ARC relies on the Polish tourists

Minister of health resorts and tourism of Crimea, Alexander Liev believes that the flow of tourists from Poland to the peninsula should be increased by inventing the Poles interesting tourism product.

At the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Crimea on recreational, health resort complex and tourism A. Liev explained that one in three Poles over 40 years, said in Russian, as he taught it in school. In addition, in the Crimea are five Catholic churches. This, according to officials, would be sufficient to attract the attention of Polish tourists in Crimea. Moreover, for this population need to build a concrete proposal. "For example, 24 [December] of the Polish Christmas, we are considered low season. We must all put together and done in the form of tourism products for the Poles "- called on the minister.

Berlin has closed three of "attractive" prize

Over the past year in Berlin, was recorded 20 million tourist nights. Thus the popularity Berlin beat Rome (18.6 million overnight stays), finishing third after London and Paris among the most attractive tourist capitals of Europe, according to Welt.

"This is a huge success," - said the Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit. In order to get their first 10 million tourist nights per year, Berlin took 55 years, but the increase in this figure to 20 million comes just over a decade.

Nevertheless, the catch in the coming years, London (45 million tourist nights) and Paris (33.9 million overnight stays) Berlin is unlikely. On the figure of 30 million overnight stays German capital expects to leave no earlier than 2020.

Swiss ski resorts like the 'regular' customers

Ski resorts in Switzerland have decided to encourage the loyalty of its customers from year to year does not change the selected one direction. As a reward loyal customers may be asked anything: from a bottle of champagne and up to the jewelry with a picture of the Matterhorn (the so-called picturesque mountain in the Swiss Alps). 

As these or other resort regions of the country behave in relation to the loyal visitors? On this issue have tried to answer the study's authors, which has long held a site Htr.ch. The results forced analysts raised his eyebrows. It turned out that the only resort that has not yet developed a clear vision of the treatment of "loyal subjects", is the famous Alpine St. Moritz. It explains the head of sports and entertainment areas of this resort Berthold Martin (Martin Berthold), they resort to the principle of "live as you want and wherever you want." True, he added, they have scheduled a series of events, including an invitation to visit patrons. They are presented with a book, champagne or a bouquet of flowers. Representatives of business community, who are constantly booking of the same hotel in St. Moritz, the resort offers a complimentary glass of wine or a glass of spirits. 

Tourists create an online rating of Great Britain

On the page of British national tourism agency VisitBritain in the social networking site Facebook has appeared online rating of the most popular attractions, created by the tourists. People who have been in involved in the ranking of locations can "register" their visit with iPhone, Blackberry and other smartphones, thereby raising the position of the object in the rankings, which are constantly updated automatically. In addition to mark the visit of tourists can also post feedback about this or other attractions. 

Get into the rating, every vista. VisitBritain experts suggest that the rating will cover more than 50,000 sites across the country. Currently leading a complex O2 Arena, in second place - malls, Selfridges, located on the third theme park Alton Towers, and the fourth and fifth places were London Eye ferris wheel and art museum Tate Modern. 

Internet in the service of tourists

Annual conference of tourism professionals PhoCusWright familiarizes participants with the latest in online travel planning. In 2010 it also introduced several new products that may be helpful to tourists. 

Gogobot - a Facebook for travelers. Here you can get or give advice on any of the attractive places in the world, to communicate with like-minded travel plans. Of course, all questions can be asked in the Facebook. However Gogobot direct all inquiries on specific channels, and assures users that they will receive advice only from people, a passion for travel. 

Site TrustYou not only collects feedback from users about hotels across the internet, but also analyzes them, and exposes important to potential guests as a kind of quality rating. Enquiries can be made not only by hotel name, but in a more free-form - for example, the cheapest hotels in New York. " 

Pocket toilets are already on sale

At the tourist market was a new product that can be very useful for tourists and patrons of large music festivals and other events. Pocket toilet developed by Ardern Healthcare, costs only $ 6. And it is an indispensable thing in the long road trips or for exploring the places where the lack of public toilets, writes the Daily Mail. The manufacturer claims that useful invention "is ideal for men aged from 3 to 103 years." However, the handheld can use a toilet and a woman. 

