Exclusive Study of Global Opinion Leaders Reveals that Travel Breaks Down Cultural Barriers and Promotes Soft Diplomacy. DAVOS-KLOSTERS, SWITZERLAND – In a global study released today at the World Economic Forum, it was revealed that international travel is considered even more important than the Internet, TV/movies, or political diplomacy at stimulating the economy and breaking [...]
Announces “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!™” as Theme for 2013 Rose Parade® presented by Honda PASADENA, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2012) – In a ceremony yesterday, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association’s Board of Directors confirmed Sally M. Bixby as President for the 2012-2013 Tournament year. Bixby will provide leadership for the 124th Rose Parade® presented [...]
While speaking at Disney World today, President Obama expressed his support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Joe Heck (NV-3) to help attract more international business travelers and tourists to America. The Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act (H.R. 3039) was introduced September, 2011 and currently has 35 cosponsors including 12 Democrats. [...]
By Antonio Planas Las Vegas Review-Journal Posted: Dec. 7, 2011 | 5:47 p.m. Updated: Dec. 7, 2011 | 9:51 p.m. Five people on a sightseeing tour died Wednesday in a helicopter crash at the Lake Mead National Recreation area, the park service said. The helicopter went down shortly before 5 p.m. on the Nevada side [...]
By Jennifer Robison Las Vegas Review-Journal Posted: Nov. 30, 2011 | 2:00 a.m. Updated: Nov. 30, 2011 | 9:25 a.m. A key annual tourism conference returned to Las Vegas on Tuesday, part of what experts say is a broader resurgence in the travel industry. As the Governor’s Conference on Tourism kicked off at the Rio [...]
Routes Europe, now in its 7th year, is the only network planning forum for all of the European region and sales for next year’s event officially opened today. The 2012 event will take place on 20-22 May 2012 and, hosted by Tallinn Airport, will be held in Tallinn the historic capital city of Estonia. With [...]
Request for Expressions of Interest Issued for the Largest Developable NYC City-owned Maritime Property, an Approximately 33 Acre Site in Rossville, Staten Island Activation of Property Will Build on City-wide Industrial and Waterfront Initiatives New York City, November 4, 2011 – New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced that it is seeking a [...]
Marquis Aurbach Coffing convinces Nevada’s highest court to uphold voters’ will LAS VEGAS – Thanks to expert litigation from Las Vegas powerhouse firm Marquis Aurbach Coffing, the Nevada Supreme Court yesterday upheld the constitutionality of the state ban on smoking in bars, taverns and some gambling houses while citing a local business for what the [...]
The UK Travel and Tourism Outlook 2012 The outlook for the UK travel and tourism industry in 2012 is uncertain, not only because of the increased economic volatility coupled with austerity measures in key source markets but also due to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We review the forecast tourism performance for international [...]
October 2011 – ACCESS Destination Services has been selected as an Event Planning Company (DMC) finalist in the Northern California Meetings & Events Magazine’s Readers’ Choice, Best of 2011 Awards. Winners will be announced at the Readers’ Choice Best Of Party, to be hosted in San Diego later this month. The Readers’ Choice Awards honor [...]
