Risk taking, and adventurous, 29-year-old Song Jung-hyun will embark on a year-long trip next week to meet business executives of G20 countries and learn their secrets of entrepreneurship.
“Timed with the G20 Seoul Summit this year, I will embark on a year-long expedition to G20 countries to learn lessons from well-known entrepreneurs,” he told The Korea Herald.
Through the World Entrepreneurship Travel program that he founded on his own, he has set up meetings with Idei Nobuyuki, of Sony; Bill Drayton, executive of U.S.-based social company Ashoka; and Tony Hsieh, chief executive of the world’s largest shoe mall Zappos.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Manila unfazed by threats
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila tourism industry remains unfazed despite warnings from several countries that terrorist attacks might hit Metro Manila and Mindanao.
Countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, and the United Kingdom have already issued travel advisories against the Philippines because of these terror threats, but the City of Manila is keeping its head up and optimism level high as no negative impact has been made on its tourism industry.
Gemma Cruz-Araneta, head of the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission, and Chief of Staff and Media Information Bureau Chief Ric De Guzman believe that tourists have nothing to worry about in Manila, since the police always make sure that the areas are “secure.”
De Guzman noted that the city police have strengthened their presence in major installations. “General Rongavilla and his men have been roving and inspecting LRT stations and shopping malls.”
“And if you look at our night spots any day of the week, there are still a lot of foreigners,” he added. (Czarina Nicole Ong)
PH envoy to Saudi proposed
Monday, November 8, 2010
Provence: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice
This week's winning review
Perfumed Provence
I read 'Perfume from Provence' by Winifred Fortescue at an impressionable age. But though I longed to visit, it was more than 20 years before I did. When I finally made it to my own house in the hills above Nice (albeit one I rented by the week and without a Fortescue-style scented garden), I felt as if I had come home.
Perfumed Provence
I read 'Perfume from Provence' by Winifred Fortescue at an impressionable age. But though I longed to visit, it was more than 20 years before I did. When I finally made it to my own house in the hills above Nice (albeit one I rented by the week and without a Fortescue-style scented garden), I felt as if I had come home.
Global Travel Trends are revealed
Rich North Americans desire for healthier travel experience
Rich North Americans are turning their backs on excessive luxury in favor of boot camp-style holidays, reveals WTM Global Trends Report. The report shows the global economic downturn and age of austerity have pushed North America's affluent to seek self-improvement holidays and extreme sports.
North America's top earners already lead the field in extreme exercise with research from the National Institute of Health revealing that 12% of those who exercise do so five times a week and 44% earn more than £47,500 (US$75,000).
Rich North Americans are turning their backs on excessive luxury in favor of boot camp-style holidays, reveals WTM Global Trends Report. The report shows the global economic downturn and age of austerity have pushed North America's affluent to seek self-improvement holidays and extreme sports.
North America's top earners already lead the field in extreme exercise with research from the National Institute of Health revealing that 12% of those who exercise do so five times a week and 44% earn more than £47,500 (US$75,000).
Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours Named 'World's Leading Caribbean Attraction Company' at the 2010 World Travel Awards
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours, the Caribbean's innovative and new tour organization, was named "World's Leading Caribbean Attraction Company" at the 2010 World Travel Awards. Adam Stewart, CEO of Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours accepted this prestigious award at the 17th Annual Grand Final Gala Ceremony in London, November 7, 2010.
Medal count: U.S., Brazil still at the top
What started in Brazil in April ended on Sunday in Thailand: the FIVB World Tour. In all, 29 tournaments were played, 15 for the women, 14 for the men.
As usual, Brazil dominated. The nation boasted the top two ranked women's teams in the world and captured a total of 34 medals (10 gold, 10 silver, 14 bronze). That's 39.1 percent of the 87 medals handed out this season.
