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Britain ask tourists to stay, (17/05/2012)
(European News)
VisitEngland national tourism agency decided to start the large-scale advertising campaign to promote holidays in the UK. Talking about the virtues of vacations on the beautiful austere British Isles the authors hoped to attract by this advertising concept at least some part of the multi-million flow of British tourists from hot resorts in Spain, Italy and Greece.
(European News)
VisitEngland national tourism agency decided to start the large-scale advertising campaign to promote holidays in the UK. Talking about the virtues of vacations on the beautiful austere British Isles the authors hoped to attract by this advertising concept at least some part of the multi-million flow of British tourists from hot resorts in Spain, Italy and Greece.
Apartment rentals in Norway are getting more expensive, (15/05/2012)
(Holiday Real Estate Advisor)
Average apartment rental price (for one sq m. per year) in Norway in the 1st quarter of 2012 for each segment: 1-bedroom apartment: 2027 NOK 2-bedroom apartment: 1399 NOK 3-bedroom apartment: 1157 NOK 4-bedroom apartment: 952 NOK 5-bedroom apartment: 843 NOK
(Holiday Real Estate Advisor)
Average apartment rental price (for one sq m. per year) in Norway in the 1st quarter of 2012 for each segment: 1-bedroom apartment: 2027 NOK 2-bedroom apartment: 1399 NOK 3-bedroom apartment: 1157 NOK 4-bedroom apartment: 952 NOK 5-bedroom apartment: 843 NOK
World’s best restaurants 2012, (09/05/2012)(All over the World)
At the end of April 2012 British publication Restaurant has published another list of the best restaurants on the planet - The World's 50 Best Restaurants. This rating has been published since 2002 and over the last ten years could become one of the most respected in the world.
Festival of wine horses will be held in Spain, (29/04/2012)
(European News)
During May 1-5 in the old Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz in the Murcia province will be held one of the most famous religious festivals in Spain. Caravaca de la Cruz festival has a very long history.
(European News)
During May 1-5 in the old Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz in the Murcia province will be held one of the most famous religious festivals in Spain. Caravaca de la Cruz festival has a very long history.
The Netherlands will celebrate the Queen's Birthday, (29/04/2012)
(European News)
On April 30 the Netherlands will celebrate its most important holiday – Queen Juliana’s Birthday. The story about the queens and their birthdays is quite confusing. The fact is that the Queen Juliana is not the currently ruler.
(European News)
On April 30 the Netherlands will celebrate its most important holiday – Queen Juliana’s Birthday. The story about the queens and their birthdays is quite confusing. The fact is that the Queen Juliana is not the currently ruler.
Rhodes will host the Greek Forum, (22/04/2012)
(European News)
On April 18, 2012 the Greek Forum will begin for the sixth time on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is one of the most important events of the year dedicated to the development of Russian-Greek tourism.
(European News)
On April 18, 2012 the Greek Forum will begin for the sixth time on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is one of the most important events of the year dedicated to the development of Russian-Greek tourism.
May in Barcelona: San Miguel music festival, (22/04/2012)
(European News)
Five-day San Miguel Primavera Sound 2012 music festival will begin on May 30, 2012 in one of the most interesting and exciting cities in Europe - the Catalonian capital Barcelona. This is a large-scale important European music event because, according to many critics, Primavera Sound is the best urban music festival. It's a great achievement considering the fact that the festival will be held just for the 12th time.
(European News)
Five-day San Miguel Primavera Sound 2012 music festival will begin on May 30, 2012 in one of the most interesting and exciting cities in Europe - the Catalonian capital Barcelona. This is a large-scale important European music event because, according to many critics, Primavera Sound is the best urban music festival. It's a great achievement considering the fact that the festival will be held just for the 12th time.
10 unique destinations for weddings and honeymoons, (12/04/2012)(All over the World)
Everyone is waiting for summer - the hottest time not only for recreation and travels, but also for the wedding photographers. So, the famous British newspaper Daily Mail published a list of the ten most unique places to spend an exotic honeymoon.
Gauthier bought an apartment in Greece, (12/04/2012)
(European News)
One of the most famous French designers of our time - Jean-Paul Gaultier - has become the owner of real estate in the center of Athens. Couturier has bought an apartment (maisonette) on the 6th and 7th floors of the mansion in the historic center of the Greek capital. One of the main reasons for buying an apartment in Athens was a magnificent view of the Acropolis, which opens from its veranda.
(European News)
One of the most famous French designers of our time - Jean-Paul Gaultier - has become the owner of real estate in the center of Athens. Couturier has bought an apartment (maisonette) on the 6th and 7th floors of the mansion in the historic center of the Greek capital. One of the main reasons for buying an apartment in Athens was a magnificent view of the Acropolis, which opens from its veranda.
