Saturday, 26 May 2012

Destination News

Now is the time to visit Greece: SETE

Friday, 25 May 2012

Despite the financial and political issues surrounding the country, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) assures travellers that now is the best time to visit Greece.

China, India, Japan strongest for Singapore

Friday, 25 May 2012

Singapore continues to draw in some of the fastest growing travel markets across the globe, with visitors from China, India and Singapore registering the strongest growth to the country in April this year.

Mark a special occasion with unique ceremonies in Peru

Friday, 25 May 2012

After surviving for thousands of years, sacred Peruvian ceremonies are still taking place for Aussies to experience on a journey through Peru.

Malaysia, best part of the Thai, Singapore sandwich

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Sitting in the centre of Thailand and Singapore makes Malaysia the juicy middle for all agents and travellers to try and love, according to Tourism Malaysia director Shahrin Mokhtar.

Bahrain back on the map

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Bahrain civil aviation authority (CAA) has posted a 12 percent increase in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2012.

Young Aussies replacing Eiffel Tower with Hollywood Hills

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

In line with Wotif findings unveiled on e-Travel Blackboard last week, a new Topdeck survey found America and Canada are creeping into the lead spot of most desired travel destinations among young Aussies.

Cambodia's tourism eyes 'vast potential' in China

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Cambodia's tourism leaders say they have shifted their focus to China, a country that holds "vast potential" to build the local travel industry.

NT tourism's fetching funding

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Fourteen tourism-related businesses in Australia’s Northern Territory have received a financial boost as a result of the 2012 Tourism Enhancement Fund.

That’s in the Bahamas, right?: Philippine tourism to boost poor awareness

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

An aggressive global campaign promoting fun and Filipino hospitality is set to tackle poor awareness of the Philippines’ offerings, the country’s Tourism Secretary said in Los Angeles.

‘They’ll be back’: Philippine Tourism Secretary on Chinese tourist pullout

Monday, 21 May 2012

News that Chinese travel agencies are suspending tours to the Philippines mid territorial disputes over Scarborough Shoal has not ruffled the feathers of Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr, who maintains the move will “not have a major impact” on the country’s tourism.

Sun worshippers will flock to Peru’s annual Inti Raymi festival

Monday, 21 May 2012

While the winter takes hold the sun is being worshipped in Peru. Every June, Cusco's five hundred year old Sacsayhuamán fortress hosts the Inti Raymi festival which re-enacts and celebrates ancient Inca traditions.

Unused Aus vacations, an opportunity for Thailand

Friday, 18 May 2012

This year is the year for Thailand to draw in more Aussie travellers, according to the Consul General of Thailand Biravij Suwanpredhes, who said the growing number of unused Australian vacation time presented ‘major’ tourism opportunities.

Egypt plots path beyond Pyramids as tourism trebles

Friday, 18 May 2012

With visitor numbers to Egypt returning to the pre-revolution levels of 2010, when the country welcomed a record 360,000 US tourists, it is little wonder Egyptian Tourist Authority’s (ETA) New York tourism attaché Mohamed Hegazy feels “very optimistic” for 2012.

Aussies heading to Tahiti

Friday, 18 May 2012

The number of Australian travellers preferring to visit Tahiti has almost doubled this year, with the region experiencing a 43.5 percent jump in Aussie arrivals in February this year.

It’s Official: Sydneysiders are Missing Out on Their City’s Great Experiences

Friday, 18 May 2012

New national study reveals modern day pressures keep Sydneysiders in their comfort zone. MasterCard’s new program aims to help Australians rediscover the love of their city.

Cashed up Aussies gear up for US travel

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Destinations beware: more than 90 per cent of Aussies plan to spend any extra windfall from recent interest rate cuts on vacations, a survey found.

Aus tax a punishment to NZ: TTF

Thursday, 17 May 2012

A departure tax increase for Kiwi travellers has been rejected by the Australian tourism industry and described as ‘unfair’ to our biggest travel market.

Qld eyes set on China

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Catering to the state’s second largest market, Tourism Queensland (TQ) has launched a new industry road show, updating operators on the likes and dislikes of the Chinese traveller.

The Gong Stars in New Australian TV Drama

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Wollongong is the breakout star of new drama series Tricky Business launched last night on Channel Nine.

Scotland Wraps Up Pacific Tour in Samoa

Monday, 14 May 2012

Tremors are expected to rumble in Samoa as the giant men of Manu Samoa clash with Scotland on the 23rd of June in an international Rugby Union Test Match as a build up to the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Israel - Small but Outstanding

Monday, 14 May 2012

Come and meet one of the most diverse and culturally rich destinations in the world, walk through the enchanting ancient streets of Jerusalem's Old City, celebrate Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife, Mediterranean shoreline and lively markets, and go back to biblical times exploring historical sites around the Galilee. Discover all these exciting cultural festival and events in Israel…

More fun = more people in the Philippines

Friday, 11 May 2012

Few destinations can lay claim to a viral tagline, boasting twitter trending and a flurry of social media spoofs, but the Philippines’ ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ tag has done just that – and the proof is in the (coconut) pudding.

Mexican Volcano forces airport closure

Friday, 11 May 2012

An eruption from one of Mexico’s Volcano’s has forced the suspension of flights to and from the international airport of Puebla.

Borat thanked for lifting Kazakhstan tourism

Thursday, 10 May 2012

On the eve of the release of his new film ‘The Dictator’, Sacha Baron Cohen and his previous flick, ‘Borat’ have been thanked for boosting tourism to Kazakhstan.