Monthly Archives: September 2010

China Hosts World Tourism Day 2010

There will be top level talks on the theme of tourism and biodiversity at the World Tourism Day (WTD) which will be held in China this year. The discussions will explore the

A Thai City of Sleaze Tries to Clean Up

Somewhere in the world there may be a city with a more seedy reputation, a place more devoted to the sex industry and more notorious as a haven for criminals on the

Euro Disney eyes third Paris resort

Euro Disney has signed a new deal with the French government that gives the theme park operator the option to build a new complex on undeveloped land east of Paris within the

New Zealand – Natural Wonders for a Great Family Getaway

If your family likes to enjoy natural wonders, then New Zealand is a good travel destination for a great family getaway. With the geysers (i.e. spring that discharges hot water and steam),

Jamaica leads Caribbean out of recession

With the recovery in the Caribbean tourism sector now well established travellers from around the world have been flocking to the region. Leading the way has been the luxury destination of Jamaica,

Popularity of New England, Canadian sailings rises

Colorful autumn foliage used to be the main reason people took fall cruises along the coasts of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. No more. The cities and villages there are now

Canada: Okanagan Valley wine tour

Few British visitors see much of the Okanagan Valley. Shame, says Kathy Arnold, for it offers an astonishing variety of both wine and scenery. There is nothing like a 14-mile bike ride

Bangkok And Its Tourists Discover Phra Athit

Phra Athit is an up-and-coming area of Bangkok for Thais and tourists alike. In that it is unalike the nearby Khaosan area of Banglamphu, still, essentially, a backpacker enclave. Santi Chai Prakan

Responsible tourism: Kerala involves local communities

It’s called responsible tourism. The travel trade in Kerala is beginning to rope in local communities and the environment to cater to a growing number of visitors with sensitivity. Tourism vendors and

India sets the scene for travel triumph

Delhi’s The Claridges has begun to prepare for the forthcoming World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony ahead of what is expected to be the most keenly fought competition ever. The event