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05-20-2008

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Read Hazel's exclusive interview with His Royal Highness Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Ali Saud

Saudi Prince plans for a Kingdom that will sell products other than oil

Read today's story from Jamaica about growing phenomenon of Sex Tourism and children
Thanks very much for reading today’s edition. Have a wonderful week!

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Saudi Prince plans for a Kingdom that will sell products other than oil
By Hazel Heyer

His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, (formerly the secretary general of the previously-called Supreme Commission for Tourism or SCT) now the chairman of the board of directors reporting directly to the King of Saudi Arabia, running the Saudi Arabia Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, has overseen the ... read more
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Providing Sustainable Tourism Solutions World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Providing Sustainable Tourism Solutions
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Sex tourism and children
Children are innocent, they are also impressionable, they live what they learn. They learn ABCs, phonics, arithmetic, English and other subjects related to their development. They also learn about sex and engage in sex too, if given the opportunity. Sex tourism is a growing phenomenon where children are used for transactional sex across the ... read more
 
Hawaii tourism officials dispute AAA’s survey
Hawaii is the most expensive state to vacation in, costing two adults an average of $793 a day for food and lodging alone, according to a new AAA survey.

State tourism officials said the figure was grossly inflated, arguing the more accurate estimate was about half that amount.

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Hello Kitty to be appointed Japan's tourism ambassador
TOKYO — Japan will on Monday appoint the mouthless feline cartoon character Hello Kitty as a goodwill tourism ambassador in China and Hong Kong, with the aim of promoting visits here, Kyodo News has reported.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will announce the appointment on Monday, Kyodo said at the weekend, ... read more
 
Eco-communities around the world open up to tourists

Environmentally conscious travelers can find eco-resorts around the world, but for a full, sustainable immersion, take up a short residence at a green community. Many of these sites offer tours, overnight accommodations and activities in which guests are encouraged to participate. Care to pick some organic vegetables or do some composting?

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Skyway robbery  Packing light pays.

American Airlines has joined other major U.S. carriers in charging a
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