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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) would like to remind the media of the opportunity to participate in the first UNWTO International Conference on Tourism and the Media, which will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, on September 12-13.
UNWTO and SNV partner to advance tourism training
UNWTO and SNV partner to advance tourism training for the informal sector in developing countries
Hong Kong mid Autumn festival promotes local culture
To showcase Hong Kong’s unique festive culture, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is staging the “Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival” from 3 to 13 September this year.
James Mancham of Seychelles part of Savannah Ocean Exchange in USA
The Seychelles founding President, Sir James R. Mancham, has agreed to become a member of a select group who has formed a new organization in Savannah, Georgia, USA, The Savannah Ocean Exchange, which is dedicated to finding and promoting solutions that will lead to a sustainable future of the planet with a focus on “Our Ocean.”
Seychelles government minister leads church service for families of shark attack victims
Minister Joel Morgan, Seychelles’ Minister for Home Affairs, represented Seychelles President James Michel and the Seychelles government at a church service especially organized at Anse Lazio on Praslin, the scene of two recent, tragic shark attacks, in a show of sympathy and solidarity with the families of the victims.
Green Globe certification award for Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka
California - Green Globe today announced certification for the sustainable management and operation of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka.
TRENZ to return to Southern Lakes for 2012
Southern Lakes will once again host New Zealand’s largest international travel showcase, TRENZ 2012, following on from its ground breaking success in 2011.
Battleship Missouri marks 66th anniversary of end of World War II
The Battleship Missouri Memorial will commemorate the 66th anniversary of the formal end of history’s most destructive war with a free public ceremony, titled “The End of the War in the Pacific,” on Friday, September 2, 2011, from 8:00 to 9:00 am.
Kinzua Sky Walk Officially Opens 15 September
Visitors will once again be able to walk the “Tracks Across the Sky” when the new Kinzua Sky Walk officially opens Sept. 15.
Inaugural Sports and Events Tourism Exchange surpasses expectations
THE INAUGURAL SPORTS AND EVENTS TOURISM EXCHANGE (SETE) has exceeded expectations and entrenched South Africa’s status as one of the world’s preferred big event destinations.
UK outbound numbers flat but expenditure recovers, WTM Vision Conference - London reveals
UK outbound travel receipts will return to pre-global downturn levels in 2014, although the number of travellers will still be more than 10% lower than in 2008 – research released at WTM Vision – London today reveals.