Britons still prefer to holiday abroad despite advertising campaign

Britons still prefer to holiday abroad despite advertising campaign

Britons have not been affected at all by a £3 million ‘Holiday at Home’ advertising campaign, according to some recent research. Conducted by YouGov for prepaid currency card provider Caxton FX, a survey found the government’s multi million pound advertising campaign had no effect on 67% of the people surveyed, showcasing the appeal of international …

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Annual Tourism Human Resources Conference to return next week

Annual Tourism Human Resources Conference to return next week

Principle of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies Professor Sir Hilary Beckles is to lead the speakers at the sixth annual Tourism Human Resources Conference next week. The Barbados born speaker will address the conference theme, which has been labelled ‘Enhancing Caribbean Tourism Human Resources’ at the opening ceremony of …

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New tourism minister for Grenada

New tourism minister for Grenada

A new Minister of Tourism in Grenada has been introduced by the country’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, ahead of the impending holiday season. Dr George Vincent was sworn in last week, with his official title reading Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture and will be looking to ensure all is in place for Grenada …

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Marrakech in top 10 of world tourist destinations

Marrakech in top 10 of world tourist destinations

Moroccan city Marrakech has been included in the top 10 of a list to find the best travel spots, compiled by leading travel website TripAdvisor. Voted for by millions of travellers who use the site to post reviews and rate their experiences, Marrakech finished sixth behind the likes of London, Rome and Paris, but beat …

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May
17
2012

Britons still prefer to holiday abroad despite advertising campaign

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Britons still prefer to holiday abroad despite advertising campaign Britons have not been affected at all by a £3 million ‘Holiday at Home’ advertising campaign, according to some recent research.

Conducted by YouGov for prepaid currency card provider Caxton FX, a survey found the government’s multi million pound advertising campaign had no effect on 67% of the people surveyed, showcasing the appeal of international holiday destination for Brits.

Managing Director of Caxton FX said: ‘In spite of substantial investment, it seems that Brits are still committed to holidays abroad and with the pound currently very high against the euro, holidays abroad can offer good value; especially for those people who would prefer to avoid the Olympics this summer!’ Read the rest of this entry »

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May
17
2012

Annual Tourism Human Resources Conference to return next week

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Annual Tourism Human Resources Conference to return next week Principle of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies Professor Sir Hilary Beckles is to lead the speakers at the sixth annual Tourism Human Resources Conference next week.

The Barbados born speaker will address the conference theme, which has been labelled ‘Enhancing Caribbean Tourism Human Resources’ at the opening ceremony of the three day international event, which runs from 23 – 25 May.

Organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), some of the objectives of the event include improving knowledge on how to leverage resources across boundaries for the benefit of the region’s already booming tourism sector. Read the rest of this entry »

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May
16
2012

New tourism minister for Grenada

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New tourism minister for Grenada A new Minister of Tourism in Grenada has been introduced by the country’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, ahead of the impending holiday season.

Dr George Vincent was sworn in last week, with his official title reading Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture and will be looking to ensure all is in place for Grenada to reap rewards from its already strong tourism sector.

Prime Minister Thomas was delighted at the appointment and said: ‘Dr Vincent brings to the position the requisite knowledge, experience, respect and track record to effectively perform the requirements of that position.’ Read the rest of this entry »

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May
16
2012

Marrakech in top 10 of world tourist destinations

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Marrakech in top 10 of world tourist destinations Moroccan city Marrakech has been included in the top 10 of a list to find the best travel spots, compiled by leading travel website TripAdvisor.

Voted for by millions of travellers who use the site to post reviews and rate their experiences, Marrakech finished sixth behind the likes of London, Rome and Paris, but beat Florence, Sydney and Las Vegas in to the top ten.

Renowned for its narrow, winding streets, the smell of spices in the air and bustling market stalls, Marrakech plays host to a cultural hub that you’d be hard pushed to find anywhere else in the world. Indeed, the city boasts one of the busiest squares in Africa and one can combine a fantastic market experience whilst enjoying some of the thrilling outdoor entertainment that is synonymous with this unique trading space, including the likes of acrobats, dancers and musicians. Read the rest of this entry »

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