Tourism & Leisure

Mobile Entertainment Is Hit in India

In the furthest reaches of India's rural heartland, the cellphone is bringing something that television, radio and even newspapers couldn't deliver: Instant access to music, information, entertainment, news and even worship.

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Entropic Communications' Patrick Henry Named Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment, today announced that Patrick Henry was named...

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American Fiber Systems Becomes the Most Connected Competitive Access Network in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwire) — 11/23/09 — With the recent on-net extension to eight high-profile casino and gaming business locations, American Fiber Systems (AFS) has become the most ubiquitous competitive access provider in...

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Rovi's TV Guide Widget Goes Live on Samsung HDTVs' Yahoo! TV Widget Platform

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) today announced that its TV Guide widget, an application to help viewers find out information on TV shows and programs that are airing, has...

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Airport Check-in: United's LineBusters keep lines moving

will use new technology to steer passengers from its customer service lines to self-service kiosks. LineBuster, a handheld touch-screen device, tells roaming United agents at airports if customers have been automatically...

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Nigeria: NTDC Woos EFCC Over Unwholesome Hotel Practices

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Farida Waziri has commended the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) for repositioning the country's tourism sector.

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Mosques, Chinese goods, Arabic classes rebuild Silk Road (AFP)

AFP – A restaurant employee (L) takes care of grilling lamb skewers beneath the glow of swirling neon signs … by D'Arcy Doran D'arcy Doran – 11 mins ago YIWU, China (AFP) – Smoke from hookah pipes and the aroma of lamb skewers...

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Nigeria: Dangote Supports Abuja Carnival With N20 Million

Dangote Group of Companies has supported the on-going Abuja Carnival with N20 million as part of its social responsibility in promoting Nigeria's tourism potentials, the company's General Manager Alhaji Isa Tata Yusuf said...

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Nigeria: The Nation At 50 - Anabel Named Lead Concert Organiser

As the nation prepares for the celebration of its 50th independence anniversary, the Federal Government has appointed Anabel Entertainment as the lead organiser and fund raiser for the three-day "Great Nigeria Music Concert and...

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Namibia: Loan Scheme Uplifts Female Entrepreneurs

Restaurateur Magdelena Siaovahimba of Okonguati, a settlement 150 kilometres from Opuwo and the last outpost before reaching the majestic Epupa Falls, 80 km away along the border with Angola, is a proud woman.

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