The Resort at Pelican Hill

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On the coast of Newport Beach in Southern California, The Resort at Pelican Hill sits perched upon 504 acres of sun-drenched hillsides. Inspired by the Italian ...
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Tourist arrivals to exceed 950000 next year
Sunday Observer
Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the 800000th visitor last week marking another milestone in the industry which is a primary beneficiary of the peace dividends which elevated the image of the country in the global tourism arena. Tourist arrivals rose 25.8 ...

Sunday Observer

Town tourism centre closes
Sunderland Echo
The council said it had been considering the future of the centre for some time, but the feedback about its operations increased after Durham County Council decided to close its Tourist Information Centres in Durham City, Barnard Castle and Stanhope. ...

Sunderland Echo

Virginia tourism officials release 2012 state travel guide | The Republic
The Republic
The Virginia Tourism Office has released the 2012 Virginia Travel Guide. The free guide features new destinations, family favorites, wineries and attractions. This year, officials say they've included vacation ideas for all four seasons, ...

Analysis shows Naples, rest of Collier, woefully short on beach parking - POLL
Naples Daily News
They have 1091 – meaning they're short by 2630 spaces, according to an analysis presented to the county's Tourist Development Council. Outside the city, the same analysis showed that Vanderbilt Beach and Clam Pass beach are short on parking by 791 ...

Global events hurt Southland tourism
Stuff.co.nz
Tourism in Queenstown this year was affected by a late start to the ski season, a drop-off in visitors after the Canterbury earthquakes, continuing economic uncertainty in the European market, the tsunami in Japan and flight disruption caused by ...

Tsvetan Tonchev: Winter tourist season to be a good one
Focus News
In general, despite of the crisis, the tourism is very stable. We have very good ski instructors. We now have a very good material base, the servicing at the hotels and restaurants has improved very much. Tsvetan Tonchev: Hotelkeepers' offers show that ...

Tourist attractions making a splash
Gaston Gazette
It's the main street in historic downtown Concord where the day-tripper will find an arts district, distinctive shopping, and more unlikely beneficiaries of a booming tourism industry in Cabarrus County. “It's probably one of the best kept secrets,” ...

Christmas tourism blooms in Pigeon Forge
Knoxville News Sentinel
"It was so slow we would turn our traffic lights on blink," said Leon Downey, director of tourism for the city of Pigeon Forge. "There just wasn't the traffic out there." But the city joined with Gatlinburg and Sevierville in 1989 to create Winterfest, ...

Tourism surge in Al Gharbia
Gulf Today
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi's Western Region has the potential to become a prominent player in the global watersport and marine-based leisure tourism segment, according to Emirati entrepreneur Tameem Al Hammadi, CEO, Western Marine Sports Club (WMSC) – Al ...

Friends, strangers celebrate in resort
Otago Daily Times
By James Beech on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 Queenstown does not stop entirely on Christmas Day from bolstering New Zealand's annual $21.7 billion tourism industry, but the frenetic pace of its summer season does drop down a gear. Wakatipu business operators had ...

Otago Daily Times

Christmas and New Year Season Brings Cheer to Domestic Tourism
Rang7.com
Statistics and figures of domestic tourism have an edge over international tourism this year. The festive season of Christmas and New Year always sees a high tourist rush for international touristdestinations. But this year domestic tourism in India ...

Tsunami funds diverted to tourism projects
NDTV
Another allegation of the fisher folk was that a major amount was diverted to tourism projects. In Andhakaranazhy near Cherthala the State Government spent more than Rs 30 crore from the tsunami fund on tourism projects. The demand to construct a sea ...

Tourism numbers up despite weather
Fraser Coast Chronicle
The Fletchers arrived at Pialba Beachfront Tourist Park a few days before Christmas, as they have done for the past six years. The oldest, Bob Fletcher, said keeping a family tradition alive was more important to him than staying dry. ...
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Toppling of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali battered Tunisian economy with tourism ...
The National
TUNIS // After a year featuring regime collapse, cabinet reshuffles, strikes, a tourismdrop-off and a degree of instability, the state of Tunisia's economy could be worse, economists said. It could also be much better. When Tunisians remember 2011, ...

The National

Tourist centre visitor numbers buck the trend
Northumberland Gazette
Discounted tickets to Alnwick Castle and Gardens and Bamburgh Castle from Alnwick tourist centre proved popular, while coastal resorts were a favourite with day visitors. Coun Neil Bradbury, executive member for tourism at Northumberland County Council ...

Potentially vibrant tourism development under threat
The Zimbabwe Standard
The tourism resort had potential to create 500 jobs and had attracted interest from the world's leading hotels, according to people close to the development. The megaproject would spread over 600 hectares of land. Of that land, 200 ha is in private ...

Selkirk farewell for tourism boss Sandi
Selkirk Today
The former teacher has fulfilled various roles in her 17 years in the tourism industry, including managing the tourist information centres in Kelso and Melrose. Before taking up her current post, she was VisitScotland's strategy and partnership ...

Selkirk Today

Top business stories 2011: Chico's move, tourism positive notes
The News-Press
And tourism and winter residents kept the local economy alive for the sixth year since the real estate bubble burst. These were some of the top local business stories of 2011. It was another tough year of lost jobs, lost homes and business closings. ...

Minister apologises to tourist over airport treatment
Antigua Observer
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert has apologised to a Jamaica-borntourist after she was questioned at LF Wade International Airport for two hours by customs officials. Furbert met Patricia Tomlinson after the Bermuda Sun ...

