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Less spending by leisure travelers: But decrease offset by business travel gains
Leisure travelers spent slightly less in Wisconsin last year, a decline that was offset by slight gains in business travel and larger increases in conventions, according to a new study.
Travelers spent an estimated $12.78 billion statewide in 2007, down from $12.83 billion in 2006, according to the annual study released by the state Department of […]
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy to discuss enhanced bilateral tourism development with Greek delegates
The UAE Ministry of Economy has today received delegates from Greece at its Dubai offices to discuss strengthened ties between the UAE and Greece in the field of tourism, especially as both countries are ranked among the top 20 tourist destinations in the world.
UAE Minister of Economy H.E. Engr. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri received […]
The tourism department of Rome and Lazio region announces development results at ATM 2008
Middle East travellers to Rome increased by approx 10% between 2005 and 2006.
The Tourism Department of Rome and Lazio, will be announcing key enhancement and growth results at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, the region’s premier travel and tourism event held at the Dubai International Exhibition & Convention Centre from 6th to 9th May 2008.
Italy […]
International Spa Show - London ‘09 At Olympia National Hall
Expomedia Events Ltd., part of Expomedia Group Plc are delighted to announce the launch of International Spa Show - London, the UK premier consumer event dedicated to spa industry and spa tourism at one of the most established and prestigious London venues – Olympia National Hall.
The event is planned for 20 - 22 March 2009, […]
Major Dry-Dock Refurbishments for Silversea’s Silver Cloud and Silver Wind
Silversea Cruises has planned major dry-dock refurbishments for its 296-guest sister ships Silver Cloud and Silver Wind to bring their interiors in line with the style of its newest ship, the 540-guest Silver Spirit (scheduled for delivery in December 2009). For Silver Wind, the month-long refurbishment will take place this November and Silver Cloud’s in […]
8th Global Travel And Tourism Summit Draws To Close With Decisive Call To Reduce Carbon Footprint
The 8th edition of the Global Travel and Tourism Summit drew to a successful close today at the Madinat Jumeirah, capping two-days of deliberations with a unanimous call for reducing the industry’s carbon footprint by 80 per cent by 2025.
Experts also emphasised the need for a more conscious and strategic commitment to identifying innovative ways […]
Travel and Tourism Industry Will Continue to Outperform in 2008, According to Scotia Economics’ New Industry Trends Report
International travel and tourism has been one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy in recent years, according to the new Industry Trends report launched today by Scotia Economics. International tourist arrivals increased a solid six per cent last year, the
strongest annual rise since 2004, to a record of almost 900 million.
“International travel […]
