Archive for 2007/12


US travelers may stay closer to home in '08 due to weak dollar - USA Today


US travelers may stay closer to home in '08 due to weak dollar
USA Today - 18 minutes ago
1 destination for 2008. "The euro has made it expensive for US travelers to take their European dream vacation, so they're looking at their own backyard


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US travelers may stay closer to home in '08 due to weak dollar - USA Today


US travelers may stay closer to home in '08 due to weak dollar
USA Today - 2 hours ago
1 destination for 2008. "The euro has made it expensive for US travelers to take their European dream vacation, so they're looking at their own backyard
With Drooping Dollar, Why Do American Cars Still Cost So Much Abroad? Wired News
all 4 news articles


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Exports surge against all odds - Bangkok Post


Exports surge against all odds
Bangkok Post, Thailand - 10 hours ago
In 2007, Europe surpassed the US as Thailand's top export destination. Exports to the US declined by about 2.6% to 13% in 2007 due to slower economic growth


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It's NZ's new tourism drive: 10 per cent raw - Stuff.co.nz



The Dominion Post
It's NZ's new tourism drive: 10 per cent raw
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 2 hours ago
Kay Hannam is heading for the Netherlands to sell New Zealand as a destination for people who prefer holidaying in the raw. Ms Hannam - who runs Wai-natur,
Kiwi Naturist Promoting New Zealand in the Netherlands fourcorners.co.nz
all 5 news articles


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Capital on course to break £50m conference barrier - Scotsman


Capital on course to break £50m conference barrier
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 5 hours ago
Among the latest organisations to choose Edinburgh as the destination for their annual gatherings – which in total will see 870 high-spending delegates


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Capital on course to break £50m conference barrier - Scotsman


Capital on course to break £50m conference barrier
Scotsman, United Kingdom - Dec 27, 2007
Among the latest organisations to choose Edinburgh as the destination for their annual gatherings – which in total will see 870 high-spending delegates


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How green is your holiday? - Sunderland Echo


How green is your holiday?
Sunderland Echo, UK - 5 hours ago
The charm and scenic splendour of France, has British travellers flocking to the agreeable short-haul European destination.


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Little-known mafia is cocaine 'king' - Los Angeles Times



Los Angeles Times
Little-known mafia is cocaine 'king'
Los Angeles Times, CA - 59 minutes ago
By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer GIOIA TAURO, ITALY — Europe is fast overtaking the US as the leading destination for the world's cocaine


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The Travel Adviser: The truth about code-sharing - Jerusalem Post



Israel-Times.com
The Travel Adviser: The truth about code-sharing
Jerusalem Post, Israel - 1 hour ago
It will also apply on El Al routes to Europe, from where American Airline flights will continue to their 23 US destinations including Atlanta, Chicago,
Discount carrier Ryanair seeks entry to TA market Jerusalem Post
UK - For British Airways, Israel is no longer a war zone. But a Israel-Times.com
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Rakia boost as 1000 companies register - Gulf Daily News


Rakia boost as 1000 companies register
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - 3 hours ago
"Our ability to attract 1000 companies in such a short period of time reflects our prime suitability as a business destination."


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