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1803: Johannes Bückler, “Schinderhannes”
Executed Today | November 21st 2009 by Executed Today
On this date in 1803, the famous German bandit “Schinderhannes” and 19 others of his gang were efficiently guillotined in French-occupied Rhineland. Schinderhannes with mistress Juliana Blasius and their child. As low-born as they come, read more
1803: Johannes Bückler, “Schinderhannes”
Executed Today | November 21st 2009 by Executed Today
On this date in 1803, the famous German bandit “Schinderhannes” and 19 others of his gang were efficiently guillotined in French-occupied Rhineland. Schinderhannes with mistress Juliana Blasius and their child. As low-born as they come, read more
TAIWAN...Touch Your Heart
tinta de filipinas | November 20th 2009 by scofieldjr
Kung sa atin sa pinas si regine at apple de ap ang kumakanta para ipromote ang turismo sa bansa. Dito sa bansang itinuring ko ng ikalawang lupa ay ang mga damuhong ito ang tagapagpakilala ng turismo (ayun eh kapag sila ang nanalo sa pacontest...hahah read more
Foreign Tourist Arrivals declined during May-October
Assam Information Portal | November 20th 2009 by Assam
The Minister of State in the Indian Ministry of Tourism Shri Sultan Ahmed has said that the estimated number of foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in India during the last six months, i.e. May-October 2009, is 2.19 million, which is 2.4% less than the F read more
John Keells to Invest 6BN to Upgrade and Build Hotels in Sri Lank…
Invest In Sri Lanka | November 20th 2009 by Verajay
22nd November 2009, www.lankabusinessonline.comSri Lanka's John Keells Holdings is ready to invest nearly 6.0 billion rupees over the next two to three years in upgrading and building new hotels if tourism arrivals pick up after the end of a 30-year read more
New High-Tech Airport For Cyprus
Luxique Luxury Travel | November 20th 2009 by luxurytraveller
Cyprus has opened an ultra-modern airport that it hopes will boost flagging tourism and revive prospects of it becoming a regional transport hub. The Cypriot President, Demetris Christofias, opened the new Larnaca terminal, built by a consortium of F read more
Hot Spots: Recife, Brazil
South American Experts | November 20th 2009
The Fastest Changing City in the Northeast State of Pernambuco Often called the ‘Venice of Brazil,’ (I would like to know who in the world applied this non-sequitor to any place in Brazil) the breathtaking city of Recife still retains some of its read more
Naming the rose: Barbados’ British place names vs. African heri…
Bajan Dream Diary | November 20th 2009 by Bajan Dream Project
In the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet, the fair maiden enquires, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” Juliet’s point is well taken, as she poses that immortal question, expressing her love read more
B&G Hotels & Resorts Calimera Habiba Resort in Egypt receives Awa…
Egypt Then and Now | November 20th 2009 by Baankhamen
B&G Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel and management company in the Middle East and operator of the Royal Club in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island, has announced that Calimera Habiba Resort, located in the popular tourist town of Marsa Alam i read more
Brazil to Reduce Carbon Emissions
South American Experts | November 20th 2009
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Monday that he expects the leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to commit to a reduction of greenhouse gases. In his weekly radio show, Lula expressed his worry on the read more
Tourist boat sinks in Red Sea, two missing
Egypt Then and Now | November 20th 2009 by Baankhamen
Two Spanish tourists were missing in the Red Sea on Thursday after their dive boat sank in rough water off Egypt’s Sinai coast, a popular beach holiday and diving destination. Fourteen other Spanish tourists and seven Egyptian crew were rescued read more
Soplett Poll: Robberg Blue Flag
So Plett | November 20th 2009 by Samuel Sampi Kamffer
We recently posted a story about Robberg Beach getting Blue Flag status (story here). Seems there are some mixed feelings about it. We’ve decided to run a Poll right here on soplett.com Cast your vote and let us know what you think by posting a read more
Sabrina Love Foundation – Corporate Challenge
So Plett | November 20th 2009 by Samuel Sampi Kamffer
Is your company looking for a year end function with a difference? Businesses located on the Garden Route and surrounds have the opportunity to get involved in a very novel and exciting year end activity that not only supports a most worthwhile cause read more
Negombo Beach Festival 2009, Fun and Excitement on the Beach of N…
Invest In Sri Lanka | November 20th 2009 by Verajay
20th November 2009, www.news.lkThe ‘Negombo Beach Festival 2009’ is a power packed event to keep visitors on their toes, with Percussion Sessions, Beach Soirees, Street Parades, Paint Balling and 4 x 4 driving.An expanded childrens area will c read more
Rebound stalls for tourism centres
Recession World | November 20th 2009
REGIONAL cities largely reliant on tourism are still to rebound from the global financial crisis as the government’s economic stimulus package wears down and businesses which downsized or shut fail to recover…. From The Australian. Full s read more
Promote your Leeds Event for Free!