Leipzig: from car to the free public transport, (11/04/2012)
(European News)
Leipzig intends to find an unusual approach to solve transportation problems in the city. Leipzig authorities decided to reduce the impact of emissions on the environment and avoid multiple traffic jams with the help of public transport. Starting from April 10 for four days the all public transport n the city will be free.
(European News)
Leipzig intends to find an unusual approach to solve transportation problems in the city. Leipzig authorities decided to reduce the impact of emissions on the environment and avoid multiple traffic jams with the help of public transport. Starting from April 10 for four days the all public transport n the city will be free.
Holidays in Nauru: feeling thin, (04/04/2012)(All over the World)
The small island nation of Nauru located in the South Pacific has decided to attract tourists with unusual promo. "Feel yourself thin!" - this slogan was selected for the advertising company on Nauru.
Australia will help to save the Angkor Wat, (31/03/2012)
(All over the World)
The Australian government was among the major participants of restoration of one of the main Asian attractions - the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
(All over the World)
The Australian government was among the major participants of restoration of one of the main Asian attractions - the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Bicycle capital Vienna, (31/03/2012)(European News)
Vienna city administration announced plans to expand the network of bicycle lanes. It is planned to build new tracks and increase the length of the existing bicycle lanes by 20 kilometers. Thus, the total length of bike lanes in the Austrian capital will reach 1,220 km.
Real Madrid theme park will appear in the UAE, (29/03/2012)
(News from Asia)
One of the most titled clubs in the world - Real Madrid - will be memorialized in an unusual way. A theme park will be built in the UAE on a man-made island, which this time is being built near the coast of the Ras Al Khaimah emirate. It will be named after the legendary royal club.
(News from Asia)
One of the most titled clubs in the world - Real Madrid - will be memorialized in an unusual way. A theme park will be built in the UAE on a man-made island, which this time is being built near the coast of the Ras Al Khaimah emirate. It will be named after the legendary royal club.
Holidays in Brazil: tourists are coming, (29/03/2012)(All over the World)
Brazil now holds the first rank among the Latin American countries by the rate of the tourist flow growth. According to the government forecasts in 2012 tourism industry in Brazil grew by 7.8%.
The best shopping center of the world is in Morocco, (25/03/2012)
(All over the World)
New ultra-modern Morocco Mall shopping center in Casablanca was recognized as the world best shopping center, according to the commercial real estate exhibition MIPIM in Cannes. The award was presented to the Aksal company - general developer of Morocco Mall - on the final day of the event on March 9, 2012.
(All over the World)
New ultra-modern Morocco Mall shopping center in Casablanca was recognized as the world best shopping center, according to the commercial real estate exhibition MIPIM in Cannes. The award was presented to the Aksal company - general developer of Morocco Mall - on the final day of the event on March 9, 2012.
Valencia celebrates Las Fallas, (25/03/2012)(European News)
Las Fallas takes place simultaneously in several Spanish cities. The main festival procession Fallas de Valencia is held in Valencia. Here all visitors can see the most elegant and unusual papier-mache sculptures, which are the main characters of the holiday. In Valencia they are known as Nino.
Sabre offers train tickets, (19/03/2012)
(All over the World)
Sabre Travel Network, one of the world's leading suppliers of tourism industry solutions, announced that from May 30, 2012 travel agencies will be able to sell train tickets.
(All over the World)
Sabre Travel Network, one of the world's leading suppliers of tourism industry solutions, announced that from May 30, 2012 travel agencies will be able to sell train tickets.
French festivals: gourmet frogs in Vittel, (17/03/2012)
(European News)
La Foire aux Grenouilles annually attracts about 50,000 visitors, who eat about seven tons of frog legs during the two days of the festival. It is a very large number, because an average it needs 30 kilos of frogs to make one kilogram of legs.
(European News)
La Foire aux Grenouilles annually attracts about 50,000 visitors, who eat about seven tons of frog legs during the two days of the festival. It is a very large number, because an average it needs 30 kilos of frogs to make one kilogram of legs.
Budget superfast train will be launched in Germany, (09/03/2012)
(European News)
Great success of low-cost airlines is a good stimulus for the emergence of new low-cost means of transport at different tourist directions.
(European News)
Great success of low-cost airlines is a good stimulus for the emergence of new low-cost means of transport at different tourist directions.
15 destinations with high tourist potential, (05/03/2012)
(All over the World)
In late February TripAdvisor has prepared a list of vacation destinations, which, according to the authors, have the greatest tourist potential in the world. The first three lines of the rating were occupied by the Eastern European cities.
(All over the World)
In late February TripAdvisor has prepared a list of vacation destinations, which, according to the authors, have the greatest tourist potential in the world. The first three lines of the rating were occupied by the Eastern European cities.
