Tourism

Ankara University’s Civil Aviation Program to Train Foreign Pilots

Istanbul, Turkey, November 28, 2008

An agreement between Ankara University’s Civil Aviation School and Turkish Airlines will enable foreign students to study in the Turkish city of Eskişehir for careers in aviation. The director of Ankara University’s (AU) Civil Aviation School, Professor Mustafa Cavcar, has ...

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D-8 Agreed to Increase Cooperation Sectors of the Industry

Bali, Indonesia, November 22, 2008

Eight developing countries joined in the Group D-8 (Developing Countries) agreed to increase cooperation and trade industries, including creating food security (food security program) among member countries. The agreement was taken in the 4th meeting the Working Group on Industrial ...

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Malaysia Awarded Island of Peace Award

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, November 03, 2008

MALAYSIA is striving to increase tourist arrivals in the country from 20.9 million last year to 22.5 million this year despite the global financial crisis. The figure from major markets for January to September 2008 is 16.3 million, an increase ...

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Secretary General Evaluated the Past, Today, and Future of D-8 to TIMETURK

Istanbul, Turkey, November 01, 2008

In between the session of the 12th MÜSİAD International Trade Fair that took place between 23-26 October 2008, in Istanbul Fair Center, the The Deputy- editor-in-chief, of TIMETURK M.Hasan UNCULAR interviewed the Secretary General of D-8, Dr. Dipo ALAM. In ...

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SG Discuss Possibility of Developing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs of D-8 Companies, with Indonesia Business Links

Jakarta, INDONESIA, October 29, 2008

In light to the dynamic of public’s awareness on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as one of the means to achieve economical, social and environmental sustainability for the business sector, environment and society at large, Indonesia Business Links (IBL) hosted its ...

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Malaysian Air Asia facilitates Health Tourism with Low-Cost Carrier Business

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, October 29, 2008

Low-cost carrier AirAsia is expected to start its operations this December 8 at Malacca’s Batu Berendam Airport (LTBB) which is undergoing a facelift worth RM131.5 million. Malaysian Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said six destinations had been identified ...

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Among D-8 Countries, Malaysia and Turkey Ahead in Tourism Opportunities

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 29, 2008

Malaysian tourism authorities are pulling out all the stops as they set out to woo more big-spending visitors, local media reported on Monday, as quoted by Xinhua news agency. The target is to attract 21.5 million tourists this year, especially ...

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Malaysia Ready to Help Farm and Tourism Sectors Uplift in Pakistan

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 29, 2008

The Malaysian government is ready to extend support to Pakistan in the development of its agriculture and tourism sectors while Malaysia will hold road shows in Pakistan next year to showcase vast opportunities exist in Malaysia for the foreign investors. ...

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Secretary General D-8, Dr. Dipo Alam, Reviews the Organisation’s Aims to the World Bulletin

Istanbul, Turkey, October 29, 2008

During the 10th celebration of the anniversary of D-8 organisation, D-8 Secretary General Dr. Dipo Alam, talks about the organisation’s objectives to the World Bulletin. The Secretary General of D-8 asserts the organisation’s plan 10 years ahead, setting aside criticism ...

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Iran: Call for Boosting Investment in Tourism

October 29, 2008

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday his government has planned to promote tourism and invited domestic and foreign investors to join the initiative. He made the remark in a message to local and foreign investors marking the World Tourism Day, ...

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