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Weekly UpdatesJul 19, 2009
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's tourism authority is eyeing up the nation's cruise industry as a key way to bolster tourism earnings in the coming season. The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has forecast that in the 2009/2010 season, which will run from the end of November to the beginning of May, will see a 59 per cent growth in cruise arrivals. According to the body, there will be 199,113 arrivals in the city during the season, compared with 125,200 last season. Jul 14, 2009
African Sun Limited
Pan-African hospitality group, African Sun Limited, is proud to announce that Barack Obama, the president of the United States of America, has chosen to stay at its Holiday Inn, Accra property during his visit to Ghana this past week. Jul 14, 2009
Cape Town
Findings of a survey commissioned by Cape Town Tourism (CTT) during the Confederations Cup reveal that visitors were happy with the proceedings of the tournament. An overwhelming majority of the respondents (63 percent) stated that they were returning for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, making the results of this research an accurate pilot study for the tournament next year. Jul 16, 2009
Cape Town
Travel+Leisure Magazine this week announced the much-anticipated results of their 14th annual WorldOs Best poll, where readers of their magazine rate the worldOs best cities, islands, hotels, cruises, and airlines. This publication is regarded as one of the worldOs leading travel lifestyle magazines with a monthly circulation of almost one million readers internationally. Cape Town sailed into second position in the Top Cities of the World poll, one place up from their third position finish in 2008 and just behind overall winner Udaipur, India. Jul 13, 2009
Dubai
DubaiOs foremost iconic project, the worldOs tallest building expected to position Dubai again as a world leisure and tourist destination is the Burj Dubai. It is the tallest tower in the world planned to be completed this December. Previous reports had linked the mega structure with a soft opening in September to coincide with the start of operations on Dubai Metro. The UAEOs daily The National said a spokesman from the developers confirmed, however, that the giant tower would not open until December 2009 as with other projects that have been delayed in the city due to the recession. Jul 15, 2009
Hemlockfest Music Festival
The Fifth Annual Hemlockfest Music Festival will be held November 6-8 at Starbridge Retreat near Dahlonega, Georgia. Festival organizers are celebrating this grassroots benefit held to combat parasites, which are killing the native hemlock trees of the Blueridge Mountains. Jul 16, 2009
Jerusalem
Travelers to Israel this year will be able to experience what has become one of the worldOs most popular culinary attractions: The Dinner in the Sky. Recognized as Oone of the 10 most extraordinary culinary experiences in the worldO by Forbes Magazine, Dinner in the Sky allows travelers to Israel to book private dinner parties suspended 150 feet in the air by a large crane with 360-degree panoramic views of the City of David, the Tel Aviv beachfront or several other venues around Israel. The platform seats up to 22 guests with three staff members. Each Dinner in the Sky menu will be carefully prepared and catered by world-renowned Israeli chef Frank Azulay and will feature foie gras rolls, lamb ribs and cherry pie. For more information, visit www.dinnerinthesky.net. www.goisrael.com. Jul 15, 2009
Nigeria
The U.S. Department of State issued a warning about the risks of travel to Nigeria, recommending avoiding all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers. Violent crime is a problem in Lagos and other large cities as well as on the roads between cities. Tension between some Muslim and Christian communities, and between ethnic groups, occasionally results in violence, but is not directed specifically against American citizens. The department warns of kidnapping, robbery, and other armed attacks in these areas, especially against oil-related facilities and other infrastructure. Travel by foreigners to these areas without prior consultation and coordination with local security authorities is not recommended, as the Nigerian government may see this activity as inappropriate and potentially illegal. Nigerian authorities detained six American citizens, including journalists, on six separate occasions, in this same region in 2008. The Nigerian government interrogated these Americans for lengthy periods without bringing formal charges, and ultimately deported them. Journalists are required to obtain a special accreditation from the Ministry of Information prior to traveling to conflict areas in the Niger Delta region states. This special accreditation is in addition to the general press accreditation and valid Nigerian visa required to conduct such activities elsewhere in Nigeria. Jul 17, 2009
Tu BOAv
Taking place during Tu BOAv, Othe Jewish Night of Love,O the Bible & Love Festival will feature performances by leading Israeli artists, Aug. 4 to 8 at the Beit Guvrin National Park in the Judean Hills south of Jerusalem. The festivalOs location in the cityOs Roman Amphitheater and ancient caves will make for a one-of-a-kind experience and will include The Land of the Bible, a selection of songs written by Israeli composer Naomi Shemer and performed by the Beer Sheva Symphony Orchestra; Love and Jazz, a collaborative performance featuring live jazz, biblical texts and Israeli and international poetry; Leah, a classical musical piece based on the biblical figure Leah; Spanish Love, an intimate presentation of love songs from the Song of Songs performed by the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra; Ancient Voice, a collaborative performance by the ground-breaking Percussion Percadu duo and singer Lior Elmaliach; From Ashes to Ashes, the Birth of the Phoenix, The Vertigo Dance Group performs a special dance prayer; Hear My Voice, love songs originating in Jewish prayers performed by the Jerusalem Theatre Group and popular Israeli singers Shalom Hanoch and Shlomo Gronich presenting a compilation of love songs and prayers; and The Classic Bible, two choirs and three soloists perform works by classical composers inspired by biblical texts. The Bible & Love Festival will also feature guided tours of the Yoav Region around the Beit Guvrin National Park in English and other languages. www.goisrael.com. Jul 16, 2009
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