These are very positive results as growth in international tourists. The growth was equal to growth in income generated by over one billion tourists that travelled the world in 2013. They travelled for business, leisure, visiting friends and relatives or other purposes. Such results confirm the increasingly important role of the tourism sector in stimulating economic growth and contributing to international trade. This condition is also happening in Australia as the 9^th of International tourism receipts in 2013.

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To boost their receipts in tourism, South Australia -one of the best tourism destination in Asutralia- just held the SA Tourism Awards. More than 100 of the state’s top tourism operators were lauded for their contributions to an industry that earns more than $5 billion a year for South Australia. In this award, South Australia’s wide array of world-class tourism operations has been honored at the annual South Australia - SA Tourism Awards. The state’s Tourism Hall of Fame saw seven new inductees, after each had won their category three years in a row:

• ADVENTURE Bay Charters — best Major Tourist Attraction;
• HAHNDORF Farm Barn — best Tourist Attraction;
• CELLAR Door Wine Festival — best Festival & Event;
• WEST Terrace Cemetery — best Heritage & Cultural Tourism Attraction;
• BAROSSA Visitor Centre — best Visitor Information & Services;
• PINDARIE Cellar Door — best Tourism Winery;
• RAWNSLEY Park Station Eco-Villas — best Unique Accommodation.

Overall, there were 30 top awards presented at the black-tie event to businesses and individuals judged to be the most outstanding in their category. Another 71 entrants who achieved a high standard in their category were recognized with a gold, silver or bronze medal.

South Australia is home to some of the world’s best tourism experiences. So, it is important to celebrate excellence in an industry so significant to the South Australian economy. The South Australian Tourism Awards were the pinnacle of excellence within the tourism industry. This award could be rewarding innovation and fostering better business practices by setting benchmarks for all tourism operators to aspire to.

The awards are judged in accordance with a strict set of rules and criteria. Thus, the winners will represent the state at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards when Adelaide hosts the prestigious national event in April 2015.

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As the world's smallest continent, Australia has a lot of beauty which makes it a valuable tourist destinations in the world. There is a great variety of attractions offered on Australian land. If you want a trip to Australia, then you have to know which are the best tourist destinations in Australia to visit. Want to know where are that place? This is the seventh best tourist attractions in Australia:

7. The Franklin River

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The Franklin River can be found in the Tasmanian Wilderness which is part of the World Heritage. The Franklin River scenery is very exciting because it has a quaint neighborhood distinctive and unique. Along the way you are there, you will be enveloped by serenity and warmth that is definitely not the forgotten. Moreover, if you love of adventure, then this becomes a very valuable place to visit.

6. Whitsundays

Imagine how wonderful when 74 beautiful islands off the coast are gathered. Yes, this is what you'll find off the coast of Queensland center. Whitsundays is a collection of wonderful islands totaling 74. The islands that spread around you can enjoy the fun by cruise. There yachts to traditional tall ships are ready to accompany your cruise. The combination of natural marine and distribution of this island makes Whitsundays as one of the best places to visit in Australia.

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5. Fraser Island

One more place in Australia are included in the World Heritage List is Fraser Island. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world with an area of 1840 square kilometers. In Australia, Fraser Island is the 6th largest island. On this island, you will get to experience breathtaking safari tours. In addition you can fish, you can also get the chance to see wildlife and enjoy the forest full of challenges.

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4. Sydney Opera House

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Visiting one of the icons of Australian tourist is a must. Sydney Opera House is one of the icons of Australia are famous for excellent architecture. Sydney Opera House became the center of a multi-venue performing arts giant that can accommodate more than 1500 performances and was attended by 1.2 million people each year. This outstanding art building has even been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

3. Uluru

Australia does have a lot of interesting sites included in the UNESCO world heritage site, one of them is Uluru, that also known as Ayers Rock. Uluru is also one of Australia's iconic that shaped sandstone formations. Uluru is rich in indigenous culture as it is a sacred site to the surrounding community. There are varieties of popular folklore there. Apart from being a cultural tourism, Uluru also has a natural beauty that is very impressive, especially when viewed at sunset. Your eyes will be spoiled with natural attractions such as the color shift in the sky.

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2. Sydney Harbor

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Usually, a visit to the port does not seem to be an attractive tourist destination. But if you go to Sydney Harbor, you will find different and stunning scenery. Sydney Harbor is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. It is a natural harbor located on the East Coast of Australia. Sydney Harbor Bridge becomes an icon that is often combined with the beauty of the Sydney Opera House. Sydney Harbor Bridge offers spectacular views such as seeing a beautiful sunset. You will get a lot of interesting spots to capture images of your tour.