The copy of the famous Mona Lisa was found in the Prado Museum, (01/03/2012)(European News)
During the restoration of the painting in the Prado Museum in Madrid, which was considered to be just one of many copies, probably, the most famous painting of Leonardo Da Vinci - "Mona Lisa", showed that the picture is much more than an imitation of the genius piece of art.
France will produce wine in China, (28/02/2012)(All over the World)
Moët Hennessy plans to grow on the Himalayas slopes the grape of such varieties as Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which are traditionally used in red Bordeaux production. According to the Moët Hennessy director Christophe Navarre, now it is difficult to find appropriate location for the vineyards do to a set of reasons.
The main US fashion event will be held in Miami, (28/02/2012)
(All over the World)
Miami - the main US fashion city - will host the major American High Fashion event. The 14th International Miami Beach International Fashion Week will be held from 21 to 24 March at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
(All over the World)
Miami - the main US fashion city - will host the major American High Fashion event. The 14th International Miami Beach International Fashion Week will be held from 21 to 24 March at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Lufthansa welcomes biofuel flights, (23/02/2012)
(All over the World)
After a six-month practical trial involving biosynthetic fuel, Lufthansa is pleased to announce the first positive results. In all, 1,187 biofuel flights were operated between Hamburg and Frankfurt
(All over the World)
After a six-month practical trial involving biosynthetic fuel, Lufthansa is pleased to announce the first positive results. In all, 1,187 biofuel flights were operated between Hamburg and Frankfurt
Disneyland offers cheap tickets for the French, (20/02/2012)Pink castle towers of the Sleeping Beauty, pirate schooners, prairies of the Wild West, princesses, and, of course, indispensable Disney symbols Mickey Mouse and his girlfriend Mini. All this is a real dream of the children realized in...
The world's largest dinosaur park will be opened in Portugal, (13/02/2012)
(European News)
Jurassic Park Europe's largest dinosaur theme park will appear in Lourinha. Lourinha became famous when a perfectly preserved 150-million year dinosaur skeleton was found here. So, it is obvious why Lourinha area was chosen as the venue for the future park.
(European News)
Jurassic Park Europe's largest dinosaur theme park will appear in Lourinha. Lourinha became famous when a perfectly preserved 150-million year dinosaur skeleton was found here. So, it is obvious why Lourinha area was chosen as the venue for the future park.
Riviera lemons: Menton Festival, (01/02/2012)(European News)
Over 145 tons of lemons will be used at the lemon festival La Fete du Citron a Menton. This festival enjoys great popular throughout the world along with Nice carnival and Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1. It is one of the three most popular events of the famous French Riviera.
30 million people spent their holidays in Turkey, (01/02/2012)
(European News)
For the Turkish tourism industry 2011 became one of the most successful years in its history. In early 2011 Turkish tourism industry experts when discussing the possible tourist traffic mentioned that 30 million tourists per year would be the most optimistic figure.
(European News)
For the Turkish tourism industry 2011 became one of the most successful years in its history. In early 2011 Turkish tourism industry experts when discussing the possible tourist traffic mentioned that 30 million tourists per year would be the most optimistic figure.
Spain introduces ban on major cash purchases, (29/01/2012)
(European News)
Construction and housing selling will be especially controlled as real estate market is characterized by the maximum cash traffic, which is very difficult to control. Real estate experts note that this measure will affect, in particular, Russians, who prefer to pay is cash excluding Russian and Spanish banks. Sellers do not declare the money and avoid taxpaying, which deteriorates the economy.
(European News)
Construction and housing selling will be especially controlled as real estate market is characterized by the maximum cash traffic, which is very difficult to control. Real estate experts note that this measure will affect, in particular, Russians, who prefer to pay is cash excluding Russian and Spanish banks. Sellers do not declare the money and avoid taxpaying, which deteriorates the economy.
News
17/05/2012
Britain ask tourists to stay
VisitEngland national tourism agency decided to start the large-scale advertising campaign to promote holidays in the UK. Talking about the virtues of vacations on the beautiful austere British Isles the authors hoped to attract by this advertising concept at least some part of the multi-million flow of British tourists from hot resorts in Spain, Italy and Greece.
15/05/2012
Apartment rentals in Norway are getting more expensive
Average apartment rental price (for one sq m. per year) in Norway in the 1st quarter of 2012 for each segment:
1-bedroom apartment: 2027 NOK
2-bedroom apartment: 1399 NOK
3-bedroom apartment: 1157 NOK
4-bedroom apartment: 952 NOK
5-bedroom apartment: 843 NOK
09/05/2012
World’s best restaurants 2012
At the end of April 2012 British publication Restaurant has published another list of the best restaurants on the planet - The World's 50 Best Restaurants. This rating has been published since 2002 and over the last ten years could become one of the most respected in the world.
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