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Senate passes bipartisan Travel Promotion Act U.S. Travel Association Share     Landmark legislation that establishes a multi-million dollar, public-private partnership to promote the United States as a premier travel destination and better explain travel security policies to foreign travelers gained final passage by a strong bipartisan vote of 78-18 in the Senate. According to independent analysis by Oxford Economics, the program could attract 1.6 million additional visitors from other countries and create more than $4 billion in consumer spending annually. The legislation, which passed the House in November, is expected to be signed into law by President Obama. More
Olympic sponsors strike gold The Toronto Star Share
After all the hand-wringing in advance of the Olympics about corporate sponsorships, the Winter Games in Vancouver turned out to be golden – and not just for Canada's athletes. Whether it's record TV audiences, shortages of Olympic mittens, or an online torch relay contest that attracted hundreds of thousands of entrants, the Games have clearly been a winner for the companies that paid hundreds of millions to be involved. More Chile earthquake brings Vina Del Mar Music Festival to an end Shoutcast Radio Blog Share
The devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake suffered in Chile brought the Vina del Mar music fest to an end. The annual event is one of the longest-running and most popular music festivals in Latin America, and known as the country's most joyful celebration. As the nation mourns the natural catastrophe, the festival was unable to have its closing ceremony, which included performances by Los Jaivas, Beto Cuevas and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs. More 2010 to be the best St. Patrick's festival to date in Ireland The Gov. Monitor Share
Martin Cullen TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism officially launched the 2010 St. Patrick's Festival program. Starting on March 12, the six days of the annual festival, now in its 15th year, will provide a wide range of free entertainment, including a mix of music, street theater, dance and family activities, culminating with the national St Patrick's Day Parade in the capital. More India celebrates Holi, festival of colors, love and joy Xinhua News Agency Share
It is the time of the year again when the streets would come alive here for one whole day with the noise and colors of festive cheer. Holi, the festival of colors, is undoubtedly the most fun- filled and boisterous of all Hindu festivals. An occasion that brings in unadulterated joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors, Holi is aptly called the festival of joy, fervor and love. More Janet Kersey named Daytona Beach area CVB President and CEO Daytona Beach News Journal Share
The Area Advertising Authority in Halifax, Fla., has named Janet Kersey to succeed Sharon Mock as president of the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. "It made more sense to have Janet replace Sharon than to hire form outside and have someone have to go through a learning curve," said Larry Fornari, authority chairman. "She has been here since 1991. She is Sharon's right-hand person and very familiar with the bureau and local issues." More Why are European soccer bosses crying wolf over 2010? Bizcommunity.com Share
When news leaked that Uli Hoeness, the all-mighty president of Germany's powerhouse FC Bayern Munich, recently launched an all-out attack on South Africa's ability to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup at a town hall meeting in Munich, soccer analysts started questioning his motives, as well as the timing of his remarks. More International festival "Mexico, One Country Every Nation" Mexico Media Group Share
As part of the celebrations for the Mexican Independence Bicentenary, Mexico Media Group, in co-ordination with government and private authorities, will hold the "Mexico, One Country, Every Nation" Festival in the city of León, Guanajuato on Sept. 22-26. This festival will bring together representatives of the traditions, art, culture, science, education, sport, music, theater and dance of many different countries of the world. All countries are welcome. More Green festivals to help central New York create hundreds of jobs and help farm community PR Newswire Share
Jobs are the number one priority for Washington leaders. Green Jobs are highly sought. Washington just got 200 Green hands from one Green company. Safflyn Corporation will produce a series of Green festivals, concerts and public awareness events that will create more than 200 jobs, economic opportunities and tourism investment in the local region of Central New York More |
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