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November 22, 2008
Travel 2.0, was used as early as December 2003 on a posting on the Planeta Web 2.0 Discussion Forum and is an offshoot of the Web 2.0 phenomenon. Like many other industries, the online travel industry is currently in transition, adapting to new technologies and trends available on the Internet.[2] Travelers, for their part, are becoming increasingly more interested in finding the opinions and reviews of their fellow travelers in lieu of professional travel advice. . This impact is significant given the travel sector's economic influence on the Internet, indeed more money is spent on travel than anything else online. Roughly two-thirds of Americans research and plan travel online and approximately the same amount book online as well. The online travel industry breaks down into several different categories: online travel agents, online travel guides, online travel planners, and online travel communities and forums. Together, these four groups make up the bulk of what are considered Travel 2.0 companies.
Travel 2.0 is a term that represents the extension and customization of the concept of Web 2.0 into a form that applies to the world’s largest industry: travel and tourism. It defines a transformation of online offerings into a new level of user empowerment and functionality. More than “Move to the Internet” as a platform, though, it is about how business forces that characterized Web 1.0 are yielding power, influence and eyeballs to the socially oriented Web 2.0. For Web 2.0, Tim O’Reilly described the following new models or different approaches that illustrated the divide between 2.0 and 1.0.
In short travel 2.0 is all about:
More: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_2.0
Travel 2.0 is a term that represents the extension and customization of the concept of Web 2.0 into a form that applies to the world’s largest industry: travel and tourism. It defines a transformation of online offerings into a new level of user empowerment and functionality. More than “Move to the Internet” as a platform, though, it is about how business forces that characterized Web 1.0 are yielding power, influence and eyeballs to the socially oriented Web 2.0. For Web 2.0, Tim O’Reilly described the following new models or different approaches that illustrated the divide between 2.0 and 1.0.
In short travel 2.0 is all about:
- Transparency
- Collaboration
- Better Basics
- Speed
- Predictability
More: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_2.0
November 17, 2008
As economy stalls, tourism can make a difference
The current economic conditions stink. It’s as simple as that.
That’s how Graham Slater from the WorkSource Oregon Employment Department summed up what’s happening in Douglas County and across Oregon at the 2009 Business Outlook Forum, which took place at Umpqua Community College Thursday.
We would have to agree.
At the same time, we’re grateful for the forum that delivered straight talk about what the county is experiencing and what it can expect in the next couple of years. Kudos go to the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce for bringing Slater to town, along with four other speakers, to provide some guidance for business owners who face tough times ahead.
Slater delivered the news that Douglas County and Oregon have fewer jobs now than they did at this time last year. That’s the first time that’s been the case since January 2004. The county’s job losses have not only come in manufacturing and natural resources, but also in local and tribal government and education. The only industry that seems unaffected is health care.
It’s no surprise the county’s unemployment rate continues to outpace the state’s, but that’s typical of the state’s rural areas, Slater said. Likewise, the county continues to have a skills shortage and difficulty attracting young workers.
While business in Douglas County may be slow, Attorney General-elect John Kroger thinks we can take advantage of this time to tackle another problem facing businesses: methamphetamine.
Abuse of the drug is a huge contributor to property and identity crimes and child abuse. In 90 percent of the cases where a child is being removed from the home, there’s a meth addict in the house, Kroger told Thursday’s audience.
He said expanding and improving drug treatment is the key to fighting the meth problem, citing every dollar spent on treatment saves $6 in costs of prisons, law enforcement, health care and child welfare costs. He said Texas has experienced that.
“When Texas is being more creative than Oregon, we’ve got a problem,” Kroger said. “We need to show the conservatives it will save money.”
He admits our drug treatment system will need an overhaul to make it work. The programs need to be proven effective and accountable, and people who want treatment but don’t have insurance to cover it need to have access. We’re eager to see Kroger make this happen.
While Thursday’s forum acknowledged that it’s looking like we’re in a recession, efforts at drawing tourists to the county should continue.
Mark Dennett, chief marketing strategist for the Southern Oregon Visitors Association, said even a Costco can be a major tourist attraction. He said a study showed that 75 percent of those who shop the Medford Costco do not live in Jackson County.
He also said the economic slowdown will see families seeking less expensive vacations, rather than canceling them. The Roseburg area provides good value with its abundance of waterfall hikes, a growing number of wineries to visit and a popular attraction like Wildlife Safari.
