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Closing Uluru?
in Wandalust, on July 14, 2009
...a to make Uluru off limits for climbers. An Australian government proposal is in the works to ban tourists from climbing Uluru, the distinctive red rock monolith that is considered sacred ground by ...
Classic Bentley Tour Arrives on My Doorstep
in Classical Drives, on June 29, 2009
...ous classics lined up in front of the British Columbia parliament buildings, to the astonishment of tourists visiting from nearby Canadian and US cities. For these magnificent old classic cars and own...
On the Shores of Lake Geneva...
in Celebrate Wine, on June 13, 2009
...t. But each village in the region has at least one wine cellar that is open to the public - and to tourists...
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EU Citizens Get New Visa Waivers in Six Countries.
in Global Mobility Report, on May 30, 2009
If you're an EU citizen, you will soon be able to travel for short stays without a visa to some new destination, accordig to a recent news report . The European Union (EU) signed short-stay visa waiver agreements on Thursday with Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Mauritius, Saint Kitt...
Antalya: Turkey's Mediterranean Playground
in Wandalust, on May 29, 2009
...ficial population is about 600,000. But summer months swell the city and the surrounding coasts as tourists flood the city's luxury hotels and the surrounding beach resorts that line the Gulf of A...
The Genius Visa
in Global Mobility Report, on May 25, 2009
..., and BusinessWeek took a look at it this month. The program, for what are officially called O-1 visas, began in 1990 as lawmakers sought to separate these applicants from the pool of those seeking ...
The deplorable state of mathematics education today
in The CIO Weblog, on May 17, 2009
...tate of the American public education system as first indicated in this controversial post on H1B visas) but the inability to make basic cost/benefit calculations among members of the mainstream IT ...
H1B: Frying pan to fire
in The CIO Weblog, on May 11, 2009
There are few things more controversial in the world of IT HR than the H1B foreign-worker visa program. CIOs, as a rule, are fans; the ability to hire from an increasingly large pool of eager and well-educated foreign workers to fill domestic jobs helps ease the pay scale. Industry leaders as illust...
The 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China is Making China Visas Hard to Get
in Global Mobility Report, on May 10, 2009
...China Law Blog has compared the situation to the politically inspired difficulty people had getting visas during the run up to the Beijing Olympics.
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The CLB has had two pieces recently ...
Caribbean Benefits as Tourists Flee Mexico
in Wandalust, on May 6, 2009
If you were considering a week in Cancun or Cozumel and now you're not sure what to do, the answer is probably to divert your trip to the Caribbean, instead. At least that seems to be everybody else's answer...
The Associated Press is reporting that tourist arrivals throughout the Caribbe...
Thailand May as Well Be Closed...
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 20, 2009
... The truth is simple. Thailand had protests and political unrest a while back. Tens of thousands of tourists got stranded when the protesters took over the airport. The unrest is back. There's no ...
Obama Relaxes Cuba Travel Restrictions
in Global Mobility Report, on April 13, 2009
...d the island nation ruled by communists for 50 years. The questions now: How long until the average tourists gets to see what Havana's night life is like now...?
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Up for Grabs: 85.000 H-1B Visas in America
in Global Mobility Report, on April 8, 2009
...s is expected to be down due to the recession, there is little doubt that all 85,000 available H-1B visas will get used. Many economists see the H-1B visa program as an essential part of encouraging i...
The New Ho Chi Minh Trail
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 25, 2009
...dependence of his people, the bloodshed and vast loss of life and lush golf resorts for well-heeled tourists.
Something tells me square pegs don't belong in round holes.
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Next Time You're in Honduras...
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 22, 2009
...we of the sculptures that they can find in this famous landmark. This will surely win the hearts of tourists craving for remnants of history long past gone. Take a look at the other nine ...
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Are Visa Rules a Form of Protectionism? India Thinks So...
in Global Mobility Report, on March 22, 2009
... BusinessWeek looked recently at the growing anger in India over new rules for H-1B visas for companies taking stimulus money. It's protectionism, say Indian critics, that Congress has banned com...
Ideas for social entrepreneurship in crisis times
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 22, 2009
...usinesses: Africa has low cash now; there are several reasons behind this: There are less and less tourists going there, the amount of support from U.S. and EU is decreasing and the export oriented b...
