Speaking at the Australian Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra, David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel&Tourism Council (WTTC) recognized Australias commitment to the promotion of travel and tourism, but attacked the carbon tax announced by the government yesterday.

EIBTM, the worlds leading Global Meetings and Events Exhibition sees 42 new destinations, DMCs, and venues present at the show this year, which will take place in the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain from November 29-December 1, 2011.

Travel professionals who want to learn and network with leaders of the association community can look forward to participating in the second installment of the successful Association Day

Cairo - Almasalla--Cruise holidays are on the rise and the cruise industry seems well-positioned for continued growth, as cruise lines respond to the demand of adventurous holidaymakers, who increasingly want itineraries featuring new and exciting places to discover.

Samaya Hotel Deira, a five star property strategically located in the commercial and business districts of Deira, presents its meeting packages that will keep any group energised for a most productive meeting

The Jordan Tourism Board is excited to announce the start of its Treasure Hunt promotional campaign. The Treasure Hunt centers around a website designed to increase awareness of the many great experiences that Jordan provides its visitors and will mark the beginning of a series of celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the rediscovery of Petra.

Asias role in leading the global travel and tourism recovery has been acknowledged at a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) in Bangkok, Thailand on September 28, 2011.

As the world celebrates World Tourism Day on 27 September, experts in the field of tourism and culture have underscored the need for local community engagement in tourism development at the official celebrations in Egypt (27 September, Aswan, Egypt).

The theme of this years World Tourism Day, Tourism linking cultures, highlights the powerful role of tourism in building international understanding and mutual respect.

On the September 22, Air France has used the opportunity of the IFTM, the TOP RESA Tourism Trade Fair in Paris, to renew its partnership agreement with the Seychelles Tourism Board