Tourism And Leisure News

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2/6/2012 Abu Dhabi’s outsized cultural ambitionsAbu Dhabi’s resurrection of its three-museum project to promote the emirate as a go-to tourist destination will give a boost to its economy, but raises questions about the role Western cultural institutions in a Muslim country

Source:TML Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Arts, Economy, Business And Finance, Tourism And Leisure, Education, Further Education

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1/24/2012 America's rudest city is New York, according to Travel + LeisureNew York City regained the top spot of Travel + Leisure magazine's list of ruddiest U.S. cities.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Customs And Tradition, Economy, Business And Finance, Tourism And Leisure

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1/19/2012 U.S. announces major visa shake up to lure tourists from China, Brazil, IndiaPresident Barack Obama on Thursday in Florida continued his job creation efforts highlighting America as a premier travel destination, with a new visa policy for “low risk” applicants and welcome strategy to lure visitors from China, Brazil and India.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Tourism And Leisure, Macro Economics, Emerging Market, Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations

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12/14/2011 Travel agency Thomas Cook announces more branch closures in UKVenerable travel agency Thomas Cook has announced plans to shut 200 of its branches in the United Kingdom over the next two years.

Source:AHN Topics:Lifestyle And Leisure, Holiday Or Vacation, Economy, Business And Finance, Company Information, Layoffs And Downsizing, Tourism And Leisure

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12/5/2011 Gospel Trail Puts Tourists on Path of JesusA newly developed trial in Israel's north meanders through a scenic, site-rich route from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee that Jesus himself may have walked

Source:TML Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Economy, Business And Finance, Tourism And Leisure

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12/5/2011 Kentucky church ends ban on interracial couplesAmid increasing controversy, a church in eastern rural Kentucky has ended its ban on interracial couples.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Social Issue, Minority Group, National Or Ethnic Minority, Racism

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12/1/2011 Second Harry Potter park coming to Southern CaliforniaA second Harry Potter Park is planned for Los Angeles, hoping for the same success the Orlando, Florida, attraction has shown.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Entertainment, Economy, Business And Finance, Tourism And Leisure

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12/1/2011 Kentucky church under fire for banning interracial couplesThe decision of a church in eastern Kentucky to ban interracial couples has ignited controversy and declarations from the National Association of Free Will Baptists that its congregations are not racist.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Baptist, Social Issue, Minority Group, National Or Ethnic Minority, Racism

11:56 AM EST
11/24/2011 Millions hit road, skies this ThanksgivingAccording to AAA., about 42.5 million American are expected to travel 500 miles or more during this Thanksgiving weekend.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Tourism And Leisure, Lifestyle And Leisure, Holiday Or Vacation

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11/23/2011 Vodka ad pulled after cries of anti-SemitismA billboard advertising an inexpensive vodka that the Anti-Defamation League said reinforced anti-Semitic stereotypes has been removed.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Mass Media, Social Issue, Racism, Economy, Business And Finance, Media, Advertising