Resort fee problem at Walt Disney World resort

Resort fee problem at Walt Disney World resort
USA TODAY
By Barbara De Lollis, USA TODAY Given Hotel Check-In readers' feelings about resort fees, I thought you'd appreciate travel writer Christopher Elliott's latest column. In it, Elliott replies to a letter from a Starwood Preferred Guest member who ...

Walt Disney World Resort Update
USA TODAY (blog)
As noted last week, Walt Disney World has signed a new agreement with General Motors that extends their founding sponsorship of the Test Track (originally World of Motion) pavilion at Epcot. As part of the agreement, GM's Chevrolet brand is appearing ...

London 2012: Cheryl Gillan promises 'tourism legacy' for Wales
BBC News
The Olympics will allow Wales to showcase its attractions as a visitor destination, leaving a tourism legacy behind, the Welsh secretary says. Cheryl Gillan was visiting Cardiff on the 200th day before the London Olympics 2012 start in July. ...

BBC News

Atlantis resort founder Sol Kerzner steps down as CEO
USA TODAY
In 2010, I traveled to the tourism-dependent Bahamas to visit the Atlantis and see how the tourism downturn was effecting Nassau for this USA TODAY Money section report. In 2010, the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) ...

USA TODAY

Federal court hears case on Arizona ski resort
Sacramento Bee
AP SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in a case that challenges the planned use of reclaimed water for snowmaking at an Arizona ski resort. The 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear the case Monday morning in ...

Tourism industry leaders back new DOT slogan
Philippine Star
“PTTA will continue to support the DOT in its drive to improve international tourist arrivals in the country and we will remain steadfast in our role to promote the development of Philippine tourism,” PTTA president Aileen Clemente said. ...

Tourism sector in Jordan working to recover after dismal year
Al-Bawaba
"These funds played an important role in boosting and rehabilitating numerous tourismsites," Fayez emphasised, noting that the ministry intends to improve services at these sites to encourage domestic tourism. "Some tourist sites are not ready to host ...

Al-Bawaba

Tourism, trade flow along the Danube River
Southeast European Times
During an event last month in Sibenik, Marcio Favilla de Paul, executive director of the WorldTourism Organisation, said "Croatia has become a success story that has gone beyond the Mediterranean and today is one of the most important tourist ...

North Dakota officials unveil new tourism campaign
Sacramento Bee
State tourism officials, along with Gov. Jack Dalrymple, have unveiled the state's new marketing campaign for the year: Arrive a guest. Leave a Legend. Tourism Division Director Sara Otte Coleman says the idea is that once visitors cross the border ...

A stranger's kindness is a passport out of trouble
Montreal Gazette
By SUSAN SCHWARTZ, The Gazette January 9, 2012 11:55 AM MONTREAL - In what ranks as one of the dumbest things I have ever done, I left my passport on a plane. Instead of taking a few seconds to put it away after showing it to the gate agent in Montreal ...

Road show to boost tourism in state
Times of India
PATNA: To attract domestic tourists to Bihar, Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) has organized a series of roadshow - 'Discover Bihar'- in 10 big cities. This initiative kicked off from Hyderabad on Friday and would conclude in ...

Tourism down between September and November
Irish Examiner
“However, the economic turmoil of recent months has brought increased uncertainty, affecting business and consumer confidence, and in turn, international travel.” “As we look to the year ahead, we are very much aware that the economic landscape ...

Cebu officials back new tourism slogan
Inquirer.net
By Carmel Loise Matus CEBU CITY—Provincial officials yesterday appealed for public support to the new tourism slogan “It's more fun in the Philippines” initiated by the Department of Tourism (DOT). “We may have diverging and conflicting views amongst ...

Brian Head Resort Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
About - News & Issues
By Mike Doyle, About.com Guide January 9, 2012 Brian Head Resort in Southern Utah is participating in Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, joining ski and snowboard resorts across North America that are offering special deals for first time skiers and ...

Tourism the way to go
Northland Independent Community
It needs to work harder to promote our region so we can attract more people to come and live here as ratepayers, motelier and tourism promoter James Brackenbury says. ``Tourism is a money earner and it will fill the coffers of the council out of the ...

Historic Triangle tourism zone considered
Daily Press
On the immediate horizon, it looks like Kingsmill Resort's expansion and the new Eco-Discovery Park over at the Jamestown Yacht Basin may qualify. "We didn't do this focusing on one particular business," Seymour cautioned. It was something he pitched ...

Ghana Tourism Authority prepares for African Choral Festival
Ghana Business News
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is feverishly preparing for the African Choral Festival scheduled for March 8-12, this year. Mr Ben Ohene-Ayeh, Public Relations Manager of the Authority, said the Festival was a novelty on the tourism calendar, ...

Snowboard superpipe designed for Shaun White's training open to public at Lake ...
Washington Post
Having an Olympic champion call your local ski resort home has its privileges. A 22-foot-high high, 500-foot-long halfpipe co-designed by snowboarder Shaun White was opened to the public last week near Truckee at Northstar California, ...

New Tourism Minister and State Minister Hit the Ground Running
Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service
The Minister outlined that “we met with the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Jennifer Griffith, Director General Ms. Carrole Guntley and Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board and Director of Tourism Mr. John Lynch. The Executive Director of ...

Jersey launches tourism advertising campaign
BBC News
It is part of Jersey Tourism's £1m advertising campaign, which focuses on local people as ambassadors, including singer Nerina Pallot. The 30-second TV advert was given an early launch on Boxing Day on some satellite channels after the States provided ...

