Tampa, FL - (ZPRYME NEWS) – 07/18/08 – The name Lufthansa has its origins in the words “Deutsche Luft Hansa Aktiengesellschaft which was later renamed to Lufthansa. Such was formed out of a merger between the Junkers Luftverkehr and the Deutsche Aero Loyd (DAL). At present, Lufthansa is considered as one of the major airline companies in Europe and particularly in Germany.
Tampa, FL - (ZPRYME NEWS) – 05/14/08 - In an Industry Press Release “Abu Dhabi lifts tourism targets: 2.7 million by 2012 end six service delivery Priorities define five-year plan”, Arabian Business reported that the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which is the head authority in the management of the tourism in Abu Dhabi increased its tourists projections that were set in the year 2004. By 2012, the projected annual guests for its hotels are to reach 2.7 million or up by 12.5 percent. This projection also calls for more hotel rooms which are expected to reach at 25,000 by 2012.
Austin, TX - (ZPRYME NEWS) – 05/14/08 - There is economic growth in Mexico and the country still faces immigration problems. The Mexican government estimated that the economy grew by at least 3% and will still continue to grow for the year. According to Bloomberg, “Mexico’s Finance Ministry estimated the economy grew 3 percent in the first quarter and budget surplus of 100.8 billion pesos.” Converted to dollars, that is around $9.6 billion. For the rest of the year, the economy is expected to grow another 2.8 percent.
Austin, TX - (ZPRYME NEWS) – 04/15/08 - Chinese and India decided to make 2007 “Year of China-India Friendship through Tourism.” The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco quoting Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, “To hold the ‘China-India Year of Friendship through Tourism’ is an important consensus reached by the leaders of both sides, as well as one of the key efforts to deepen the strategic and cooperative partnership. The development of tourism will help people know more about each other, sustain the traditional friendship and enhance interactions between two civilizations.”