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A spokesman for the JNTO (Japan Tourism Organization), Masatoshi Tsukasaki, last week announced the intention to begin a national advertising campaign to restore tourism to their country impoverished, lost due to the misfortunes suffered this year.

Indeed, the devastating tsunami that hit the East Coast and the subsequent nuclear accident in Fukushima, which caused a radiation leak, forced the closure of airports and apart from the exodus of tourists who interrupted his vacation to return to their countries, sow a climate of mistrust that is reflected, for example, the problems that had to convince pilots Motorcycle Grand Prix to come to the competition in Japan.

According to calculations by the authorities, this August visited the islands less than 30% foreign tourists in some areas reaching up to 80%. In round numbers there were only 546,800 people. Something had to do to erase that negative feeling associated danger to the land of the rising sun.

This starts a campaign to whitewash the JNTO has requested a budget of 1,100 billion yen (10.5 million euros), starting to be adopted by the Ministry of Finance in December and then in March, Nippon endorse Parliament. The first measure announced by Tsukasaki is offering 10,000 free flights to travelers who have the best plan, the program more interesting to the visit. In exchange for the tickets, round trip, will only have to tell her story on Facebook and other social networks and blogs by posting the pictures made during that vacation.

This aims to spread a more positive image of Japan to complement the normal advertising campaigns and tourism recovers the standard reaching the heights above. “The world helped Japan get back on their feet” explained Tsukasaki. “We would like to show how much progress we have made since then.”

The PRI federal deputy from Acapulco, Fermi Alvarado Arroyo, celebrated the fact that President Felipe Calderon has taken the initiative of the Tourism Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, of which he is secretary, who repeatedly raised the need to convene a national agreement to promote tourism, which on Monday was marked at the National Palace with the participation of all stakeholders in this important economic activity.

The latter, under the presidential declaration of 2011 as the Year of Tourism in Mexico, “through a decree, and where the Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Mango, acknowledged the momentum of federal deputies of the Commission members Tourism, to sign the national agreement.

“We need to apply all to counter the drop in tourism in our destinations such as Acapulco, especially with a medium-term to recover the seventh place in the world was Mexico, but which today is ranked 14 as host country of thousands and millions of tourists, and as a recipient of millions of dollars in foreign exchange from this activity, “said Fermi Alvarado.

He added that the fall does not only happen with the season of spring break, because if there is an analysis of the last 10 years of rule by the PAN, Mexico fell from the seventh-place tourism at 14, “and that is a call attention for governments, employers and for all Mexicans, as after oil the main source of foreign exchange and employment in Mexico is tourism.”

The secretary of the Tourism Commission of the Federal Legislature LXI, said that in future we need restoring tourist activity in the country, strengthen, support and really see tourism as the economic phenomenon it is. “We-stressed-be facilitators of promoting tourism, improving the image and quality we offer at our destinations as Acapulco.”

At the same time, and to the decline in international tourism in Mexico, Fermi Alvarado urged thee federal government to consolidate an emerging fund extraordinary financial resources, allowing rescue the image of the holiday destinations of the country, who have been affected by collateral damage related to the fight against crime.

The first stop promotional Provincial Tourism ‘Costa del Sol’ in Eastern Europe has been in Poland. The president of the institution, Salvador Banner, accompanied by the manager, Ana Gomez, have performed several meetings in Warsaw with tour operators, representatives of the specialized media, authorities and other tourism stakeholders with the objective of giving priority know our destination.

One of the major professional meetings has been the luncheon organized by the Tourist Board in the capital of Poland, which was attended by 31 industry players, including thirteen were from media journalists specialized in tourism and a dozen tour operators and wholesalers, among which Rainbow Tours, Summer else and Heckerman, in addition to the presence of Spain’s ambassador to Poland, Francisco Fernandez Fabre gas and director of the Spanish Tourist Office, Roué Gonzalez.

Before the luncheon, representatives of the Board have met with the country’s largest tour operators, who have shown their satisfaction and interest in our destination. Most of them made it clear that in its programming to the Costa del Sol have expanded the number of locations, including other provincial cities such as Marbella and Stepson, in addition to the traditional and Torremolinos and Benalmadena. On the other hand, expressed interest in extending the summer season in the spring, this initiative coincided with the interests of the hospitality industry in the province of Malaga.

For its part, the Board proposed to the representatives of wholesalers has been aimed at promoting the implementation of a direct charter flight to Malaga during the winter season.

In addition, discussions have been held for conference sales on the Costa del Sol, which participate in about 300 travel agents, who would develop different sessions, in addition to directly, know our destination. This meeting is scheduled to be held in December to raise awareness of our moderate temperature in this period and the diversity of our winter supply.

