This year’s International Destination Expo (IDE) truly embraces the Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered) notion, stated by Julius Caesar when he defeated Pharnaces II of Pontus, a formidable kingdom in the Black Sea region of Turkey, which is the current city of Istanbul. Attending IDE 2010 provides you the opportunity to come, see and conquer the destination that everyone will be talking about in 2010. Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes. From history buffs and shoppers to nightlife lovers and beach seekers, Turkey has so much to offer even the most seasoned travelers will be dazzled in this historical and cultural mecca, which features an interesting blend of eastern and western traditions. With all of the rich history and culture to absorb, IDE 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey will be a non-stop learning experience.

The International Destination Expo Istanbul

The Conference Features:

1. Four days of concentrated destination specific education to enable you to become a Turkey destination specialist.

2. Networking with local companies that offer dream itineraries your clients will enjoy.

3. Complimentary Istanbul sightseeing -so you may see what your clients will experience.

4. New certifications you can add to your professional profile to attract new clients.

Please join us at the International Destination Expo in Turkey, where you will have the opportunity to become a destination specialist on Istanbul, Turkey and the surrounding areas. Be sure to check out our pre- and post-tour options to further enhance your experience at IDE 2010

Kış turizmi için Türkiye önemli bir bölge olma özelliğini göstermektedir. Kayseri, Erzurum, Kars, Bursa, Antalya, Muğla, Kocaeli, Isparta gibi birçok ilimizde de kış turizmi yapılabilmekte ve bu örneklerin sayısı da arttırılabilmektedir. Dolayısıyla kış turizmi için Türkiye’de önemli bir potansiyel vardır ve bu potansiyelin verimli bir şekilde kullanılarak arttırılması gerekmektedir. Çünkü kış turizmiyle ilgili yeterli tesis sayısına ulaşıldığında ve bu tesisleri de yeterli donanıma ulaştırabildiğimizde;kış turizmi Türkiye’de önemli gelir kaynaklarından biri olacaktır. Günümüzde kış turizmi ile ilgili hizmet veren tesislerin yatak kapasitesi 7764’tür. Hedeflenen yatak kapasitesi ise 46.665’tir. Aynı şekilde bu tesislerin sunduğu donanımlarla ilgili verilere bakıldığında günümüzde 38 sayısını görmekteyiz. Hedeflenen rakam ise 103’tür. Rakamsal bilgilere de bakıldığında hedeflenen sayıların önemli bir yere sahip olduğunu ve eğer bu sayılara ulaşılabilirse bu sayılarla doğru orantılı olarak turizm gelirlerinde de bir artış olacağı yadsınamaz. Bu bilgilere bakılarak kış turizmi için doğal güzellikleri bozmadan tesis sayısının arttırılması Türkiye turizminde kullanamadığımız bölgeler için faydalı olacaktır.

Kış Turizmi Haritası

T.C Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığından elde edilen bilgilere göre 20 adet önemli turizm merkezimiz bulunmaktadır. Günümüzde kış turizmi yapılan merkezler koyu mavi renkle ve potansiyel yerler açık mavi renkle harita yardımıyla T.C Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı’ndan alınan harita ile yukarıda gösterilmiştir.

At the north-eastern side of Beijing stands China’s largest and most perfectly preserved imperial temple – The Lama Temple or Yonghe Temple. This temple was established in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty. Prince Yong used the temple as his residence and after his death, his coffin was placed in one of the halls. His successor, the Qianlong Emperor thereafter granted imperial status to the temple – which is seen by the replacing of its turquoise blue tiles with the Emperor Status yellow ones. The temple then gradually became a residence centre for Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhist monks.

The entire architecture is based along a north to south axis with 5 main halls and courtyards. Each of these halls are in succeeding height order with the last being the highest. The temple boasts of Mongolian, Manchurian, Tibetan and Han influences.

Beijing - The Lama Temple

The Hall of the Heavenly Kings marks the entrance to the other halls and contains the statues of the 4 Divine Kings. The Hall of Harmony and Peace consists of the images of the 3 Buddhas of the 3 ages – Kasyapa Matanga ( Buddha of the past), Sakyamuni (Buddha of the present), and Maitreya (Buddha of the future).

Next is the Hall of Everlasting Blessings, which the Prince Yong used as his residence. This hall now carries a green tara and white tara depiction, the former of which is unusual given its make consisting of 4000 silk pieces.

