy Hart show off all their beloved city has to offer, from stunning architecture and miles of beaches to the famous Navy ...

Desiree Rogers Chicago is ‘a treasure’

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:42:59 -0400

The former White House social secretary, recently named chairman of Choose Chicago, talks about what makes the Windy City a special place, calling it "a world-class city" with "Midwest ...

Visa ease smooths path for savvy countries to benefit from Chinese tourism

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:01 -0400

Visa procedures undoubtedly mirror the relationship between two countries. The more intimate the two countries are, the more efficient the visa procedures between them can be. But there is also another side of the coin: Visa issuance can also be a micro index of a country's own level of development and opening-up.I felt this deeply the moment I walked into the South Korean visa center in ...

Royal Caribbean announces Quantum of the Seas itineraries

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:00 -0400

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, the long-awaited Quantum of the Seas, will open for booking next Tuesday for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program members, and to the general public on June 4, the ...

Top 10 Most Popular BBQ Joints

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:14:23 -0400

With the unofficial kick off to summer just days away, travelers who can't get enough barbecue (and who can?) will need to get their rib fix while on the road. Foursquare looked at barbecue joints nationwide and found last summer's most popular establishments based on check-ins. If popularity is any indicator of deliciousness (and that's not always the case), make your plans to ...

Ajman regulates hotel and tourism sector

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:31 -0400

WAM AJMAN, May 22nde, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued an Emiri Decree regulating the hotel and tourism sector in the emirate. Decree No. 02 of 2013, issued on a recommendation by Ajman Tourism Development Department, responds to the growing movement of tourists into the emirate. The decree grants the Department the ...

$6 million SA tourism campaign unveils commercial featuring Nick Cave promoting Barossa Valley

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400

NATURAL elements, local producers and a soundtrack by Australian musician Nick Cave feature in a new television commercial promoting the Barossa Valley as Australia's premier food and wine destination. The commercial, launched today as part of a $6 million campaign to promote SA tourism, uses the tagline "Barossa. Be consumed". It will appear on major television networks around ...

Its a snap Americana

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:07 -0400

May 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM ET You really took our breath away and touched us this week with your excellent pictures capturing the spirit of AMERICANA. From shore to shore, field to flag, and all the inspiring and awesome places and smiles in-between, you showed what's great about these states united.Next week's photo assignment: NATIONAL PARKS!The U.S. government is sponsoring an amateur ...

Say aloha to Hawaiis best bets

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:06 -0400

Travel writer Brian Berusch gives an overview of each Hawaiian island to help you decide which is the best fit for your next trip to the Aloha State. Summer vacationers can find a range of activities in the Aloha state, from volcano tours to culinary gems to whale watching. But where does one go in the archipelago? Discover the best spots that Hawaii has to offer with these island trip ...

Weeklong traffic mess possible after Conn. derailment

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:06 -0400

Emergency personnel work at the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Traffic in southwest Connecticut could be a mess for as much as a week until service is restored to the commuter rail line affected by a derailment that injured scores of passengers, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned Sunday. Malloy used dire language to describe traffic ...

Your shiny happy vacation on Facebook is a lie and thats OK

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:05 -0400

After her trip to Thailand, Megan Winfield's Facebook wall was full of pictures like this one of the idyllic beach they visited. There were no photos or mention of her fever, or how much her family wanted to get off the island and back into air conditioned surroundings. Not only do people edit their vacation photos they post on Facebook -- selecting the ones of the best experiences, a little ...

Man rides Ferris wheel for 48 hours crushing old Guinness record

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:05 -0400

A man has set a new world record after riding a Ferris wheel for just over 48 hours. Clinton Shepherd's world has finally stopped spinning.The 32-year-old operations manger at ...

Airstream 2 Go offers RV rentals with retro flair

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:05 -0400

Airstream2Go.com offers the first-ever rentals of the distinctive "silver bullets" that have been icons of the highway for more than 80 years."Everybody recognizes them," said Al Hesselbart, historian at the Recreational Vehicle Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Ind. "If it's a bright aluminum trailer with rounded curves, it's got to be an Airstream."That ...

Front desks at some hotels are checking out

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:28:56 -0400

ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - When you walk into a hotel, the first thing you do is go to the front desk, get your keys, and go to your room. But the front desk may not be staying for long. At the St. Louis Airport Marriott, they're in the process of getting rid of the front desk. The reason is because it's big and some hotels believe it's a barrier between guests and employees. So, the ...

Ride the S.L.U.T. in Seattle and other transit tips

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:18:00 -0400

New York To avoid the wrath of Washington, D.C., residents, always stand to the right on the escalators in its underground Metro system.In San Francisco, don't attempt to jump on a BART train as the doors are closing. They lack sensors to make them reopen. New York's crowded subway cars can get hot. Wise riders carry water. And when using Seattle mass transit, including the South Lake ...