With gas prices much lower than they were a year ago, people just might decide to drive to Douglas County for a vacation rather than San Francisco or Seattle, he said. That would also help the restaurants and RV parks that are hurting right now.
So tell your friends to come visit. It’s what you can do to help boost our local economy.
- www.nrtoday.com/article/20081116/EDITORIALS/811149848/1022 -
That’s how Graham Slater from the WorkSource Oregon Employment Department summed up what’s happening in Douglas County and across Oregon at the 2009 Business Outlook Forum, which took place at Umpqua Community College Thursday.
We would have to agree.
At the same time, we’re grateful for the forum that delivered straight talk about what the county is experiencing and what it can expect in the next couple of years. Kudos go to the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce for bringing Slater to town, along with four other speakers, to provide some guidance for business owners who face tough times ahead.
Slater delivered the news that Douglas County and Oregon have fewer jobs now than they did at this time last year. That’s the first time that’s been the case since January 2004. The county’s job losses have not only come in manufacturing and natural resources, but also in local and tribal government and education. The only industry that seems unaffected is health care.
It’s no surprise the county’s unemployment rate continues to outpace the state’s, but that’s typical of the state’s rural areas, Slater said. Likewise, the county continues to have a skills shortage and difficulty attracting young workers.
While business in Douglas County may be slow, Attorney General-elect John Kroger thinks we can take advantage of this time to tackle another problem facing businesses: methamphetamine.
Abuse of the drug is a huge contributor to property and identity crimes and child abuse. In 90 percent of the cases where a child is being removed from the home, there’s a meth addict in the house, Kroger told Thursday’s audience.
He said expanding and improving drug treatment is the key to fighting the meth problem, citing every dollar spent on treatment saves $6 in costs of prisons, law enforcement, health care and child welfare costs. He said Texas has experienced that.
“When Texas is being more creative than Oregon, we’ve got a problem,” Kroger said. “We need to show the conservatives it will save money.”
He admits our drug treatment system will need an overhaul to make it work. The programs need to be proven effective and accountable, and people who want treatment but don’t have insurance to cover it need to have access. We’re eager to see Kroger make this happen.
While Thursday’s forum acknowledged that it’s looking like we’re in a recession, efforts at drawing tourists to the county should continue.
Mark Dennett, chief marketing strategist for the Southern Oregon Visitors Association, said even a Costco can be a major tourist attraction. He said a study showed that 75 percent of those who shop the Medford Costco do not live in Jackson County.
He also said the economic slowdown will see families seeking less expensive vacations, rather than canceling them. The Roseburg area provides good value with its abundance of waterfall hikes, a growing number of wineries to visit and a popular attraction like Wildlife Safari.
With gas prices much lower than they were a year ago, people just might decide to drive to Douglas County for a vacation rather than San Francisco or Seattle, he said. That would also help the restaurants and RV parks that are hurting right now.
So tell your friends to come visit. It’s what you can do to help boost our local economy.
- www.nrtoday.com/article/20081116/EDITORIALS/811149848/1022 -
November 09, 2008
South Africa
South Africa is a treasure chest of unforgettable scenery, from lofty mountains to sun-baked deserts and dramatic coastlines washed by the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Its game viewing equals the best in Africa, and where else can you find both penguins and elephants?
Overshadowed by dramatic Table Mountain and surrounded by the Atlantic, Cape Town is one of the world's most picturesque cities. You can sample fine wine under the grapes in the tranquil winelands, while the pretty Garden Route offers country towns, lagoons and forests to explore. The Wild Coast boasts isolated beaches, rocky coastline and traditional rural villages, and the resorts along the KwaZulu-Natal coast offer lots of family seaside fun.
Inland are the intriguing and moving battlefield sites that lay testament to the Anglo-Boer war. Here too rise the Drakensberg Mountains where vultures ride on the thermals over deeply green valleys and jagged peaks. To the east is the Kruger National Park where the thorny bush harbours the ‘Big Five' animals to see (the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino) as well as many other fascinating animals and birds.
South Africa also has a vivid history. Apartheid was broken down in 1990 by President FW De Klerk, and jailed ANC leader Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years of imprisonment. In the first democratic elections to be held in South Africa, Mandela became president in 1994. The story is told in the excellent museums in Johannesburg, by far the most vibrant of the country's cities with a rich cultural heritage.