Festival of Whales in Hawaii

Hawaii (USA) will have already turned this traditional festival of whales. The celebration will begin in Maui on Nov. 26 and runs right up to May 15, 2011. In the past year is an unusual event attended by more than 25 000 people.The central event of the festival - the Day of China is scheduled for Saturday, February 19. Tourists are expected to parade of whales, views, special meals in restaurants, entertainment for children and much, much more. Another unusual event - the marathon. Participants will need to be broken into groups of 5 people and together cover the distance. Adults will run 5 kilometers, the children - all 2. New at the festival will be a Valentine's weekend, which will be held under the slogan "Love the whales."  

Ice Sculpture Exhibition was launched on the Champs-Elysees

impressive exhibit of ice sculptures, Ice Magic - Tour du Monde ("Around the World") was opened on the Champs Elysees in Paris to mark the start of the Christmas Fair. In the pavilion, where the constant temperature -6 ° C, viewers will see the most beautiful buildings, monuments and landscapes of the world and characters of works of art and fantastic scenes involving unusual creatures. All this helped create 20 well-known artists from more than 450 tons of ice for 12 days, writes Tout-paris.org.

Stylish accessories to Paris "Velibam"

City Hall of Paris was not limited to the creation of bike rental stations, which appeared in the French capital in 2007. Especially for the "Velibam" whole series of accessories with the image of the Parisian urban brand.For example, the helmet can be purchased for 24.9 euros, the protective device for 12.9 euros, and cuffs with LED for 6,9 euro. Also available a series of clothing: ponchos (5,9 euros), gloves (19.9 euros) and mitts (9,9 euros). In addition, you can buy velokorzinu for 29 euros, 6.9 euros per bag.

Unusual feeling of "Road of Death"

Bolivia's road of great danger, so the organizers of tours carefully selected tour routes for tourists.
For example, a narrow road El Camino De La Muerto ("Road of Death") was one of the most dangerous in the world: trucks and cars fell into the abyss, and few of the drivers live. 

 

 Now for the road is built wider track and a terrible road turned into an exciting attraction for travelers. Many tour organizers claim that it abandoned the road permit to get to know the country. In 2011, a tour of the localities where it is necessary to be prepared for different eventualities. Participants from the outset will plunge into the most unusual feeling. The plane will land in the capital La NPA - a town at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level. 

 

A flock of lions in Zimbabwe tourist bitten in the shower

In Zimbabwe, a pack of lions attacked a tourist while he was taking a shower, and bitten him. The incident occurred in a hunting camp in the north, which is located near the National Park Mana Pools, wrote The Daily Telegraph, with reference to dpa. According to the portal iAfrica, a tourist named Pete Evershed. Immediately pounced on him four or five lions. And this was witnessed by his wife, who could not in any way to help and save her husband. The area around the Zambezi River is popular with hunters and fishermen. Most often they have to live with this in the simplest terms with the amenities on the street and very little protection from attack by wild animals. 

In Pompeii hit "House of the gladiators"

In ancient Pompeii, in the early first century AD buried the ashes of Vesuvius, has failed one of the historical monuments. Shipping time could not stand the so-called "House of Gladiators." It is believed that this building was used for training soldiers who spoke to the audience. The walls of the houses were decorated with frescoes, and now on, nothing was left. According to preliminary data, the cause of the collapse of steel, heavy rains, which are undermining the building.

Experts also claim that the water here is not to blame - all a matter of insufficient care for the archaeological sites. House gladiators located in the area of Pompeii, where there is still work to archaeologists, and tourists were not allowed into it. The walls of the building collapsed early in the morning, when a number of scholars have not been, so that the victims managed to escape.  

The museum complex in Pompeii continues to operate normally.

At UK airports have installed a giant suitcase

Britain's Heathrow Airport installed in the arrivals area of Terminal 5 giant suitcase in honor of the holders of Honor Award 2010 Heathrow Travel Product Award. Dimensions traveling bag is really impressive: 3 meters in height and 2m in width. It holds more than 83,000 passports, 10,000 cans of cream from sunburn and more. During this month in an open suitcase located 12 different types of products, manufacturers have been awarded the said award. Among the winners were sunglasses Ray-Ban, Apple MacBook Pro, game console Nintendo DS, as well as camera Canon 500D.