The U.S., which featured the top men's team in the world, finished second in the medal count, winning 23 total medals (13 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze), or 26.4 percent. Combined, the U.S. and Brazil took 65.5 percent of the podium spots this season on the
The sky is the limit as Africa taps into space tourism
outh Africa is poised to become a leader in space and astrology tourism, predicts the WTM Global Trends Report 2010.
Astronomy and space tourism are gaining momentum in Africa, particularly South Africa, as recent investment paves the way for the continent to position itself as a leader in space science, reveals the report, in association with Euromonitor International.
Africa has proved resilient to the global economic crisis and is one of the few tourism economies to show growth, with arrivals growing by 9.4% in 2010. South Africa in particular has emerged as the strongest destination for tourism after it hosted the FIFA World Cup this summer. South Africa’s arrivals are three times larger than any other African country.
A number of hotel and other accommodation providers are already capitalising on the opportunity astronomy presents with telescopes in bedrooms and night safaris and tours on offer.
On a more sophisticated level, South Africa is gearing up to play a major role in space exploration with the National Space Agency Act entering law last year. The destination is already home to the Southern African Large Telescope while the MeerKAT telescope facility is under construction, paving the way for further space exploration and tourism.
World Travel Market Chairman Fiona Jeffery said: “It would be fantastic to see South Africa and the African continent as a whole continuing on the success of the World Cup. There has already been significant investment in space exploration and with such clear skies it would be a small step for tourism businesses to tap into the opportunities.”
Euromonitor International Head of Global Travel and Tourism Research Caroline Bremner said: “South Africa’s investment in astronomy has already boosted the economy and created jobs with hundreds of space scientists and tourists queuing up to enjoy the facilities.”
Astronomy and space tourism are gaining momentum in Africa, particularly South Africa, as recent investment paves the way for the continent to position itself as a leader in space science, reveals the report, in association with Euromonitor International.
Africa has proved resilient to the global economic crisis and is one of the few tourism economies to show growth, with arrivals growing by 9.4% in 2010. South Africa in particular has emerged as the strongest destination for tourism after it hosted the FIFA World Cup this summer. South Africa’s arrivals are three times larger than any other African country.
A number of hotel and other accommodation providers are already capitalising on the opportunity astronomy presents with telescopes in bedrooms and night safaris and tours on offer.
On a more sophisticated level, South Africa is gearing up to play a major role in space exploration with the National Space Agency Act entering law last year. The destination is already home to the Southern African Large Telescope while the MeerKAT telescope facility is under construction, paving the way for further space exploration and tourism.
World Travel Market Chairman Fiona Jeffery said: “It would be fantastic to see South Africa and the African continent as a whole continuing on the success of the World Cup. There has already been significant investment in space exploration and with such clear skies it would be a small step for tourism businesses to tap into the opportunities.”
Euromonitor International Head of Global Travel and Tourism Research Caroline Bremner said: “South Africa’s investment in astronomy has already boosted the economy and created jobs with hundreds of space scientists and tourists queuing up to enjoy the facilities.”
Student Travel Tours Company, Fantastic Tours & Travel, Revamps Website To Better Serve Students
Fantastic Tours & Travel, a travel agency that helps educators find the best deals on student travel, recently revamped its website to better serve its customers.
The website renewal means improved navigation for anyone looking to book student travel tours with Fantastic Tours. Educators can also find more detailed information on the most popular destinations to help them determine which locations are best for their education travel tour.
The website renewal means improved navigation for anyone looking to book student travel tours with Fantastic Tours. Educators can also find more detailed information on the most popular destinations to help them determine which locations are best for their education travel tour.
Travel independently to help Burma
Yesterday the people of Burma went to the polls for the first time in 20 years, and it is rumoured that democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi may soon be released. Neither of these events, however, represents meaningful change. The elections were a sham, designed to perpetuate military rule. Aung San Suu Kyi was excluded, her party banned and many voters disenfranchised.
The decision last week by the National League for Democracy (NLD) to lift the blanket boycott to Burma should not, therefore, be read as any endorsement of the current situation. It is an important and intelligent change of tactics in the struggle for freedom.
