OKTOBERFEST 2014: TRADITION AND NOVELTIES
At the turn of each October, all roads lead to Munich Oktoberfest which is one of the world’s most colorful funfair events. This is where six million people gathered in 2013 and consumed 6.7 million l ...
SOUTH AFRICA INVESTS 10 M DOLLARS IN MARKETING
South African Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom, announced recently that the government will invest US $10 million in the marketing and promotion of the country’s tourism industry. ...
SANKT PETERSBURG HOTELS ARE STRUCK BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE
The dispute between the West and Russia over Ukraine has led to a difficult situation in the northern metropolis of Russia, Sankt Petersburg. The problem is with tourism, as foreigners have begun to a ...
TOURIST POLICE IN THAILAND LAUNCH SMARTPHONE APP
A new smart phone app rolled out by the Royal Thai Police aimed at improving safety for holiday markers. ...
SURVEY: WHAT BUSINESS TRAVELERS NEED AND WANT IN HOTELS
Business travelers often expect different services and facilities in hotels when compared to leisure guests. A recent survey – Facilities in the Business Apartments – of more than 150 regular guests a ...