Malev Shows Why Countries Don?t Need Flag Carriers

February 17, 2012

While last year saw very little in the way of big airlines failing, this year is already off to a quick start with both Spanair and Malev abruptly halting flights. Malev is a particularly interesting case study, because it showcases why flag carriers simply aren’t necessary for many countries anymore. There’s always someone else to [...]

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2012 Best Attraction Tournament: Best Illusion Show?

February 17, 2012

By Robert Niles: Obviously, live shows had to be part of the 2012 Theme Park Insider tournament. We’ve already honored the best live musical shows, but in going through the reader ratings submitted to the site, several non-musical shows stood out, too. These top-rated shows are ones where, well, not everything is as it seems. [...]

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Knysna Tourism joins Rural Tourism Study Tour to Jamaica

February 16, 2012

Knysna Tourism Development Manager Glendyrr Fick will be joining a Rural Tourism Study Tour to Jamaica from 16 to 26 February, facilitated through the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism South Africa (IIPTSA). ?There are striking similarities between rural tourism in South Africa and rural tourism in Jamaica,? said Fick. ?This means that I will [...]

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2012 Best Attraction Tournament: Best Motion Base Ride?

February 16, 2012

By Robert Niles: I just had to save this one for the final ride category in the 2012 Theme Park Insider Tournament. Today, we’ve got five of the most technologically advanced, thematically complete and totally immersive theme park experiences for your consideration. These are the top five reader-rated “motion base” rides, theme park attractions that [...]

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Singapore ? Land Of Flora and Fauna

February 15, 2012

Singapore Package consists of trips to wild life sanctuaries, rain forests and wetlands. This Green tourism is explored by tourists from all over the world and is quite popular among young travellers. There are numerous natural reservoirs that are home to different species of flora and fauna. Make sure that these places are included in [...]

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Big names from the industry are coming to Travel Zoom

February 15, 2012

2nd International Conference on Strategic and Creative Management in Tourism Big names from the industry are coming to Travel Zoom Tuesday, February 14, 2012 The second International Conference on Strategic and Creative Management in Tourism, Travel Zoom, will be held from 21 to 23 March 2012 in Bled, Slovenia. The rich and diverse conference programme [...]

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MSC Opera brings elegance to South African guests

February 14, 2012

MSC Starlight Cruises will set new standards in local cruising with the introduction of luxury cruise ship MSC Opera for the 2012/13 summer season. She will join her popular sister ship MSC Sinfonia, which is already a familiar name in South African cruising, having cruised locally for the past three seasons. ?The decision to send [...]

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Knysna Tourism joins Rural Tourism Study Tour to Jamaica

February 14, 2012

Knysna Tourism Development Manager Glendyrr Fick will be joining a Rural Tourism Study Tour to Jamaica from 16 to 26 February, facilitated through the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism South Africa (IIPTSA). ?There are striking similarities between rural tourism in South Africa and rural tourism in Jamaica,? said Fick. ?This means that I will [...]

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Beer Festivals you can gulp your way to this February

February 13, 2012

Aside from the recent Super Bowl (congratulations to the New York Giants!) and Valentine?s Day next week, February does not have a lot going on. For those experiencing the cold weather right now it is pretty nice to head to warmer destinations or maybe enjoy an old, fun tradition ? drinking. Here are some of [...]

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Travel Adventures competition – Terms & Conditions

February 13, 2012

Thanks for entering Lonely Planet?s Travel Adventures competition. Here?s some important stuff you should know. Who?s running the show? The promoter is Lonely Planet Publications Pty Limited (ABN 36 005 607 983) of 90 Maribyrnong Street, Footscray, Victoria 3011 Australia.  Our friends at Nokia at Nokia House,  Keilalahdentie, 02150, Espoo, Finland are our promotional partner. [...]

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