Dubai is introducing a fleet of water taxis to help alleviate the congestion problems and lack of public transport. The first of ten catamaran-based vessels will be powered by Rolls Royce waterjets, and serve as a modern version of the traditional water taxi.

In a grim season for Caribbean tourism, an island just north of Venezuela stands out: Hotel rooms are scarce and discounts unavailable.

A new report by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and ABTA, the Travel Association, reveals that Turkey, Egypt and Mexico will see a significant increase in British visitors in 2009 as bookings show that holidaymakers are favoring destinations that do not use the Euro.

The latest India Outbound Travel Monitor conducted by The Nielsen Company in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) argues that with over half of Indian travelers using the Internet to search for information about destinations abroad, travel operators and tourist bodies need an effective online presence if they are to capture India’s early adopters and increasingly affluent travelers.

The board of the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) will work on a regional destination marketing strategy. The ASEAN Competitiveness Enhancement (ACE) Project proposes to leverage the brand recognition of ‘Southeast Asia’ to build upon the progress made by the Visit ASEAN campaign.

The Anguilla Tourist Board has announced the launch of its website devoted exclusively to the island’s Charming Escapes Collection (CEC), a group of 14 select hotels, villas and inns that offer a unique and affordable way to experience what has become one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive island getaways.