As preparations are made for military parades in major cities, and people begin to hang national flags outside their homes for July 20 in commemoration of Colombia's first attempt at independence from Spain in 1810, the 44.4 million people of South Ameri

SEATTLE , Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/-- As part of its ongoing Signature of Excellence, Holland America Line is doubling the amount to be spent in upgrades, enhancements and new features on five of the line's most popular ships.

Last year, Alabama exporters sold more than $14.4 billion to world markets, an increase of 74 percent from 2002. That's good news for Alabama companies whose exports to some 190 foreign destinations support high-wage jobs across the state and contribute

Turnout for the international tourism industry's most important event is at a record high this year as the sector struggles to cope with the financial crisis sweeping the world.

Spending on foreign travel by Kent County Council increased last year as councillors continued to make trips to a string of different destinations for conferences, summits and trade missions.