(Forimmediaterelease.net) International tourist arrivals are forecast to reach 1.8 billion by 2030 according to the newly-released UNWTO long-term forecast, Tourism Towards 2030. The report, presented on the occasion of the 19th session of the UNWTO General Assembly, confirms that international tourism will continue to grow in a sustained manner in the next two decades (October [...]
(Forimmediaterelease.net) Imagine embarking on the journey to Mount Everest in the comfort of your home. Experience the wonders of the highest mountain in the world and walk through attractions, buildings, and heritage sites as if you are virtually there in person, with the world’s pioneering technology in the tourism industry. Now, you can experience this [...]
(Forimmediaterelease.net) World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, has once again lined up some of the hotel sector’s most influential executives for its WTM 2011 Hotels Program. This year’s Hotels Program, sponsored by Bloomberg, includes speakers from some of the best-known and most innovative property groups in the world, including [...]
I think it’s safe to say that everyone of us has been on a trip to someplace or another during our lives. But if you haven’t traveled lately, you might not have notice a new segment of traveling that has recently gained popularity. Yup, that’s right; I’m talking aboutadventure travel. This new way of enjoying a trip is [...]
If you are a bit free spirited and adventurous, the chances are that you will be able to travelto many exciting destinations that you would not otherwise be able to afford. You can getairline travel deals to all kinds of exotic destinations all overthe world, provided that you are a little bit flexible. My schedule has always provided [...]
Arab tourists are filling vacant hotel rooms as the number of Israeli tourists visiting Turkey declines due to ongoing political tensions between Turkey and Israel, according to an Israeli daily newspaper. “Israeli tourism in Turkey remains a fledgling enterprise, but the worsening diplomatic crisis between the two countries has damaged the progress made in recent [...]
Gerd Steeb, President of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the promotion of Martin Heiniger from General Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui to Cluster General Manager of Centara Hotels & Resorts Bali, Indonesia. He will be stationed at Centara Grand Nusa Dua Resort and Villas and will oversee all three properties in Bali. [...]
SilkAir launched its inaugural flight to Bandung, Indonesia, on Monday, October 11, 2011. Carrying 70 passengers, the inaugural MI 196 flight departed Singapore’s Changi Airport at 1650 Singapore time and touched down at Bandung’s Husein Sastranegara Airport at 1624 Western Indonesia Time, after about an hour flight. Other airlines flying international routes direct to Bandung are Air [...]