The Lamas read their sutras and hold ceremonies in the Hall Of The Dharma Wheel, which also consists of a structure of the founder of the Tibetan Buddhist Yellow Hat Sect.

The last hall, the pavilion of Infinite Happiness is the highest and the main hall. An 18 meter high statue of Maitreya Buddha carved from a single Sandalwood tree takes pride of place and is one of the artworks to be in the Guinness Book in 1993.

These are just some of the aspects of this amazing Lamaserie and the traveller would indeed be wise to explore the rest of this monastery. Being close to the subway, this temple is easily accessible. If the traveller wishes to visit this monastery at leisure, and is looking for Beijing serviced accommodation, then a service apartment in Beijing such as Somerset Grand Fortune Garden would be ideal, with its central location.

Istanbul is now officially the 2010 European Capital of Culture. Prominent culture and art organizations of Istanbul contributed to the events realized by Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency. Istanbul 2010  European Capital of Culture Agency keeps on its promotion activities in domestics fairs. Special meeting was held Liege for introducing the 2010 European Capitals of Culture within the scope of the project “Liege /Showcase  for European Capitals of Culture”

Istanbul European Capital Of Culture For 2010

Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency ‘s tourism promotion efforts abroad.As a part of preparations for Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture, renovations initiated for general view of the  tourism information office. With the motto “it is time to rediscover,” the campaign highlights for the people of the city that Istanbul is the 2010 European Capital of Culture. The slogan “Our Energy is from Istanbul” accompanies all parts of the campaign and draws attention to the dynamic face of the city.

Being organized by IFEMA for the 30^th time,  FITUR is one of the main occasions for online hotel booking providers to meet each other. It  will take place between January 20-24, 2010. This event, organized by IFEMA, has maintained its high level of participation in relation to the previous edition, with around 11,000 companies from approximately 170 countries or regions. These companies will be occupying 75,000 square meters of net exhibition space at the Feria de Madrid.

FITUR 2010

This edition of FITUR will be attended for the first time by official representatives from countries such as Uganda, Ghana, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi from the UAE. The representatines of travel industry will be there as well as car rental companies such as Avis, Europcar and Hertz. Everyone can go along to share their experiences. There will be experts for online hotel reservation systems to discuss the new ideas and the needs of international event planners. The week-long expo is open to public, so if you are in Madrid for any reason, it’s a graet opportunity to see this convention centre.

Cultural heritage tourism can have a tremendous economic impact on local economies. To economic benefits like new businesses, jobs and higher property values, tourism adds less tangible—but equally important—payoffs. A well-managed tourism program improves the quality of life as residents take advantage of the services and attractions tourism adds. It promotes community pride, which grows as people work together to develop a thriving tourist industry.

Cultural Tourism

An area that develops its potential for cultural heritage tourism creates new opportunities for tourists to gain an understanding of an unfamiliar place, people or time. With the arrival of visitors in turn come new opportunities for preservation. Well-interpreted sites teach visitors their importance, and by extension, the importance of preserving other such sites elsewhere.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of cultural heritage tourism is that opportunities increase for diversified economies, ways to prosper economically while holding on to the characteristics that make communities special.

Jacksonville is the largest city of state of Florida. Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and the twelfth most populous city in the United States.

The settlement that became Jacksonville was founded in 1791 as Cowford, so named because of its location at a narrow point in the river where cattle once crossed. In 1822, a year after the United States acquired the colony of Florida from Spain, the city was renamed for Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of the Florida Territory and who would become the seventh President of the United States (1829–1837).

A Panaromic View of Jacksonville

Beaches:From the mighty St. Johns River carving a path through the heart of Jacksonville to the endless stretch of Atlantic coastline including Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach, the waterways of Northeast Florida truly capture the essence of the Florida lifestyle. From the beaches to Downtown – water adventures are an essential piece of the puzzle that makes up Jacksonville.

Art & Culture: The Jacksonville cultural scene is rapidly growing for both residents and visitors to enjoy. From its historic multicultural and film industry roots to world-class festivals, symphonic events and Broadway productions to hip art galleries and renowned museums hosting contemporary, Renaissance and up-and-coming masterpieces, experience cultural enlightenment in Northeast Florida.

