TOURISM IN MEXICO TO FOCUS ON DOMESTIC TRAVELERS

Richard Moor -
The minister of tourism in Mexico, Enrique de la Madrid Cordero, expects the sector to record positive growth over the coming 5 years. The estimates show that by 2020 the amount of domestic tourists i ...

TOURISM INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA: NEW MEASURES LIKELY TO HARM THE SECTOR

Richard Moor -
Australia's Federal budget has been finalized including several unpleasant news for the tourism industry. While the idea of tax cuts for small business operators sounds good to the right audience, the ...

ZIMBABWE TOURISM INDUSTRY PUSHING FOR VAT REDUCTION

Michael Trout -
The Zimbabwe Council of Tourism (ZCT) is asking the government to reduce the value added tax (VAT) charged on foreign accommodation in the country. The increased tax is expected to result in 75% decli ...

GAME OF THRONES LOCATIONS SHOW THE BEAUTY OF CROATIA

Pat Hyland -
The popular fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” has been running for five seasons, using Croatia as a back drop each time. The coast cities of Dubrovnik – or rather King’s Landing if you’re familiar with ...

LAST MOMENT HOTEL BOOKINGS ARE MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE

Richard Moor -
Travelers who book their hotels at the last possible chance usually save a great sum of money. Hotels booked on the same day when they are needed are usually 23 percent less expensive than overnight s ...