March 10- ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, started today and will continue till 14, March 2010 on the fairgrounds of Messe Berlin in Germany. This year there are a total of 603 Middle East-based travel companies participating, including airlines, tour operators, hotels and resorts. There is also representation from Middle Eastern embassies and city tourism boards. The Middle East countries that are participating this year are Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
At the entrance to the Berlin exhibition centre there is a large poster of Qatar Airways signifying the importance of ITB for companies from the Middle East.
In the late eighteenth century, royal art collections across Europe were being nationalized and put on display for the public. The British were late to the party and calls for the establishment of a national art gallery went unfulfilled. The spectacular painting collection of former Prime Minister Robert Walpole wound up sold to Russia in 1777. Finally, in 1824, the National Gallery was establis...
A small settlement on the Bank Peninsula and administratively a part of Christchurch, the Diamond Harbor is of scenic beauty with its shinning waters and green shrubs around the hilly areas. A few hours here can refresh tourists of the busy city life and open doors to many more activities like rock climbing, sailing, picnicking, cycling, swimming and snorkeling with dolphins. This route through di...
Assembly Hall was built in 1883 and has since changed names and functions. A chapel originally, it later became the venue for musical performances open to the public. Its fine acoustics and attractive building graced by traditional red tile roof, make it a popular place for visitors. Rue Bliss, Hamra Tel: +961 1 350 000. Website: www.aub.edu.lb ...
Occupying a regal position overlooking the City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane’s Parliament House is arguably the most gorgeous piece of architecture. Dating from 1868, the sandy façade has a roof crafted from copper from Mt Isa. The tours are run on demand unless parliament is in session, in which case you can sit in the public gallery and watch the politicians, which can be as exciting as watching th...