PILGRIM TOURISM IS ATTRACTING AN INCREASING NUMBER OF FOLLOWERS

Richard Moor -
Far from being the sole prerogative of pilgrims, spiritual tourism is becoming ever more attractive. In addition to the beauty of the monuments, many people are simply seeking to “distance themselves ...

RED TOURISM GAINING MOMENTUM IN RUSSIA

Cecilia Garland -
The revolution, communism, Chinese history of the 20th century - these are the highlights of red tourism in China. A growing number of Chinese tourists participate in tours depicting the communist pa ...

VIOLENCE AGAINST TOURISTS IN RIO DE JANEIRO WORRIES HOTELIERS

Theodore Slate -
Even though the city currently attracts a great number of visitors, Rio de Janeiro’s hoteliers and pub and restaurant owners are concerned about the recent levels of violence against tourists. Safety ...

EGYPTIAN TOURISM GROWING THANKS TO EUROPEAN AND ARABIAN VISITORS

Chris Grad -
Egyptian tourism industry has a reason to rejoice. The authorities announced the positive numbers of the first trimester of 2017. 1.7 million tourists visited Egypt over that period which represents a ...

EUROVISION 2017 – GREAT INVESTMENT WITH LITTLE RETURNS

Andrea Hausold -
From May 9 to May 14, Ukraine hosted the 2017 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Large numbers of guests were expected in the country’s capital Kiev and many arrived. According to preliminary cal ...