The NLD has chosen to target the tourism boycott on package tours,
Thomson Holidays 2011 Tours and Trips Deep Discounts Despite Airport Passenger Duty Tax Increase
Thomson Holidays offers a great range of discounted tours for holiday hotspots in Europe and beyond, in an effort to compensate for a recent increase in airport passenger duty tax.
(I-Newswire) UK, November 8, 2010 -
Getting a well deserved break through an exciting tour in Europe and other parts of the world is something worth looking forward to. As such, the fun and pleasure of touring have become a part of some people's yearly itinerary.Thomson Holidays offers a great range of discounted tours for holiday hotspots in Europe and beyond, in an effort to compensate for a recent increase in airport passenger duty tax.
(I-Newswire) UK, November 8, 2010 -
Getting a well deserved break through an exciting tour in Europe and other parts of the world is something worth looking forward to. As such, the fun and pleasure of touring have become a part of some people's yearly itinerary. However, the tough economic times are preventing most travelers from getting the most out of their trip. Similarly, the rising cost of flying and touring is also holding up travel plans. Recently, in fact, the United Kingdom government has imposed an increase in the airport passenger duty (APD). This tax is at its highest for long haul destinations.
In an effort to offset the UK APD tax increase, Thomson Holidays, a United Kingdom-based holiday operator is currently offering discounts of up to £500 on long haul holiday destinations. The discounted destination charges were offered starting November 1st, and are applicable to holiday hotspots such as Aruba and the Maldives.
Through the website, Holidays-2011.co.uk in partnership with Thomson Holidays offer great booking deals and incentives to help people save even more on their holidays. Thomson Holidays 2011 discounted tours guarantee to make it easier for travelers to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily living and simply enjoy. Holidays-2011.co.uk offer deals so you can jet off to destinations throughout Europe for a dose of sun via Thomson Airways, the UK’s largest charter holiday airline based at London’s Luton Airport.
For many holidaymakers who worry about the extra costs of an overseas holiday, the Thomson 2011 All Inclusive Holidays package can save people money on the overall complete holiday cost. This package includes all food and drink and lots of entertainment options. Destinations include Costa Blanca, Paphos, Costa Del Sol, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Rhodes, Kos, Bougas, Halkidiki, Rhodes, Algarve, Zante, Corfu, Lanzarote, Crete, Tunisia, Croatia, Tenerife, Morroco, Cape Verde, Egypt, Jamaica, Mexico, Maldives, Djerba, Cuba, Aruba and many more.
Customers who have booked their holidays can simply visit Holidays-2011.co.uk and find links to all the information they need to plan their escape. The links offer lots of information about the destination, flight details and the weather forecast for the holiday.
However, the tough economic times are preventing most travelers from getting the most out of their trip. Similarly, the rising cost of flying and touring is also holding up travel plans. Recently, in fact, the United Kingdom government has imposed an increase in the airport passenger duty (APD). This tax is at its highest for long haul destinations.
In an effort to offset the UK APD tax increase, Thomson Holidays, a United Kingdom-based holiday operator is currently offering discounts of up to £500 on long haul holiday destinations. The discounted destination charges were offered starting November 1st, and are applicable to holiday hotspots such as Aruba and the Maldives.
Through the website, Holidays-2011.co.uk in partnership with Thomson Holidays offer great booking deals and incentives to help people save even more on their holidays. Thomson Holidays 2011 discounted tours guarantee to make it easier for travelers to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily living and simply enjoy. Holidays-2011.co.uk offer deals so you can jet off to destinations throughout Europe for a dose of sun via Thomson Airways, the UK’s largest charter holiday airline based at London’s Luton Airport.
