Crackdown on unlicensed Pattaya hotels
Pattaya, Thailand – 15 February 2017 – Authorities have so far ordered the closure of 30 hotels in Pattaya City,… Read More »Crackdown on unlicensed Pattaya hotels
Tourism
Cuban hotels overpriced and underwhelming
Havana, Cuba – 15 February 2017 – Many tourists flocking to Cuba – the Caribbean’s new “it” destination – complain… Read More »Cuban hotels overpriced and underwhelming
European tourism shows modest growth in 2016
Brussels – 8 February 2017 – European tourism demand continues to grow and proves resilient to safety and security challenges… Read More »European tourism shows modest growth in 2016
Asians still very hungry for travel – That’s so good for hospitality industry
Shanghai – 7 February 2017 – Asian tourists plan to travel abroad more and spend more time on in-depth exploration… Read More »Asians still very hungry for travel – That’s so good for hospitality industry
‘Credible threat’ of attacks on Baghdad hotels
Baghdad, Iraq – 7 Febrzuary 2017 – The US embassy in Baghdad has limited the movement of its personnel after… Read More »‘Credible threat’ of attacks on Baghdad hotels
Berlin forbids new hotels – the capital is moving away from tourism
A “cheeky interjection” of Carsten Hennig, no real story … The German election campaign becomes sharper: Inspired by the leftist… Read More »Berlin forbids new hotels – the capital is moving away from tourism
Macau fortunes looking brighter
Macau – 02 February 2017 – Casino revenue in Macau increased in January, extending the industry’s recovery to a sixth… Read More »Macau fortunes looking brighter
Cruise trends revealed
Hong Kong – 02 Februar 2017 – Cruise Lines International Association’s newly released Cruise Travel Report lists the following industry trends: 1.… Read More »Cruise trends revealed
Tourism is booming in Germany – 2016 was again a record year with 448 million overnight stays – how growth can be ensured in the hotel market
Wiesbaden, 01 Februar 2017 – It is official now: According to a publication of the German Statistics Bureau, the previous… Read More »Tourism is booming in Germany – 2016 was again a record year with 448 million overnight stays – how growth can be ensured in the hotel market
Where to travel in 2017 – Hot destinations
Stamford, Connecticut – 27 January 2017 With a new year, comes new vacation aspirations and travel resolutions. Kayak’s 2017 Travel… Read More »Where to travel in 2017 – Hot destinations
Tourism record in Vienna – Nearly 15 million bednights in 2016
Vienna, Austria – 24 January 2017 Vienna establishes 7th record in succession with 14.96 million visitor bednights in 2016. With… Read More »Tourism record in Vienna – Nearly 15 million bednights in 2016
China tourism chiefs urge ban of Japan chain
Beijing – 23 January 2017 China’s tourism administration has urged tour operators to sever ties with a Japanese hotel chain after an… Read More »China tourism chiefs urge ban of Japan chain
Offer made for Mauritius hotel company
Mauritius – 23 January 2017 Mauritian sugar maker ENL Land makes an offer to buy New Mauritius Hotels in a… Read More »Offer made for Mauritius hotel company
Good times for hospitality industry: Sustained growth in international tourism despite challenges
Madrid, Spain – 18 January 2017 Demand for international tourism remained robust in 2016 despite challenges. International tourist arrivals grew… Read More »Good times for hospitality industry: Sustained growth in international tourism despite challenges
Analyzing latest travel trends – What are the predictions for global tourism in 2017?
Pune, India – 18 January 2017 ‚DIY Trip Planning’ has set a new trend for 2016. Reviewing the trend set… Read More »Analyzing latest travel trends – What are the predictions for global tourism in 2017?
Jordan tourism ‘resilient’
Amman, Jordan – 17 January 2017 Jordan’s tourism sector has proved resilient with revenues stable at US$4 billion in 2016… Read More »Jordan tourism ‘resilient’
Tibet plans five hotel management firms
Lhasa, Tibet – 17 January 2017 Reuters put out a brief report saying Tibet Tourism Co Ltd plans to set… Read More »Tibet plans five hotel management firms
Tourism to Israel Triumphs in the Face of Increasing Global Terrorism
By Noam Matas, General Manager of America Israel Tours Tel Aviv, Israel – 14 January 2017 Today’s newsreels are filled… Read More »Tourism to Israel Triumphs in the Face of Increasing Global Terrorism
Las Vegas breaks tourism records – 2016 with 42.9 million visitors
Las Vegas – 11 January 2016 For the third consecutive year, Las Vegas continued historic visitation growth, setting a new… Read More »Las Vegas breaks tourism records – 2016 with 42.9 million visitors
Record number of tourists head for NY
New York City – 20 December 2016 More than 60 million tourists visited New York in 2016, the most ever,… Read More »Record number of tourists head for NY