Four Seasons: Western New York ski resort remains open
Canton Repository
By Gary Brown The good news is that Peek'n Peak ski resort remains open during the warm weather that followed its first weekend Saturday and Sunday. The bad news is that only 12 of 27 slopes and trails, served by two chair lifts, can be skied. ...

Aspen is the place to be this Christmas! Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy lead the ...
Daily Mail
By Alanah Eriksen Now Kate Hudson and rocker Matt Bellamy have joined the celebrity pack in Aspen, Colorado, looking relaxed and happy as they prepared for Christmas. The actress was spotted out for lunch at the Pyramid Bistro after a big day shopping. ...

Daily Mail

Bring On the Holidays at Bacara Resort & Spa
Noozhawk
By Jennifer Guess for Bacara Resort & Spa | Published on 12.23.2011 The halls are decked, the trees are lit and the fireplaces are roaring at Bacara Resort & Spa. Gather your friends and family to celebrate the season and indulge in mouthwatering meals ...

Pick up a Brookline Passport to Health and Fitness
Wicked Local
By Anonymous For just $10, Brookline residents can purchase a Brookline Passport to Health and Fitness to stay healthy and fit for the holidays and beyond. The passport (a total of 10 classes) gives you access to Brookline gyms and fitness centers, ...

Fully booked
Khaleej Times
The UAE's superb tourism and hospitality infrastructure and swelling line-up of touristattractions, holiday and leisure spots as well as shopping malls have continued to lure regional and international holiday makers, cruise travellers, ...

Khaleej Times

Israeli hotel wins major tourism prize
Israel 21C
The hotel was the idea of tourism entrepreneur Maoz Inon, who together with Suraida Shomar Nassar, granddaughter of the original owner of the house, helped transform the old town of Nazareth into a tourist destination hotspot. ...

This year was a historical year for Sri Lanka Tourism.
SLBC
Minister Basil Rajapakse has said that the year 2011 was a historical year for the Tourist Industry. It was during this year that the highest number of tourists arrived in the country. It is expected that thetourist arrivals by the end of this year ...

Phuket's Largest Property Development Undergoes a Grand Resort Makeover
Phuketwan
By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian PHUKET: West Sands has potential as a very grand resort and it's already showing the benefits of a Centara brand makeover, says General Manager Andreas Korf. This large slice of villas and condos is certainly the ...

Phuketwan

Swimmer on life support: Tourist, 72, pulled from the water near Tumon hotel
Pacific Daily News
A Japanese tourist is in critical condition at Guam Memorial Hospital after being pulled from the waters near Guam Nikko Hotel in Tumon yesterday. As of yesterday afternoon, the 72-year-old man was on life support, and breathing with the aid of a ...

Pitfall Phuket That Tourists Don't Spot Until Too Late
Phuketwan
Away from the seedy red-light district of Patong beach it's boom-time on Phuket seven years after the Boxing Day tsunami hit southern Thailand with awesome savagery, killing more than 5000 people and wiping out the region's tourism industry. ...

Kenting to see more eco-tourism communities
Focus Taiwan News Channel
Sheding Community, one of the park's major tourist attractions, was chosen as a pioneering area for eco-travel in 2005 in an effort to protect the environment while helping with residents' livelihoods. The community members now participate in guiding, ...

Holidays time to discover North Dakota treats, says state tourism office
In-Forum
Thompson's Swedish meatballs apparently caught the attention of someone at the North DakotaTourism office, which includes the café in a list of places to find “North Dakota food, fun, outdoor activities and cultural celebrations” for the holidays. ...

Nuremberg Tries Luring Chinese Tourists to Market
ABC News
Zhang works for the German National Tourist Board in China. Commissioned by the German government, he has put together a nine person delegation of tourism experts from Shanghai and is giving them a quick tour of the Christkindlesmarkt, together with...

ABC News

Orlando isn't just for Disney World anymore
SunHerald.com
By TIM ISBELL - ttisbell@sunherald.com Universal Orlando Resort, which features two theme parks, offers plenty of adventure and escape that previously was the monopoly of Disney in south Florida. Starting first with its 1990 opening of Universal ...

SunHerald.com

Four Seasons offering resort credit program | Hawaii 24/7
By Karin
MEDIA RELEASE Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu has announced the return of the $1000 resort credit. Guests of the resort's 51 suites receive a $1000 resort credit, which ...
Hawaii 24/7 | Hawaii247.com

Daily Snow Report 12/25/11 | Heavenly Mountain Resort Blog
By Ashley Smith
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Skiers and Riders! There's no better way to spend the holiday than skiing and riding with family and friends! Enjoy.
Heavenly Mountain Resort Blog

Khmerization ខែ្មរូបនីយកម្ម: Tourism arrivals in Cambodia ...
By Khmerization
International tourist arrivals in Cambodia increased 15%year-on-year in the first 10 months this year, based on statistics from the Tourism Ministry. From January to October this year, the country received 2.31 million foreign tourists compared ...
Khmerization ខែ្មរូបន...

Travel World: Australia in danger of missing Chinese tourism boat
By Travel
"It's a very fragmented industry therefore its very difficult to get the industry speaking as one voice, so there's a lot to be done to upgrade, improve and generate new products for the Chinese tourist," He told Xinhua. The "China 2020 Strategic ...
Travel World

Whitepod Resort in the Swiss Alps
Whitepod Resort in the Swiss Alps. by Harry / December 20, 2011. Via @ stylepark, a temporary hotel in the Alps made up of 15 polyester geodesic igloos. ...
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