For many holidaymakers who worry about the extra costs of an overseas holiday, the Thomson 2011 All Inclusive Holidays package can save people money on the overall complete holiday cost. This package includes all food and drink and lots of entertainment options. Destinations include Costa Blanca, Paphos, Costa Del Sol, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Rhodes, Kos, Bougas, Halkidiki, Rhodes, Algarve, Zante, Corfu, Lanzarote, Crete, Tunisia, Croatia, Tenerife, Morroco, Cape Verde, Egypt, Jamaica, Mexico, Maldives, Djerba, Cuba, Aruba and many more.
Customers who have booked their holidays can simply visit Holidays-2011.co.uk and find links to all the information they need to plan their escape. The links offer lots of information about the destination, flight details and the weather forecast for the holiday.
(I-Newswire) UK, November 8, 2010 -
Getting a well deserved break through an exciting tour in Europe and other parts of the world is something worth looking forward to. As such, the fun and pleasure of touring have become a part of some people's yearly itinerary.Thomson Holidays offers a great range of discounted tours for holiday hotspots in Europe and beyond, in an effort to compensate for a recent increase in airport passenger duty tax.
(I-Newswire) UK, November 8, 2010 -
Getting a well deserved break through an exciting tour in Europe and other parts of the world is something worth looking forward to. As such, the fun and pleasure of touring have become a part of some people's yearly itinerary. However, the tough economic times are preventing most travelers from getting the most out of their trip. Similarly, the rising cost of flying and touring is also holding up travel plans. Recently, in fact, the United Kingdom government has imposed an increase in the airport passenger duty (APD). This tax is at its highest for long haul destinations.
In an effort to offset the UK APD tax increase, Thomson Holidays, a United Kingdom-based holiday operator is currently offering discounts of up to £500 on long haul holiday destinations. The discounted destination charges were offered starting November 1st, and are applicable to holiday hotspots such as Aruba and the Maldives.
Through the website, Holidays-2011.co.uk in partnership with Thomson Holidays offer great booking deals and incentives to help people save even more on their holidays. Thomson Holidays 2011 discounted tours guarantee to make it easier for travelers to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily living and simply enjoy. Holidays-2011.co.uk offer deals so you can jet off to destinations throughout Europe for a dose of sun via Thomson Airways, the UK’s largest charter holiday airline based at London’s Luton Airport.
For many holidaymakers who worry about the extra costs of an overseas holiday, the Thomson 2011 All Inclusive Holidays package can save people money on the overall complete holiday cost. This package includes all food and drink and lots of entertainment options. Destinations include Costa Blanca, Paphos, Costa Del Sol, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Rhodes, Kos, Bougas, Halkidiki, Rhodes, Algarve, Zante, Corfu, Lanzarote, Crete, Tunisia, Croatia, Tenerife, Morroco, Cape Verde, Egypt, Jamaica, Mexico, Maldives, Djerba, Cuba, Aruba and many more.
Customers who have booked their holidays can simply visit Holidays-2011.co.uk and find links to all the information they need to plan their escape. The links offer lots of information about the destination, flight details and the weather forecast for the holiday.
However, the tough economic times are preventing most travelers from getting the most out of their trip. Similarly, the rising cost of flying and touring is also holding up travel plans. Recently, in fact, the United Kingdom government has imposed an increase in the airport passenger duty (APD). This tax is at its highest for long haul destinations.
In an effort to offset the UK APD tax increase, Thomson Holidays, a United Kingdom-based holiday operator is currently offering discounts of up to £500 on long haul holiday destinations. The discounted destination charges were offered starting November 1st, and are applicable to holiday hotspots such as Aruba and the Maldives.
Through the website, Holidays-2011.co.uk in partnership with Thomson Holidays offer great booking deals and incentives to help people save even more on their holidays. Thomson Holidays 2011 discounted tours guarantee to make it easier for travelers to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily living and simply enjoy. Holidays-2011.co.uk offer deals so you can jet off to destinations throughout Europe for a dose of sun via Thomson Airways, the UK’s largest charter holiday airline based at London’s Luton Airport.