1. The Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef once referred to as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 1997. The Great Barrier Reef is an enormous rock to be the only living thing on earth visible from space. The Great Barrier Reef save the world's coral collections were also amazingly beautiful. Moreover, The Great Barrier Reef gives you the opportunity to dive with more calm, safe and fun. It is Australia's most beautiful natural treasures that you must visit.

A popular beach in France has been shut off from the public as officials scramble to decide what to do with a dead whale. Two days ago, the huge bloated mammal washed up on the coast of Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer, near Montpellier on the Mediterranean coast in southern France.

Authorities also have closed the seaside resort of Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer. Road access to the whale has been blocked and the area cordoned off to prevent people approaching or touching it.

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Wildlife experts believe that the whale is so full of gas that it could and will explode at any time. There is a high chance the carcass will self-explode. Authorities are now desperately trying to work out the best way of getting rid of it. Now, French authorities are considering using dynamite on the 15-ton carcass of a decaying beached whale to induce the inevitable. Refers to the project manager of the national reserve of Camargue, Anais Cheiron, told to the Midi Libre newspaper that The whale could be dragged out to sea and detonated using dynamite.

This condition ever happened last year. Graphic footage emerged of a whale exploding as a marine biologist cut into its stomach. French officials face a race against time to dispose of a beached whale, before the carcass explodes with potentially fatal consequences if anyone gets too close.

For they who like nature tourism, Indonesia could become an attractive tourist destination. You can easily find a variety of fascinating natural attractions that extends from the west end to the east end of Indonesia. Of the landscape, the Gorontalo is a place that holds its own beauty. Gorontalo province located in the central part of Indonesia, in the region of South Sulawesi.

From north to south of Gorontalo is a mountainous region. Mountains that stretch around is what makes Gorontalo amazing. This is because the mountains and forests in Gorontalo became home to a variety of unique flora and fauna endemic. Forests in Gorontalo overgrown by interesting flora such as ebony, lingua, Nantu, meranti, and rattan. Moreover, Gorontalo became a place for a variety of rare animals. A few of them such as Anoa, Tersius, Maleo and hog deer.

Maleo is one of the interesting animals of the region. This bird species have eggs that are bigger in size than his own body. Imagine how funny? Tarsier is equally interesting. It is the smallest primates in the world, with a length of only about 10 cm.

Are you getting interested to pay a visit to Gorontalo? Here are some recommendations in Gorontalo popular tourist spot that can surely captivate your sight.

Tomini lake

Tomini located in the southern part of the sea of Gorontalo. Here, scattered small islands uninhabited with very beautiful white sand. Gulf crossed the equator was also a place for a variety of marine animals that can satisfy the eyes of the diver.

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Swimming Pool Potanga

If you want to relax by jumping into the pool, it would not disappointed if you try to Swimming Pool Potanga. The pool is located about 4 km from the center of Gorontalo city. What is special about this pool is that the water is cold and fresh. This is because the pool water is derived from natural mountain springs.

Otanaha Fortress

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The fort is located in the region of Dembe, City West, or about 8 km from the center of Gorontalo city. Because it is located on top of the plateau, you can all enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Limboto of this fort. The fort can be complementary Otanaha interesting tour for history buffs. This is the fort of the kings of Gorontalo that was used as a place of refuge and defense. The uniqueness of this fort lies in the materials used to build it, which consists of a mixture of sand, plaster and white eggs of birds maleo.

If you go there, you are also presented with the fort and palace Otahiya Ulupahu, which is located in the same area as Fort Otanaha. To get there, you are challenged to be able to pass the 345 stairs.

White Sand Leato

One more tour decorated white sand beaches are white sand Leato. This beach is located as far as 12 miles from the center of Gorontalo city. As the name suggests, this beach has beautiful soft white sand. Plus, underwater life at White Sands Area Leato also very interesting. Beautiful coral reefs swarming add beautiful shades. Moreover, there is a unique fishing boats that can be the main attraction.

Marine Park Olele

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Close to the center of Gorontalo city, there is a beautiful park that became a paradise for divers. The distance is only 45 minutes from downtown. This is the Marine Park Olele. This park has a wealth of abundant marine resources. If you want to find other dive sites, you also can visit the beach Lahilote that no less beautiful.