Apartheid activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu named the newly integrated South Africa the ‘Rainbow Nation'. It is a fitting name for a country with 11 official languages and people of all colors, races and creeds, living in a vividly colored and sculpted landscape. It is no wonder then that its cities are so cosmopolitan.
Overshadowed by dramatic Table Mountain and surrounded by the Atlantic, Cape Town is one of the world's most picturesque cities. You can sample fine wine under the grapes in the tranquil winelands, while the pretty Garden Route offers country towns, lagoons and forests to explore. The Wild Coast boasts isolated beaches, rocky coastline and traditional rural villages, and the resorts along the KwaZulu-Natal coast offer lots of family seaside fun.
Inland are the intriguing and moving battlefield sites that lay testament to the Anglo-Boer war. Here too rise the Drakensberg Mountains where vultures ride on the thermals over deeply green valleys and jagged peaks. To the east is the Kruger National Park where the thorny bush harbours the ‘Big Five' animals to see (the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino) as well as many other fascinating animals and birds.
South Africa also has a vivid history. Apartheid was broken down in 1990 by President FW De Klerk, and jailed ANC leader Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years of imprisonment. In the first democratic elections to be held in South Africa, Mandela became president in 1994. The story is told in the excellent museums in Johannesburg, by far the most vibrant of the country's cities with a rich cultural heritage.
Apartheid activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu named the newly integrated South Africa the ‘Rainbow Nation'. It is a fitting name for a country with 11 official languages and people of all colors, races and creeds, living in a vividly colored and sculpted landscape. It is no wonder then that its cities are so cosmopolitan.
November 05, 2008
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a country that has been in the press recently for its bad government. Nevertheless, it is a country of great natural beauty and some of the friendliest people. Victoria Falls is the best known attraction in the country. The waterfalls are one of the world's great natural wonders, especially when they are in full flow.
There are also superb game parks, stunning mountains and attractive cities in Zimbabwe. The facilities and infrastructure of the country are excellent. It is an easy and inexpensive country to visit.
April 05, 2007
All-Ireland free travel for older people
SDLP Fermanagh–South Tyrone Assembly member Tommy Gallagher has welcomed the introduction of free travel on public transport for senior citizens throughout the island of Ireland.
As of yesterday, Tuesday, 2nd April, older people in Fermanagh can benefit from freetravel on public transport throughout the whole island of Ireland.
Mr Gallagher said the SDLP had campaigned for full freetravel for many years.
"We are delighted that it has at last been implemented. While free cross-bordertravel was introduced as far back as 1958, sheer bureaucracy meant a person travelling from the north to Dublin could not continue their journey elsewhere in the south, and the same applied in the other direction.
"This is particularly good news for people living in this constituency who regularly use public transport for cross-bordertravel ," he went on. "They will now be able to have free travel anywhere in Ireland."
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Department for Regional Development explained that the new scheme increased the benefits of carrying a valid senior Smartpass and represented a real advance in thetravel opportunities for older people.
"All senior citizens aged 65 and over should apply for a Senior SmartPass, if they don't already have one," he suggested, "and existing SmartPass holders should check that their pass is still valid."
The Department has set up a helpline on 0845 600 0049 for those that need further information."
All senior citizens aged 65 and over, who hold a valid Senior SmartPass, are now eligible to freetravel on participating public transport services throughout the Republic of Ireland. Eligible senior citizens aged 66 and over from the Republic of Ireland are also able to travel for free within Northern Ireland.
Freetravel is available on most services operated by the following companies within the Republic of Ireland, including Dublin Bus (except Nitelink and special airport buses), Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, DART, and LUAS.
Source: http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/288870312370904.php
As of yesterday, Tuesday, 2nd April, older people in Fermanagh can benefit from free
Mr Gallagher said the SDLP had campaigned for full free
"We are delighted that it has at last been implemented. While free cross-border
"This is particularly good news for people living in this constituency who regularly use public transport for cross-border
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Department for Regional Development explained that the new scheme increased the benefits of carrying a valid senior Smartpass and represented a real advance in the
"All senior citizens aged 65 and over should apply for a Senior SmartPass, if they don't already have one," he suggested, "and existing SmartPass holders should check that their pass is still valid."
The Department has set up a helpline on 0845 600 0049 for those that need further information."
