SOCHI TOURISM THRIVES ALSO THANKS TO SPORT AND MICE TRAVELERS

Bill Alen -
Sochi has a reputation of the “summer capital of Russia”, despite the fact that there is just as much for travelers to see and do up in the mountains as there is besides the sunny shore. In fact, Soch ...

SUBSIDIZED TOURS IN THAILAND TO BE BANNED

Chris Grad -
In a bid to improve the quality of tourists’ experience as well as the country’s image and revenues, Thai government plans to ban any prepaid zero-dollar travel packages, or cheap subsidized tours. ...

CLOSE THE BORDERS? TOURISM EXPERTS SAY NO

Chris Grad -
The travel industry professionals believe that terrorism has become their greatest threat since most attacks that have shaken the world in recent months have had the same target: tourism and tourists. ...

TOURISM JOBS IN SPAIN GROW 8% IN MARCH

Cecilia Garland -
Barcelona, the Balearic Islands and Madrid account for more than 64% of the total volume of tourism jobs in Spain. ...

AUSTRALIAN TOURISM STEADILY INCREASING THANKS TO CHINESE VISITORS

Cecilia Garland -
Australian tourism industry is soaring. In fact, thanks to a surge in incoming Chinese visitors and a boost in domestic tourism, the industry is set to generate $140 billion over the next five years, ...