Saturday, September 24, 2011

Malaysian resort forced to scrap Miss Bikini night

Malaysian resort forced to scrap Miss Bikini night
Boston Globe
Hamidah Othman, the state government's official in charge of tourism and investment, said authorities would not allow such an event, which she said could "cause a negative impact and shame the nation." Activists were also concerned because photos on ...
Turkey thwarts resort bombing by Kurdish rebels
CBS News
(AP) ANKARA, Turkey — Paramilitary police on Friday defused a powerful bomb believed to be planted by Kurdish rebels on a bridge in the country's southeast, and police also averted a possible attack in western resort town popular with foreign tourists ...
Caesars Entertainment Launches Asia-Pacific Expansion
MarketWatch (press release)
The flagship 5 star luxury resort represents the first major venture of Caesars Global Life, a non-gaming division created to develop and manage branded luxury hotels, resorts, residences, villas, retail and entertainment destinations around the world. ...
Tourism Ministry Launches HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign
Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service
He informed that the campaign will include a television feature, which was filmed at a cost of $2.89 million and will be aired on Television Jamaica (TVJ), as well as a number of local cable stations in the resort towns. TPDCo has also created a number ...
Victoria to launch tourism promotion campaign in China
China Daily
”This will build on Victoria a latest innovative trade and consumer marketing campaign, which aims to extend says of Chinese tourists and positions Victoria as a qualitytourist destination,“ he said. Insiders said tourism is one of several key areas ...
American tourist was in distressed state day she disappeared in Donegal
Irish Central
Irish police believe American tourist Kelly Jones was in a distressed condition when she went missing in Donegal and are awaiting psychological and medical reports before they speak to her. The 41-year-old Jones was found, after a five day rescue, ...
As dollar drops, hopes rise for domestic tourism to bounce back
Sydney Morning Herald
TOURISM may be one of the few industries salivating at the prospect of the Australian dollar continuing to drop below parity. Plunging to a 10-month low against the greenback yesterday, the dollar finished at US98.34¢. If the downward trend continues,...
Revive tourist attractions in Mat'land
The Zimbabwean
Bulawayo residents have suggested that Ministers from the region should ensure that touristattractions in Bulawayo be revamped. This through attracting tourists will ultimately contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Residents said that it is ...
Montana Mining Purchases Destination Resort Development in the Dominican ...
MarketWatch (press release)
JBP is a Dominican based limited liability company intent on developing a first class resort devoted to mountain bike riding and eco-tourism. The development is known as ParkVida. ParkVida is located at the top of the Cordillera Central mountain range ...
Rihanna Plays Tourist And Shows Some Love For Brazil (PHOTOS)
Idolator: All About The Music
Rihanna may have found love in a hopeless place with Calvin Harris, but her trip to Brazil found the restless diva with plenty of hope and love as she performed and played tourist in both Rio de Janeiro and the country's capital, Brasilia. ...
Stalled Caribbean Resort, Sans Golf Course, For Sale—Again
Wall Street Journal (blog)
By Kris Hudson The Temenos resort, shown here in 2009, has languished partially built on the Caribbean island of Anguilla since its developers ran out of financing and stopped construction in 2008. Billionaire hair-products magnate Leandro Rizzuto ...
Filipinos should be agents of PH tourism: Jimenez
ABS CBN News
Beyond the tourist spots, Jimenez said, the new tourism campaign should prominently feature Filipinos themselves. "It's time for something new, something more competitive, the fresh insight that captures what were all about today. ...
Chinese tourist 'beaten unconscious'
Independent Online
Beijing - A young Chinese tourist travelling on his own in Beijing was forced back to his hometown and beaten unconscious after being mistaken for a petitioner who had come to the capital to air a grievance, local media reported on Friday. ...
Anglicans resort to 'bush service'
NewsDay
Members of the Anglican Church aligned to Bishop Chad Gandiya at Daramombe Mission in Chivhu have been forced to hold their church services under a tree in the bush as they have been barred from using the church building at the mission after they were ...