UK - birthplace to the fairies, witches and angels

According to recent studies, the UK is home to witches, fairies and angels. Scientists came to this conclusion, when studied a list of supernatural phenomena, about which people told the police during the past 25 years. In total there were 755 such cases. In this case, most people see the fabulous creatures in Yorkshire. Here 44 people talk about fairies, witches, and 32 of 24 on guardian angels. And here in the county of Derbyshire residents is a real saint.  

Travel anecdote day

While you will remember for a Russian, your life in the Czech Republic will be one continuous fun. "Vonyavki" in Czech "ghosts", "callous potraviny" - "fresh food", "crud from cattle to plavidle" - "a handsome guy with a paddle boat." It is said that a few years ago, our tourists much laughing, looking at billboards of Coca-Cola. There wore a traditional frozen bottle, and the inscription on the shield reads: "overpowering creature!" Ikayuschie laughter and Russian did not immediately realize what a translation from Czech to this inscription is only a powerful advertising slogan "The perfect creation!".  

A new tourist symbol of Ecuador calls live and love

President Rafael Correa of Ecuador approved a new logo that will become a symbol of tourism campaign under the slogan "love life, Ecuador" (Ecuador ama la vida). Logo is based on the seven multi-colored concentric circles, which contain various elements of the ancient Indian belief, such as sun, earth, life, diversity in all its manifestations, fabric, flowers, fauna, reported portal Caribbean News digital. 

"We - a country full of colors. The logo of Ecuador you can find all the colors that can sense the human eye. As this symbol of our small country reflects the world" - said Minister of Tourism Freddy Ehlers. The country's authorities want to present Ecuador as a country that loves life and all over the world to open a so-called House of Ecuador, where you will learn the culture and products of the country. President expressed hope that the new symbol of Ecuador will be recognized anywhere in the world and become synonymous with life and love. 

Graveyard quiet and historic gravestones attract more tourists

In connection with the approach of Halloween and All Saints' Day in Italy, travel guide TripAdvisor rating was the most visited cemeteries in Europe. Sure, people have a need to visit places of eternal rest, and it is not surprising. Highly cemetery monuments can not only admire their architectural forms, but also to feel the triumph of glory dead celebrities. The top ten included three representatives of Italy: the catacombs and the Protestant Cemetery in Rome, as well as the cemetery became in Genoa.Here are the ten most visited cemeteries in the world, according to a survey among tourists in different countries.1) The American Cemetery in Kolvil-sur-Mer, France.2) Cemetery Pere-Lachaise, Paris, France.3) Central Cemetery, Vienna, Austria.4) The catacombs of Rome, Italy.5) Highgate Cemetery, London, England.6) Southern Cemetery, Leipzig, Germany.7) Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris, France.8) Steel Cemetery, Genoa, Italy.9) The Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague, Czech Republic.10) The Protestant Cemetery, Rome, Italy.

In Japan, appeared "chatty" with a soda machine

n the Land of the Rising Sun robots traders will give valuable advice to people.The fact that the major JR Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, installed the first ATM of those where you can buy something like sandwiches, magazines, newspapers and drinks. However, with a gun next-generation buyers will still get useful recommendation on artificial intelligence. Gabby apparatus okinet buyer "look" and will give the verdict that the need to acquire.

This is explained by the fact that an extraordinary machine has a special viewfinder and is capable of analyzing the exterior outfit her clients. A second computer to understand who wants to buy a product - a man or a woman, but also sets the age of the buyer. Analysis are mainly features of a human face. The system provides high recognition, as well as high speed. Draw appropriate conclusions about the client, automatic advised to buy this or that product.

Museum of sunken ships discovered in the Dominican Republic

In the Dominican town of Samana, located on the same peninsula in the north-east of the country in September, opened the Museum of sunken ships. The opening of the museum was preparing for several years and was initiated by Deep Blue Marine, which is engaged in research and restoration of vessels sunk off the coast of the Dominican Republic and other countries.
In the main exhibition of the museum includes items from the French warship Le Scipion, who participated in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), and other ships of historic value. The museum is working equipped with the latest technology laboratory and a souvenir shop. In the administration of the new museum are confident that the exhibition of sunken treasures will be one of the most important local sights and will attract new tourists Samana Peninsula.

