LODGING TAX IN QUEBEC INCREASED TO 3.5%
The lodging tax imposed on overnight stays in tourist establishments has now been standardized across the entire province of Quebec to rise to 3.5%. Previously, each region could choose to impose on c ...
COSTA RICA – ULTIMATE ECOTOURISM DESTINATION FOR NATURE LOVERS
Today, Costa Rica is regarded as an established ecotourism destination. While the country benefits from the rich biodiversity and pleasant climate, the development of ecotourism relied highly on the g ...
AUSTRIAN TOURISM NOT PLEASED ABOUT CHRISTMAS DAY ON SUNDAY
While the number of overnight stays in Austria has so far increased from year to year to 68.5 million, further growth might be complicated this winter season. Both the Christmas Day and the New Year’s ...
GERMAN CITY MARKETING – HAMBURG IS THE LEADER
Efficient city marketing is crucial in building positive image, even in the face of political or economic crisis. Hamburg is one of the German cities that has consistently managed to maintain positive ...
THE RISK OF WINTER TOURISM – AVALANCHES HAVE THEIR VICTIMS EVERY YEAR
On the Swiss ski slopes and in protected areas, the number of avalanche victims has declined markedly, according to the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF). In open terrain, the number of ...