CZECH REPUBLIC: INBOUND TOURISTS PREFER LUXURY HOTELS

Theodore Slate -
Tourists visiting the Czech Republic prefer to stay in luxurious hotels. Statistics show that the occupancy rates in hotels with more stars have increased. ...

PHUKET AIMS TO GROW THROUGH MICE INDUSTRY

Tomas Haupt -
The Thai province of Phuket is looking to grow through meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). Business tourism has been pinpointed as being of great importance there. ...

EGYPTIAN TOURISM SUFFERING TO COME TO A SWIFT END

Current turmoil in Egypt has had a severe effect on the country’s tourism industry, leaving the image of Egypt in the world’s eyes somewhat destroyed. A short period of recovery is expected before thi ...

GRAND CANYON GOING QUIET?

Wayne M. Gore -
The National Park Service recently released an Environmental Impact Statement featuring detailed plans to limit the noise from airborne tours over the Grand Canyon. ...

OPRAH’S SHOW INCREASES AUSTRALIAN TOURISM

Cecilia Garland -
The much awaited Australian kick-off of the last series of Oprah Winfrey’s show has had a massive impact of tourism in the country. Thanks to her promotion campaign, the latest numbers are sky high. ...