Classical Arabic style spa Espa

The recent opening of a luxury design hotel on the island of Yas in the UAE created a furor. And in early autumn before the guests opened the door ultramodern hotel spa Espa, procedures which are based on Eastern practices. The Yas is located a stone's throw from the UAE capital Abu Dhabi - Yas Island. Unusual futuristic design, the hotel has developed a famous American architect Hani Rashid. Of 499 rooms and suites offers spectacular views of the island, and bar and lounge area located on the bridge directly above the race track, "Formula 1", during the stage of becoming the best observation post from which to monitor the races.

Near the resort of Aswan has occurred water pollution

Near the resort of Aswan has occurred water pollution
Resorts of Egypt

In the area of the Egyptian resort town of Aswan, capsized barge with 240 tons of diesel fuel.
According to city administration, in the Nile water were about 110 tons of fuel. The company, which owns the barge, sent a standby vessel for emergency drain the remaining fuel in the bilge.

To the accident were immediately sent to a special boat to collect the fuel.
Investigating the circumstances of the incident broke the prosecutor's office.

Repair of the Coliseum will continue until 2013

Extensive repairs Coliseum - one of the main attractions in Rome - will be completed in 2013. This was reported by the Deputy Minister of Culture of Italy Francesco Giro. Estimated cost of repairs will be around 30 million euros. It is expected that this amount be provided by sponsors. Starting in August is taking proposals from interested organizations in collaboration. It will last until the end of October. Authorities in Rome stressed that sponsorship repair the amphitheater will not advertise, and denied the information circulated earlier that on the walls of the Coliseum will place advertising and logos of the company, which will finance the work.
To date, according to experts, the Coliseum is in bad condition and needs urgent repairs. During the restoration will be presented in order of the total surface area of 13 thousand square meters. Beginning work in 2011, wrote Podroze.onet.pl. At the time of repair Coliseum will remain open to visitors.

New opportunity to book a hotel in Cuba online

The Cuban corporation Grupo de Cubanacan has created the possibility of online booking of its hotels. The new service offers a choice room in one of its 50 hotels, the payment is made by bank cards Visa and MasterCard.
Hotels Grupo de Cubanacan, located in most resort areas of Cuba, and in many cities on the island of freedom, working under the brands Hoteles Cubanacan, Brizas Hoteles, Horizontes Hoteles, Club Amigo and Cubanacan Hostales. For the winter season 2010/2011 the cost of room starts from 24 euros per day, according to BuenoLatina.ru.

Hilton Hotels joins Thai golf consortium

Hilton Hotels, has joined the Thai marketing cooperative Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience. As new hotel partners, Hilton properties across Thailand - in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket - are now preferred lodging options, along side the country’s top golf courses, in variety of stay-and-play itineraries offered and executed by tour operator Golfasian.

“To have Hilton as a partner is another ringing endorsement of what we’re doing with Golf in a Kindgom - that is, make Thai golf holidays easier to book and formulate, while guaranteeing international standards of quality with every course and hotel on each itinerary,” said Mark Siegel, CEO of Bangkok-based Golfasian. “Hilton doesn’t throw in with just anyone, of course. Hilton welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service hotel brand, 76 countries across six continents, if I’m not mistaken. Their involvement is a feather in our caps, but it is also another incentive for golfers who recognize in Hilton another guarantee of quality.”

The four Hilton properties that have joined Golf in a Kingdom include:
- The Hilton Pattaya, located in the heart of this coastal city, overlooking Pattaya Beach, and situated atop the new Central Festival Pattaya Beach complex, with its 200 international-caliber shops, restaurants, cinemas and recreational facilities.
- The Millennium Hilton Bangkok, standing imperiously on the banks of the Chao Praya River, boasting sweeping city views and incomparable access to the varied delights of Thailand’s capital.
- Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, a stunning resort set on sandy Karon Beach and comprising 75 acres of lush tropical gardens. Karon Beach is the quiet, upscale alternative to raucous Patong Beach just up the coast.
- The Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, a 17-story tower in the center of this royal enclave overlooks the Gulf of Thailand and serves as home to distinctive mix of dining options, including the Hua Hin Brewery Company, a former fisherman’s shack dating from 1923.

