UNIQUE ATTRACTION: VIENGXAY CAVES IN LAOS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC

Daniel A. Tanner -
Laos has opened a network of caves in Viengxay which were used as a shelter during the time when Americans planned to bomb the communist troops. Laotians now hope to lure international tourists to the ...

ECO TOURISM: SLOW ISLAND OFFERS MORE THAN SLOWNESS

Bill Alen -
The only Slow Island in the world can be found down under. The island lures visitors all year round thanks to the subtropical climate, nice beaches and pleasant atmosphere. ...

VIENNA LOOKS TO HASTEN INBOUND VISITS

Nils Kraus -
Despite the Austrian capital always being likely to attract a large number of visitors due to its charm and the fact that the whole centre is a UNESCO heritage site, the Vienna tourist board is keen t ...

THE OLYMPIC GAMES DO NOT ALWAYS BRING BENEFITS TO THE HOST CITY

Larry Brain -
New study revealed that Olympic cities tend to experience considerable declines in tourist numbers once the Games are over. ...

RECESSION SLOWS DOWN MEDICAL TOURISM FOR NOW

Daniel A. Tanner -
Medical tourism is one of the luxury items, which has been severely hit by the recession. This is somewhat surprising considering that people tend to put their health first. However, improvements are ...