Directory of Leeds Business Directory Blog | November 20th 2009 by estherrosie
Your Leeds gets great viewing for local events in the Leeds and surrounding West Yorkshire area so why not add yours for free? How to add your Leeds Event 1) Fill in your details in the form below ... Related posts:Lights! Camera! Action! Leeds read more
Promote your York Event for Free!
Directory of York Business Directory Blog | November 20th 2009 by estherrosie
Your York gets great viewing for local events in the York and surrounding North Yorkshire area so why not add yours for free? How to add your York Event 1) Fill in your details in the form ... read more
British tourism is showing signs of growth
Air ticket sales news | November 20th 2009 by Barbora
Britain’s tourism industry looks to have reached a turning point during the key summer months according to new provisional figures from the International Passenger Survey. VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, commented that the trend we have read more
6th Bradford Peace and Crafts Fair: 21 November 2009
Directory of Leeds Business Directory Blog | November 20th 2009 by estherrosie
Yorkshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament presents The 6th Bradford Peace and Crafts Fair This Saturday, 21st November 2009, The 6th Bradford Peace & Crafts Fair comes to The Victoria Hall. The Peace & Crafts Fair is for ... Related pos read more
Vietnam Develops Sports Tourism
Adventure Travel Guide | November 20th 2009 by Mushegh H
Vietnam plans to attract more tourists, creating new resorts targeted especially on golfers. A new luxury resort Laguna Hue, located just an hour’s drive from the international airport of Hue and Danang is scheduled to open by 2012. This se read more
Abu Dhabi - The Queen of WTM 2009
E-Tourism is Here | November 20th 2009 by Isaac Mizrachi
The World Travel Market is one of the biggest tourism trade shows around, so it's an important source to measure and learn what's hot and what's not in the travel business. This year the WTM celebrates its 30th birthday, and thousands of tourism prof read more
Goa Tour: Truly Interesting and Refreshing
Five Star Hotel Resort | November 20th 2009 by Astha Mishra
Goa, a truly interesting place to explore, especially suit the budget traveler as well as a luxury one. Goa is full of bounties of nature and can be called a paradise on this side of the world. Whilst on a Goa tour, one can view silver sands, virgi read more
DOT announces 3rd leg of Phil. Kayaking Series ‘09
Pinay Ads | November 19th 2009 by aeirin
Following the successful first two parts of the Philippine Kayaking Series 2009, Kayak Explore Hundred Islands and Kayak Explore Cavite-Corregidor-Bataan, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is urging all kayak enthusiasts and novices to join the 3rd leg read more
India best value-for-money destination according to Country Brand…
Coastal Tourism India | November 19th 2009 by Lotus Ray
India is the ‘best country brand for value for money’, according to this year’s Country Brand Index (CBI) survey done by FutureBrand. The United States bagged the top spot in overall ranking ahead of Canada and perennial favourite A read more
Maoist cadres raising donations from trekkers in Manaslu area
What's happening in Nepal? | November 19th 2009
Unified CPN (Maoist) cadres are raising donations for 'the third people's movement' from foreign tourists going for trekking in Manaslu area, in northern Gorkha, reports say. According to Nagarik daily, Maoist cadres affiliated to Tamuwan Rajya Samit read more
Local “Brands” of Holiday Inn Still Surprise
BrandlandUSA | November 19th 2009 by Garland Pollard
NORTH HOLLYWOOD - This week, we got a press release from the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn. It is proof that franchised chains like Holiday Inn can encourage diversity within their system, yet preserve their Holiday Inn-ness. Now, you should know that read more
Oprah’s Show is ending
vacationtrends | November 19th 2009 by vacationtrends
So today I learned that after 25 years on the air Oprah’s Winfrey TV show is coming to an end on September 2011. She entertains us everyday talking about every single subject I can think of, from eating issues to spelling bees, from delicate topi read more
A Few Days in Cartagena
A Degree a Day | November 19th 2009 by Roberto Cabarcos
Sunset in CartagenaEven here you will find a Hard Rock Cafe...sadThe light is just beautiful....sadly it is not my pic but David'sI love this street mural, a truly Caribbean piece of popular artFor once, there are a few pics of me....it is the good t read more
Why Should Agritourism Farms Consider Blogs?
Agritourism: Farms are Fun! | November 19th 2009 by Jane Eckert
My recent fall farm survey found that 23.1% of the respondents currently are using Blogs as part of their farm marketing strategy. The farms using this technology told me that they feel that it brings people to their website more frequently, develop read more
SURPRISE! “Carbon Offsetting” Doesn’t Work.
Uprooted, an eco-travel blog | November 19th 2009 by Jessica Reeder
An interesting article came out recently in the New York Times: Responsible Travel, one of the first companies to offer carbon offsetting for airline flights, has canceled its program. To me, “carbon offsetting” has always felt like a sc read more
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