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South Korea Pledges Policy of Tourism Support for Developing Countries
The 19th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly opened yesterday in South Korea. The Korea Times reported that Choe Kwang-shik, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that his country has…
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One Percent Sales Tax Earns Myrtle Beach +$25 Million for Tourism
In 2011, TripAdvisor rated Myrtle Beach, South Carolina the number one beach destination in the US. Google rated Myrtle Beach number two for the summer 2011 — no doubt a…
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Canada Faced with Visa and Security Challenges in Attracting Visitors
Canada is faced with some of the same challenges as the US in attracting more international visitors: tight visa restrictions and security concerns. As the Gazette in Montreal reported today,…
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New Tourism Destination on the Horizon – Libya?
Libya with 2000 kms of beautiful undeveloped coastline and some of the greatest archaeological ruins on the Mediterranean, it is not surprising that the UNWTO, Euromonitor, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels,…
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Canada Launches New Federal Tourism Strategy
Canada has launched a new approach to developing tourism all across the country. The Government intends to implement a whole-of-government approach to enhance the federal government’s role as an effective partner with…
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Japan Giving Away 10,000 Air Tickets to Woo Travelers Back?
The Japanese has proposed (emphasis on proposed!) an interesting marketing strategy to attract visitors back to the country — give away 10,000 tickets to prospective tourists. The story has gone viral. Major…
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Tourism Australia Targets India with New 2020 Strategy
Tourism Australia reported today at the Australian Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra that the industry’s vision to double annual overnight tourist visitor spending to A$140 billion by 2020 remains firmly…
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New Tourism Law in Azerbaijan may expand Ministry’s Authority
Azerbaijan, Baku, Oct.14 /T.Hajiyev / According to the Baku-based Trend News Agency, the Azerbaijani Culture and Tourism Ministry’s authority may be expanded with the adoption of a new law “On…
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New Tourism Strategy Coming for Northern Territory, Australia
The Government of the Northern Territory in Australia has just launched the development of a new tourism strategy for the State. The new Five Year Tourism Strategic Plan is expected…
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OECD and UNEP Publish Report for Policymakers on Climate Change and Tourism
The OECD and UNEP have just published “Climate Change and Tourism Policy in OECD Countries.” The Report estimates that global greenhouse gas emissions from tourism could double in 25 years.…
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Tourism failed to contribute to Zambia’s Economy, says President Sata
Last month, Opposition Leader Michael Sata was elected as Zambia’s next President. This past Friday, he opened Parliament and presented his Government’s plans and platforms. The Tourism Department has moved…
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Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism establishes Green Tourism Department
Egypt’s Ahram News just reported that the Ministry of Tourism is planning to emphasize and promote green tourism, particularly around Sharm el Sheikh. “Music” to this author’s ears – 23…
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