The cruise line industry has been sailing through the recession while other sectors of the international travel industry have been greatly impacted. Bookings have increased and operators will introduce 36 new ships around the world by 2012, costing about $22 billion. Cruise Lines International Association will launch 14 new ships worth $4.8 billion this year, increasing their total capacity by 5%.
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said, based on bookings through December, there will be 260,817 cruise line passengers in the Emirate. DTCM forecast there next year Dubai will host 99 ships carrying 383,432 passengers. During 2008 68,301 passengers from Dubai went on cruises but this year 26,790 passengers from Dubai booked travel during the first quarter alone Travel industry representatives believe more people are looking for better value options during the economic downturn and the cruise line industry provides this.
Address: Tres Picos No.29 Showcases some of the work of well-known Mexican muralist David Alfaro. A treat to the eyes. ...
Address: Avenada Paseo de la Reforma Chapultepec Polanco Mexico City 11560 Phone: +52 05536266 Website: http://www.mna.inah.gob.mx/muna/mna_ing/main.html Email: atencion.mna@inah.gob.mx Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays: 9am to 7 pm. Admission: 51 pesos Tuesdays to Saturdays. Sundays free. Free entrance for: Children under 13 Seniors over 60 Students and ...
Much of the palace is closed, however, tourists can stroll the grounds of the palace where the once magnificent Edo Castle stood. The palace houses the royal family and the foundations of the castle are open to public viewing. Edo Castle became in effect the ruling seat of the Shogun in the early 1600s. Nearly 300 years later when the Shogunate fell and imperial rule was restored the royal family ...
Aquopolis - If you and your children enjoy having some water related fun, then Madrid's two water theme parks are the place to go. Here you will find all the different rides that make water parks so much fun. One of the parks is located in San Fernando de Henares, 15 km (10 miles) from Madrid. The other is in Villanueva de la Canada, a 35 km drive (20 miles) from Madrid. A...