Travel and tourism spending up in the first quarter of 2013
Real spending on travel and tourism accelerated in the first quarter of 2013, increasing at an annual rate of 6.8… Read More »Travel and tourism spending up in the first quarter of 2013
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UK must act now to attract Chinese tourists
With Chinese tourists projected to spend ?2 billion on travel over the next 12 months, the United Kingdom must act… Read More »UK must act now to attract Chinese tourists
Top 10 European travel destinations for 2013
Size isn?t everything:?Europe?is just one quarter the size of Asia, one third the size of Africa, but its pull for… Read More »Top 10 European travel destinations for 2013
One-Third of Americans Less Likely to Travel This Summer Due to Economic Outlook
NEW YORK,?June 19, 2013?/PRNewswire/ –?Many people have fond memories of those summer vacations of their youth ? hanging out at… Read More »One-Third of Americans Less Likely to Travel This Summer Due to Economic Outlook
More than 40 million Americans to travel for July 4th weekend
AURORA, Ill., June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — AAA Travel projects 40.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from… Read More »More than 40 million Americans to travel for July 4th weekend
China pushes Red Tourism
For many, it seems like it was just yesterday that we were watching the tanks and?women with guns?march in Beijing… Read More »China pushes Red Tourism
New website launched to help single travelers find a holiday romance
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, June 19, 2013?/24-7PressRelease/?– Holidate is the worlds first travel itinerary based dating site. Members simply upload their travel… Read More »New website launched to help single travelers find a holiday romance
Northern Iceland a Top 10 European Destination for 2013
REYKJAVIK, Iceland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lonely Planet?and?CNN?have named Northern Iceland as one of the Top Ten European Destinations to visit in 2013, in… Read More »Northern Iceland a Top 10 European Destination for 2013
Libya counts on tourism to help rebuild country
Tripoli, Libya 14 June 2013 ? Libya?s Ministry of Tourism has enlisted UNWTO to help implement an action plan to… Read More »Libya counts on tourism to help rebuild country
Travel and Tourism in Portugal 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 Portugal to 2017
Dollar down, domestic travel up
Travelling within Australia is becoming more competitive and considering the dollar?s current decline, domestic travel and expenditure is set to… Read More »Dollar down, domestic travel up
Mass tourism market blamed for degradation of Phuket
PHUKET: The Senate Standing Committee on Tourism yesterday highlighted a series of issues plaguing Phuket due to the rapid development… Read More »Mass tourism market blamed for degradation of Phuket
Orlando tourism visitor count hits record for 3rd year
The year after the Great Recession, the number of visitors to Orlando hit an all-time high. And the country’s No.… Read More »Orlando tourism visitor count hits record for 3rd year
Egypt targets 13 million tourists in 2013
Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou said his ministry was working to return tourism to pre-revolution levels, according to state-owned Al-Ahram.… Read More »Egypt targets 13 million tourists in 2013
Los Angeles sets ?big bodacious goal? of 50 million tourists in 2020
The relatively new Los Angeles Tourism chief executive Ernest Wooden Jr has set an admittedly ?big bodacious goal? of 50… Read More »Los Angeles sets ?big bodacious goal? of 50 million tourists in 2020
Zimbabwea’s Tourism Revenue Registers 13 Percent Increase
HARARE, June 12 (Bernama) – Tourism sector revenue increased 13 percent to US$749 million last year, spurred by higher spending… Read More »Zimbabwea’s Tourism Revenue Registers 13 Percent Increase
Middle earth top spot for tourists
The famous ?filmscapes? of Middle-earth which feature in Sir Peter Jackson?s?The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?have played a leading role in… Read More »Middle earth top spot for tourists
Global Hotel Financial and Development Trends Revealed
With most of the world?s hotel market becoming increasingly profitable and robust, it?s an exciting time to be a part… Read More »Global Hotel Financial and Development Trends Revealed
Number of Females Traveling Alone Increasing
With over 520 hotels in more than 70 countries, Small Luxury Hotels of the World is reporting interesting trends in… Read More »Number of Females Traveling Alone Increasing
Top 10 extreme hotels in the world
Tired of cookie-cutter hotel rooms? Check out our list of the top 10 extreme hotels in the world. Here you’ll… Read More »Top 10 extreme hotels in the world