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Abu Dhabi: hospitable to an extent

Abu Dhabi has been dubbed as a tourism destination that ranks among the world’s “best-in-class” by some of the world’s most influential travel and tourism industry players following its hosting of the 2013 Global Tourism Summit by the World Travel & Tourism Council recently. Hosting the event is a clear manifestation that Abu Dhabi is committed to making its case to be considered a major travel and tourism destination, but is it ready for the world?

Agoda.com aims high with great hotel deals for a trek up Mt. Kinabalu

INGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is providing great new deals on hotels in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu to take advantage of high season climbing opportunities on the beautiful and surprisingly accessible Mt. Kinabalu, only 50 km from the main city.

Football in Seychelles moving forward

PHOTO (L to R): Mr. Vieira&President Michel / Photo from Seychelles Ministry of Tourism and Culture

History meets outstanding CSR at Hotel Baseler Hof in Hamburg

Green Globe announces re-certification of the Hotel Baseler Hof in Hamburg, one of the last privately-owned hotels in Germany. This historic property is part of the Association of Christian Hoteliers, Germany’s oldest hotel cooperation. True to its Christian based-values, the Hotel Baseler Hof has demonstrated social responsibility and a genuine care for the environment for years.

Self-catering travel made easier with .travel

Selfcatering.travel made the logistical decision to align itself with the .travel domain as a purposeful and thoughtful marketing tool. Selfcatering.travel is part of the Five Star Network, the leading international accreditation body for 5-Star holiday properties worldwide. Its 5-star approved self-catering venues include 5-star self-catering hotels, 5-star self-catering castles, and 5-star self-catering resorts. These unique self-catering properties are ideal for exclusive wedding venues, corporate getaways, and major events.

Luxury tourism in Vietnam grows despite global economic difficulties

Luxury Travel Ltd [ www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ] expects a 30% growth, as “High-end travelers still have money and time, and they can travel even during the financial crisis,” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Seychelles toasts the Netherlands new King

Seychelles-based diplomats and high government officials of the islands gathered on Tuesday evening to mark the stepping down of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her son Prince Willem-Alexander taking the throne.

UNWTO General Assembly holds its next meeting in Africa next Auguste

It has been confirmed by the UNWTO that Zimbabwe and Zambia will co host the 20th session of the general assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) from 24-29 August this year in their tourist resort towns of Victoria Falls and Livingstone.

Terror and Tourism - to defeat it help regions with trade, and travel

Help regions affected by terror with travel and tourism instead of putting out advisories against nations that suffer terrorist attacks. This was released by Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group and president of Virgin Atlantic. In his blog he says:

The 3rd Silk Road Task Force Meeting defines future Silk Road Action Plan

Delegates from over 15 countries and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations, gathered around the 3rd meeting of the Task Force of the Silk Road Task Force (April 22-23, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan).