CHINA TO BECOME THE LARGEST TOURISM SOURCE MARKET FOR THE U.S.
A recent report by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) predicts that China will be the largest international tourism source market for the U.S. by...
THE MOST POPULAR ROUTE FOR PRIVATE JET TRAVELERS? MOSCOW-NICE
The USA is the leading private jet market in the world, according to NetJets, a provider of private aviation. This market is so dominant...
TOURISM CRISIS: BARCELONA TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF VISITORS
A new regulation in Barcelona, a popular travel destination, prohibits the opening of new hotels in the city center. The city is experiencing a...
TRAVEL BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE ARE STABLE
An analysis based on Forwardkeys’ Air Reservation Data shows that total international long-haul arrivals to Europe were stable with an increase of 3.9 percent...
18 classic Eurail experiences
Photo: Felix Montino 1. Losing all sense of privacy and personal space
You never would have guessed just how comfortably you can fit ten people in...
CUBAN TOURISM BENEFITS FROM AN INCREASE OF FLIGHTS TO THE ISLAND
Cuban tourism is growing and air links are having a major impact. The trends indicate that 2015 will close with the arrival of more...
PUERTO RICO’S TOURISM CONTINUES TO THRIVE DESPITE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
Tourism industry continues to thrive against all odds despite massive economic woes that Puerto Rico is facing. Tourists seem to mind less about these...
LUXURY HOTEL CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES TO FLOURISH WORLDWIDE
More than 5000 new luxury hotels are being constructed worldwide. The aggressive expansion strategy of leading hotel chains, combined with drastically changing quality awareness...
8 California-isms translated for the rest of the world
Photo: Thomas Hawk NO JOKE, BRO — California is an incredibly diverse place. While some of us may speak like surfer bros and valley girls,...
10 Québecois idioms French don’t get
1. Ça a pas d’allure! | It makes no sense whatsoever!
While a French person might think that this idiom has something to do with...
THE BOOM OF NAUTICAL TOURISM: EUROPEAN YACHTSMEN PREFER THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
There has been a sharp growth in the nautical sector of all Europe, especially in the Mediterranean area: 70% of European yachtsmen are concentrated...
CHINA ANNOUNCES REFORMS TO FURTHER BOOST DOMESTIC TOURISM
A statement released after the China State Council executive meeting revealed that the country plans to generate employment, boost income and improve people’s livelihoods...
SPAIN REMAINS THE NUMBER ONE HOLIDAY DESTINATION FOR GERMANS
Spain is still the destination where German tourists choose to spend their holidays, according to the German tourist magazine VWF which reported the number...
RECREATIONAL FISHING TO HELP BRAZILIAN TOURISM
The Brazilian Ministry of Tourism formed a committee that should research all opportunities to further develop recreational fishing. The aim is to attract more...
AUSTRALIA SET FOR RECORD-BREAKING HOTEL INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
In Australia, the business activity in the first quarter of the year is often subdued because of the summer holiday season. However, things are...
FRANCE: DOMESTIC AND INTL TOURISTS EXPECTED TO GROW IN NUMBERS
The summer season has started rather well for tourism in France with an overall increase in tourist numbers. The amount of visitors coming to...