News tagged with tourism
RBA interest rate cut will be good for economy
The incoming acting head of Queensland University of Technology's (QUT) School of Business said a reduction in Australia's official interest rates would help the nation's manufacturing and tourism industries.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Space -- the next frontier for Hillary Clinton?
She has been the US secretary of state, a senator and nearly became president, but Hillary Clinton joked Thursday that she might want to try another role -- space tourist.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 26, 2012 |
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Researchers give long look at who benefits from nature tourism
Using nature's beauty as a tourist draw can boost conservation in China's valued panda preserves, but it isn't an automatic ticket out of poverty for the human habitants, a unique long-term study shows.
Apr 25, 2012 |
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A sea of challenges for the Mediterranean Sea
Cradle of great ancient civilizations, superhighway for trade and transport, treasure-trove of biodiversity, the Mediterranean -- the world's best known sea -- faces a sea of challenges in the 21st century, including climate ch ...
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Nature-based tourism often benefits local environment, economy: study
(Phys.org) -- When nature lovers book vacations in the great outdoors, they want their dollars to help preserve the places they visit, and a University of Florida study suggests that often happens.
Apr 10, 2012 |
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$7M spaceport runway extension OK'd
(AP) -- The nearly two-mile-long runway at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico will have to be extended to accommodate Virgin Galactic's sleek rocket-powered spacecraft, spaceport officials confirmed ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 30, 2012 |
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Michigan's tourism industry to grow in 2012: researcher
Tourism spending in Michigan jumped a surprising 8 percent in 2011 and should increase by a healthy 6 percent clip this year, reflecting the ongoing economic recovery, Michigan State University researchers said in their annual ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Mar 27, 2012 |
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US ramping up private sector's role in spaceflight
The first flight of a commercial vessel to the International Space Station in late April will signal a bigger role for the private sector and open up space tourism opportunities, industry experts and lawmakers ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 25, 2012 |
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Using satellite technology to evaluate the effects of ecotourism on tiger sharks
Ecotourism activities that use food to attract and concentrate wildlife for viewing have become a controversial topic in ecological studies. This debate is best exemplified by the shark dive tourism industry, ...
Mar 09, 2012 |
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Himalayan Sherpas lament climate change devastation
Climate change is altering the face of the Himalayas, devastating farming communities and making Mount Everest increasingly treacherous to climb, some of the world's top mountaineers have warned.
Feb 26, 2012 |
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Amadeus posts 2011 profit of 453.7 bn euros
The Spanish group Amadeus, a world leading technology provider for the travel and tourism industries, posted on Friday a jump of 657 percent in 2011 net profit, owing to one-off effects.
Feb 24, 2012 |
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Do menu 'sweet spots' really exist? Study says 'no', but finds 'sour spots'
When you sit down to read a restaurant menu, do you read it like a book? Or do your eyes flit from place to place to find the most enticing dish?
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Feb 01, 2012 |
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Learning-based tourism an opportunity for industry expansion
New research suggests that major growth in the travel, leisure and tourism industry in the coming century may be possible as more people begin to define recreation as a learning and educational opportunity ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 30, 2012 |
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Singapore family books $1 million Virgin space flight
A Singaporean businessman, his wife and two children have paid $1 million to become the first Asian family to fly together on space-tourism airline Virgin Galactic, the company announced Monday.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 14, 2011 |
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Branson and NM officials dedicate space terminal (Update)
With his usual flair, British billionaire Richard Branson rappelled from a balcony, shook up a big bottle of champagne and took a swig while christening the world's first built-from-scratch commercial spaceport ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 17, 2011 |
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