“I think it’s instructive for traveling golfers in Europe and North America to recognize that Thailand is equipped with 5-star hotel brands like Hilton, and Marriott, along with world-class golf, superb food, unmatched nightlife and a first-world, modern transportation infrastructure,” said Siegel. “Of course, there is a difference - Thailand is tropically temperate 365 days a year, and golfers can spend a week here for a fraction of what they’d pay in European or North American destinations.”

By banding together to form Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience the country’s top courses and hotels have created a cooperative itinerary that matches the most desirable “stay” options with its most desirable “play” options. Those play options include the creme of Southeast Asian resort tracks:

- Banyan Golf Club, also in Hua Hin, voted top new course in Asia by readers of Asian Golf Monthly in 2009
- Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort, recently voted the top course in Southeast Asia by SEA Globe magazine.
- Muang Kaew Golf Club, a lush urban retreat in the heart of Bangkok.
- The Old Course at Siam Country Club in Pattaya, host of the 2010 Honda PTT LPGA
- Siam Country Club’s Plantation Course, host of the same LPGA event in 2009
- Thai Country Club in Bangkok, voted ‘Best Championship Course in Asia’, as voted by Asian Golf Monthly readers in 2008.
- Black Mountain Golf Club, just three years old but already a bona fide “championship” layout, having played host to the Asian Tour’s Black Mountain Masters in 2009.

Fairmont Pittsburgh receives U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Gold Certification

Fairmont Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that it has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Gold level from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The announcement was made by Leonard S. Czarnecki, general manager of the luxury hotel.

“We are proud to continue Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ tradition of operational sustainability and responsible tourism here at the Pittsburgh location,” states Czarnecki. “In fact, Fairmont Pittsburgh is the first LEED certified project for Fairmont, and we are looking forward to growing our reputation as a responsible member of this community.”

Fairmont Pittsburgh which opened on March 29, 2010, is part of Three PNC Plaza, a 23-story high-rise owned by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Three PNC Plaza, which is one of the nation’s largest green, mixed-use buildings, expands upon PNC’s commitment to environmental responsibility and green building practices.  PNC has more newly constructed LEED certified buildings – 80 – than any company on earth.

The LEED Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. In order to receive Gold certification, Fairmont Pittsburgh had to meet strict sustainable design and construction guidelines set by the USGBC.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is recognized worldwide for its commitment to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. The Fairmont Green Partnership program was pioneered by Fairmont’s Canadian hotels in 1990 and has become a core value of the Fairmont brand. The program focuses on improvements in waste management, sustainability, and energy and water conservation at Fairmont properties, and innovative community outreach programs involving local groups and partnerships.

Carbon emissions reporting to take higher priority in travel

The changing face of climate policy in China is bringing improvements to business travel management, with more local companies seeking to contribute to carbon emission offset programs, according to FCm Travel Solutions Greater China. The Asia-Pacific based travel management consultancy says a regional and global shift towards lower carbon economies has started to influence the way local companies are reporting on their travel. Demand for carbon emissions reporting on air travel is beginning to grow, with more companies prepared to play a part in offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, FCm says.

“There’s an increasing expectation from both government and consumers, for companies to show their commitment to making a difference,” said David Fraser, general manager of FCm Greater China. “As a result of this we have seen a higher level of interest in carbon emissions reporting from our corporate clients, and we believe this trend will continue to develop.”

Mr Fraser said FCm Greater China had launched a new tool that enabled its clients to measure and report on carbon emissions across their business travel.

The new service applies two globally accepted standards for calculating carbon emissions: the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and the World Resources Institute Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Both standards deliver average emission values based on weight and distance travelled.

FCm’s tool helps companies prepare a greenhouse gas inventory that provides an accurate snapshot of their emissions. The report provides information by individual travellers, so companies can calculate and compare CO2 emissions for each traveller’s itinerary.

Using FCm’s reports, companies can access detailed data including the date, flight number, origin and destinations. The reports also summarise city pairs (eg. PEK to SHA) with segment numbers, total miles and carbon pounds.