Lake Limboto

10 km from Gorontalo city center there is a village called village Iluta. The village has a beautiful lake known as Lake Limboto. In this lake tucked various unique species of freshwater fish that can only be found in this lake. If you want to enjoy more beautiful scenery, there is also a Noble tower height of 60 meters. You can explore the beautiful scenery of Lake Limboto through telescopes available at the top of this tower. In fact, you can also enjoy menus at the restaurant in the tower that also sells souvenirs.

Natural Thermal Baths Lombongo

Far from the city center, which is about 20 miles, there is a natural hot spring Lombongo, in the village Lombongo, Suwawa. Natural hot springs in this bath contains sulfur which can cure skin diseases. In addition to the baths, there is also available a playground and performing arts stage.

Beach (Pantai) Indah Boalemo

Beautiful beach of white sand Boalemo has beauty combined with calm clear water. This soft water can make you more freely for swimming, boating or swim while enjoying the scenery along the coast is filled with pine trees. If you want to stay longer in this area, you do not have to worry about lodging. Pantai Indah Boalemo surrounded by luxury resorts are ready to pamper you.

Beach Bolihutuo

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Besides Pantai Indah Boalemo, there were no less Bolihutuo beach beautiful. Bolihutuo beach also has white sand scattered along the beach. Coolness in this beach is very pronounced because most beach Bolihutuo giant pine trees. Some of the comfortable cottages are also available for those who want to live there for a moment.

Jogja Walking Association again organized international sports events, the Jogja International Heritage Walk (JIHW), on 15 and 16 November 2014. This event will be held at two locations, namely Prambanan and Selopamioro Village, Bantul, Imogiri, that is an area of cultural heritage. One purpose of holding JIHW is to implement a healthy lifestyle by walking. In addition, to introduce and promote the cultural heritage of Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta with the motto "Let's Walk Bring Us Together."

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With the theme "Save the Nature, Respect the Culture, Yogyakarta to the World", you are invited to walk through the route of recreation and sport 5 km, 10 km, and 20 km. In this event, one of the princesses of the kingdom of Yogyakarta, GKR Pembayun, will give the International Marching League medals and the Royal Medal. This medal specifically for pedestrians who can travel 20 miles over 2 days.

Until recently, there were 200 participants from 13 countries: South Korea, USA, Australia, Netherlands, Italy, England, Denmark, Japan, Belgium, Russia, Germany, Taiwan and France. Indonesia represented by Yogyakarta has been officially confirmed as a member of Walking League International (International Marching League - IML) and Indonesia is the first country to qualify for the official entry in ASEAN and IVV Sports League (Internationaler Volkssportverband) which was announced in France on May 7, 2013.

JIHW initiated by GKR Pembayun as Chairman of Jogja Walking Assoaciation since 2008, under the direction of Jakarta Walking Association and the Japan Walking Association. The event also received support from the Department of Tourism DIY cooperate with various parties including PT.Taman Prambanan and Borobudur Tourism. This event also involves a community of lovers walking DIY, Green Community, Community Education, Scouting Saka Bhayangkara Sleman, Fences Kolim and 400 volunteers from university students in Yogyakarta.

Jogjakarta is a city that is worth visiting. Yogyakarta is known as a city abundant with cultural heritage, such as the various ceremonies and events shaped the ancient objects and historic buildings. One of them is Prambanan that no doubt its allure, it is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia which built the 9th century. The temple was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of the building is tall and slender shaped according to the Hindu architecture in general. Likewise, the famous Borobudur Buddhist temple with its glory.

In addition, the Village Selopamioro is equally interesting. The village has Selopamioro bridge are in place which are characterized by hills karts at the border of Gunung Kidul and Bantul so as to fascinate tourists. Steep hill between the bridge and the river Oya is an amazing sight. Visitors will also be awarded a gentle breeze and green rice fields and hills during the rainy season.

Are you interested to come and join?

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Do you know that today is World Food Day? Yes, world food day celebrated annually on 16 October. World food day was first initiated by World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in the 20^th general conference in Rome, Italy. They set a World Food Day with the United Nations Resolution No. 1 of 1979. Dated October 16, chosen as the world food day because it coincided with the formation of the FAO.

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World Food Day is the originator of the idea of ​​Hungarian delegation led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Pal Romany Hungary. FAO member countries then agreed that starting in 1981 all member countries of FAO, World Food Day will commemorate every year.

The issue of food security is the theme of the most commonly raised in warning the world food day globally. Celebration of the world food day is a moment that reminds that the power of each state is determined by its ability to meet the food needs of the whole community in a sustainable manner.