All senior citizens aged 65 and over, who hold a valid Senior SmartPass, are now eligible to free
Free
Source: http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/288870312370904.php
January 28, 2007
Medical tourism / health tourism
Medical tourism is the act of traveling to other countries to obtain medical, dental, and surgical care. The term was initially coined by travel agencies and the media as a catchall phrase to describe a rapidly growing industry where people travel to other countries to obtain medical care while at the same time touring, vacationing and enjoying the attractions of the countries which they are visiting.
A combination of many factors has led to the recent increase in popularity of medical tourism: the high cost of healthcare in industrialized nations, the ease and affordability of international travel, and the improvement of technology and standards of care in many countries of the world.
A large draw to medical tourism is the convenience in comparison to that of other countries. Some countries that operate from a public health-care system are so taxed that it can take a considerable amount of time, sometimes even years, to get needed medical care. The time spent waiting for a procedure, such as a hip replacement, can be a year or more in Britain and Canada
Medical tourists are generally residents of the industrialized nations of the world. The countries to which they travel are typically less developed and have a lower cost of medical care. This is, in some cases, due to favorable currency exchange ratios. Currently, many of the procedures accessed are considered "elective procedures," such as cosmetic surgery. Because elective procedures are rarely covered through health insurance plans, there may be greater incentive to find such care at lower costs.
Most touted destinations in the world for medical tourists: India, Singapore and Thailand
Source: rusmedtour.com & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_tourism
A combination of many factors has led to the recent increase in popularity of medical tourism: the high cost of healthcare in industrialized nations, the ease and affordability of international travel, and the improvement of technology and standards of care in many countries of the world.
A large draw to medical tourism is the convenience in comparison to that of other countries. Some countries that operate from a public health-care system are so taxed that it can take a considerable amount of time, sometimes even years, to get needed medical care. The time spent waiting for a procedure, such as a hip replacement, can be a year or more in Britain and Canada
Medical tourists are generally residents of the industrialized nations of the world. The countries to which they travel are typically less developed and have a lower cost of medical care. This is, in some cases, due to favorable currency exchange ratios. Currently, many of the procedures accessed are considered "elective procedures," such as cosmetic surgery. Because elective procedures are rarely covered through health insurance plans, there may be greater incentive to find such care at lower costs.
Most touted destinations in the world for medical tourists: India, Singapore and Thailand
Source: rusmedtour.com & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_tourism
December 18, 2006
World's Most Dangerous Road
Starting high in the rarefied air of the Bolivian Andes, the steep and bumpy La Paz-to-Coroico road plunges down almost 3,600 meters on its spectacular 64-km path to the lush, sub-tropical Yungas and the sleepy town of Coroico. The narrow -- occasionally very narrow -- track hugs the walls of the sheer valley as it snakes its way beneath waterfalls and rocky overhangs. A fatal accident every fortnight is not uncommon on the Coroico road. The July disaster brought the death toll during the previous eight months to 55. In 1995 the Inter-American Development Bank dubbed the La Paz-to-Coroico route "the world's most dangerous road."
Read full story hereBy Martin Li is a freelance travel writer
December 11, 2006
Pakistan Tourism Ministry’s big plans for 2007
LAHORE: Tourism in Tourism
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Talking to reporters, she said that the programme would give a unique blend to tourists from all over the world. She said the government has planned a number of activities for the coming year to attract tourists. “Special packages will be offered to overseas Pakistanis and their children for visiting Pakistan,” she added.
The minister also highlighted measures taken by the government for the promotion of
“Ranging from snow-covered mountains
She said the government was promoting religious
She said Pakistan had the famous Silk Route, six out of eight highest peaks
She said Pakistan was a hospitable country and the people of Pakistan wanted to share their culture, cuisine, music and art with the rest of the world. Full Story
December 10, 2006
2008 Beijing Olympics tours
BEIJING 2008
Games of the XXIX Olympiad
From the 8th August to 24th August 2008
more about 2008 Beijing Olympics Games: http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/beijing/
Tours:
http://www.infohub.com/vacation_packages/201.html
http://www.mgtourco.com/4461080_21859.htm
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/beijing-olympic/
Pre-Registration: http://travel.ec-t.com/CityTravel/olympic_support.aspx
Games of the XXIX Olympiad
From the 8th August to 24th August 2008
more about 2008 Beijing Olympics Games: http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/beijing/
Tours:
http://www.infohub.com/vacation_packages/201.html
http://www.mgtourco.com/4461080_21859.htm
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/beijing-olympic/
Pre-Registration: http://travel.ec-t.com/CityTravel/olympic_support.aspx
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