17 October 2005
A rising China: "Xu Yu Juan grew up in a farming village amid picturesque mountains in southern China, but few in her town now toil in rice paddies under the hot sun. Xu and her sister spend their days as English-speaking tour guides leading overseas travelers on boat rides, hikes and other excursions. And those villagers who still work in agriculture often grow higher-value tropical fruits sold to hotels and restaurants."
Down under with Tourism Australia
If you want information about the land down under "where women glow and men plunder," the Australian Tourism office in the Youngpoong bookstore building in Jong-no says it can help make your dream trip a reality.
"Now more and more Koreans speak English so they don't have to rely on travel agents," said Lisa Kong, public relations manager for Tourism Australia. "So many people are visiting our office for information. We encourage them to visit Australia by themselves, which we will give them abundant information of everything they need to know for their stay.
If you want information about the land down under "where women glow and men plunder," the Australian Tourism office in the Youngpoong bookstore building in Jong-no says it can help make your dream trip a reality.
"Now more and more Koreans speak English so they don't have to rely on travel agents," said Lisa Kong, public relations manager for Tourism Australia. "So many people are visiting our office for information. We encourage them to visit Australia by themselves, which we will give them abundant information of everything they need to know for their stay.
15 October 2005
Hotel Germany - Ramada Treff Bergedorf: "Ramada Treff Bergedorf is situated within walking distance of the train station from which there is a regular service into the town centre. About 20 minutes drive from the city centre, the hotel is well located for business travellers, convention attendees and tourists. Local attractions include Hagenbecks Tierpark, Townhall Hamburg, Church and Tower of St. Michaelis Hamburg and several others.
Ramada Treff Hotel offers 205 guest rooms, all of which are comfortable and well furnished. The hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar, as well as banquet facilities. Well-equipped 16 meeting rooms are available for business guests. Favourable parking facility is available on the hotel's premises. "
Ramada Treff Hotel offers 205 guest rooms, all of which are comfortable and well furnished. The hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar, as well as banquet facilities. Well-equipped 16 meeting rooms are available for business guests. Favourable parking facility is available on the hotel's premises. "
India Attractions: "Kochi (Cochin)
With its wealth of historical associations, and its magnificent setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, Cochin is one of the most fascinating cities of coastal South India. It is a city with indelible marks of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Jewish traditions. Of Special mention is the older parts of the Fort Cochin area. It more or less exists as it used to be a 1000-year behind our times. This part of the city reflects an unusual blend of medieval Portugal, Dutch and English country life grafted on to the tropical Malabar coast. The 16th century Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace is a fascinating fort with elegant buildings and interesting collections from the Royal traditions of the region. The unique feature of Cochin is the unexpected and isolated Jewish community, whose origins date back to AD 52."
With its wealth of historical associations, and its magnificent setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, Cochin is one of the most fascinating cities of coastal South India. It is a city with indelible marks of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Jewish traditions. Of Special mention is the older parts of the Fort Cochin area. It more or less exists as it used to be a 1000-year behind our times. This part of the city reflects an unusual blend of medieval Portugal, Dutch and English country life grafted on to the tropical Malabar coast. The 16th century Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace is a fascinating fort with elegant buildings and interesting collections from the Royal traditions of the region. The unique feature of Cochin is the unexpected and isolated Jewish community, whose origins date back to AD 52."
Magical Malabar
Sri. M P M Munawar, CEO Malabar Tourism Board speaks to Pramod Kumar. T, a free lance travel writer.
Sri. M P M Munawar, CEO Malabar Tourism Board speaks to Pramod Kumar. T, a free lance travel writer.
11 October 2005
Vietnam's China Beach:
Vietnam’s China Beach has been ranked among the ‘World’s Most Luxurious Beaches’ with Forbes magazine including the 20-mile stretch of golden sands in its latest list of luxury beach destinations around the world
Vietnam’s China Beach has been ranked among the ‘World’s Most Luxurious Beaches’ with Forbes magazine including the 20-mile stretch of golden sands in its latest list of luxury beach destinations around the world
A new premium experience arrives at Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort
In a continuing effort to deliver the finest hospitality experience in Hua Hin, Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort introduces The Sofitel Club.
“This exclusive experience has been created at the request of our many repeating guests”, says Bernd Schneider, General Manager of Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort.
In a continuing effort to deliver the finest hospitality experience in Hua Hin, Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort introduces The Sofitel Club.
“This exclusive experience has been created at the request of our many repeating guests”, says Bernd Schneider, General Manager of Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort.
