Travel and Tourism Industry News

Edited by Klara Glowczewska, introduction by André Aciman

Condé Nast Traveler’s celebrated “Room with a View” page, featuring frame-worthy vistas from all over the world, has been tempting intrepid globetrotters for years.

This compendium gathers its most breathtaking sights of all time, from Balinese beaches to European cities to African savannahs teeming with wildlife. Colorful and inspiring, Condé Nast Traveler Room with a View is an authoritative selection of 140 memorable hotels to discover.

Condenast Room with a View

ASSOULINE’S newest tome, Condé Nast Traveler Room with a View offers a global exploration of the world’s most stunning hotels and resorts and the most breathtaking views taken from the interior of their rooms. Read the rest of this entry »

The International Rinjani Mountain Climbing event in Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), is scheduled in July 2010, with more foreign mountain climbers taking part.

“I have several times coordinated preparations of the international event in Jakarta, and this time its schedule has been set in July 2010,” Head of the NTB Cultural and Tourism Agency Lalu Gita Ariadi said here on Tuesday.

Ariadi said the organizers of the international event was set up by the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Natural Conservation (PHKA), of the Forestry Ministry.

Rinjani is the second highest volcano in Indonesia after Mt Kerinci (3,800 meters) in Sumatra, and has become very popular to local and foreign tourists.

The geo-tourism potentials include the beautiful cauldron, lake, peak, waterfalls, hot springs, caves, eruption history, blast-hole and new lava flow, and has therefore been suggested to become the first geopark in Indonesia.

The 3,726 meters high volcano had been suggested to be developed into Indonesia`s first geopark, or one of the 54 geoparks in 17 countries of the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Jongomero (www.selous.com) the only camp situated in the remote central south-western sector of the Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, is a hidden gem promising unmatched privacy and a great vantage point from which to take in the sights and sounds of the African bush.

So isolated, it has its own airstrip and guests are often treated to their first game viewing experience as they fly in with aerial glimpses of giraffe, buffalo and elephant.

Vast and untouched, Ruaha, after the annexation of two other major conservation areas, is now the largest National Park in Tanzania and stands at 23,000 sq km – substantially larger than Wales!

No other park in Tanzania epitomises the definition of “wild Africa” quite like Ruaha. The least well-known, yet to connoisseurs it is without doubt one of the most spectacular in Africa offering a landscape that is rugged and harsh. Read the rest of this entry »

Vietnam’s capital Hanoi is ranked third among 12 most attractive destinations in the world in 2010 according to Vietnam News Agency.

The announcement was made by Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series and one of the bestselling travel guides in the United States, VNA said.

Frommer’s said that the city will celebrate its 1,000th birthday and this year is also Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2010.

According to VNA the guidebook’s author Ron Emmons said that Hanoi also “happens to be Asia’s most Asian city.”

A cultural center littered with pagodas, temples and historic monuments, Hanoi offers plenty for travellers to seek an authentic experience with excellent meals available at both street-side stalls and fine eateries, Frommer’s said.

It said that Hanoi will restore important beautiful landscapes to mark the National Tourism Year 2010. (PNA/Bernama)

It’s that time of year … the festival frenzy has kicked in and music lovers everywhere are now gearing up to this summer’s hottest music events across the UK and Europe.

For those who haven’t yet decided how to get there or what to camp in, then Wicked Campers is on hand to help!

With funky accommodation and wheels all rolled in to one wicked campervan, it’s the perfect option for gig-goers to travel to a festival and to camp in style, comfort and on a budget.

With unpredictable weather, camping in tents is often an unappealing option to some. Visions of pools of mud, drenched clothes and washed away tents might spring to mind! So to avoid this muddy mayhem, opt for a Wicked Camper. It provides more space, better security and, crucially, it’s waterproof!

Wicked Campers is a bargain campervan company based in the UK. They provide a choice of two and five-seater Toyota vans which come equipped with an all-important bed for two, table, basic built-in kitchen, camping chairs, CD player and plenty of storage space – so festival goers are better equipped to stash their valuables. For larger groups, Wicked Campers can provide additional tents. Read the rest of this entry »

With the long, cold winter almost over and spring just around the corner, there is no better way for families to enjoy a well-deserved Easter break than with self-catering specialist Mallorca Farmhouses.

Mallorca offers quiet, safe beaches, beautiful countryside and the perfect temperature to suit young children. What’s more, with flights to Palma competitively priced from many UK airports, this beautiful, Balearic Island ticks the boxes for cost-conscious families.

Mallorca Farmhouses has an extensive selection of luxury villas, country houses and charming cottages to choose from and all come with a private pool, maid service and a starter pack. In addition, they can arrange car hire, babysitting, a nanny service and a gourmet chef service on request to ensure parents can truly relax and not lift a finger! Properties available include: Read the rest of this entry »

Worldwide travelers are all considering their luggage as one of the most important travel accessory apart from camera and other travel gadgets.

Although purchasing luggage abroad can be very expensive so you have to either check for discounted luggage online or on your local department store before you plan for your next trip.

On choosing Luggage, What is important for you? Should it be trendy or should it be sensible? Leather or Fabric?

Any material should do so long as its durable and its practical. We always have to think of new ways to save money while and before traveling.

If you are planning to buy a new Luggage on your next shopping. You should consider not only durability and practicality, it should also be cost effective.

Can you imagine losing a set of expensive or designer luggage while traveling? That will be a frustrating scenario for each traveler would you agree?

Discounted Luggage are also available in department stores, online shopping stores, ebay and other online luggage stores. While looking at these online shops, you should look for online reviews about the products customer service, warranty and quality reviews.

You can also compare cost, style and durability by comparing reviews before you buy your next luggage.