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Same Sex Marriages Ideal Boost for Tourism
June 30, 2008
When California recently announced that marriage between same-sex partners would be recognized as a legal form of marriage, destinations such as Palm Springs, Sonoma and West Hollywood all hopped on the bandwagon to promote their cities and regions as friendly places to tie the knot. California is experiencing a sudden wedding boom, a claim to [...]
Chinese Visa Doubles in Price Before 2008 Olympic Games
June 30, 2008
Tourist visas are twice the price that they were. For those planning a trip to China, the Chinese Embassy in the UK more than doubled the cost of a tourist visa, providing yet, more sticker shock for British travelers heading to China and the Olympics scheduled for August in Beijing. Higher fees coincide with stricter [...]
$26 billion lost in 2007 due to air security measures
June 30, 2008
$26 billion lost in 2007 due to air security measures, according to Travel Industry Association (TIA) in a report that stated consumers avoided close to 41 million air trips in 2007 because of flights delays, extra baggage fees and avoidance of flying, thanks to cumbersome procedures from air security measures. The fallout meant a loss [...]
Don’t Travel To US Say Brits
June 25, 2008
Travel to America? No, thanks London, UK -Michael Chertoff, Department of Homeland Securitisation, told Brits that the U.S. wants their tourism dollars. But the price of gettting into the country may be more than the visit is worth, say many. Europe is a platform for terrorism, according to Chertoff, who says it’s important to step [...]
St. Augustine – Jewel of Sunshine State Shines
June 14, 2008
St. Augustine, FL–It must be mighty nice in this Southeastern U.S. destination. For weeks, that’s aoll we’ve heard about on the editorial desk. Connie Young’s trip to explore the stories that surround this Florida destination are delightful. Among the highlights are 50+ hotels, and many attractions to see, plus things to do. For an in [...]
Kapalua Resort’s Honolua Store Preserves Plantation Village Legacy
June 12, 2008
Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii — Kapalua Resort Honolua Store year-long renovation showcases locally made specialty products, health foods and organic brands. The Honolua Store is an iconic symbol of Maui’s plantation era and has served this community since 1929.
CoasterMania ’08
June 5, 2008
CoasterMania ’08 has happened nearly every June since 1989. With a near 20 year run, the fun shifts into high gear during this special event at Sandusky, Ohio‘s amusement park. Roller coaster maniacs converge for a ride fest to beat all. 17 roller coasters will be operating at maximum g-force and perennial favorites such as [...]
Costa Rica Tourism Tramples Eco-Assets
June 5, 2008
Costa Rica has been recognized as a fixture in environmentally-friendly travel. It is Central America’s last remaining lowland rainforests that gives life to the country’s biodiversity wealth of tourism assets. Yet the rainforest next to the Pacific Ocean is in crisis. Developers are destroying one of the country’s most pristine resources, the Osa Peninsula. Read [...]
Travel Industry Experts Weigh In on US Travel Forecasts
June 5, 2008
The travel & tourism trade isn’t bottoming out, not yet, anyway, accordinig to hospitality industry experts. But don’t expect miracle prices (for travelers), or huge profits for most businesses serving the U.S. tourist market, especially. According to J. Willard Marriott, Jr., chairman and CEO, Marriott International Inc., there is softening in the market right now [...]
Vacation Travel is Part Inspiration, Part Perspiration
June 4, 2008
When planning to embark on your dream vacation, travel doesn’t always come easy for those who dot their “i’s” and cross their “t’s”. Leaving little to chance, they work into the wee hours of the night, research hotels especially, trying to find places where they can walk to attractions, or pay a little less without [...]