CHINA TO BECOME LARGEST BUSINESS TRAVEL MARKET

Tomas Haupt -
The results of the Visa-sponsored third GBTA BTI outlook survey for first half of 2013 for China revealed that the country is all set to become the largest business travel market in the world. The rep ...

RECORD NUMBER OF VISITORS ATTRACTED BY SLOVENIA

James Morris -
In the year 2012, the republic of Slovenia recorded a 2% rise in the number of tourist arrivals. According to the data of the Slovenian Statistical Office, there were 3.2 million arrivals. On top of t ...

SRI LANKA: POLICE TRACK FOREIGN TOURISTS

Michael Trout -
According to an announcement of Sri Lankan police officials, they have begun keeping tabs on all foreign tourists in a bid to make sure that they are safe throughout their stay. ...

SWITZERLAND: VAT RATE FOR HOTEL INDUSTRY LIKELY TO STAY LOW

Bill Alen -
A special-rate should continue to apply to the sales tax for the hotel industry to boost hospitality in Switzerland. The National Council has spoken out for an extension until the end of 2017. ...

THE CHINESE TO HAVE MORE FREE TIME TO BOOST TOURISM

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
The Chinese Government has release its plan to give more time to the hardworking Chinese people to enjoy their money by allowing them more time off work. This is aimed at improving tourism and travel. ...