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Nigeria: Stakeholders, Lagos Disagree Over Five Percent Hotel Tax

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
Hotels, restaurants and event centres operators in Lagos State have opposed the imposition of an additional five percent tax on their customers by the state government, arguing that the policy amounts to double taxation, as well as discriminatory against their


Ghana: My First Encounter With Fufu

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
I sensed disappointment in my senior reporter's voice as she turned to tell me we were leaving the forum we had set out to cover. The meeting had been postponed to a further date, but I was enjoying my time

Kenya: Bid to Spruce Up Image to Cost Sh75 Million

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
A public relations campaign to boost Kenya's image abroad will cost the taxpayer Sh75 million this financial year.

Botswana: Poor Air Transport Lands Country in Lowly Global Ranking

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
Botswana continues to be lowly ranked in the travel and tourism industry mainly because of the country's poor tourism infrastructure, especially its undeveloped air transport system.


Nigeria: 2009 Hajj Fare Hiked By 12 Percent

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
Intending pilgrims to this year's hajj from the North will pay a maximum of N581, 891, 93; medium of N507, 788, 23; and a minimum N470, 736, 38 while their counterparts from the South will pay the maximum of N588,

Nigeria: UBA Launches Cash Passport

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has launched a pre-paid currency card denominated in US Dollars for use abroad. Presenting the UBA Cashpassport in Lagos, the divisional head corporate brand UBA, Felix Obeta said the debit card which provides

Kenya: High Season Starts Kicks in With Pomp

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
Business at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa is expected to go up by over 40 percent this year following an increase in the number of flights compared to last year.

Kenya: Renovating of State Lodges to Cost Taxpayers Sh239 Million

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
It will cost the Kenyan taxpayer Sh239 million this financial year to refurbish and construct the President's official residences, a parliamentary committee heard on Thursday.

Nigeria: NCAT Buys Equipment Worth N799 Million

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
As part of efforts to ensure better training of pilots in the country, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria is expected to receive an order for a brand new TBN 850 trainer airplane for N700m and a multi-engine

Namibia: Hilton Group Eyeing Namundjebo Plaza Hotel?

18.07.2009 17:27    allafrica.com
One of the world's leading hotel group, the Hilton Group, has shown interest in becoming a partner in the Eliakim Namundjebo Plaza Hotel, which is currently under construction in Windhoek, a source said.

U.S. enters Shanghai Expo 2010 arena

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
U.S. officials are set to break ground on construction of the USA Pavilion in China's financial capital.
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Sites make spectacles of 'Harry Potter' props, locales

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
The release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince gives wannabe wizards a perfect excuse to grab their broomsticks in search ...
USA    Tourism

10 great places to pitch in at a state park

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
With Mandela Day issuing a global call to lend a hand for the common good, what better time to volunteer in our state parks?
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A bumper crop of travel deals blooms in summer's heat

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
The economy may be in a dog-days-of-summer slump, but many travelers are getting a break this season.
USA    Tourism

Rolling on the river is cruising's hottest trend

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
With fewer than 200 passengers per ship, river cruising is more laid-back and intimate than most ocean cruising.
USA    Tourism

Airbags for airliners: What will they cost you?

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
You may never need them at 35,000 feet, but you'll be glad they're around if you do. Defibrillators, medical kits and life vests ...
USA    Tourism

Greenbrier resort plans to add gambling this year

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
The Greenbrier's new owner said Thursday he plans to open a small casino at the four-star southern West Virginia resort by fall, ...
USA    Tourism

Nearby deals to the rescue as national park visitation slides

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
National parks haven't been immune from the downturn in travel, which has prompted surrounding businesses to issue deep discounts.
USA    Tourism

Jakarta blasts put spotlight on hotel security

18.07.2009 15:15    usatoday.com
The bombings that killed at least eight and wounded more than 50 people Friday in two separate blasts at the J.W. Marriott and ...
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