THAILAND: PROTESTS TO SCARE OFF TOURISTS

William Law -
Renewed violent protests in Thailand have further damaged the country’s image as a tourism destination. Experts predict 2 million less visitors will come to the country this year and hospitality indus ...

RED TOURISM IN CHINA BUILDING IMAGE

Dan Rang -
China promotes its sites connected with their revolutionary past to increase the people’s loyalty to the party but also to generate revenue for poor rural areas. ...

1 NIGHT IN SINGAPORE FOR 1 DOLLAR

Theodore Slate -
Singapore fights off the drop in numbers of visitors by offering a one night stay for only one dollar. Along with this offer come also other benefits that are part of the promotional Singapore Stopove ...

Joke of the Week

Wayne M. Gore -
An Italian walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer. He tells the loan officer that he is going to Italy on business for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000... ...

RUSSIAN TRAVEL MARKET TO DECLINE BY 40 PER CENT

Gary Diskin -
Russian travel trade is hit by the recession. Head of Intourist travel agency however notices the positive side of the economic problems – survival of the fittest. ...