Until now, the food crisis is a challenge that must be faced by every country in the world. In fact, globally, the supply of food is actually enough to feed twice the number of people today. However, the uneven distribution of food makes hunger experienced by many of the global community, while others are actually obese.

Due to poverty, consumers in poor countries cannot access the food. Thus, in various manifestations of hunger continues to exist in poor countries. Every seven seconds a child under 10 years of age die of hunger, and 1.02 billion people are permanently severely malnourished. This is a global problem that is difficult and can be a threat achievement of the Millennium Development Goals: reducing poverty to 50 percent by 2015.

The problem of hunger is identical to the problem of poverty. Hunger is often the case in the poor and developing countries. While developed countries are still able to enjoy the abundant food and even able to export food. In range 1997-2003, developed countries have a self-sufficiency ratio (surplus food) that is high with an increasingly diverse commodities. For example, the French cereal self-sufficiency ratio of 2.38; Canada 1.94; USA 1.46; English 1.17; Germany 1.13; and Italy 1.12.

Self-sufficiency in developed countries was achieved with a level of protection and subsidies that are very high. For example, 80 percent of rice farmers' income comes from subsidies OECD. Protection in the European Union (EU) in 2000 reached 34 percent. That is, for each $ 100 value of output received by agricultural producers in the EU, USD34 is the transfer of income (protection) in various forms.

In addition to the EU, high protection occurred in the South Korea (73 percent), Norway (66 percent) and Japan (64 percent). Protected commodities such as rice (5.43), sugar (2,04), and milk (1.85). That is, the price of milk by 1.85, 2.04 sugar, and rice 5.43 from the price parity. As a result of protection and subsidies enormous that developed countries have a surplus of food. In the end, this is the result of surplus food production is exported into an economic commodity.

But, developing countries are often rely on similar commodities. Because the cheap price of food imports, the domestic production of farmers is not considered competitive. Then, it will reduce the number of farmer and the food production, as well as reducing the wealth of farmers.

World Food Day reminds us that the food crisis is still a big hit this world. Data from FAO indicate that about 842 million people worldwide do not get enough food to eat. That means, every one of the eight people sleep in hungry, on every night. Most of the population that lacks nutrients is in Africa, followed by Southern Asia and most of East Asia. However, the good news is the number of people with chronic hunger has declined 17 percent since 1992.

However, the threat of climate change threatens the global food crisis. Until 2050, climate change and drought can endanger the lives of 24 million children around the world. Most of them are in sub-Saharan Africa.

Children are the most vulnerable to the threat of famine. One third of deaths among children under the age of five in developing countries are caused by malnutrition. In fact, thousand the first day after a child's birth is a critical time for their development. Adequate nutrition during this time can prevent a child from a tendency to suffer from mental illnesses and other physical, and vice versa.

As a form of commitment to address global hunger, the Zero Hunger Challenge, launched by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to stimulate the world support against hunger around the world.

In addition to relying on the tourism industry, Bali also has the advantage of export in the field of souvenir and gift. During the last month of August 2014, Bali had shipped various types of sculpture and other souvenir wood raw material to the foreign market. Bali souvenir product exports amounted to 4.36 million dollars. That is, an increase of 17.98 percent over the same month in the previous year of 3.69 million dollars.

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However, when compared with the previous month, Bali's foreign exchange earnings decreased. Head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali Panasunan Siregar in Denpasar, Bali said that the foreign exchange fell by 8.95 per cent compared with the previous month, in July 2014 which reached 4.78 million.

Department of Industry and Trade of the Province of Bali recorded the actual export of foreign trade. For trade volume, that accentuating the touch of art skilled hands Balinese artist was increased 0.71 percent. Balinese statues shipped 52.06 million units during the seven-month period from January to July 2013, this value increased to 52.43 million units in the same period in 2014.

United States market absorbs most export handicraft statues made ​​from wood that is 29.83 percent, followed by Japan and Australia's 3.30 percent to 6.96 percent. In addition, the Singapore market absorbs 1.82 percent, Hong Kong 1.07 percent, Thailand 0.80 percent, 6.58 percent British, Dutch 4.61 percent, France 1.80 percent and Brazil 2.01 percent. While 41.11 percent the rest is absorbed by various other countries around the world. This shows that the result of the creativity of artists sculpture from Bali Island very attractive to the foreign consumers.

Various types of sculptures that penetrate foreign markets are largely generated by the craftsmen and artists in rural areas of art warehouse Gianyar. They are known to produce beautiful works of art, elegant and attractive.