LEBANON: SYRIAN CONFLICT HITS TOURISM HARD

Larry Brain -
Lebanon, famously known as the Arab region's business center and favorite destination for Gulf leisure and business travelers, can be best described as a country that has seen a lot of turbulent times ...

SECURITY PROBLEMS: ALGERIA FACES DROP IN TOURISM NUMBERS

Andrea Hausold -
Saturday June 1st saw the beginnings of increased security at tourist destinations along the coast of Algeria, in time for the summer beach season ...

GOA FOCUSING ON MONSOON TRAVEL PACKAGES

Cecilia Garland -
For a large part of the year, Goa in India has little to worry about in terms of tourism because 2.6 million visitors flock to the area to enjoy the beautiful beach resorts and culture; however, once ...

TOURISM INDUSTRY IN BRAZIL EXPECTS 7.5% INCREASE IN REVENUE IN 2013

Larry Brain -
The Ministry of Tourism in Brazil issued an estimate of the leading companies after a recent survey. Revenues reached 13.1% in 2012 and the country is expecting a 7.5% increase this year. ...

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY REOPENS

Wayne M. Gore -
For all those who are eagerly waiting to visit "The Statue of Liberty", good news is that, it is going to reopen on 4th of July. Statue of Liberty was closed for both local and international visitors ...