HayGuruRothschild Safaris Launches India Wildlife Safaris With Tiger Trekking Components: Tourism Helps Conservation Efforts
Denver, CO – December 2010 ˆ Wild tigers are facing an extreme extinction crisis, with about 3,200 left in the wild, compared to 100,000 in the early 1900s MSNBC recently reported. Tigers are particularly vulnerable in India, followed by China and Nepal. Tiger parts including bones, meat, skins and fur, are being sold on black [...]
Indian City of Kochi Banks on Tourism
Tapping the tourism potential seems to be the only hope for Kochi’s development in 2011. Both government organisations and private entrepreneurs have come up with a slew of measures to attract tourists to the city. The State Tourism Department along with the District Tourism Promotion Council in Ernakulam has introduced a variety of tourism projects [...]
India Eyeing Growing Gay Tourism Market
New Delhi, India – Having visited countries they find safe and fun, foreign gay travelers are increasingly touring India to get an experience of this varied and beautiful travel destination, thanks to niche travel agencies and a mindset change. As many as five gay travel agencies in India offer customised packages including surrogacy tours, spiritual [...]
Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala – Tirumala Temple Draws MoreTourists than any Other Spot in India
CHENNAI, India – Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala attracts more domestic tourists than any other spot in the country — scenic, religious or otherwise. According to statistics for 2010 released by the Union tourism ministry, Andhra Pradesh has gained the position of the most visited destination in the country recording 155.8 million domestic tourists thanks to [...]
In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, All US national Parks Offer Free Admission
WASHINGTON, DC – To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the US government is offering free admissoin to all 397 of its national parks from January 14 to 16. Many of America’s national parks have direct ties with Dr. King and the civil rights movement: Martin Luther King, [...]
THE PARKING SPOT Forms the Largest Near-Airport Parking Network in the USA
CHICAGO, IL (January) – When The Parking Spot announced its involvement in a venture that has acquired the near‐airport parking facilities formerly belonging to Parking Company of America Airports (PCAA), it established the USA’s largest near‐airport parking network. The Parking Spot will manage all of the PCAA facilities, including the AviStar, FastTrack and Sky/Park brands, [...]
NPF Reveals Romantic National Park Getaways in the USA
Washington, D.C. – With Valentine’s Day upon us and President’s Day long weekend fast approaching, February is the perfect time to plan a romantic activity or getaway in one of America’s nearly 400 national parks. In fact, on Monday, February 20 all parks are free to visitors. So, whether you only have an evening or [...]
Australia Hits Over Two Million Facebook Fans
Tourism Australia’s Facebook page to promote Australian holidays has passed a major milestone – two million worldwide fans – making it both the largest Facebook page located in Australia and most popular tourism destination page on the planet. The ‘Australia’ page was tipped over the 2 million mark following Tourism Australia’s [...]
What’s New on Australia’s Gold Coast February 2012
NEW YORK – Boasting an eco-friendly approach to the New Year, Queensland Australia’s Gold Coast is serving up an array of summer activities sure to beat the heat. Adventure seekers and nature lovers alike won’t be able to get enough of what’s new in Gold Coast. Showcasing everything that is great about Australia, all in [...]
Tourist Happenings in Tasmania, Australia, Where You Arrive Curious and Walk Away Enriched
Now that the weather has turned warmer, Tasmania’s tourist season is in high gear! From fabulous wildlife experiences to wonderful adventure packages to amazing new accommodations, Tasmania truly does have it all! Here are just a few of the new and exciting happenings going on in Tasmania right now. Devils@Cradle – Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary Visitors [...]