Chinese visitors boost Abu Dhabi tourism
Chinese tourists helped soar Abu Dhabi’s tourism arrivals in February, as government’s strategy to attract them is paying-off. Abu Dhabi’s… Read More »Chinese visitors boost Abu Dhabi tourism
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Tourism Ireland unveils new strategy to boost business from Germany and France
A new three-year plan, ?Germany and France – A Strategy for Growth?, sets out challenging and ambitious targets which will… Read More »Tourism Ireland unveils new strategy to boost business from Germany and France
Times Square Named New York?s Top Tourist Attraction
New York?s neon heart, Times Square, is the city?s most popular tourist attraction, according to a global survey of international… Read More »Times Square Named New York?s Top Tourist Attraction
How Holidays Haven’t Changed Since the Victorian Era
Victorian holidaymakers weren’t all that different from travellers today, taking away their must-have gadgets, touring the world’s most iconic cities… Read More »How Holidays Haven’t Changed Since the Victorian Era
Costa Rica seeks more Russian tourists
Costa Rica will eliminate the visa requirement for citizens of the Russian Federation as a measure to increase tourism and… Read More »Costa Rica seeks more Russian tourists
More than $40 for a sandwich: The world’s costliest room service
If you are dining in a Helsinki hotel room, expect to part with around $42.25 for a club sandwich. A… Read More »More than $40 for a sandwich: The world’s costliest room service
The 11 Most Awesome Hotel Guest Perks in Los Angeles
Hotel amenities just keep getting better/crazier. With features like WiFi and flatscreens becoming standard (and now practically a requirement), fancy… Read More »The 11 Most Awesome Hotel Guest Perks in Los Angeles
Tourism index drops below normal
Thailand’s Tourism Confidence Index in the first quarter dropped below its normal level for the first time since last year,… Read More »Tourism index drops below normal
The world’s weirdest foods for brave travelers
Sometimes traveling the world isn’t enough for the boldest among us. There are a rare few that demand more than… Read More »The world’s weirdest foods for brave travelers
Myanmar expects 5 million tourists in 2015
Myanmar is expecting five million tourists in 2015, said President Thein Sein during a parliamentary speech marking three years since… Read More »Myanmar expects 5 million tourists in 2015
Travel and Tourism in Costa Rica to 2018
The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including: – Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Costa… Read More »Travel and Tourism in Costa Rica to 2018
TUI Travel in line with expectations
Prior to entering its close period ahead of reporting its Interim results for the six months ending 31 March 2014… Read More »TUI Travel in line with expectations
Travel & Tourism contributes 9.5% to the global economy in 2013
Travel & Tourism’s contribution to the world economy has grown for the fourth consecutive year and is expected to show… Read More »Travel & Tourism contributes 9.5% to the global economy in 2013
How London surpassed Paris as Europe’s dining capital
If you visited a restaurant in London in the mid-1980s, you were unlikely to be in for a culinarytour de… Read More »How London surpassed Paris as Europe’s dining capital
Spain is third most visited, France number one
After being displaced previously, Spain reclaims the world No. 3 spot for tourists. SPAIN announced recently it has retaken the… Read More »Spain is third most visited, France number one
Tourism from France, UK and Spain losing ground to emerging markets
While French tourists remain the biggest spenders in Portugal, a title they have held since 2011 when overtaking their British… Read More »Tourism from France, UK and Spain losing ground to emerging markets
Asia-Pacific airports recorded 10.7% increase in passenger traffic in January 2014
The Asia-Pacific and Middle East region had a good start in year 2014, recording +10.7% year-on-year growth in passenger traffic… Read More »Asia-Pacific airports recorded 10.7% increase in passenger traffic in January 2014
Tunisia looks to win back tourists with image makeover
Tunisia is working against the clock to salvage its 2014 tourist season after three turbulent years, by revamping the country’s… Read More »Tunisia looks to win back tourists with image makeover
Japan to see 20 million inbound visitors by 2020
Organised with the support of the City of Kyoto and the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA), the second annual edition of… Read More »Japan to see 20 million inbound visitors by 2020
Luxury travelers may hold off on trips to Russia
As Russia prepares to annex Crimea, global tensions will escalate and tourism may shrivel in the region. Admonishments from Western… Read More »Luxury travelers may hold off on trips to Russia