Deal watch Small ship line offers savings on New England cruises

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:59 -0400

Boutique line Blount Small Ship Adventures is offering a price break for New England cruises booked before May 31. The savings, of up to $1,000 per couple, are available on the six-night Islands of ...

Video Spirit Airlines CEO on bad ratings high occupancy

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:03:45 -0400

Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza speaks to CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg and the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about how his company manages to keep occupancy high, despite their low customer ...

Video Spirit Airlines puts low cost over comfort

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:03:44 -0400

South Australian Tourism Commission using short films to show new side to city

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

THE secret Adelaide night life that rivals Sydney's; Chinatown's hidden treasures; chef Simon Bryant joining the new food-truck culture - these windows into Adelaide life are part of a South Australian Tourism Commission campaign using films made by independent film-makers. The SATC commissioned 10 filmmakers to shoot a short feature showing why they love the state - and the results went ...

Hotels’ bid for tax perks rejected

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:40 -0400

Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima. AP FILE PHOTO The Department of Finance shot down an appeal from a group of hotel owners for the revocation of a Board of Investments (BOI) rule that took away the income tax exemptions of it members. Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima on Wednesday said that hotels and resorts in the country's most popular tourist destinations did not need an income ...

Offices Hotels And Shopping Malls Brace For Millennial Makeovers

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:07:56 -0400

If you thought the Millennial influence on modern life confined itself mostly to pop culture and a deleterious effect on the good old American work ethic, think again. There's now a scramble to reflect Gen Y's whims and wishes in the construction and decoration of physical spaces ranging from hotels and malls to offices. Is it time to start worrying that the coffee machine is going to ...

Beachfront luxury 15 decadent hotels on the sand

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:30 -0400

Everyone loves a beach vacation, but where you stay can make a big difference on just how fabulous your beach trip is. That's why we've found the 15 most decadent hotels on the sand to ensure that you ...

Tablet use soars among U.S. airline passengers

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:27 -0400

Passengers are increasingly relying on their tablets and other personal electronic devices for entertainment and work on U.S. domestic flights, even though there is a ban on their use during takeoff ...

Whats in an airport name Sometimes its aviation history

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:27 -0400

Chicago's Orchard Field (the source of the ORD airport code) was renamed Chicago-O'Hare International Airport in 1949 to honor naval aviator Lt. Cmdr. Edward H. "Butch" O'Hare, a Medal of Honor recipient from Chicago who died in World War II. An exhibit in the main hall of Terminal 2 includes a replica of O'Hare's Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat plane and memorabilia from ...

Uganda Uganda Hot On Turkish Airlines List

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41:07 -0400

Kampala - Turkish Airlines, the two time winner of Europe's Best Airline Award and the people behind the popular ad of Lionel Messi dueling with Kobe Bryant, say they are ready to work with Uganda's Ministry of Tourism and other stakeholders to promote the country's attractions. Speaking to the East African Business Week in an exclusive interview last week, Erbil Akgun, the ...

Former travel commissioner Bob Stewart is new Ky. tourism secretary

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:56:33 -0400

Bob Stewart, Kentuckys Commissioner of Travel from 1992-2003, has been named secretary of the states Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. As Business First reports, Gov. Steve Beshear announced the appointment yesterday. He will succeed Marcheeta Sparrow, who announced her retirement last week. Stewart has also worked as deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of the Arts, as executive ...

Kenya Kisumu Hotels Reaping From Seminars Tourists

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:57 -0400

KISUMU hotels are enjoying booming business since the March 4 elections. Kisumu Hotels Managers Group chairman Robinson Anyal says the influx in guests is due to activities the hotels are engaged in that were postponed during the electioneering period. Anyal told the Star that the first two weeks after the elections and especially during the Cord petition, business was very bad due to fears of ...

Uganda Publisher Appointed to Tourism Chair

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:22:53 -0400

Kampala - James Tumusiime, the Managing Director of Fountain Publishers Limited and founder of the Igongo Cultural Centre in Biharwe, western Uganda, has been appointed the new Chairman of the Uganda Tourism Board. He replaces William Byaruhanga who was the chairperson until his tenure ended in 2011. The new chairman together with his board will serve for the next three years. A new Board of ...

Krivacek cruises in Duquesne

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:25:42 -0400

Duquesne Controller Elizabeth Kracinovsky and Councilwoman June Wilson are all smiles as Mayor Phil Krivacek gives a thumbs up on positive election ...

BoP tourism operators praising new campaign

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:33:54 -0400

Bay of Plenty tourism operators are praising a new campaign to promote national and international guests to the region next summer. Building the Bay of Plenty into one of the country's top-four destinations and increasing the amount of time visitors spend in the area is the aim of the new Tourism Bay of Plenty campaign. The campaign will target the Asian and Australian markets and ...

Tourism Australia starts LinkedIn contest

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:24:37 -0400

New Delhi, May 22 : In a first in India, Tourism Australia has presented India-based members of LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, with a fun opportunity of winning a refreshing week-long holiday in Australia, away from their daily ...