PHILIPPINES STILL SUFFERING FROM HOSTAGE TRAGEDY

Denise Chen -
The Luneta park hostage crisis in the Philippines had a greater impact on tourism from Hong Kong than people originally thought. Honk Kong tourists, somewhat unsurprisingly, are now reluctant to visit ...

KENYAN TOURISM ABOUT TO HIT PEAK

Sara Thopson -
Through diversifying its target groups of tourists, Kenya hopes to add to encouraging growth and become a force in African tourism. ...

FRANCE: NUMBER OF INBOUND TOURISTS IS GROWING

France has welcomed 44% more tourists over the summer compared to the summer season 2010. Foreign visitors mostly explore French cities and the seaside. ...

SWISS TOURISM FIGHTING THE STRONG FRANC

Chris Grad -
Swiss tourist board suggested a 6-point plan to fight the effects of the strong franc. Extensive promotion in neighbouring countries and focus on distant markets are part of the plan. ...

CROSS-CULTURAL ONLINE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY

Travel companies and tourist boards often face the need to optimize their website. However, effective search engine optimization needs to follow several rules. ...