Zagreb was featured in yesterday’s edition of Observer’s series ” World throught a lens“. This is an extract from the article : A whirl of tutus in a Zagreb cafe-bar during a break in ballet rehearsals: poise, and skin, and fabulous discs of swan-white tuile, and yet what are our eyes drawn towards? Exactly. A little paper tube, being happily smoked…

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Yesterday at Stand EM245 of World Travel Market – Croatian National Tourist Board   :

Croatian National Tourist Board promotes an image of Croatia as attractive tourist destination welcoming visitors from around the world. Croatia is well-known for its preserved environment and unspoilt surroundings. Richly indented Adriatic Coast has been declared among the cleanest seas in the world.

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Conde Nast Traveler announced the winners of the magazine's third annual World Savers Awards, honoring travel companies from around the world for their leadership in social responsibility in five key areas: poverty alleviation, cultural and/or environmental preservation, education programs, wildlife conservation, and health initiatives.

"Despite these challenging economic times, corporate social responsibility is as important as ever," Editor-in-Chief Klara Glowczewska said. "The travel industry is on track to generate $7.3 trillion in revenue this year -- a number that represents an enormous opportunity improve our planet, and our World Savers Awards recognize those companies turning that potential into a reality."

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Entries to win a volunteer vacation to an animal rescue society near Cape Town accepted until August 21

KEEN Inc. — a leader in hybrid outdoor performance products, including footwear, socks and bags — is running an exciting contest with the chance to win a week-long volunteer vacation at an animal rescue society near Cape Town, South Africa. Entries are being accepted until August 21, 2009, at www.keenfootwear.com/southafrica.
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The aerobically fit folks over at Bike Riders have some great trips planned for those of you who like to get around on two wheels. How about cycling and eating your way through Umbria, Italy? Or seeing the ruins and castles of the Irish countryside by bike? They even have tours to places as far-flung as Croatia, South Africa, and Argentina, as well as adventures specifically designed for families. Check out their newest trips here, and let me know how it goes. I’ll be right here on the couch when you get back.

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May 27th, 2009 by admin

From May 23rd through August 16th, 2009, the Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) will be hosting an amazing exhibit and a number of accompanying events on the magical work of the late Jim Henson.  

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Day for Oceans Recognized 16 Years After First Proposed

Sixteen years after it was first proposed, the United Nations (U.N.) has notified Oceana of its official resolution to designate June 8 as World Oceans Day. Both the U.N. and Oceana are preparing events to honor the inaugural celebration of the planet’s oceans.

The U.N. decision comes after thousands of supporters of Oceana and other conservation organizations, aquariums, universities, and agencies, signed petitions asking the international body to establish an official day for the oceans. World Oceans Day was first proposed in 1992 by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

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All those who remember the great play of Croatian handball players who won the world championship in 2003 in Portugal, the Olympic gold in 2004 in Athens, world championship silver in 2005 and European championship silver in 2008 in Norway will say that the world championship is being held in the right place, in a country of great and successful handball.

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The World Travel Market Global Trends Report 2008 released on November 10, said tourism development in Africa has been minimal compared to its potential. To this end, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has been urged to introduce an international registration system to power tourism to new levels in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The report whose research was done in 207 countries by Euromonitor International, the leading global market intelligence company said that fair trade in tourism practices would drive tourist development in the region, promoting the respect of the local communities, the environment, and sharing the economic benefits with the local population. The report also said that the introduction of a recognised trademark, under the auspices of UNWTO, would reassure travelers about the authenticity of the fairtrade claims and be a critical driver of tourists to Africa.

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