Do You Need a Visa?
in Global Mobility Report, on February 16, 2009
...sa by going to a consulate yourself or having a travel agent do it for you. I've mostly handled visas on my own, without any major problems. But I've heard embassies in certain countries can h...
Reasons to Visit France
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 8, 2009
... spectrum from picturesque geography to rugby and grand prix racing. No doubt about it, the list of tourists' attractions in France is endless, signifying only that this is really the ideal place ...
Must See: Machu Picchu
in Latina Viva, on December 8, 2008
...0 feet). It dates back to the 15th Century, to Pre-Columbia Inca rule in the Andes.
About 400,000 tourists a year visit Machu Picchu. That doesn't mean it is an easy trip. If you decide to trek ...
Jackson Wyoming - in February
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 1, 2008
...om, the ski resorts in the nearby mountain may be full, but the in-town hotels that cater to summer tourists are running specials in the dead of winter.
There's lots to see. Grand Teton National...
No Jail Time for Two Brits for "Sex on the Beach" in Dubai
in Wandalust, on November 25, 2008
...No matter how tolerant and friendly toward tourists the place may seem, it's not a good idea to drink and make out in public in most Muslim countries. Michelle Palmer, 36, and Vince Acors, 34,...
U.S. Expands List of Visa Free Countries
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 21, 2008
...ulgaria, Cyprus, Malta and Romania.
Already on the list of countries whose citizens don't need visas to visit the U.S.: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Ger...
Actis Puts $168 Million into 7 Dasy Inn, Ambow Education
in China Venture News, on October 27, 2008
TRENDSnIFF reported Friday that UK private equity inverstor Actis is leading an investment push into two China companies: 7 Days Inn and Ambow Education.
Other investors involved in the two deals include Warburg Pincus. Actis and Warburg Pincus announced a US$65 million investment in China...
Visiting the Vatican
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 15, 2008
...can explore the grounds and the interior free of charge. The two main entrances to Vatican City for tourists are the Vatican Museums, accessible from Viale Vaticano on the North side of the city state...
Great Deals in Cape Breton
in Eagle Par Birdie, on September 7, 2008
Bell Bay Golf Club, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
One of the best times of year to play golf - at least in North America - is in the Fall. And with only a couple of weeks left of summer in the northern hemisphere , golfers in North America can expect some perfect golf weather.
Of course, we ne...
Skyros Half Marathon
in Wandalust, on September 3, 2008
...itsa Bay up towards the forested hills. The event has been running since 1987. Entrants comprise of tourists, islanders and Greeks from the mainland. You can find out more by emailing office@skyros.co...
Sarah Palin and Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on August 30, 2008
... an ultra-conservative US candidate in 2000. Mr. Buchanan was staunchly against outsourcing and H1B visas, two policies that have helped India prosper.
This is telling of what looks like it will beco...
Travel To Space: $200,000 Per Seat!
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 29, 2008
...ichard Branson on Monday took the wraps off an aircraft that, for $200,000 a seat, may someday take tourists who can afford it on the first leg of regular, albeit very brief, commercial flights into s...
Get Help Planning Your Vacation
in The Social Networking Weblog, on July 25, 2008
... who have been there are adding the photos and reviews, so you get a first hand account from other tourists who have already been there and done that.
There are also tools on HolidayIQ to help you pl...
Let Las Vegas' Bust Be Your Boom
in Play Las Vegas, on July 6, 2008
...ed, making Las Vegas a bargain for buyers, and tourism has declined, making Las Vegas a bargain for tourists and gamblers.
I've been advising you for some time now about the reduced room rates an...
Save up to 70% at the Seoul Grand Sale
in Wandalust, on July 3, 2008
...Foreign tourists can receive discounts of up to 70% on accommodation, shopping, eating out and attraction fees during the Seoul Grand Sale which runs from 19 July - 31 August 2008.
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New Ivy Hotel in San Diego Offers "Summer Trifecta" Special
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 21, 2008
...of the World, the new Ivy Hotel in San Diego is making a splash in media pages and in the hearts of tourists.
Now both the hotel and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club have teamed up and are offering a S...
The Next Great Outsourcing Debate
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on June 18, 2008
...press their case for relaxing H1B visa restrictions - threaten greater outsourcing if the number of visas are not increased.
Both sides of the debate are playing out on this one, with the Rand Corpor...
