Published on : Tuesday, January 21, 2014
International tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52 million international tourists …
Published on : Monday, January 20, 2014
The value of the global medical tourism market is set to reach over US$32 billion by 2019, according to a report recently published by market intelligence company Transparency Market Research. This figure is up from $10.5 billion in 2012, showing …
Published on : Monday, January 20, 2014
The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts has been announced as the host of the 7th World Summit on Arts and Culture, to be held in Valletta in October 2016. Co-hosted with the International Federation of Arts Councils and …
Published on : Monday, January 20, 2014
The best images captured by participants of the ‘My Malta’ photography competition are currently being exhibited at the Auberge d’Italie in Valletta, as promised. A total 1,317 photos were submitted, the most popular category being beaches and scenes, followed by …
Published on : Monday, January 20, 2014
Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture leaves Seychelles today, Monday the 20 January, to join Bernadette Willemin, the Seychelles Tourism Board Director for Europe at FITUR 2014. FITUR is the International Tourism Fair of Madrid and …
Published on : Monday, January 20, 2014
Madinat Jumeirah, the luxurious Arabian resort of Dubai, has created an exclusive four week detox programme available at the award-winning Talise Spa throughout February and March. Carefully designed to kick-start a healthier lifestyle, the Spring Cleanse Retreat, is supervised by …
Published on : Sunday, January 19, 2014
A major milestone to improve parking and facilities at Gordon Station has been reached with planning approval received for a new commuter car park and upgraded bus interchange. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said a tender for construction of the …
Published on : Sunday, January 19, 2014
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the appointment of Mr. John Badowski to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC) as Vice-Chairperson for a five-year term. Mr. Badowski has been a member of the Refugee Protection Division …
Published on : Sunday, January 19, 2014
The US-based food website Daily Meal continues its culinary tour of the world with its first-ever roster of the 101 Best Restaurants in Asia, which honours five Vietnamese restaurants. Ho Chi Minh City’s Lemongrass and Nha hang Ngon were ranked …
Published on : Sunday, January 19, 2014
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, was in Montreal today to announce the next steps for the new bridge for the …
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