For his part, Salvador Banner, in his speech made a tour of the main attractions of the Costa del Sol, stressing “the modernity of their infrastructure, with the new terminal at Manchester Airport, with direct flights to Poland, in addition to the AVE and improvements of its roads.”

In this regard, he noted the importance of the “bundle money for the infrastructure of the Costa del Sol, destination safety and hospitality and friendliness of the people.”

Provincial President of the Board praised the Costa del Sol as a top holiday destination, making it an important factor to attract tourists. “A Costal de Sol in which, according to Salvador Banner, you can take the sun for nine months a year and play golf almost every day, along with cruise tourism, conventions, health and beauty, etc.. ” Salvador Banner At this point referred to the temperature difference between the two countries, noting that “while we are today in Warsaw to 15 degrees below zero in Malaga at the same time can enjoy 20 degrees.”

The National Agreement on Tourism, which left its mark on this day Veracruz in the National Palace, it would increase sustainable economic development in this industry without chimneys, as well as employment generation, which will raise the welfare of its people, the governor hoped Javier Duarte Ochoa.

To attend the signing of the document, called by the president Felipe Calderón at the National Palace, said Ochoa Duarte Veracruz adds to this great deal, in which, without doubt, the Veracruz will have better tools for welfare and progress, to be considered tourism as a fundamental public policy.

This industry without smokestacks tourism is to be triggered in all regions of Veracruz and must diversify to benefit those who depend on this activity directly or indirectly, the president said Veracruz.

Supported the statements of President Calderón to the effect that tourism is key to promoting balanced regional development, especially as sustainable development, “because many of the poorest communities in the country are, paradoxically, in the most beautiful and richest Mexico’s natural resources. “

Javier Duarte Ochoa acknowledged that there are regions in the state where tourism is the only or most important source of income for their families, hence the importance of tourism as a policy priority, as it is a fundamental activity to boost growth and raise living standards of families.

Preferred alternatives for romantic getaways for Valentine’s Day are on one side the most charming cities in Spain and Europe, we offer all we can ask a romantic day or full weekend: Cheap and comfortable accommodation, romantic dinners intimate restaurants, plazas, parks and gardens of unsurpassed beauty and breathtaking places to enjoy a few days of romantic couple’s getaway, are just some of the charms of big cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and capital … Europe such as Paris, Amsterdam, Venice, Rome, Prague, Stockholm, Budapest, Krakow … with offers romantic getaways for Valentine’s Day to be quite an experience and the best Valentine gift you can do to your partner. But of course, rural tourism and ecotourism are also more romantic protagonists Valentine’s Day with a wide range to suit all tastes and budgets: Gastrotur, wine tourism and wine tours, adventure tourism and similar, itineraries and cultural tours, educational and heritage, visits to areas of great natural beauty and many other alternatives that offer ecotourism in Spain for a romantic and memorable Valentine.

No visit to the city that prides itself on not to make a visit to the Van Gogh Museum where visitors can enjoy almost all the work of Vincent van Gogh, one of those artists best known contemporary art world and one of The most significant of the Netherlands along with Rembrandt.

When he died at 37 years old van Gogh had left a legacy of some 900 pictures and over a thousand pictures could not sell, nor had given to friends and family. It was his brother Theo van Gogh, an art dealer, who was left with this legacy which had to add many works by artists such as Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Jean François Millet.

But his early death was not him who promotes the work of his brother along with other paintings acquired, but it was his widow, Johanna van Gogh who returns to the Netherlands and is devoted to exhibit, thus contributing to the dissemination of work of this important painter.

The first major exhibition to take place in 1905 at the Stedelijk Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the refusal to accept on loan from the works of Van Gogh. Thus, during the following years either by Johanna Van Gogh’s work and for his son Vincent Willem van Gogh’s paintings and drawings was being provided roaming to museums in Amsterdam.

Finally in 1960 the Foundation was created to Vincent van Gogh that he would be assigned until the entire collection in 1973 opened its doors the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam where they are now publicly available.

In order to further enhance the tourism industry in Valencia, held every year the International Tourism Fair of Valencia. The event, also known as TCV, develop continuously for six years and seventh edition promises to be the best ever.

Hundreds of companies and private entrepreneurs will gather in halls 1 and 2 of the Valencia Trade Fair to publicize their activities and make new professional contacts and collaboration. It is the ideal experience to deepen the emergence of regional tourism is beautiful Spanish Valencia.

Fair comes to full growth. During the year 2010 more than 500 participants from around the world and the next edition is expected to far exceed that amount. So if you want to know more about the industry and methods for promotion, feel free to participate in TCV.

