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US economic slowdown: Coming to an end or just beginning?

05-16-2008

 

800-BOOK-A-LIMO- up to 25% commissions on Limo Rental worldwide -click- eTN News on Video From the editor Dear eTN reader, Some are wondering whether the worst of the economic slowdown in the United States has passed or if it is just beginning. A tourism executive has gone as far as making the current economic climate in the US the subject of a joke. Joking or not, however, one thing is clear—the economic crisis in the US has had very little impact on the Middle East tourism industry, according to recently released figures. Click to today’s lead story to read what tourism executives are saying about the correlation between the US economic slowdown and the Middle East’s tourism success. Have a wonderful Thursday! Sincerely, Nelson Alcantara Editor-in-Chief eTurboNews, Inc. eTN Lead Story US economic slowdown: Coming to an end or just beginning? By Hazel Heyer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (eTN) - When Jean-Claude Baumgarten, president of the World Travel and Tourism Council, sounded as though he was just joking, he truly wasn’t. He warned the US to take heed of the signs of the times sometime in January. He left with this remark: “In the past, when America sneezes, Europe catches a cold and the ... read more Sponsored Feature Stories What’s the right hotel if you want more than a night’s rest How do youH choose the right hotel or resort if you want to come away from your stay feeling uplifted, happier and healthier? This question is frequently asked of Anne Biging who heads the leading hotel and spa specialist group, Healing Hotels of the World.  ... read more   “Luxury travel catalogue takes Russia by storm” International Leisure World is a unique publication, directly targeting the growing number of Russian high net worth individuals, enabling luxury travel suppliers to market directly to this elite sector. ... read more   eTN Feature Stories eTN Inbox: Myanmar finally speaks By Myint Win Some regions of Myanmar were struck by the severe Cyclone Nargis, which originated in the Bay of Bengal as a low pressure area. read more   Seychelles Marine Charter Association to be evicted By Alain St. Ange VICTORIA, Seychelles (eTN) - The Seychelles government is pushing ahead with its eviction of the Marine Charter Association (MCA) with a final letter now issued by Mr. Gerard Hoareau, director general at the Ministry of National Development, Investment, Land Use and Industry Department, stating that the tourism facility must move as had been ... read more   Luring back the tourists It won't be easy to fix Toronto's deteriorating reputation as a tourist destination, but for the sake of local jobs and the economy a renewed effort must be made to draw more visitors to Canada's largest city. read more   Fuse leaves tourists high and dry For the second time this year tourists have been left dangling in cable cars high above Cape Town's Table Mountain. On Tuesday, scores of frustrated tourists and locals left the mountain without going on the cable car as intended. About 70 people got stuck in mid-air in the two cars for 35 minutes when a fuse blew. read more   Kashmir is abuzz with tourists, flight rates at all time high SRINAGAR: Kashmir valley is abuzz these days with tourist arrivals, air tickets to the valley are at an all [Back to Press Releases Main]   TRAVEL RESOURCES Copyright © 1996 to 2018 The Traveler's Journal | All Rights Reserved | Contact Us