Travelography: Kenya, ASEAN, and Cell Phone Users Arrested

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Three travel and tourism news stories today (30 Jan 2008):

1. Kenya's recent political problems and resulting ethnic violence have had a devistating impact on the country's once thriving tourism industry.
   
2. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently announced plans for a border-free travel region among its 10 countries by the year 2010. That is not very far off. Will they be able to deliver?
   
3. Three people on an Alitalia flight were arrested for refusing to turn off their cell phones which were interfering with the plane's navigation system and caused an aborted take off from Milan, Italy. they face up to 3 months in jail.

Travelography #80: Africa Tourism Growth; China & Singapore Open Their Doors

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Despite major challenges, Kenya's tourism revenues increase and Mozambique sees a rise in tourism numbers. China will fully open its domestic market to foreign travel agencies for the first time this year. And young tourists from selected developed countries can seek employment in Singapore during their holiday visits.

Kenya records increased earnings in tourism

Hunting tourism revenues in Mozambique rise 27.6 pct in 2006

China opens domestic travel market to foreign travel agencies

Singapore to encourage tourists to look for jobs

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Travelography #74: Daily Travel Dangers, South Pole Road Trip, and Kilomanjaro

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Traffic accidents are the top cause of death for American tourists abroad and both the US and UN are trying to make travelers aware of this issue. A group is organizing a world first road trip on an ice road to the South Pole. Global warming is melting Mt. Kilamanjaro's snow cap at a slower rate that scientists originally thought.

Travelers warned about traffic safety overseas

South Pole trip raises concern about commercializing Antarctica

Zero South Expedition to the South Pole

Research gives new light on Mount Kilimanjaro snows

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