Monthly Archives: September 2010

Queensland Tourism’s shiny new line

Queensland tourism bosses have ditched the Where Else But Queensland tag line and unveiled their new branding strategy. The Sunshine State will now be promoted with the tag line Queensland, Where Australia

Fly to Rome to Experience the Baths of Caracalla After Dark Tour

A visit to Rome’s Baths of Caracalla is a rare treat for most visitors; and seeing them at night was, until now, unimaginable. But yet, what better time to visit? The crowds

Italy bans the plastic water bottle along heritage coastline

Hikers and tourists visiting one of Italy’s most scenic stretches of coastline have been banned from carrying plastic bottles of water amid fears that the area is being “buried” in rubbish. Instead

World Travel Awards backs India

Major tourism institutions from around the world have begun to offer their support to India ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Despite sensationalist stories emanating from the build up to the opening ceremony

Seychelles applauded for conservation leadership

NEW YORK, NY – Seychelles’ leadership on preservation of island biodiversity was hailed yesterday at a special small island states event. Seychelles drew a special round of applause when Seychelles Vice President

Saipan, Tinian and Rota – hidden US treasures

Have you ever noticed the tiny curved dots on the map paralleling west of the Marianas Trench? The Mariana Islands are a hidden treasure yet to be discovered. Not only are they

Adventure in Thailand

“Thailand is a fantastic place for adventure seekers,” says Michael Lynden-Bell, Exotissimo Travel’s General Manager in Thailand. “One can find almost any type of adventure activity. Whether it is white-water rafting, mountain

Frank Gardner: How I rediscovered my love of travel

Six years on from his shooting by Islamist gunmen in Saudi Arabia, Frank Gardner reflects on rediscovering the thrill of travel. Travelling again after a serious illness is definitely therapeutic. True, I

Syria Invites France to Invest in Tourism Industry

Syrian is encouraging French investor to set up new tourism projects in the country, Global Arab Network learned. Syrian Minister of Tourism Saadallah Agha al-Qalaa discussed with a delegation of Accor French

MALAYSIA AMONGST TOP 10 TOURIST DESTINATIONS

For a variety of reasons, Malaysia has emerged as one of the world’s top tourist destinations – in fact appearing in the top 10. Both the public and private sectors have contributed