Dear readers
Welcome to the April issue of Tourism Review Online Magazine. If you are gloomy because the winter is over, pack your gear and set off for an icy tour. No matter whether you choose the north or south pole or even Icelandic glaciers you are sure to have some freezing fun. Read more in the Adventure supplement. For those who prefer a little bit of sun there is the Destination part this time focusing on South Africa. If you have enough of visit-five-countries-in-five-days tours and want to really get under the skin of your destination of choice, open the Ethical part presenting the popular Slow Travel movement.
Festivals and their meaning for local communities are the topic of the Heritage part. Visit a tea festival in British Columbia, literary show in Hong Kong, or even an arts fest in the heart of Europe – in Slovakia. First of all however get updated on the latest online travel trends in the Professional supplement. You might find some of the smart gadgets and apps quite useful. Enjoy the issue!
Milada Sovadinova
Editor
There are hundreds of thousands of festivals all around the world. No matter whether you are for films, books, arts, or history you can be sure there is a festival for you. Such events are however quite important also for the destinations’ tourism industry. Find out why.