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Bahrain to host 10th International Congress of MEACO

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:42:40 +0000

Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIEC) will be the venue for the 10th International Congress of the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO). This biennial congress will run from March 26-30, 2009 at the Bahrain International

Brunei tourism helps to raise standards of tour guides in Brunei

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:23:25 +0000

After two weeks each of intensive training, 39 tourism professionals received, during a ceremony officiated by YM Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid bin Hj Mohd Jaafar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources and Deputy Chairman of

Revitalizing tourism and confronting crises

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:50:53 +0000

CHENGDU, China/ MADRID, Spain - Tourism stakeholders’ preparedness and effective and accurate communication are among the key factors to substantially mitigate potential negative impacts of crises on tourism. Effective crisis preparation was addressed

WTTC condemns Mumbai terrorist attacks

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:37:38 +0000

LONDON, UK - The Members of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) are appalled and saddened to learn of the continuing violence in Mumbai following terrorist attacks on India's commercial and financial capital. The attacks, which began late on Wednesday

UNWTO condemns attacks in Mumbai - offers full support and solidarity to India

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:00:54 +0000

MADRID, Spain – UNWTO secretary-general Francesco Frangialli has condemned the series of deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India’s commercial capital and largest city.

“Please accept my condolences for the dastardly attacks in Mumbai and for

WTTC offers strong support to southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina following worst environmental disaster in its history

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:46:55 +0000

LONDON, UK - Today, as the chairman and top executives of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) met with Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and the Governor of the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, Luiz Henrique da Silveira,

Tourism Situation in Thailand - as of November 27, 20:30 hrs. (Bangkok Time)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:25:15 +0000

SITUATION UPDATE

 November 26, 2008 / 22:00 hrs.
Addressing the Kingdom from Chiang Mai in a broadcast on all TV channels, HE Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, the Prime Minister, condemned the seizure of the airport, calling it illegal, undemocratic,

Air Berlin increases operating income by 57 percent

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:20:13 +0000

In the third quarter of 2008, Air Berlin increased its operating income by 57 percent over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Net profit increased by 43.2 percent. This was the first quarter ever, in which turnover exceeded EUR 1 billion.

Shanti Ananda Maurice unveils exciting new developments

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:20:07 +0000

Spread over 35 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, Shanti Ananda Maurice is located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix where the spectacular ocean views are unlike any other traditional

Thailand Situation Update As Of November 26 at 20:00 hrs. Bangkok time

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:19:57 +0000

Event Timeline:

 November 25, 2008 / 21:00 hrs.
The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) anti-government protesters forced the partial closure of Suvarnabhumi International Airport when demonstrators broke through police lines and entered the