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Lonely Planet Publishes The World, Ultimate Signspotting and You Only Live Once

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Oakland, CA (PRWEB) September 23, 2014

Lonely Planet has three exciting new titles, which will be available in bookstores and e-retailers this October for those wanting travel inspiration or ideas for where to go on vacation: The World, Ultimate Signspotting and You Only Live Once.

Imagine it every country in the world, in one guidebook. Yes, Lonely Planet has produced the ultimate guide to The World.

Utilizing the knowledge and content from the best guidebooks on the planet, this user-friendly guide presents an overview of each country, A-to-Z, for the aspiring world traveler. Each entry includes the top travel experiences in the country, a detailed map, and boxed text on when to go and how to get around, as well as fascinating facts on the countrys food, drink, art and culture.

Beautifully displayed in our trademark guidebook format and featuring over 1200 full-color photos and maps, The World is the ultimate travelers resource.

About the Book: The World: A Travellers Guide to the Planet 978-1-74360-065-8 960pp, full-color, paperback, $29.99 October 1, 2014

Ultimate Signspotting is a fantastic collection of the worlds most perplexing signs and hilarious (mis)communications. More than 160 photos showcase the worlds most beautiful blunders. Getting lost in translation has never been more fun.

About the Book: Ultimate Signspotting: Absurd and Amusing Signs from Around the World Doug Lansky 978-1-74360-462-5 160pp, full-color, paperback, $9.99 October 1, 2014

Not your average bucket list, You Only Live Once provides suggestions for lifes essential experiences to help readers channel their inner explorer and create moments they will celebrate for years to come.

Illustrations, infographics and color photography show how anyone can sleep in a castle, sail a ship, get a traditional close shave, dip into the worlds greatest waterfalls, make a music pilgrimage and so much more.

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Experts advise against Ebola travel ban

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There should be no general ban on travel or trade with countries reeling from the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, independent health advisers to the World Health Organisation (WHO) have assessed.

Some airlines have stopped flights to affected areas and WHOand other agencies have said on Monday that this has hampered aid efforts andthe ability of experts to reach victims of the world's worstever outbreak of the hemorrhagic fever.

In a statement issued bythe UN agency,after the Emergency Committee held itssecond meeting last week, the WHO said Ebola had now killed atleast 2,793 people in five countries and remains a "publichealth emergency of international concern".

"Flight cancellations and other travel restrictions continueto isolate affected countries, resulting in detrimental economicconsequences, and hinder relief and response efforts riskingfurther international spread," the statement said.

"The Committee strongly reiterated that there should be nogeneral ban on international travel or trade..."

The experts urged authorities in the affected countries -Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone - to workwith the aviation and maritime sectors to resolve differencesand "develop a coordinated response" to transport issues.

Quarantines still necessary

Quarantines may be deemed necessary in areas of intense andwidespread transmission of the deadly Ebola virus, the committeestatement went on.

"States should ensure that they are proportionate andevidence-based and that accurate information, essential services and commodities, including food and water, are provided to theaffected populations."

WHO advisers earlier recommended the screening of travellersdeparting Ebola-affected countries from airports and ports.

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What should happen after the THA travels?

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A broader perspective is always gained when individuals travel abroad. Greater awareness of how the world operates, envisioning ways of doing things differently and even the opportunities to casually observe are some of the benefits that are derived because of travel. When individuals travel, they do so at their own expense and they are not accountable to anyone regarding their trips because they were on private business.

This editorial will address the issue of accountability when members of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) travel. We do not object to international travel by the THA because it broadens and builds local capacity. However, we strongly appeal to and encourage the THA to address the issue of accountability, which is essential to overseas travel. This is travel on the expense of the people of Trinidad and Tobago; as a result, such public accountability is demanded.

Whey de money gone? is a familiar saying to many of us; it is a question which is asked time and time again. The people of Trinidad, and more so Tobago, have a right to an answer. Currently, members of the Division of Tourism and Transportation are on a road show in Scandinavia. Recently, the Division of Community Development and Culture returned from New York after attending Fashion Week. Members from the Divisions of Tourism, Finance and Community Development went to Canada during the month of July. Additionally, the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment took a trip to Cuba and Jamaica. Again, we do not object to travel, but we must ask the question: how much money was spent on these trips?

While we cannot measure the possible lasting benefits and value of these trips only in dollars and cents for a small island developing state, we must ensure that we are getting value for money. The tangible benefits from these trips must be reported and the financial cost to the taxpayers of Trinidad and Tobago must be calculated. Furthermore, the intangible benefits of these trips must be sought and quantified, along with a qualitative narrative so these trips do not become end alls.

The point is that all of this travelling must amount to more than individual benefits with little to no accountable. We cannot stress the importance of the transfer of knowledge because it provides the foundation and basis for justification when tax dollars are spent.

The Tobago House of Assembly must go beyond the press releases to providing concrete data, hard facts and next steps. These trips cannot amount to yearly getaways wherever the next world travel market is held. They must be done in a systematic way that yields far-reaching benefit to our developing state. The first step is financial accountability followed by actions of transparency, where we see the transfer to knowledge that ultimately benefits the population.

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Sabre speaks the future of Americas' travel at WTTC Summit in Peru

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LIMA, Peru, Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Americas Summit, Sabre Corporation took the stage on a theme-setting panel covering how the industry can further cement its acknowledgment as one of the major economic activities contributing to countries' GDP and job creation, setting consumerization as strategy, and leading the adoption of latest multi-device technology. Joining Sabre were other global and regional business contributors, including leaders from Marriott International, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, LAN Peru, and American International Group.

As a meaningful context for Sabre's panel appearance, and public opportunity to bring its thought leadership. The Americas represent a wide, diverse and often volatile market spanning from the U.S. and Canada to the Caribbean, and from Central America to southern tips in Argentina and Chile. According to WTTC reports, the region is expected to witness enormous change as populations grow, consumer trends evolve, and economic dynamics are redefined.

Sabre's voice in the session followed the official opening of the Americas Summit, an address by David Scowsill, President & CEO for WTTC, and a keynote by world-renowned Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto. The one hour discussion was moderated by BBC World's news anchor Adnan Nawaz, who introduced "Travelling Towards 2024" as the inaugural panel for WTTC Summit, as a broad view of issues that were expanded upon and explored in more detail in this two-days industry reunion.

Along with Sabre's Jay Jones, influential CEO and presidents on stage were CWT's Doug Anderson, LAN Peru's Felix Antelo, Marriott's Craig Smith, and AIG's Jeff Rutledge. The conversation was centered on how the industry might be in the next decade, facing challenges and finding opportunities. These business leaders shared perspectives on growing demand, travel driving economies as the "Pacific Alliance" trade bloc (Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Chile), job creation and how to better service travelers by relying on cutting-edge technologies.

In the talks, there was unanimous agreement that technology will influence travel & tourism in the region. From personalization of service to predict consumers' choices, to collect instant feedback from travelers that enable industry players to meet a waving series of changes in the travel experience. Jay Jones remarked that technology will certainly drive decisions in travelling in the decade ahead.

Other topical aspects included partnership between Governments and the private sector, aimed to collaborate on progress. The point here has been a call on pan regional legislation for Open Skies. Also which are the greatest areas of investments, and those that need immediate action as infrastructure for airport efficiency, as a way to finance the future. While onboard passengers continue to raise in most of their emerging markets, hiking travel expenditure on corporate and leisure means increased business and job growth over the next decade.

According to WTTC, total GDP contribution from Travel & Tourism for the region is expected to rise from over US$2 trillion in 2014 to over US$3trillion in 2024.

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Sabre, Corporate Public Relations

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