The 10th Global Travel & Tourism Summit will take place in Beijing, China on 25-27 May 2010 under the theme ‘World’s Leading Industry – Reaching New Frontiers’. The Summit is the world’s highest-level gathering of Travel & Tourism industry Chairs, Chief Executives and senior government officials, working together to unlock our industry’s significant potential for [...]
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Little Europe: Liechtenstein
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the principality of Liechtenstein is a quirky remnant of medieval feudal politics, where women were not given the vote until 1984. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
China Travel Stampede Kills
WONG: And a stampede Kills 1 in a crowded train station in Southern China ANCHOR: Severe weather and a vulnerable transportation system are keeping millions of Chinese people from returning home this Chinese New Year. And the situation turned deadly this weekend in southern China, as one man was crushed, during a stampede to board [...]
