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Ministers discuss ways to boost Gulf tourism

Edit Arabnews 13 Oct 2016
Ministers of tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council states held their third meeting on Wednesday in Riyadh under the chairmanship of Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH).�Also participating was GCC Secretary-General Abdul Latif Al Zayani ... Prince Sultan said interface tourism and integration among GCC countries should be a priority for tourism ministers....

‘Brand Dasara’ proves its might

Edit The Hindu 13 Oct 2016
The sudden surge in visitors for the Dasara finale clearly showed the tourism potential of Mysuru Dasara, stakeholders said on Thursday ... However, as the grand finale neared, the footfall picked up, with the expectations of the organisers and the tourism sector defied on the final day ... But travellers from other States visited in large numbers, said sources in the tourism industry. Tourism potential....

HLTA endorses neither candidate for Honolulu mayor

Edit Business Journal 13 Oct 2016
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association isn't endorsing either of Honolulu's mayoral candidates deeming them “equally deserving of an endorsement.” The HLTA announced its endorsements for the 2016 General Election on Wednesday. The state's largest private-sector tourism organization made its selections based on tourism-based questionnaires that were sent to county and state candidates ... ....

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort goes green with sustainability accreditation (Shropshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise)

Edit Public Technologies 13 Oct 2016
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort in Telford has scooped a Gold accreditation in the 2016 Green Tourism Business Scheme, it has been announced. Green Tourism, the world's largest sustainable certification programme for eco-friendly accommodation providers, recognises the best sustainable practices in tourism ... Jon Proctor, Chief Executive at Green Tourism, added....

Clear vision for improving freshwater needed

Edit Scoop 13 Oct 2016
Tourism industry leaders say New Zealand needs a clear vision and a long-term strategy for management of freshwater that reflects the values of New Zealanders. And they say the importance of quality freshwater to the tourism industry is often overlooked ... ....

Chief corruption prosecutor asks Chamber to allow prosecution of former minister Udrea

Edit Topix 13 Oct 2016
Chief prosecutor of the National Anti-Corruption Directorate Laura Codruta Kovesi is asking the Chamber of Deputies to allow the prosecution of Elena Udrea for two counts of instigation to bribe taking related to the 2009 presidential election in Romania while she was holding the office of tourism minister ... holding the office of tourism minister....

Daily drug regimen to kick-start soon

Edit The Times of India 13 Oct 2016
The daily drug treatment for tuberculosis will be rolled out in the state in the next few days ... The move follows findings by experts which revealed that the old regimen led to increasing instances of drug resistance and relapse ... "Preparedness to roll out the daily drug treatment for TB patients in Maharashtra is in the final stage ... "The new treatment protocol focuses on daily treatment as against intermittent drug therapy....

Scottish economy 'growing slowly' since Brexit vote

Edit BBC News 13 Oct 2016
Tourism businesses also reported positive growth over the summer period, but at a lower rate than they enjoyed the previous year ... The tourism industry saw strong trends in international visitors, suggesting they could be taking advantage of the favourable exchange rates following the decline in the value of the pound since June.Economy 'growing slowly'....

27% Punjab cop aspirants failed dope test on marijuana

Edit The Times of India 13 Oct 2016
Performance drug amphetamine was detected in 1,672 candidates, while 1,372 had used benzodiazepine, and morphine was found in 1,238. Apart from this, samples of 388 candidates were found to have traces of multiple drugs, including heroin and opium ... While 396 drug abusing candidates were found in Patiala, 386 such candidates were detected in Fazilka....

Kilo of controversial green powder lands Pen Argyl man in jail, cops say

Edit Lehigh Valley 13 Oct 2016
Slate Belt Regional police said they identified the material found Tuesday in 58-year-old Barry Brinker's home as 1.1 kilograms of Mitragyna speciosa leaf powder, a controversial drug also known as kratom ... Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday is set to , on par with such drugs as LSD, heroin and marijuana. DEA officials had announced their plans to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule 1 drugs Aug....

National Drug Take Back Event Saturday, Oct. 22 (City of Fort Morgan, CO)

Edit Public Technologies 13 Oct 2016
The Fort Morgan Police Department is sponsoring a free Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, Oct ... Residents are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of expired or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs. Most homes have a supply of unwanted drugs that when left unchecked can be misused or abused by unauthorized individuals....

New drug identified in Taiwan, concealed in instant coffee package

Edit Topix 13 Oct 2016
A new type of drug was found concealed as instant coffee powder, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, noting that domestic drug dealers are catching up with international trends in smuggling. FDA official Wang De-yuan said Wednesday morning that 6-methoxy Methylone, along with a number of banned narcotics, was found in bags of instant coffee powder confiscated by the Taipei Police Office in August ... ....

QANTAS RETURNS TO BEIJING (Qantas Airways Ltd)

Edit Public Technologies 13 Oct 2016
(Source ... 'The tourism industry in Australia is very excited about what the Chinese market will deliver over the next few years, especially given it's already become our second biggest source of visitors after New Zealand,' said Mr Joyce ... 'We'll be ramping up the work we're already doing with the state tourism bodies and Tourism Australia on marketing campaigns in China to make sure we make the most of this potential ... PILOT RECRUITMENT....
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