Sports: The Northeast Florida region is rich with a great sports tradition. As home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl and the annual Florida-Georgia football game. Besides football, Jacksonville also hosts national golf, tennis and baseball events throughout the year. Unique sporting adventures await thrill seekers with surfing, kayaking and skateboarding opportunities throughout the area.

The Louvre, originally a palace but now one of the largest and most visited museums in the world, is a must-visit for anyone with a slight interest in art. Some of the museum’s most famous works of art are the Mona Lisa and the Venus of Milo.

There are about 35.000 objects on display, spread out over three wings of the former palace. The museum has a diverse collection ranging from the antiquity up to the mid 19th century. A large part of the collection consists of European paintings and sculptures. Other rooms contain Roman, Egyptian, Greek and Oriental art. There is also a section with ‘Objects d’Art’, where objects such as clocks, furniture, china and tapestries are displayed.

Louvre Museum

The most recent addition to the Louvre was the construction of the glass pyramid, which functions as the museum’s main entrance. The pyramid was built in 1989 by the renowned American architect I.M. Pei. The glass pyramid allows the sunlight to come in on the underground floor. The modern addition originally received mixed reviews, as it contrasts sharply with the classical design of the surrounding buildings, but today it is generally accepted as a clever solution which has given the museum a spacious central entrance without the need to touch the historic patrimony.

Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.

Taj Mahal was built by a Muslim, Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 C.E.) in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India. It is an “elegy in marble” or some say an expression of a “dream.” Taj Mahal (meaning Crown Palace) is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber. The grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later. The queen’s real name was Arjumand Banu. In the tradition of the Mughals, important ladies of the royal family were given another name at their marriage or at some other significant event in their lives, and that new name was commonly used by the public. Shah Jahan’s real name was Shahab-ud-din, and he was known as Prince Khurram before ascending to the throne in 1628.

The Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 Million Rupees. The construction documents show that its master architect was Ustad ‘Isa, the renowned Islamic architect of his time. The documents contain names of those employed and the inventory of construction materials and their origin. Expert craftsmen from Delhi, Qannauj, Lahore, and Multan were employed. In addition, many renowned Muslim craftsmen from Baghdad, Shiraz and Bukhara worked on many specialized tasks.

The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.

The whole world meets at ITB Berlin: People, working in the travel industry and people, who want to catch up on the most beautiful travel destinations. The combination of trade exhibition, public exhibition and the biggest professional convention worldwide attracts tens of thousands of visitors, exhibitors and media representatives every year.

Look forward to the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show – 10-14 March 2010 on the fairgrounds of Messe Berlin.

The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show

The whole variety of travelling is present at ITB Berlin: Destinations, tour operators, booking systems, carriers, hotels and all other suppliers who want to embellish their customers most beautiful weeks of the year. ITB Berlin brightens your business.

There have been 108.000 professionals among the 180.000 visitors of ITB Berlin 2009

The Perfect Holiday Starts Here

ITB Berlin is THE B2B-Platform for trade visitors – an excellent opportunity to meet business partners and to do business. For all other visitors ITB Berlin is a wonderful possibility to discover the whole world within a few hours.

The Successful Business Trips Start Here

The globalisation of our economy is increasing. Next to leisure travel, business travel has become an important and profitable pillar of the travel industry. ITB Berlin is the perfect place to learn about new trends, concepts and cooperation possibilities – and to deepen existing business relations.

The Whole World Of Tourism At ITB Berlin

Granted, more than 180 countries and regions are not the whole world. But the one who wants to make a good bargain in the tourism industry comes to ITB Berlin. In this respect, the world’s leading travel trade show is the perfect platform for companies and institutions of the whole travel world – from Andorra till Zimbabwe.

With more than 180,000 visitors, among these 108,000 trade visitors, and over 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries ITB Berlin is the leading B2B-Platform of all tourism industry offers. In addition, the world’s largest tourism convention Market Trends & Innovations provides unique opportunities to benefit from the leading think tank of the global tourism industry. All levels of the value added chain are present: Tour operators, booking engines, destinations, airlines, and hotels up to car rentals.

Despite its size, ITB Berlin is clearly structured. ITB Berlin enjoys worldwide media recognition and offers comprehensive support for all marketing questions exhibitors might have. Finally, ITB Berlin is organized by a experienced exhibition management company, that successfully faces new aims and objectives again and again – Messe Berlin.