“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, in the lane, snow is glistening, A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland” goes the popular song by Dean Martin. The association of Christmas and snow forms the quintessential image of Christmas in most people’s minds. Not so in Australia
New Year is the perfect time for ringing in the new, ringing out the old and making fresh and hopeful beginnings in all spheres of life. The promise of things to come is tantalizing and puts new zest into life. We believe that the beginning of a New Year must
Total export earnings generated by international tourism in 2013 reached US$ 1.4 trillion. Receipts earned by destinations from international visitors grew by 5 per cent to reach US$ 1159 billion, while an additional US$ 218 billion was earned by international passenger transport. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, receipts in destinations
Sometimes, a stage comes in life when nothing feels right. These are the times when you wish you could go someplace else where you could just be at peace with yourself. Fortunately, there are places you can go to in order to get away from it all, at least for
Name a place where you would love to go to with that special someone for a special occasion. It is difficult to just name one place, isn’t it? It becomes even more difficult when you need to decide on a place where you can pop the question or share special
The organisers of the Reed Travel Exhibitions’ IBTM Global Events portfolio (www.ibtmevents.com) have confirmed that they will be holding the 2014 edition of IBTM India (www.ibtmevents.com/ibtmindia) at the ITC Grand Chola, Chennai from September 3 – 5, 2014. Shinu Pillai, Reed Travel Exhibitions, IBTM India Project Manager commented, “IBTM India
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has appointed Simon Lomas as Deputy General Manager, taking over from Alan Pryor who will become the General Manager of the Centre upon the retirement of Datuk Peter Brokenshire in March 2014. Lomas will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Centre including managing the
The time to sing Auld Lang Syne is fast approaching. New Year is celebrated with gusto all over the world on December 31. All over the world people party, make New Year’s resolutions, burst fireworks, ring bells and usher in the New Year with great enthusiasm and good cheer. Have
Thinking of taking that well-deserved break by the seaside? How about getting your camper ready for this weekend? The holiday season is just around the corner too! It is the best time to set out for those unexplored sands by the reef. However, picking a spot by the beach for
The Hon Gary Gray AO, MP was sworn in as the new Federal Tourism Minister at Canberra’s Parliament House on Monday 25 March. Minister Gray replaces Martin Ferguson, who acknowledged the “tremendous achievements” made in the tourism portfolio. He thanked his “highly professional and respected” Department and the strong performance