AUSTRIA: THE BIGGEST NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS SINCE 1994
The run on hotels in Austria‘s summer tourism has rapidly accelerated in July when compared to the previous months. During the current summer season’s...
SINGAPORE TOURISM FACES A CHALLENGING YEAR
Singapore tourism sector is expected to record a slowdown in its growth this year. The reason is that many tourists are tightening their belts...
THE MOST PUNCTUAL AIRLINES AROUND THE WORLD
Among the best 20 airlines in the world in terms of average on-time performance for the year 2014, it seems that the top notch...
WORLD CUP 2022 WILL OFFER TENT ACCOMMODATION FOR FANS
The organizers of the 2022 football World Cup in Qatar are exploring the possibility of accommodating football fans in tents in desert areas near...
European stereotypes [video]
Post by Axtelera Ray.
If we have learned anything from the never-ending European crisis, it’s how much European countries dislike one another. While many Americans may...
THE EVENTS INDUSTRY IN ILE-DE-FRANCE GENERATED €4.4BN LAST YEAR
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Ile-de-France has published the results of their study on convention markets, trade fairs and company events...
What NOT to do in Colombia
Photo: Alex 1. Don’t… say no to aguardiente.
You can slap them in the face, kick them the shins, or sleep with their partner, but never...
SWITZERLAND UNANIMOUSLY REFUSES USING AIRBNB
The Swiss do not want to share their living spaces with strangers. This was the result of a study organized by Homegate.ch. The survey...
Qatar Airways to boost Moscow services from August
Qatar Airways has announced it has added additional flights to its Moscow route, bringing the total frequency to 21 flights per week between Doha...
UNTAPPED POTENTIAL: TOURISM IN INDIA FACES A NUMBER OF CHALLENGES
India is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world, something which should make it a top choice for tourists looking...
Aer Lingus flies into Miami for new year-round route
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Miami, Florida, has taken off from Dublin Airport. Flight EI141 operated by an Airbus A330-200 series is the first...
WORLD NATIONAL PARKS RECEIVE 8 BILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY
The world’s national parks and reserves receive 8,000 million visitors a year, according to the first comprehensive study of nature tourism in protected areas....
MOROCCO PLANS TO ATTRACT MORE RUSSIAN TOURISTS
As tourists shy away from the nearby traditional markets in Europe because of instability, Moroccan tourism authorities are planning to attract more visitors from...
Things Pacific NW peeps hear a lot
Photo: Kevin O’Mara 1. “For living so close to the mountains, you guys sure can’t handle the snow.”
No shit, Sherlock — we’re too busy hiding...
SUDAN: UNESCO SITE REMAINS DESERTED
The small, steep pyramids that rise up from the hills of the northern Sudan desert look like those in Egypt, but unlike the famous...
KUWAIT PLANS FURTHER INVESTMENT IN TOURISM
Kuwait plans to boost its travel industry, according to reports. It is forecasted that the country’s investment in tourism sector is set to grow...