South African tourism industry shows signs of recovery
THE tourism and hospitality sector in South Africa is operating at healthier levels than in previous years and there is… Read More »South African tourism industry shows signs of recovery
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Cheap deals luring foreigners to Greece
Athens – A year ago tourists venturing to Greece for their summer holidays risked becoming caught up in violent demonstrations… Read More »Cheap deals luring foreigners to Greece
Travel and Tourism in Austria to 2017
Synopsis The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including: – Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire… Read More »Travel and Tourism in Austria to 2017
4,400 New Hotel Rooms to be Opened in Bangkok, Thailand by Q4 2015 Representing 11.9% Increase
Aug. 13–BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN) — A number of 4,400 new hotel rooms will be opened in Bangkok by the end… Read More »4,400 New Hotel Rooms to be Opened in Bangkok, Thailand by Q4 2015 Representing 11.9% Increase
U.S. Travelers Plan to Spend 40 Percent More on Their Next International Trip
Findings revealed that travelers plan to spend 40 percent more on their next international trip compared to their last trip,… Read More »U.S. Travelers Plan to Spend 40 Percent More on Their Next International Trip
Asian hotels improve room service to cater to a variety of luxury needs
Despite some hotels in the US giving room service the chop, it seems that in Asia, rumours of its death… Read More »Asian hotels improve room service to cater to a variety of luxury needs
Survey reveals new class of travelers: The Digital Elite
ORLANDO ? According to the newly-released?MMGY lobal/Harrison Group 2013 Portrait of Digital Travelers?a nationally epresentative survey of 1,258 U.S. households… Read More »Survey reveals new class of travelers: The Digital Elite
Phuket Doomsayers Crushed as Dreams Come True for a Bright Phuket Future
THE BIG CLEANUP Brave Enough to Change PHUKET: The doomsayers of Phuket must be wondering where to hide. It’s been… Read More »Phuket Doomsayers Crushed as Dreams Come True for a Bright Phuket Future
Myanmar to upgrade existing hotels
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and Myanmar Hoteliers Association will this month carry out joint inspections of selected hotels… Read More »Myanmar to upgrade existing hotels
Staying connected is a top priority for hotel guests
What are guests? technology expectations? This was one of the most frequently asked questions at the annual Hospitality Industry Technology… Read More »Staying connected is a top priority for hotel guests
Seychelles tourism strategy developed for South African market
South African top tour operators are in Seychelles to further develop a tourism marketing strategy to better position Seychelles on… Read More »Seychelles tourism strategy developed for South African market
Vietnam: Low season comes, service fees increase, travel firms worried
Director of Hanoitourist Luu Duc Ke said maintaining the current low tour fees alone requires a lot of exertions of… Read More »Vietnam: Low season comes, service fees increase, travel firms worried
Expedia Survey Shows Mobile Travel Bookings May Indicate a More Spontaneous Lifestyle
BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –?Following Monday’s launch of a new ad campaign and the Expedia? Trip-A-Day Giveaway, Expedia,… Read More »Expedia Survey Shows Mobile Travel Bookings May Indicate a More Spontaneous Lifestyle
Travel Exports Continue to Outpace Overall Export Growth
David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, reacts to Tuesday’s Department of Commerce?report?on… Read More »Travel Exports Continue to Outpace Overall Export Growth
Brazil expects World Cup tourism worth 11 billion dollars
Brazil expects tourism during the 2014 World Cup to generate around 10.9 billion dollars in economic activity, according to government… Read More »Brazil expects World Cup tourism worth 11 billion dollars
Global Business Travel Spending to Rise Throughout 2013
Global business travel spending is expected to rise throughout 2013 and continue its ascent over the next several years, according… Read More »Global Business Travel Spending to Rise Throughout 2013
Ukraine – Cheapest Tourist Destination Among UNWTO’s Top 20
KYIV, Ukraine,?August 6, 2013?/PRNewswire/ — On average, a tourist visiting?Ukraine?in 2012 spent little over?USD 200. This is the absolute lowest… Read More »Ukraine – Cheapest Tourist Destination Among UNWTO’s Top 20
Kenya plans to diversify tourism, curb poaching
NAROK?- The Kenyan government plans to diversify tourism products and improve other infrastructure requirements to attract high-value tourism such as… Read More »Kenya plans to diversify tourism, curb poaching
Tourism Ireland grows its presence to woo Chinese
Ireland could take a leaf out of Hong Kong?s book when it comes to reaping the benefits of the mainland… Read More »Tourism Ireland grows its presence to woo Chinese
Global travel warning: US cites al-Qaida threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States issued an extraordinary global travel warning to Americans Friday about the threat of an… Read More »Global travel warning: US cites al-Qaida threat