For many holidaymakers who worry about the extra costs of an overseas holiday, the Thomson 2011 All Inclusive Holidays package can save people money on the overall complete holiday cost. This package includes all food and drink and lots of entertainment options. Destinations include Costa Blanca, Paphos, Costa Del Sol, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Rhodes, Kos, Bougas, Halkidiki, Rhodes, Algarve, Zante, Corfu, Lanzarote, Crete, Tunisia, Croatia, Tenerife, Morroco, Cape Verde, Egypt, Jamaica, Mexico, Maldives, Djerba, Cuba, Aruba and many more.
Customers who have booked their holidays can simply visit Holidays-2011.co.uk and find links to all the information they need to plan their escape. The links offer lots of information about the destination, flight details and the weather forecast for the holiday.
Billy Connolly And Aly Bain - Fishing For Poetry, BBC Two, Monday
The comedian and fiddler follow in the footsteps of poet Norman MacCaig.
Over the years, the average television viewer in Scotland will have heard a fair bit of Aly Bain’s fiddle playing, but perhaps relatively little of his voice. One of the side-line delights of Billy Connolly And Aly Bain: Fishing For Poetry (Monday, 9pm, BBC Two), a film that’s rarely less than delightful, is the chance to hear the man talking at length.
Over the years, the average television viewer in Scotland will have heard a fair bit of Aly Bain’s fiddle playing, but perhaps relatively little of his voice. One of the side-line delights of Billy Connolly And Aly Bain: Fishing For Poetry (Monday, 9pm, BBC Two), a film that’s rarely less than delightful, is the chance to hear the man talking at length.
World business forum 2010: un’esperienza di successo per cisalpina tours
Un’esperienza di successo quella di Cisalpina Tours, la prima Travel Management Company in Italia a partecipare quale partner al World Business Forum, il congresso annuale per la business community organizzato in alcune delle principali città d’affari del mondo (Buenos Aires, Città del Messico, Madrid, Milano, New York) da HSM, società internazionale specializzata in executive education che, da oltre vent’anni, chiama relatori di fama mondiale ad animare i suoi forum e a illustrare i temi più attuali e i trend più innovativi per comprendere i cambiamenti della nostra epoca e dell’economia globale.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Princess Cruises Introduces Two New Europe Cruisetour Options for 2011
Princess Cruises has unveiled two new cruisetour options for passengers on Europe cruises next year, providing them the opportunity to explore the mysteries of ancient Petra in Jordan or to enjoy a cruise up the dramatic Rhine River.
The new itineraries join the line’s previously announced cruisetours giving passengers a total of five land/sea vacation choices in the 2011 season.
The 16-night Ancient Petra and the Dead Sea cruisetour steeps travelers in the history of the ancient world with visits to Jerash, Petra and the Dead Sea in Jordan in addition to the wonders of a Holy Land cruise to Israel and Egypt. The new 20-night Timeless Cities of the Rhine River cruisetour offers passengers a week-long cruise up the scenic Rhine River by riverboat combined with a Princess sailing to
The new itineraries join the line’s previously announced cruisetours giving passengers a total of five land/sea vacation choices in the 2011 season.
The 16-night Ancient Petra and the Dead Sea cruisetour steeps travelers in the history of the ancient world with visits to Jerash, Petra and the Dead Sea in Jordan in addition to the wonders of a Holy Land cruise to Israel and Egypt. The new 20-night Timeless Cities of the Rhine River cruisetour offers passengers a week-long cruise up the scenic Rhine River by riverboat combined with a Princess sailing to
Travel: Dickens down under
More than a century ago, two of Charles Dickens's sons went to New South Wales to seek their fortune. The award-winning Australian author Thomas Keneally retraces their steps in a harsh but beautiful land
This month rain is falling widely on the earth 1,000km or more northwest of Sydney. It did the same in the late 19th century, which broke the hearts of Charles Dickens's sons. Anthony Trollope's son Frederick lived there too, in Wilcannia, the same town as Edward (Plorn) Dickens, attending the same picnics, race meetings, cricket matches and rowing regattas.
