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Seoul, New York To Launch Joint Tourism Marketing

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday has agreed to launch joint city marketing activities with New York City as part of efforts to increase the world's awareness of South Korea and its capital, officials said.

Running amok: Film shows rat terrorising subway passengers as city official warns vermin scare tourists away [VIDEO]

Vermin are running amok on New York City streets and in subway tunnels, a Manhattan city official warned today. And as if to confirm the comments, a new video has emerged showing a rat running riot on a New York subway train.

North Korea seeks talks with South for lucrative tours

SEOUL (Reuters) - Destitute North Korea proposed on Thursday to hold talks with the South on resuming tours to enclaves inside its territory that were a vital source of hard cash before political troubles put the business on hold.

NYC Is Top 2009 U.S. Tourist Draw, Bloomberg Says

New York City was the most popular U.S. tourist destination in 2009, and there may be more visitors this year, helping to retain leisure and hospitality jobs at pre-recession levels, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.

Gay American couple to help promote Thailand tourism

Harry Roberts Pattaya Daily News 12/11/2009

World's Best Affordable Hotels

Budget Travel 11/06/2009
Gay American couple to help promote Thailand tourism

Ben Reed and Brian Sommer both from the US have been selected out of over 200 candidates to undertake a 6-day exploration vacation in Pattaya. As well as the free vacation the couple will be in with a chance of winning US$10,000 for their efforts.

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Good times for New Orleans tourism are rolling once again

Kitty Bean Yancey USA Today 08/28/2009
Industry pushes new visitor, tourism industry fees

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are working together at least one bipartisan venture before turning their full attention to health care.

Good times for New Orleans tourism are rolling once again

Four years after being knocked down by Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2005, New Orleans is regaining its footing with tourists.

Watchdog bans Israeli tourism advert

An advertising watchdog Wednesday banned an Israeli tourism poster that implied the West Bank and Gaza Strip territories were undisputed parts of the country.

Australia Is Once Again Top Destination for Americans

According to a Harris Poll released July 9, Australia is once again the most favorable vacation destination for Americans outside of the United States -- if cost was not a consideration -- re-capturing a spot it has held for 11 of the past 12 years.


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