All three emirates have been making significant investments in
infrastructure to support cruise tourism facilities and services in the
country. Abu Dhabi has erected a new tented cruise terminal at Mina
Zayed, Dubai is reshaping Port Rashid and Sharjah is focusing on...
FRANCE-France Cruises is introducing the industry’s first hotel barge
cruise during the winter season along the inland waterways of France and
Belgium aboard the luxurious Esperance, and its newest ship, the
8-passenger MS Elisabeth. Sailing from December through...
The number of foreign visitors to the country hit a record high of 8.61
million in 2010, falling short of the targeted 10 million. Tourism
growth in 2011 then took a big hit after the 11 March earthquake,
tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis, which caused total arrivals to...
Seng Kha, deputy director of the Tourism Department of Sinhanoukville
province, said the number of local tourists to the province grew from
68,816 in January 2011 to 108,400 in January this year, an increase of
57.52 per cent.
Philippine Secretary of Budget and Management Mr Florencio Abad
announced the government funding, stating that a total P182.2 billion
has been allotted to building better infrastructure to entice visitors
to the country, Sun Star reported.
Cao Son Express train ( part of Pole-star travel) carriages, en route
Hanoi- Laocai reflect the charm of colonial traveling style in northern
Vietnam. They offer an inspirational experience onboard as well the time
to enjoy the beauty of evocative destinations.
THAILAND - Travelport has revealed a new content agreement with Bangkok
Airways, a regional carrier which operates over 20 domestic and
international routes. The multi-year deal will provide Galileo and
Worldspan-connected travel agents worldwide with full access to...
Kochi, the bustling financial capital of Kerala in southwest India, is a
city rich in culture and history. Once a world famous trading port,
Kochi preserves its rustic charm as a seaside city, retaining its
historic buildings and key festivals dating back to the 16th century.
AirAsia X and its technology partner, Optiontown, have launched a new
service, called Empty Seat Option (ESo), which offers passengers
travelling in Economy an option to get all three seats in a row for a
nominal fee.
VIETNAM-The ancient town of Hoi An is a low-lying area in the central
province of Quang Nam, so it is always flooded by incessant rain. Every
year, when the rainy season comes and floodwaters from the upstream of
the Thu River flow downstream into Hoi An, the town’s...