MACHU PICCHU RECEIVES OVER 3,000 TOURISTS PER DAY

Chris Grad -
The Machu Picchu Citadel receives an average of 3,300 visitors each day, according to the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco (DDCC). Authorities plan new measures to prevent overcrowding. ...

SURVEY: TOUR OPERATORS EXPECT A POSITIVE SUMMER FOR ITALY

Gregory Dolgos -
A recent survey by Enit revealed a 3% increase of tourist arrivals to Italy from Germany and United Kingdom while the Russian incoming estimates are at -30%. ...

AZERBAIJAN CUTTING PRICES TO ATTRACT MORE TOURISTS

Gary Diskin -
Currently, the Azerbaijan government is considering a number of measures to boost local tourism. Cutting the airfare and hotel prices, as well as facilitating the visa procedure and constructing budge ...

TRAVELING OFF THE GRID

Gary Diskin -
Have you ever wondered what it is like going “off the grid?” Most travelers imagine that off the grid travel means hiking in to a geographically isolated area with lots of bug spray, needing anti-mala ...

TANZANIA: AFTER YEARS OF NEGLECT GOVT. TO INVEST IN TOURISM

Gregory Dolgos -
For years Tanzania's parks and game reserves especially in the Southern circuit – Ruaha, Selous, and Mikumi – have suffered habitual neglect and attacks of poachers. However, there is hope for change. ...