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THE WORLD’S WORST TRAVELERS - AMERICANS VOTE FOR THEMSELVES

THE WORLD’S WORST TRAVELERS - AMERICANS VOTE FOR THEMSELVES

A recent survey associated with the LivingSocial platform aimed to establish who the travelers believe to be the worst tourists. The Americans won by large and surprisingly, even the majority of U.S. respondents voted for themselves.
   28/03/2012 14:01
TOP 7 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN TURKEY

TOP 7 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN TURKEY

Turkey is one of the most visited countries in Europe and in fact it is the cradle of civilizations nurturing in its bosom an amazing and incredible blend of cultures, traditions, history and archaeological sites. Discover the top 7 destinations you should not miss when visiting Turkey. Brought to you by Tourism-Review.com.
   28/03/2012 13:17
Hawaii Tourism Association calls Middle Easterns to Aloha Monday, 26. March 2012, 19:21

Hawaii Tourism Association calls Middle Easterns to Aloha Monday, 26. March 2012, 19:21

Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA), in coordination with the HiTA tourism ambassador based in Doha, Qatar, is planning to hold a cocktail presentation for travel agents attending the upcoming Internatinoal Pow Wow conference in Los Angeles, April 21-25, LA Convention Center.
   27/03/2012 14:06
China Eastern and Qantas launch Jetstar Hong Kong

China Eastern and Qantas launch Jetstar Hong Kong

CHINA Eastern Airlines and Qantas have entered into a strategic partnership to create Jetstar Hong Kong, the first low-cost carrier based in the SAR.
   26/03/2012 15:07
New land-based services increase Thai-Laos connections

New land-based services increase Thai-Laos connections

A SLEW of new land-based services have boosted the number of options available to budget travellers looking to commute between Thailand and Laos.
   20/03/2012 11:18
Berlin ITB was a succesful process to see a positive sign

Berlin ITB was a succesful process to see a positive sign

Increased numbers of trade visitors, exhibitors reporting more contracts signed, and an upsurge in attendance at the ITB Berlin Convention: these were among the outstanding features of the 46th ITB Berlin.
   14/03/2012 14:49
French beat Russians in a poll for the rudest tourists

French beat Russians in a poll for the rudest tourists

Russians have been named world’s second rudest nation in a poll carried out by an international travel search website, while the French people took first place in the bad manners competition.
   14/03/2012 14:19
Vietravel guns for growth with new products, offices

Vietravel guns for growth with new products, offices

VIETRAVEL is looking to raise its status as one of Vietnam’s leading inbound agencies to one of Asia’s top operators.
   13/03/2012 10:48
Thailand balances Westerns with Chinese tourists

Thailand balances Westerns with Chinese tourists

China will soon become the largest source market for outbound tourists to Thailand, according to the Tourism of Authority of Thailand (TAT).
   09/03/2012 14:37
More multi-city Asian tours

More multi-city Asian tours

CONVINCED that it should collaborate rather than compete with its South-east Asian neighbours, the Department of Tourism (DoT) Philippines has set about establishing partnerships with the region's NTOs, with Malaysia being the latest, as air links between the two neighbours rise significantly.
   09/03/2012 14:19
A quarter of Brits never visited Wales or Scotland

A quarter of Brits never visited Wales or Scotland

With one million more Brits traveling this year, but spending 4% less on average (1,920 per household pounds Sterling)*, it is expected that more holidaymakers look closer to home when planning their travels.
   08/03/2012 11:07
1 billion international tourists expected in 2012

1 billion international tourists expected in 2012

Mr. Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary General said that by the end of 2012, one seventh of the world’s population will have crossed international borders as tourists in a single year.
   08/03/2012 10:21
Diethelm enters Hong Kong

Diethelm enters Hong Kong

DIETHELM Travel Group (DTG) has filled a key gap in its Asian network – Hong Kong – by partnering Vigor Tours in the SAR, which will set up a dedicated Diethelm Travel Hong Kong within its office.
   07/03/2012 16:41
Oman strongly focused on UK tourist market

Oman strongly focused on UK tourist market

Oman is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination amongst British holidaymakers but has yet to benefit from second home investors that would help boost accommodation options, a UK-based holiday website has said.
   06/03/2012 12:10
Delhi proud with the Best Heritage City award

Delhi proud with the Best Heritage City award

Delhi is not just a transit point for travellers, but something the tourism ministry can't ignore when it comes to grading of tourist spots.
   05/03/2012 13:21
Come & Go Vietnam launches first-ever luxury package

Come & Go Vietnam launches first-ever luxury package

ONE of Vietnam’s leading inbound tour operators, Come & Go Vietnam, has launched its first dedicated luxury itinerary to cater to growing interest in the country from high-end travellers.
   01/03/2012 16:22
Vietnam Airlines gets majority share in Jetstar Pacific

Vietnam Airlines gets majority share in Jetstar Pacific

VIETNAM-based Jetstar Pacific has undergone a change in ownership, with Vietnam Airlines (VNA) picking up a majority stake in the low-cost carrier, which previously belonged to the Vietnamese State Capital Investment Corporation.
   23/02/2012 15:29
Travel experts report mixed performance at pre-NATAS fairs

Travel experts report mixed performance at pre-NATAS fairs

DESPITE mainstream media reports that sales were mostly brisk during this year’s series of pre-NATAS consumer travel fairs, several travel company spokespersons whom TTG Asia e-Daily spoke to painted a different picture.
   17/02/2012 09:54
Asia remains hot for Indian outbound

Asia remains hot for Indian outbound

INDIA'S outbound market will continue on its expansion trajectory in 2012, but there are signs of fragility that could hurt longhaul destinations and benefit its Asian neighbours.
   15/02/2012 14:35
Argentina sets out to woo Indian tourists

Argentina sets out to woo Indian tourists

ARGENTINA is making moves to court the Indian outbound market, with the Argentinean National Institute of Tourism Promotion planning to participate at all major trade events in India this year and sponsoring a series of fam trips for key industry players.
   14/02/2012 17:17