Kuala Lumpur: Tin town’s all grown up
For a dot on a map that started out as a shantytown known only for mining tin, Kuala Lumpur has… Read More »Kuala Lumpur: Tin town’s all grown up
Tourism News
Germany Takes Top Honors in Going Naked on the Beach
Expedia.com released the results of the 2013 Flip Flop Report, an annual study of behavior and preferences among beachgoers in… Read More »Germany Takes Top Honors in Going Naked on the Beach
Russia and Turkey drive up hotel investment
Known as the places ?where deals are done,? IHIF Summit Series events span the globe to provide hoteliers and investors… Read More »Russia and Turkey drive up hotel investment
Chinese Government Aims to Increase Travel Among Its Citizens
The Chinese government has announced a series of initiatives aimed at increasing travel among its citizens. In a recently-released document,… Read More »Chinese Government Aims to Increase Travel Among Its Citizens
Small Luxury Hotels Of The World sees rise in single female travellers
First it was visiting the cinema, then it was eating out in a restaurant, now going solo on holiday is… Read More »Small Luxury Hotels Of The World sees rise in single female travellers
Brazil Hospitality Investment Conference shows robust market
S?o paulo,?Brazil?? There?s no stopping hotel growth in Brazil. And it showed during the Brazil Hospitality Investment Conference, produced by… Read More »Brazil Hospitality Investment Conference shows robust market
2013 Hotel Forecast
This report focuses on the UK market, however the issues highlighted apply to numerous developed markets as the market conditions,… Read More »2013 Hotel Forecast
China tourism revenues up 10.7 pct in first half
BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — China’s tourism industry raked in 1.4 trillion yuan (228 billion U.S. dollars) in revenues in… Read More »China tourism revenues up 10.7 pct in first half
Tourism not affected by fasting month
General economic activity, including tourism, will continue to run as usual in Bali during the month of Ramadhan, which began… Read More »Tourism not affected by fasting month
Online Travel Bookings Expected to Hit All Time High This Summer: $54 Billion
Online bookings for online travel agents, airlines, hotel, and car rental services have reached an all-time high, setting up this… Read More »Online Travel Bookings Expected to Hit All Time High This Summer: $54 Billion
Tour agents expect boost in PH-Europe travel
Local travel agents are expected to cash in on the lifting of the ban on Philippine Airlines to fly into… Read More »Tour agents expect boost in PH-Europe travel
Tourism Authority of Thailand Targets 28.01 Million Int. Visitor Arrivals in 2014
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set a 2014 target of 28.01 million international tourist arrivals, generating estimated foreign… Read More »Tourism Authority of Thailand Targets 28.01 Million Int. Visitor Arrivals in 2014
A Travel Boom in Myanmar
Myanmar, once among the more isolated countries in the world, is in the midst of an epic tourism boom, with… Read More »A Travel Boom in Myanmar
US & UK Hotel Activity Remains Stronger Than Overall Economy, Germany Falls Flat
Business activity in U.S. hotels increased in June to a reading of 109.5 according to the latest reading of the… Read More »US & UK Hotel Activity Remains Stronger Than Overall Economy, Germany Falls Flat
The Future of Travel and Tourism in the Philippines to 2016
Synopsis The report provides top-level market analysis, information and insights, including: – Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire… Read More »The Future of Travel and Tourism in the Philippines to 2016
Why Travel to Tibet? Visit Tibet with Local Tibet Travel Agency
Much excitement has surrounded the recent lifting of the?Tibet travel permit?ban! As of April 1st 2013 the Tibet Tourism Bureau,… Read More »Why Travel to Tibet? Visit Tibet with Local Tibet Travel Agency
Wealthy Chinese picking hotels by location, brand awareness and service
New data from Hurun Report shows that China?s wealthy primarily choose hotels by location, brand awareness and service. According to… Read More »Wealthy Chinese picking hotels by location, brand awareness and service
Tourism strengthens Australian economy
Tourism continues to bolster Australia?s economy and with the right support can deliver even greater benefits in the future, according… Read More »Tourism strengthens Australian economy
Commerce May Survey Shows Jump in International Traveler Spending
The?U.S. Department of Commerce?reported last week that the trade deficit deteriorated by $4.9 billion in May 2013 to $45 billion,… Read More »Commerce May Survey Shows Jump in International Traveler Spending
Dubai hotels shine in Q1 amid MidEast slump
While Dubai hotels have seen a 10 percent surge in revenue in the first quarter of 2013, the Syrian conflict… Read More »Dubai hotels shine in Q1 amid MidEast slump