The travel industry in the Asia-Pacific region boomed in 2004 because of the growing China market and overall global economic growth. The thought of a potential terrorist strike is never far from the minds of many in the industry.From Asia Pacific Travel Industry Rides Boom Despite Terrorism WorriesThe World Tourism Organization says the travel industry in the Asia-Pacific region grew faster than anywhere else in the world, up almost 40 percent compared with 2003.
I wonder how the tsunamis will affect these numbers in 2005....
Travel advisories The Department of Health is advising against travel to affected areas of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India. The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued additional warningsFrom Who to call
Bells rang out and prayers were said at churches around Australia on Sunday as the country struggled to come to terms with the tsunami disaster.From Australia reaches out to stricken neighboursAs of Sunday, 12 Australians had been confirmed dead by the foreign ministry, but officials warned the death toll was likely to rise sharply in the coming days and weeks.
Could 2005 be the year of Australia's own September 11 terrorist attack?From Local terror warnings rise in 2004As 2004 comes to a close, the increasing concern about the risk of an attack is reflected in the language of ASIO chief Dennis Richardson, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and Australian Federal Police chief Mick Keelty.
Australia is on the brink of a new era of international travel, with a decision expected by May on whether the Government will adopt biometric passports at an estimated cost of $160 million.From US trip could require passport detour to Sydney
Welcome to the world of cruising, one which will see 300,000 Australians travelling on cruise ships within two years or so.From Travel's premier-ship
I want to sail on a cruise for a year!