In the 2011 edition of International Tourism Fair of Valencia participating travel agents, hotels and companies of other exhibitors that the tasks associated with the practice of tourism. This is a place that will help all companies to know the workings of similar companies and is an unparalleled method of promotion.

Encouraged to participate in this great event, because you’ll find all the information they need to develop your tourism business.

Sevilla is one of the most important cities in Spain, and culturally is one of the most recognized in the European continent. It’s rich history, architecture and culture have become a destination for lovers of travel and tourism.

Every day, thousands of people come to this city to enjoy some of the most important historical monuments. And UNESCO has recognized some of the most impressive buildings of the city of Seville and the Province. Then we’ll tell you what they are.

Cathedral, Alcázar and Archive de Indies: Three of the most impressive buildings in Seville and are located in the heart of the city. The Cathedral is known for being the largest Gothic church in the world and be one of the main architectural features of the Christian faith. Construction began in 1401, on the foundations of an Arab mosque demolished. The Alcazar is the royal palace, which began its construction in Arab hands and was subsequently amended by the Christians.

It is one of the oldest active buildings in the world, which remains in operation since 720. The Archive of the Indies is precisely one recited in that saves the most important documents in the history of Spain. Since opening in 1785 has stored about 80 million pages, including documents, maps and drawings. The three buildings in question were named Heritage Site in 1987.

National Park of Doñana, is a fantastic place and is on the list of World Heritage Sites since 1994. Has an extension that exceeds 104 000 hectares, and a part of this natural area is located in the province of Sevilla. One of the most visited parks in Spain and attracts the attention the great diversity of plant and aquatic species.

Ministry of Tourism of India has projected that the number of foreign tourist arrivals in India increased from 10 million in 2010. According to estimates, India is one of the most potential tourism markets in the world. In recent years, has been growing rapidly and with the support of unprecedented and is not bound at all levels of government, the updated level of income and the opening of several international sports events (20/20 cricket and the Commonwealth Games), Indian tourism industry will definitely be fruitful and continues to grow at high levels in the coming years.

Commonwealth Games is an additional opportunity for the travel industry to gain additional business by offering special travel packages for tourists. According to reports, it is estimated that more than 3.5 million tourists will arrive in India in 2010 to join a leading Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in New Delhi – India’s capital. It is time for the Tourism Industry in India, as foreign tourists will be very dependent on them for booking airline tickets, hotel reservations, travel itineraries and visas.

Tourism Market Growth India is equally useful for a variety of related industries such as aviation industry, medical tourism industry and hospitality industry. But in 2008, saw a huge increase in the arrival of ecotourists in the country. Recently, a new concept “Rural Tourism” has been launched by the Indian government, which is also very good.

It is believed that in the coming years India Tour Industry will gain new heights and the percentage of India in world tourism will grow 1.5% in 2010. Industry will seek the maximum business Agra (Taj Mahal), Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Rajasthan, which is expected to receive more tourists.

The various tribes in the world that has managed to remain unaffected by the destruction of civilization valuable deposits environmentally friendly lifestyle. These earth-friendly cultures are as interesting as the intricacies of the universe itself.

There is more to be gained cultural tourism if approached with the level of sensitivity that can be called responsible tourism.

In the last century, cultural tourism or tribe is often motivated by curiosity and an element of voyeurism that cannot appreciate the lifestyle to the land of the tribe. There is a sense of superiority and assistance was decided not to “barbaric savages” themselves. Others feel the urgent need to civilize the “savages” or placing them in the fold of religion. So, for whatever reason, there is an urgent need to intervene in the lives of indigenous peoples to make them better.

Fortunately, in recent decades this trend has been defeated by a healthy attitude marked by interest in a sincere and responsible attitude, characterized by respect and appreciation for the subject. A search for understanding has been taking tourists to remote corners of Africa, America and Asia to find information about alternative ways of living. Anthropology studies and documentary television has sparked growing interest in cultural tourism, more driven by tourism companies and state governments to see new economic opportunities in their backyard. Celebrities contribute their mite to bring a new place for the world’s attention either through the adoption of children or to visit this distant land. Cultural tourism has definitely come, even growing by leaps and bounds. How does this affect his own tribe, anyway?

In the northwestern region of Namibia, the Himba tribe lives. They live in the desert Kaokoland and have done since time immemorial. The Himba women are decorated with a large amount of jewelry and elaborate braids, a lot of pride in their femininity. Rub their bodies with a mixture of ocher, butter and herbs to give your skin translucent perfection. The Himba live in the fruit of the earth in isolation until tourism fell backwards beautiful. With the best intentions, that the candy to the kids and the liquor men, besides a large number of processed foods everywhere. Now that Western modernization has swept the young Himba in it, while only cling to old traditions.