“Using this data, our clients can build an effective strategy to manage and reduce their emissions,” Mr Fraser said. “For example, if their business travel is well planned or can allow some flexibility, companies might be able to explore more carbon efficient routes or consider the fuel efficiency of the aircraft on which they would be travelling. Our solution benefits companies by enhancing their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, which helps ensure their travel is not only safe and comfortable, but also environmentally efficient. In the future, FCm is expecting to see carbon emissions reporting become a more integral part of corporate travel policies in China."

Redspot Car Rentals drive into Asia

Redspot Car Rentals has appointed Travolution Marketing as the General Sales Agent (GSA) to represent it in Singapore and Malaysia. The Redspot GSA will promote Redspot Car Rentals superior products and services to Singapore and Malaysian based travel agents and wholesalers. This appointment will facilitate reservations and allow payment in Singapore Dollars and Malaysian Ringgit.

Due to the growing interest and demand in Australian self drive holidays from both Singapore and Malaysia markets, Redspot sees it as a good opportunity to capitalise on. A dedicated personnel in market will allow Redspot to service the clients' needs more effectively and promptly. Redspot offers a superior product with a comprehensive vehicle fleet and wide network in Australia with competitive rates.

ITB Asia puts association meetings business in spotlight

ITB Asia has attracted over 25 speakers to address Association Day, a specialist forum 20-21 October that is dedicated to understanding and growing the association meeting sector in Asia.

Annual and bi-annual association meetings for doctors, insurance experts, dentists, scientists and other professions are increasingly important because such events take place regardless of global economic conditions. Before, during and after these events, association members spend large amounts of money on shopping, travel, dining and entertainment.

“Such discretionary spend is keenly sought-after by convention and visitor bureaus and national tourism offices,” said Nancy Tan, Managing Director of Ace:Daytons Direct, one of the initiators of the Association Day, which is hosted by Messe Berlin (Singapore). ASAE, The Center for Association Leadership and Suntec Singapore are key collaborators. Association Day is supported by ICCA and the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau.

Traveling with teenagers: How to keep them involved

Families with teenagers often find themselves in the struggle of picking a vacation spot that everyone can enjoy. But it is obtainable, as long as you know what your family enjoys and what travel options you have at your disposal. Before planning your family’s next vacation, check out this advice from ASTA. ASTA members know that planning the perfect vacation is easier with time and good advice on your side.

“As a father of two boys, I know how difficult it can be to create a vacation that appeals to everyone, but that’s where your ASTA travel agent comes in,” said Chris Russo, ASTA president and chair. “Working with a professional travel agent can save you time and money. Travel agents work within your schedule, budget and expectations to produce an incomparable vacation experience.”

Religious attraction will open in China

In the north-eastern Chinese province of Liaoning are planning to open a biblical theme park worth 569 million dollars. Some attractions will be based on biblical stories such as Moses and the Israelites, as well as Noah's ark. In Christianity in the park will also present Buddhism and Taoism. In accordance with the statement, the Hong Kong entrepreneur and simply pious man Mr. Leung Munla plans to organize a World of Harmony Park, which tell the history of Chinese and Western civilizations. Source: IP "Voyage"

Schengen visas can cancel in 2010

The following year, the EU can introduce visa-free regime for Russian citizens. "It's very good news awaiting us in 2010, in the sense that the issues of liberalization of the visa regime will now be addressed by a qualified majority vote rather than on the basis of unanimity, - said the Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini in an interview Russia Today." This will enable such country like Italy to make a proposal and say that she believes that the Russians have earned the right to visa-free movement within the EU. Now, any of the 27 EU member states can veto and block any decision, "- said Frattini." 

Global warming threatens the popular tourist destinations

As a result of the Copenhagen Conference on the Environment, taking place this week in Denmark, HolidayCheck called well-known tourist destinations, whose existence threatened by global warming. Here are the five most risky areas.

Athens - one of the oldest cities in the world with an incredible amount of architectural monuments. Unfortunately, the temperature rise in the Mediterranean region is faster than anywhere else. The scientists suggest that by 2020 the city chart ranks the growing cloud of smog, and the temperature in this part of the world will be over 40 ° Celsius.

