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New City.Mobi guide brings scintillating Singapore to life

New City.Mobi guide brings scintillating Singapore to life

Ahead of the 2012 F1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix and the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony, a dynamic city guide has been unveiled to help travellers discover the highlights of scintillating Singapore. Capturing the cultural diversity, safety and elegance for which the South East Asian destination is renowned, Singapore.City.Mobi. lists everything visitors to the island country need to know about Singapore during their stay.

Cricket aids Sri Lanka’s miracle recovery

Cricket aids Sri Lanka’s miracle recovery

27 December 2010 Focus

Sri Lanka’s tourism economy is enjoying a miracle recovery, and with the capital Colombo a host city of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, the good times are expected to continue. BTN looks at how the island nation is preparing for even greater things to come.

VisitBritain places faith in Sport Tourism

VisitBritain places faith in Sport Tourism

27 December 2010 Focus

VisitBritain is leveraging the power of Sport Tourism in its new marketing campaign, which features billboard adverts of Olympic athletes in some of the country’s favourite tourism hotspots. The Royal Wedding is also expected to play a key role in raising the UK’s tourism profile.

iPad  2 set for spring launch

iPad 2 set for spring launch

8 December 2010 Travel Technology News

Just six months after launching the iPad, Apple is believed to lining up the release of a successor to its groundbreaking tablet computer. According to component makers in Taiwan, the “iPad 2” could hit the shops as early as February 2011, but is more likely to be nearer April 2011.

Brazil – the heat is on

Brazil – the heat is on

3 November 2010 Focus

Even a sharp global downturn has failed to dampen Brazil’s booming economy, and its tourism industry in particular has emerged tougher than ever. This weekend sees the spotlight turn to Sao Paulo as its famous Interlagos circuit plays host to the 39th Brazil Formula One Grand Prix.

New chairman for German carrier Air Berlin

New chairman for German carrier Air Berlin

12 October 2010 Airline News

Hans-Joachim Körber has been appointed as the new chairman of German airline Air Berlin. Mr Körber, a current board member, will replace the incumbent Johannes Zurnieden on January 1st 2011 following his decision to step down.