British tourist killings: Second man linked to case
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
They had been vacationing at a resort on Longboat Key. More than a mile north of downtown, a resident of The Courts housing project saw the tourists stagger through his neighborhood, according to police records. The men had taken off their shirts, ...
Ghana: Govt and the Celebration of World Tourism Day 2011
AllAfrica.com
Preceding this on 24th September would be a tour of tourist attraction sites within the Kpando/Hohoe circuits including Amedzokpe Mountains, Wli Waterfalls, Kpando Torkor, the Kpando Grottos, and the famous Tafi-Atome Monkey Sanctuary. ...
Anger as GPS drives tourist hordes to best Hollywood sign spot
Sydney Morning Herald
Photo: AFP "Warning: Tourist Free Zone. All Tourists Leave the Area," says one apparently home-made sign near the edge of the final slope of brush leading up to the 13-metre high letters, set atop Mount Lee. The instantly-recognizable sign -- which ...
Puerto Vallarta Resort Celebrates Culinary Festival with Special Hotel Deal
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
In honor of Puerto Vallarta's 17th annual Festival Gourmet International, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa has created a special “Escape! Dining Package." This hotel package offers travelers an opportunity to savor the celebrated ...
MELLOW YELLOW: Rihanna Plays Tourist In Brazil | The Young ...
By Natasha
Rihanna chilled out on her day off in Brazil today. She threw on her yellow button down and cut-off shorts and visited the Capital's biggest tourist attraction....and played around with her fans while she kicked it on her hotel balcony. Lots of pics ...
The Young, Black, and Fabulous
Malaysian resort forced to scrap Miss Bikini night | The Associated ...
By The Associated Press
A beach resort in Muslim-majority Malaysia on Friday scrapped a publicity event for an international "Miss Bikini" pageant after officials warned it could promote indecent behavior. ... Hamidah Othman, the state government's official in charge of tourism and investment, said authorities would not allow such an event, which she said could "cause a negative impact and shame the nation." Activists were also concerned because photos on Facebook of a beach party at the resort last year ...
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Caesars Announces Plans For First Luxury Resort In Asia
By Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. is announcing plans to build a $470 million luxury resort on the Chinese island of Hainan. CEO Gary Loveman tells The Associated Press that the debut resort in Asia for the ...
Business Insider
Tourism Beyond Barriers: The Inclusive Tourism Trek Across India ...
By Scott Rains
Tourism Beyond Barriers: The Trek Across India View more documents from Scott Rains… By Scott Rains | Comments (0); Collaboration on Inclusive Tourism: Inclusive Tourism unwto-once-enatView more documents from Scott Rains. ...
Rolling Rains Report
Puerto Vallarta Resort Celebrates Culinary Festival with Special ...
By Top US News Releases
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort's executive chef participates in “XVII Festival Gourmet”; partners with South Florida's Dean James Max as guest chef. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PRWEB) September 23, 2011 In honor of Puerto ...
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Spain's tourism at highest levels since 2007 | Select Property
By Max Bielby
Despite difficult economic conditions across mainland Europe, Spain's tourism levels are on the rise. Spain welcomed ... Tourism is a key industry sector that Spain's government hopes will help boost their struggling economy. Banco Sabadell ...
Select Property
Pattaya Tourist Police arrest female suspected drug dealer | Pattaya ...
By Pattaya One
Pattaya Tourist Police arrest female suspected drug dealer. 23rd September 2011. 23_09_54_2_3. pattya city real estate property condos house sale rent buy jomtien bangkok luxury hotel spa resortstore gold silver. A clothes vendor who ...
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Aksa beach resort – Indian Beaches: An Exotic Vacation Package ...
By The Breaking Story
22 at 4 p.m.. Aksa beach resort Indian Beaches: An Exotic Vacation Package. India is known for its incredibility due to its mixed religion and diverse culture. India is always been a place of attraction among the tourist from all over the world. ...
Breaking Story
Second Passport: How Dual Citizenship Can Save Your Life
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Indian F-16s, Cuban terrorists and Chilean retirement ... - FP Passport
In the last few presidential debates, the audiences seem to have provoked more controversy than the candidates. Two weeks ago we heard cheering for Rick ...
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