Following the opening of its representative office in Shanghai, Tourism Ireland has set up a new office in Beijing. In 2009, Tourism Ireland launched a product that is specific to Ireland and brings Chinese tourists to such popular Irish destinations as Dublin and Belfast.
Strengthening Dominica’s status as a world leader in environmental preservation, the islands hotels, attractions and other businesses follow various eco-friendly practices to help keep Dominica pristine.
Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has said that Jamaica is one of a few countries in the world experiencing growth in tourism, despite the global economic crisis.
Jamaica is offering a variety of spring and summer events that will appeal to worldwide visitors of all ages. A wide range of cultural and engaging activities will spice up each season. Soul Rebellion Spring Break Party, Negril (April 17) takes place during the Negril Spring Break period.
Figures for January 2009 show a record number of direct international arrivals to Bali (164,643), representing an increase of 17.7 percent on the same month in 2008. Arrivals from Australia (27,873) accounted for some 37.8 percent of the total for January 2009.
Taiwan has posted record numbers of cruise visitors, as more cruise lines continue to add Taiwan to their Asian itineraries, according to Michael Chang, director of the Taiwan Visitors Association, speaking at Seatrade in Miami.