Archive for August, 2003
28 Aug, 2003
The Role Of Migration In Travel
A low profile meeting at the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok this week has focussed attention on one of the most significant elements of the global travel industry: Migration patterns.
more…25 Aug, 2003
Good News For The Health-Travel Industry
Traditional medicine is making a global comeback. Spas and health centres will find this upcoming document a major blessing.
more…25 Aug, 2003
Terrorism to Continue Until Arab-Israeli Problem is Solved, Says New Report
A report on the relationship between terrorism and tourism says that terrorism will never end as long as the Arab-Israeli problem remains unresolved and Israel remains in occupation of Palestine.
more…18 Aug, 2003
Asian Development Bank Loans to Aid Tourism in Asia
The Asian Development Bank has extended loans that will benefit ecotourism in Nepal and the development of inter-atoll transportation in the Maldives. Next month, it will be helping to organise a ministerial meeting of the Mekong countries, with one of the issues on the agenda being the establishment of a GMS visa.
more…18 Aug, 2003
Women-Only Travel on the Rise
A recent issue of the Canadian Tourism Monthly magazine reported on two growing trends: Hard Outdoor Adventure and Women-Only Travel. Yep, you heard right — Women-Only Travel.
more…15 Aug, 2003
Various Paths To Peace
As both terrorism and the war on terrorism continue to exact a devastating toll on global travel & tourism, the search is on for alternative paths to peace. For those seriously interested in doing something, here is a choice.
more…8 Aug, 2003
Post-SARS Recovery Is On, Say Global Distribution Systems
In this dispatch 1. Post-SARS RECOVERY IS ON, SAY GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 2. LASTMINUTE IN BUMPER THIRD QUARTER 3. NEPAL SURGES, OFFERS FREE VISAS 4. ITALIANS VOTED WORLD’S BEST DRESSED TRAVELLERS 5. TEN PER CENT OF TREE SPECIES FACE EXTINCTION -0- 1. Post-SARS RECOVERY IS ON, SAY GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS The backbone of the Asian […]
more…5 Aug, 2003
Alcohol Summit to Convene in New South Wales
The impact of alcohol consumption in the travel & tourism industry is not well-researched. It should be. In the tradition of not wanting to bite the hand that feeds it, the industry steers clearly does not want to upset its multi-million dollar sponsors and supporters.
more…3 Aug, 2003
Alcohol Summit To Convene In New South Wales
Alcohol consumption is not a well-researched issues in the travel & tourism industry. However, there is no doubt of the close linkage between the two — from duty-free sales to wine tourism, this industry survives and thrives on it. It fills government tax coffers, livens up parties and, consumed in moderation, is known to have […]
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