Reefs in peril

Article Abstract:

The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network reported that from mid-1997 to November 1998 40 to 50% of the coral reefs in the world were dead or dying of bleaching, thought to be caused by rising sea temperatures. Major damage is also caused by anchors, speedboats and dynamite fishing.

Reports, Travel industry, Environmental aspects, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reefs, Aquatic sports, Water sports, Dynamite, Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network

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Functional chic

Article Abstract:

Business travellers start to demand style from airlines and hotels they patronize. Hence, a number of tourist establishments and transports such as Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlatic and W New York, have renovated their facilities to cope with additional demands of business travelers.

Social aspects, Management, Airlines, Business travel

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Rooms in France are scarce as this summer's games draw near

Article Abstract:

Hotel rooms in France are expected to be scarce and expensive in June and July 1998 because the country will host the sixteenth World Cup. The World Cup will be attended by 32 nations and an estimated 400,000 soccer fans are expected to visit France.

France, World Cup (Soccer), 1998 AD

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