Militancy, floods hit Pak tourism industry

The absence of tourism regulatory framework, fragile security situation in the country and recent floods have all contributed to the ranking of Pakistan as low as 103 out of the 124 countries in terms of tourism.

Starwood Hotels plans to launch Element in India

Shweta Bhanot Posted: Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 0024 hrs IST Updated: Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 0024 hrs IST Mumbai: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a US hospitality major that runs brands like Sheraton and Le Meridien, plans to bring its four-star brand Element to India.

3 Hotel Stocks to Buy Now

Stocks in the hotel sector were mostly in positive territory Friday, with Orient-Express Hotels and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide leading the pack in terms of share price gains among hotel companies with a market cap larger than $100 million.

Orthodox Christians held historic Mass at monastery in Turkey

Around 2,500 Orthodox Christians held the first Mass in 88 years at the ancient Sümela Monastery in Turkey’s north-eastern province of Trabzon on Sunday, August 15.

 

Trabzon Governor Kizilcik said that the service, which was held first time after 88 years, was attended by Orthodox Christians from Greece, Russia, Georgia, USA, Turkey and led by Patriarch Bartholomew I; the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians.

“We are most thankful as this day is sacred for not only believers in the Black Sea but for all Orthodox and the Christian world as it is the Assumption Day of Mother Mary. We are blessed to celebrate this day here in Sümela. First it is grace from God and then it is grace from the government,” said Patriarch Bartholomew I.

Almost 50% of people plan to marry abroad

Almost half of people want to get married abroad to avoid distant relatives and unwanted acquaintances, according to new research conducted by Sandals Resorts, the Luxury Included Caribbean hotel company. 47 per cent of those surveyed said they would like to or are planning to marry abroad to avoid inviting distant relations and acquaintances that they don’t really want to be there.

The survey conducted with 2000 respondents shows that weddings abroad are now just as popular as those at home, with an equal number of people saying they would like to get married overseas (40 per cent) as at home in the UK (40 per cent). Just among those planning to marry within the next 12 months, 54 per cent said they’ll marry at home and 46 per cent are actually planning a ceremony abroad.

Top 10 most popular tourist destinations for Russians in 2010

Analytical Group of the Association of Travel Agencies of Russia (ATOR) prepared a report of tours to abroad requested at the search engine, Yandex. By the end of seven months of 2010, the number of requested tours abroad increased an average of 40% compare to the same period last year
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Top 10 most popular countries in July among users of the Yandex:

1-      Over a quarter (26%) of all requests were Turkey.

2-      The second most popular search is Egypt, which in July requested by 11% of “Yandex” users.  In absolute terms, tours in Egypt has requested by 123 thousand people (compared to 112 thousand in July last year).

New three-star hotels may appear in Moscow

Metropolitan Government before the end of the year is planning to build eight three-star hotels for 2500 travelers, said the prefect of the Central Administrative District Alexei Alexandrov. The increase in room capacity in Moscow could contribute deficit of sleeping places and to reduce prices for a hotel room. However, market analyst’s doubt that the hotels could be ready before the end of this year.

“Today we focus on the three-star hotels, which are not enough in the center of Moscow. They affect the image of the capital, because both Russians and foreigners are staying there “- bragged Alexei Alexandrov.

Note, that the need to increase  the number of 3-stars hotels in capital is consistently on discussion by metropolitan government at least for the last 10 years. However, a significant number of new hotels in the city have not yet appeared. Moreover, a significant blow to the market suffered demolition of the “Hotel Russia”, resulting in a shortfall of hotels only worsened.

Maldives: on the sunny side of life

If you are going to go in February in some warmer climes seek summer, a great place for this would be the Maldives.

Maldives - a 1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls southwest of Sri Lanka on the equator. Maldives stretched for 820 kilometers from north to south and 120 km from west to east. 202 inhabited islands, 87 islands - exclusive resorts.
The climate is mostly warm and humid. The sun shines all year. Average annual temperature - 29-32 degrees Celsius.
Dress code is mostly casual: t-shirts and cotton clothing - the most suitable. In Male, the main island, women are advised to dress modestly and not too laid bare.