Montreal - the gay capital of Canada
in Wandalust, on May 30, 2008
... totally out there", as part of their marketing campaign to appeal to the 10% of international tourists who are gay or lesbian.
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The Village is known as one of the largest and safe...
Jaipur: Is it Really a Palace?
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 19, 2008
...ric hotels. As these hotels gained popularity, many hotel managers realized that they could hook in tourists, possibly even charge more money, by calling their hotel a palace.
Do you want to know if ...
Florence on a Budget? You're Kidding!
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 7, 2008
...he Province of Florence and the the Florence Tourist Board will provide some good news for American tourists visiting Florence from May 15, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
Visit the Florence Tourist Boa...
Changing Diabetes® Bus and Village World Tour
in Daily Diabetic, on May 5, 2008
...ppropriate interactive games such as Dance Dance Revolution™, Wii™ Tennis and Boogie Bodies.
Tourists, San Francisco residents and families living with, at risk of or affected by diabetes are encoura...
Songkran, Thailand
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 4, 2008
...lly falls some time in April, which is the hottest time of the year. As such, nobody, including the tourists, gets too bent of shape about the Thai Songkran tradition of squirting by passers with ...
Taiwan in Search of Yuan...
in China Venture News, on April 17, 2008
With its election cycle mostly behind it now, Taiwan is warming up to the Mainland. As part of that thaw in relationships, Taiwan is trying to attract Mainland tourist - along with their yuan renminbi.
When the new Kuomintang government assumes the mantle of power on May 20 from the outgoing...
Visa Problems on Horizon for Business Travel to China
in China Venture News, on April 16, 2008
...ina is making regional travel somewhat more messy in East Asia by clamping down on multiply entry visas.
Dan put it this way: China is cracking down on entries into China every which way it can, an...
Bill wins the H1B debate?
in The CIO Weblog, on April 14, 2008
...e the House Committee on Science and Technology to appeal for an increase in the number of H1B work visas issued for specialty workers brought in to the US from overseas (in recent years, the "sp...
Project study : SOCIAL NETWORKING ONLINE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TOURISM
in Les Explorers, on April 7, 2008
...e travel communities have increasingly be seen as one of the vital information sources to potential tourists. Some communities such as VirtualTourist.com, Trekshare.com, Lonelyplanet.com, IgoUgo.com, ...
Rolling the Dice in Singapore
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 7, 2008
... Singapore. That won't guarantee profits, but should put the casino in pretty good shape.
For tourists, it's just one more attraction for a city already brimming with possibility. Singapore ...
The Best Indian City You've Never Heard Of
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 2, 2008
... At least in the Old Quarter near the sea, this peace is not an illusion. That's a big plus for tourists needing a break from the overcrowded and sometimes overwhelming cities of India.
Pondiche...
Cruisin' Shanghai
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 31, 2008
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China's economic boom has meant more tourists. Surprisingly, though, most of them have not come via sea. For a country with a high concentration of coastal cities, China has welcomed relativel...
Charlotte and the New South
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 28, 2008
...has moved beyond manufacturing and agriculture into the global marketplace. What does this mean for tourists?
Uptown Charlotte has all the trapping of any major city: nightclubs , restaurants,...
Manila Ups the Ante
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 24, 2008
...ry Center, which includes a planetarium, in the mall.
Developers have their sights set on upscale tourists with Bagong Nayong Pilipino Manila Bay Integrated City, which is slated to open in 2010. Th...
Farecast Summer Airfare Strategies: a very pedagogic video
in Les Explorers, on March 21, 2008
...he same for 2008.
Financial crisis in US, Dollar exchange rate will have a impact for the american tourists who want to travel to Europe.
What do you think?
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A Quiet Tropical Island
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 17, 2008
...stries. With so much shoreline unmarred by resorts, garbage-strewn beaches, and masses of tan-lined tourists, Thailand's next island hotspot could be anywhere.
Take Koh Lanta , for example....
Decizium / YourTour: interview with Emmanuel Guisset
in Les Explorers, on March 3, 2008
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We have spent years developing our YourTour system , under which it is no longer necessary for tourists to make a trade-off between a tailor-made holiday where he/she might need to wait days befo...
Portugal's Sublime Seaside
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 20, 2008
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Portugal is popular with European tourists. The industry is important to the country's economy and perhaps equally important to Europe's north-dwelling snowbirds. Portugal's beach town...
