China´s tourism sector, which received 120 million visitors in 2005, has started this year with a brand-new slogan, “new countryside, new tourism, new experience and new fashion.”
The industry which earned $96 billion in 2005, expects a growth of 8 percent till the end of the decade as the country continues to be a top travel destination for international travelers. Income from domestic tourism reached $66 billion, while international visitors contributed $29.3 billion according to figures released by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA).
Expedition Everest, a $100 million attraction at Walt Disney World featuring an encounter with a giant robotic Abominable Snowman, or yeti, opened this week as a preview for Disney fans.
By placing the thrill ride in Animal Kingdom, Disney Co. is hoping to excite teenagers about the least attended of the four Disney parks in Orlando.
Loreto Duffy-Mayers, Director of Environmental Programs for Almond Resorts in Barbados, has been elected Vice-Chair of the Governing Council of the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST).
Mrs. Loreto was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to Barbados in 1985. She was educated at University College Dublin where she completed a degree in Economics, Geography and Mathematics and a higher Diploma in Education.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys is being named to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler “Gold List.”
The hotel was also among the top three “Best Rooms” and also the number one rated “Best Design” in the United States. This list highlights the best in the world of travel, as voted on by the readers of this prestigious magazine.
A Royal Caribbean cruise employee has been charged with attempting to rape a passenger during a weeklong cruise, authorities said.
Henry Maceto Forbes, 34, was arrested Saturday when the Legend of the Seas docked in the Port of Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff´s office.
The “Big Easy” to “Big Apple” express is back in business on American Airlines. Just in time for Mardi Gras, American will resume nonstop service between New Orleans and New York´s LaGuardia Airport on February 3, with one roundtrip flight each day.
In addition, American will resume mainline nonstop jet service between New Orleans and St. Louis on April 3, replacing one of two daily flights currently being operated by American´s regional partner, AmericanConnection.