Regional Articles

Malta Beaten On Price By Rivals - Posted by Robert Palmer.

Hotel and holiday chiefs in Malta have been expecting a turnaround in her fortunes this year as low cost flights bring in extra tourists. But a recent report suggests Malta is an expensive destination.

Malta Sees Blue Sky In 2007 - Posted by Robert Palmer.

Popular European holiday island Malta has seen a decline in visitor numbers in recent years. New low cost flights could help turn Malta's fortunes around this year.

New Technology Keeps Ski Resorts Going Despite Global Warming - Posted by Robert Palmer.

Global warming has forced ski resorts and the tourist authorities to start thinking of diversifying to maintain visitor numbers. Andorra has invested in snow cannons that keeps the skiiers happy...

Andorra Ski Resort Welcomes Spring Snow - Posted by Robert Palmer.

New snow a day before the first official day of Spring has brought joy to the ski resorts of Andorra.

Cheap Malta Flights Hope For Holiday Numbers - Posted by Robert Palmer.

Tourist numbers for Malta dropped again year-on-year to October, making for a depressing 2006 for the Malta hotels and holidays industry. But the arrival of new low cost flights to the island in November has already reversed the decline.

Powerboat Grand Prix In Malta - Posted by Robert Palmer.

2007's Powerboat P1 season kicks off its season this year in Malta in May. It's a welcome tourist attraction for the island in a year that could make or break her tourist industry.

Kansas City, Mo.- Greeting Cards and Railroads - Posted by Howard Giske.

Kansas City, Mo. has an estimated population of about 450,000 and a metropolitan area population of nearly 2 million. Over the past 5 years it has built many new construction projects. A new project of urban revitalization is pivoted on the Sprint Center, which includes a large sports arena that is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2007. This is a leading element in over $3 billion of construction projects going on in downtown Kansas City with the Sprint Center costing $276 million and being owned by Kansas City. The arena is located by 13th St. and Grand Boulevard and will seat 18,000 spectators for various sports and other events. Kansas City is currently active in seeking a new basketball or hockey franchise. The Sprint Center also will have condominiums, restaurants, theme-bars and other facilities.

Long Beach, Ca., A Port and Recreational Center - Posted by Howard Giske.

Long Beach, with an adjoining part of L.A., is the leading container port in the nation. Its population of almost 500,000 in an area of 50 square miles defines it as a fairly dense urban space. It is not only a leading port, but also a center of recreational boating,

Modesto California, a Nice Place to Live - Posted by Howard Giske.

Modesto, California is a medium sized city of about 200,000 people. It is located in California’s Central Valley, not far from the capital, Sacramento. Modesto has its own airport where one can get flights to other major California cities and to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Norfolk Va. and Hampton Roads Harbor - Posted by Howard Giske.

Norfolk, Virginia is a medium sized city on the Hampton Roads harbor, by the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. It is famous for its natural harbor, Hampton Roads, and the huge Norfolk Naval Base. It is a major seaport and home to the huge Norfolk US Naval Base. The redevelopment of the Norfolk waterfront has created a local attraction around Town Point Park, which is also the location of the annual Harborfest celebration. It is also near Virginia Beach.