Gemma Koenders

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26 10, 2008

Visa free travel to the United States

By |October 26th, 2008|International Tourism Context, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

This articles deals with the Visa Waiver Programme of the United States. A while ago 27 countries applied to the Visa Waiver Programme so that their citizens can travel freely to the United States without any visa requirements. At the moment, six European nations and South Korea can travel to the United States for […]

21 10, 2008

Foreign media investment in China and its global local advantages

By |October 21st, 2008|International Tourism Context, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

China joined the WTO in 2001 and from that moment on the Chinese government opened its doors for the media market. At that point many companies and foreign media organisations wanted to enter the Chinese media market. Therefore, in 2001 the Chinese government allowed the first three foreign media organizations to enter into the […]

7 10, 2008

The glaciers are melting faster than ever!

By |October 7th, 2008|International Tourism Context, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

Glaciers are melting down faster than ever due to the climate change. The Indian Himalayas is an example of this. This glacier is melting down so fast that serious problems will arise because millions of people depend on these glaciers directly and indirectly thinking of water supply and agriculture. After several years there will […]

30 09, 2008

Transport Community Treaty between the European Union and the Western Balkans

By |September 30th, 2008|Europe, International Tourism Context, International trade and law, Master in Tourism Destination Management|0 Comments

Introduction

This article is about a Transport Community with the Western Balkans.  For the European Commission it is important to improve transport connections between the European Union and its neighbouring countries. One way of improving this is by implementing a Transport Community Treaty. The first proposal of this treaty has been made with the Western […]

22 09, 2008

Singapore: New International Cruise Terminal increases visitor arrivals

By |September 22nd, 2008|Master in Tourism Destination Management, Singapore, Tourism consumer trends|5 Comments

Introduction

Singapore is developing an International Cruise Terminal at Marine South that will be opened in 2010. http://app.stb.gov.sg/asp/new/new03a.asp?id=8483 With this, Singapore will upgrade the city-state’s cruise facilities, infrastructure and can accommodate the largest ships built now.

Cruise passengers can look forward to easy access and seamless connection to other parts of Singapore. The enhanced cruise […]