BBC News

Ethnic violence and war threats likely to kill fledgling tourism in Southern Sudan
eTurboNews
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Jan 08, 2012 (eTN) - Tourism once was a beacon of hope for the newly-independent Republic of Southern Sudan, but those hopes are being dashed now on multiple fronts and all at once. Inter-ethnic violence struck ...

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LET'S TAKE PRIDE IN OUR TOURISM RANKING
The Citizen Daily
It is the result of concerted efforts of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, agencies such as the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB), our diplomatic missions abroad, publicity campaigns as well as travel agencies and other tourism stakeholders. ...

Snapped bungee plunges tourist into African river
Newsday
Click here Snapped bungee plunges tourist into African river Published: January 9, 2012 11:16 AM By The Associated Press (AP) -- An Australian tourist bungee jumping in Africa plunged 365 feet (111 meters) into a river when her cord snapped, ...

Newsday

Virginia's Bryce Resort to Install New Quad
First Tracks
“Bryce Resort plays a key role in Shenandoah County, Virginia's tourism sector and economy. This investment, along with our great snowmaking capabilities, golf, zip line, and other activities will help to solidify us as an incredible family resort well ...

First Tracks

BP's Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism 2012 Bash adding some deals to Scranton's ...
Mississippi Press (blog)
By Harlan Kirgan, Mississippi Press PASCAGOULA, Mississippi - The landmark restaurant Scranton's is among seven Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurants tapped to participate in the Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism 2012 Bash, which has been held in conjunction ...

Upswing in tourism seen as local economy's savior
Bradenton Herald
“We had a better fall season than we anticipated, but you're not satisfied until you have people waiting at the door,” said Barbara Rodocker, owner of the BridgeWalk Resortand the Silver Surf Resort in Bradenton Beach. “I have been doing this for 30 ...

Bradenton Herald

Unseasonable Ski Season Has Area Resort Operators Making ...
By Ed Fischer
Unseasonable Ski Season Has Area Resort Operators Making Snow. January 9, 2012 2:33 PM. Share this. No comments. (Rick Buckman, owner of Spring Mountain, stands in front of a snowmaking machine. Credit: Jay Lloyd) ...
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Song Seung Hun shares a tourist photo from Vietnam
By asphodel
The actor poses in front of a monument while holding onto a tourist book and some pamphlets. Donning a pair of aviators, Song Seung Hun looks like he's ready to dive into the heart of the city and rack up some new adventures. ...
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'Airplane!' Director Helms New Ad for Wisconsin Tourism | Adweek
By Tim Nudd
You probably laughed uproariously at Airplane! and The Naked Gun. By contrast, you might potentially smile ever so slightly (or not) at director David Zucker's latest effort—a 30-second tourismcommercial for his home state of Wisconsin.
AdWeek: AdFreak

Football: Passport is requirement for playing for Notre Dame this fall ...
By Eric Sondheimer
Before leaving for road trips, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame football players are supposed to make sure they have all their needed stuff before boarding the bus. Helmet? Check. Shoes? Check. Shoulder pads? Check. Come this fall, before ...
Varsity Times Insider

Trend Report: Resort 2012 | Essence.com
By Essence Staff
Get on board with Resort 2012 fashion trends. ... Resort 2012 runway looks set the tone for vacation wear. Whether you're on the beach or a cruise ship to the Caribbean, we're here to make sure you're on-trend. Bold bright colors, pretty ...
Essence

Australian Tourist Erin Langworthy Survives 350 Foot Bungee Jump ...
By dunny
The Australian tourist Erin Langworthy (22) survived a 111m fall into the crocodile-infested Zambezi river after her bungee cord snapped. The Bungee Jump.
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North Dakota officials unveil new tourism campaign | Washington ...
By The Associated Press
North Dakota officials are counting on travelers' desire for a legendary vacation to drive more visitors to the state. State tourism officials, along with Gov. Jack Dalrymple, have unveiled the state's new marketing campaign for the year: Arrive a ...
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A tourist in my hometown | Caracas Chronicles
By Juan Cristóbal Nagel
5 Responses to A tourist in my hometown. Cban says: January 9, 2012 at 7:11 am. Will any of these locations (on the drawing board) service the more populated areas? Padilla Falcón Baralt Calle 72. Indio Mara Universidad Galerías ...
Caracas Chronicles

Snapped bungee plunges tourist into African river
An Australian tourist bungee jumping in Africa plunged 365 feet (111 meters) into a river when her cord snapped, but she managed to swim to safety with a broken collarbone and her legs tied together.
Strange News | WAVY TV

Passport to Disney World's Future | The Disney Blog
By John Frost
It's those people that one of Disney World's best critics has targeted in her year end review of the resort. Passport to Dreams continues to be the number one blog when it comes to insightful updates from Walt Disney World. Foxx Furr took a few ...
The Disney Blog

Kyoto Tourist Information Center | Japan Visitor Blog - Tokyo Osaka ...
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Hours: 8.30am-7pm daily. Further tourist information on Kyoto can be found at the Kyoto CityTourism Association Visitor Information building (Tel: 075 752 0227; 9am-5pm) opposite Heian Shrine in the Okazaki district. © JapanVisitor.com ...
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Aqua Wellness Resort - Nicaragua, Central America - SniqueAway
Whatever the language, Aqua Wellness Resort's 18 sustainable wooden ... Lava stone pathways and suspended bridges connect the resort to a seaside lounge ...
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