07 October 2005
Phuket tourist operators get prepared for the Patong Carnival in November
Organized annually to mark the beginning of the tourist season of the Andaman coastal provinces, Phuket carnival will be held during 1st November until 3rd at Patong beach.
Phuket Tourist Association president Patanapong Aekvanit said the association is joining hands with tourism operators on the island and Patong Municipality office to organize the festival to promote and welcome tourists to the island. Many colorful events will be staged at Soi Bang La and on Patong beach.
Organized annually to mark the beginning of the tourist season of the Andaman coastal provinces, Phuket carnival will be held during 1st November until 3rd at Patong beach.
Phuket Tourist Association president Patanapong Aekvanit said the association is joining hands with tourism operators on the island and Patong Municipality office to organize the festival to promote and welcome tourists to the island. Many colorful events will be staged at Soi Bang La and on Patong beach.
Pasta Factory - Hua Hin - Thailand
The first thing you notice is the classical music in the background, and the décor. Oh the décor, magnifico!
It's cozy, romantic, trendy and offers probably the best service you will find outside the big hotels. Popular with the local community, tourists and Bangkokians alike, it seems to have grown from strength to strength the last years.
The first thing you notice is the classical music in the background, and the décor. Oh the décor, magnifico!
It's cozy, romantic, trendy and offers probably the best service you will find outside the big hotels. Popular with the local community, tourists and Bangkokians alike, it seems to have grown from strength to strength the last years.
04 October 2005
Der Beste kocht im Wallis
Der Walliser Didier de Courten ist vom Restaurantführer GaultMillau zum «Koch des Jahres» gekürt worden. Der 37-jährige Chef des Hotels Terminus in Siders VS wurde zudem mit der Höchstnote von 19 Punkten ausgezeichnet.
Der Walliser Didier de Courten ist vom Restaurantführer GaultMillau zum «Koch des Jahres» gekürt worden. Der 37-jährige Chef des Hotels Terminus in Siders VS wurde zudem mit der Höchstnote von 19 Punkten ausgezeichnet.
GCC tourism to Germany up 26%
AME Info asked the German National Tourist Board's new manager for the GCC States, Heike Murad, how she thought Germany would develop as a destinatation for GCC tourists, and what the appeal of Dubai was to German tourists.
The GNTB takes care of the development of tourists from GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) to Germany. So our main objective is to promote Germany as a tourist destination, to enhance the image of Germany as a tourist destination and last but not least to increase the number of travelers to Germany.
AME Info asked the German National Tourist Board's new manager for the GCC States, Heike Murad, how she thought Germany would develop as a destinatation for GCC tourists, and what the appeal of Dubai was to German tourists.
The GNTB takes care of the development of tourists from GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) to Germany. So our main objective is to promote Germany as a tourist destination, to enhance the image of Germany as a tourist destination and last but not least to increase the number of travelers to Germany.
02 October 2005
KL hotel goes organicAt the Federal Kuala Lumpur, you not only can feast on organic food but you can also stay in eco-friendly rooms, writes PUTRI ZANINA
CURIOUS about The Federal Kuala Lumpur offer of Eco Feast and Eco-friendly stay, I decide to find out how going ‘eco’ is going to make a difference to the hotel guests.
The first stop is the Café 57, the first hotel restaurant in the city to offer an Eco Feast that urges patrons to ‘get real, go organic’.
What is organic food? It is food that is ecologically produced without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. To the health conscious, it means good wholesome food and for me, it’s a whole new eating experience.
CURIOUS about The Federal Kuala Lumpur offer of Eco Feast and Eco-friendly stay, I decide to find out how going ‘eco’ is going to make a difference to the hotel guests.
The first stop is the Café 57, the first hotel restaurant in the city to offer an Eco Feast that urges patrons to ‘get real, go organic’.
What is organic food? It is food that is ecologically produced without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. To the health conscious, it means good wholesome food and for me, it’s a whole new eating experience.
Name that Philippine Island: "A Philippine Island Named Tanaka, Inoue or even Koizumi? Don't be surprised.
In its effort to lure more Japanese tourists to the country, the Department of Tourism, through Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, recently launched a campaign called "An Island in your Name" at a press conference at the Jata World Travel Fair in Tokyo. "
In its effort to lure more Japanese tourists to the country, the Department of Tourism, through Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, recently launched a campaign called "An Island in your Name" at a press conference at the Jata World Travel Fair in Tokyo. "