Greek island of Rhodes

Coming summer - time to leave. The time when you want to change the situation, go to the not very ordinary, but hopefully the budget the country ...

Greece long ago does not apply to countries uncommon, however, tended to stay within budget and drastically change their environment. Perhaps this is why Greece and its islands is so popular among tourists. And Rhodes slightly distracting from the overall tourism picture.
Rhodes - Greek Island, about 18 km south-east of Turkey in eastern Aegean Sea. This is the largest island of the Dodecanese in area and population, half of whom reside in the capital island of the same name.
It has long been famous for the legendary statue of Rhodes Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the world. The medieval old town of Rhodes was declared part of world heritage.

Such different tourism

We all have different views on life in general and on holidays in particular. Someone from work feels "squeezed lemon" and dreams endure to leave, to get to the deck chairs in the hotel «all inclusive», and so there ... lie, lie and lie, turning occasionally. Hotels in Turkey just created for such a pastime. And someone in my heart feels like Viking or Amazon and ready to conquer the world, only there's nowhere to turn.

If you are tired of discussing the number of stars, the value of the pool, the quality of buffet and a shortage of sunbeds, and discover the amazing and diverse world of tourism. After all, instead of the photo next to the hotel pool and flower bed can bring home photos conquered the mountain pass, the ruins of an ancient temple, or you caught a huge fish.

Amazing Santo Domingo

Private beach Aura Beach, located behind the border of the city, not even close to similar to something that imagine when you think about the beaches of the Dominican Republic. Sunbeds are not stand in rows, and is no struggle for a better place. Every place here is as comfortable as it is adjacent. In contrast to the island resorts of this region, here - just a few steps from Santo Domingo, really lies the place where you can spend hours on end just bask in the sun.

Before dawn, you can catch dinner pasta with seafood, which will be served directly to your personal chairs, standing at the edge of the ocean. Where, if not here, you can taste the exquisite bliss of decadence.

What you may not know, so it is that Santo Domingo, in fact - a city with rich historical and cultural heritage. Here was a road trodden simultaneously discoverers, conquerors and pirates. Here every cobblestone pavement breathes history, and houses in colonial style pose stories about winners and losers. In the end, it is here leg Conqueror first set foot on the land of the Americas.

Morocco - hit parade of the best beaches.

You ever been in a place where many resorts collected immediately that you had to choose, where you will relax today? In the summer you love to travel to where sea, sun and heat?

If you answered yes to the second question, and plan to spend your summer vacation somewhere in the southern sea, do not miss the opportunity to visit Morocco! There are so many resorts, beaches and just a place for relaxation that you're allotted rest time you will be able to move from one town to another, eating more and more new ways of enjoyment and relaxation. Believe me, the beaches of Morocco, located on the shores of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea - is exactly what is required to see and try every self-respecting lovers of the sea.

One of these pampered sun, sea and beaches, this Calida, also called blue pearl. Salida - the beach, ideal for you, whoever you are, and whatever love. In addition to the ever-warm sand, sun and relaxation, there is certainly food for thought: Nature lovers will appreciate the violence of trees surrounding the beach, and fans of architecture - the beauty of the city port. Here you can enjoy a workout in sports and have fun - we now offer golf, tennis, or select one of the many types of water activities, under which reserved an entire seaside cove.

On vacation with children

HB depending on the age and temperament of your children, take them on vacation, on holiday or on some excursion, often means to accept a real challenge. When the children are still very tiny for them need constant supervision, which means that parents need different places and devices to help with baby. However, all this is not always available on travel or on vacation, so the usual procedure can cause unusual hardship.
Come to mind!
  One of the common mistakes committed by their parents - especially if parents are still inexperienced - it is the desire to pack literally everything. The result is that they take the children a lot of things that only aggravate suitcases, but at their leisure and can not use. Remember - going on vacation with his family, the child is not planning to play with each of their toys. He therefore will be plenty of impressions. And the great toys they do not need - as it often happens that even the size of your room will not allow the child to full power to deploy favorite designer. Take a couple of small toys from the number of loved ones, as well as a couple of small surprises that the child had not yet seen - so you are interested in him when he got to play with familiar toys.