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Johanne Bélanger Named President and CEO of Tourism Toronto.

Tourism Toronto, Toronto's Convention and Visitors Association, is an industry association of more than 1,100 members established to sell and market the greater Toronto region as a remarkable destination for tourists, convention delegates and business travellers around the globe. 

Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto Applauds Grupo Vidanta for $1.3 Billion Investment in New Tourism Offerings for Mexico. 

Cachet Hotel Group And Drai's Announce Formation Of Joint Venture Nightlife Company.

The new venture will target hotels and mixed-use developments with a focus on creating fully integrated nightlife and entertainment destinations. 

Nighttime Celebration Like None Before Will Light up the Resort with a Glittering Parade, Street-to-Sky Fireworks Show and a Fun-filled 'World of Color' Featuring Mickey Mouse, Fountains, Music and Visual Surprises.

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he inaugurated a tradition of innovative, immersive storytelling that inspired classic theme park attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Star Tours, Soarin' Over California, Toy Story Midway Mania and Radiator Springs Racers. The Diamond Celebration will continue this tradition with three fantastic new shows that expand the boundaries of after-dark entertainment – Disney's signature "kiss goodnight."

• More than 70,000 people watched the Being of the Millennium show that confirms that Barcelona is among the world capitals that inspire innovation and the avant-garde.

• More than one hundred actors and artists specialising in vertical shows took part in this show, which bears the artistic stamp of La Fura dels Baus.

The girls of the paddock...A world full of Glamour and colors. The Umbrella Girls are part of the show.

Sarah Todd was one of the top contestants on MasterChef Australia 2014. Her journey began at the tender age of 18, when she was discovered as a model. She moved to Sydney and then spent most of her career travelling the world and working for high-end fashion labels.

High-definition low-altitude videography by drones

Whether you want to promote a building, a skyscraper, producing a rock concert or climbing a sheer rock cliff, promote a tourist destination or a landscape of your country etc...Drones are now the ultimate tool that will give added dimension to the beauty of your place, destination, event...

Poet Laureate Billy Collins to bring inspiration to conference in Napa Valley, February 17-20, 2015.

Mazzal Holding Corp. board approved to build 155 rooms at Mazzal Hotels & Resorts, next to 500-acres of best-in-class casino property.

Congratulations David !

New Chairman of Carnival UK

The Happiest Place on Earth Celebrates Halloween Time 2014, Sept. 12 through Oct. 31

Official Hotel of the NFL Pumps Up Experiences for Raving Fans.

Entertainment and fashion are evergreen attractions for tourists. In fact, many popular tourist destinations around the world thrive on its fashion quotient, attracting millions of visitors every year. These cities have vibrant boutique showrooms that line its main streets, and almost every major brand in the world have a presence in these cities.

Dubai has a bold vision to become the world's most visited city by 2020. The Director of Dubai's Tourism department, HE Helal Saeed Almarri, discusses how his team will make it happen.

Impact of the NBA and the Liga Endesa on Tourism

Impact of Photos and Videos in Tourism Industry

Thrill Capital of the World Captures Coveted Fan Votes for #1 Theme Park.

London's most well-known cultural institutions are coming together in a new initiative to promote the capital's exceptional autumn season, as forecasts show over two million tourists are expected to visit a collection of blockbuster exhibitions and events taking place throughout the city.  

New all-time high for bednights in Vienna: A total of 6 million overnight stays were recorded in the period from January to June 2014, 5.8% more than in the same period of 2013. 

Royal Caribbean International's Shekhar Grover Crowned Best Bartender at Diageo Reserve World Class™ Global Travel Final 

Royal Caribbean International: Shekhar's signature serve: the 'French Royale'

Ingredients

CÎROC Vodka

Sauternes Dessert Wine

Fresh Grapes

Fresh Lime Juice

Crème De Cassis

Recipe: Muddle fresh grapes in a Shaker Glass, add fresh lime juice and sugar syrup

Then add CÎROC Vodka and dessert wine. Add a splash of Crème de Cassis and cubed ice. Shake all the ingredients well and double strain in a chilled martini glass

Glassware: Martini glass

Garnish: Cassis infused skinned black grape (soak overnight)

The Canary Islands continues to commit to interaction with the end public to promote the islands as a tourist destination. Through Promotur, has presented two new initiatives, "Star in Your Own Brilliant Story" and "Change Your Story into a Fantastic Film", as part of its "Shine Again" online platform, designed to encourage tourists from across Europe to visit the islands.

The campaign invites people to star in a 'brilliant' story in their holidays and, for those who have already enjoyed the experience, to share it with a cinematographic approach through this platform and the Facebook page of Turismo de Islas Canarias.

Contestants in "Star in Your Own Brilliant Story" have until 10 July to enter and the winners will be drawn on 15 July. People who enter the second competition, to share the 'script' of their experience, have until 15 December to enter and can also win a €3,000 voucher for shopping at Amazon. Plus, the best story will be made with professional resources and actors and shown on the Internet.

Canary Islands - Increasingly Popular Destination for Ireland

The Canary Islands is working hard to attract tourists from Ireland, after studies have shown that the country has consolidated its position as one of the main suppliers of tourists in recent years. The latest figures gathered by Promotur in 2013 show that of the total number of Irish tourists who travel abroad, 46% visit the Canaries. It also highlights that Irish tourists are the most repeat destination.

The climate, relaxation and the natural appeal of the islands and their volcanoes are the main reasons for Irish tourists to visit. With an average stay of 9.3 days tourists from Ireland account for 3,4% of visitors, with couples being the most common types of tourists, followed by families (11,6%).

In terms of preferences for the 7 islands on the archipelago, Irish tourists favour Lanzarote firstly (nearly 50%), followed by Tenerife (nearly 22%), with Gran Canaria in third place (18,8%), according to the figures on tourist distribution by island.

To enter the "Shine Again" Platform competitions, see http://www.shineagain.com