Portland, Oregon by Rail
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 13, 2008
I've decided to continue with the train theme today. Last time, I profiled Tokyo's mammoth Metro system . This time I want to give you a taste of some above ground rail riding.
Portland, Oregon is a much smaller metropolis than Tokyo, but it has taken advantage of trains as a form of publi...
Saint Lucia, Not Just for Cruise Ships
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 6, 2008
...w uniquenesses:
1. Banana plantations are a great way to see life on Saint Lucia without hordes of tourists. The cultivation of the yellow fruit is still the largest industry on the island, with to...
Tourists Gain from Resorts' Competition
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 4, 2008
... in many communities in South and Southeast Asia. Phuket , Thailand, a spot where hundreds of tourists perished during the disaster, has bounced back rather quickly. Even a plane crash last year...
EGM's Crispin Boyer's a Clown
in House of Nintendo, on January 26, 2008
...talog as many fish as you can get in petting distance, stopping along the way to give dive tours to tourists who want in on the hot fin-petting action. And if that sounds more like work than a game, t...
Getting Behind the Scenes in Thailand's Temples
in Hidden Travel Gems, on January 24, 2008
...y life for everyone from the country's revered royalty to the poorest plow wielding farmer. For tourists, it is impossible to miss the numerous temples and altars that seem to be there every time ...
Finding Adventure in American Samoa
in Hidden Travel Gems, on January 12, 2008
...areas for a National Park . The seashore, mountainous tropical forests, and coral reefs are an eco-tourists dream. Lata Mountain, on the island of Ta'u is a prime hiking spot, while the reefs off...
La ATV Park to Open Amidst Angst
in Under My Helmet, on January 11, 2008
... a racetrack, a mud hole and a camping area. A park that big will certainly bring a large amount of tourists in to the area each year as more and more existing parks are being closed, and as expected,...
A Visit to Yemen
in Hidden Travel Gems, on January 5, 2008
...n the corner.
Yemen, for all its beautiful buildings, mystery, and history, does not receive many tourists. Fears of terrorism (the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole took place off the coast of Yemen) an...
No greenbacks at the Taj Mahal
in Sox First, on January 4, 2008
...s it getting? The New York Times reports that in India, the Ministry of Culture has begun telling tourists visiting the country's popular sites, including the taj mahal , to pay the entran...
Personalize Your China Trip
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 31, 2007
...s of population and area. The growing popularity of The Middle Kingdom as a destination for Western tourists has made travel infinitely easier than it was even 10 years ago.
The problem is that the ...
Southern Thailand Getaways on the Rise
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 29, 2007
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Three years after the great 2004 tsunami devastated the beaches of Phuket , tourists are visiting in record numbers. According to TTG Asia , the push to reconstruct after the disaster has le...
New Points-based Immigration Scheme for the UK
in Global Mobility Report, on December 20, 2007
...mployers and educational institutions will be introduced at the beginning of next year.
* Route 5: Tourists, professional athletes and musicians.
Applicants need at least 75 points to be considered ...
Visiting Kyoto
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 20, 2007
...n uncountable amount of neon. Do other Japanese cities stand a chance when it comes to winning over tourists?
Kyoto , for one, thinks it does. The city, which sits in a Highlands region know...
Spend the Holidays Down Under
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 19, 2007
...ay of Islands sits on New Zealand's northernmost coastline, is a paradise for beach lovers, eco-tourists, and those who are simply fond of warmth and sunshine. The islands are the essence of a lai...
A Visit to One of the Ends of the Earth
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 12, 2007
...the scenery below, including the famous Beagle Channel.
And of course there are the penguins. Many tourists find the way these flightless birds move amusing. They are found on the coastline near the ...
Canada's Rugged Island Destination
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 9, 2007
...he US.
Of course, anything that has to do with the famed Anne of Green Gables novels is a hit with tourists. There are even some package tours available that will take you to replicas of settings fro...
Lord Trump and his Heavy Friends
in Eagle Par Birdie, on December 7, 2007
...a committee that deals with tourism and he says there's nothing else Scotland can do to attract tourists with a beautiful piece of nature except turn it into a massive golf resort.
Neil Hobday, o...
Visiting Brazil for Carnival
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 6, 2007
... enough, you can be more than a spectator. Many of the samba schools that march in the parade allow tourists to join them (for a price, of course).
What many people don't know, is that carnival h...