In a bad season the Dickens's country (as I think of it) can seem no better than desert. When he was elected as member for Wilcannia to the New South Wales parliament, Dickens's youngest son Plorn (born 1852) gave his fellow legislators a rundown on the erratic rains in the towns of the region he represented. In 1884, a half-good year. In Milparinka 2.18in had fallen, in Bourke 6.83in, in Wilcannia 3.23in, in Pack Saddle 2.11. Things have not got much better there in this century, and may even have grown a little worse.
Haunted Tour spooks participants, benefits First Step
COSHOCTON -- About 70 people learned a bit more about the haunted side of Coshocton Saturday night during the Haunted History Tour of Coshocton fundraiser benefiting First Step Family Violence Intervention Services.
A lecture and dinner took place at the Warehouse Steak and Stein with featured speaker Sonya Horstman, a well-known Cleveland-area clairvoyant and spiritualist, along with members of the Munroe Falls Paranormal Society. Tours of nine sites were part in the tour, including The Warehouse Steak and Stein, Medbery Market Place, Uncorked, Roscoe General Store, Dr. Maro Johnson House, Triple Locks Theater, Sport Zone, WTNS Radio and Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Horstman shared her findings and impressions of each of the locations involved in the tour.
Erie travelers enjoy tour of Italy
Forty-five Erieites traveled to Italy Oct. 15-25 for wine-tasting and the opportunity to experience authentic Italian cuisine and incredible vistas.
Escorted by Monsignor Henry Kriegel, pastor of St. Patrick and St. Hedwig Catholic churches, this 10-day journey was arranged through Vacation Playgrounds travel agent Marilyn Lechner.
Among the participants were Norb Lechner, Bootsie Barbour, John and Suzanne Pastorini and their son Brian Pastorini, Linda Havrilla, Mary Duncan, Marilyn Reiser, Mary Tellers, Linda Scalise, Mike and Cathy Twohig, Vin and Ann Halupczynski, and the Salchli twins: Jan Gallagher and her sister Jean Faber and husband, Lee Faber.
Escorted by Monsignor Henry Kriegel, pastor of St. Patrick and St. Hedwig Catholic churches, this 10-day journey was arranged through Vacation Playgrounds travel agent Marilyn Lechner.
Among the participants were Norb Lechner, Bootsie Barbour, John and Suzanne Pastorini and their son Brian Pastorini, Linda Havrilla, Mary Duncan, Marilyn Reiser, Mary Tellers, Linda Scalise, Mike and Cathy Twohig, Vin and Ann Halupczynski, and the Salchli twins: Jan Gallagher and her sister Jean Faber and husband, Lee Faber.
Cirque du Soleil is taking Neverland Ranch on the road
The first of the acrobatic troupe's two planned Michael Jackson shows will be set in a stylised version of the singer's famed Southern California home, according to Jamie King, writer and director of what Cirque is billing as "Michael Jackson, THE IMMORTAL World Tour".
"It is really about a central character or characters who get transported into this world of Neverland where they learn everything there is to know about Michael," said King, who has directed concert tours for Madonna, Rihanna and Celine Dion. The tour will kick off in Montreal next October and will hit 30 cities including New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. John Branca, co-executor of Jackson's estate, said that depending on fan response, it could be extended beyond its planned end in the summer of 2012 and travel outside of North America. Excerpts from Jackson's music videos and extended scenes from last year's This Is It documentary will also be part of the 90-minute show, but no performer will represent Jackson specifically. "Michael Jackson is throughout the entire show, but in no way am I going to use a stand-in," King said, adding that songs would include hits from Thriller to Smooth Criminal, as well as new remixes like those made for Cirque's Beatles show, Love. "Immortal" will also feature as-yet-unreleased songs that Jackson had finished before his death last year. Jackson admired the Canadian troupe's work and had attended Cirque shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Concept art for the set prominently features a massive tree,
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