In a period of international crisis, it is good to hear that some areas are performing really well, and tourism seems to be one of these areas. International tourism receipts hit a new record in 2012, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer and reached a total of USD 1075 billion (euro 837 billion) worldwide. That is up 4% from USD 1042 billion (euro 749 billion) in the previous year.
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European Cities Marketing Reveals Growth in Tourism in 2013
People want to travel – I mean, who wouldn’t want to discover new places, see famous cities or go to lesser known towns? Either wanting to see famous sights, or a more of a off the beaten path type of traveler, people are driven by curiosity and the desire to relax and take a break from their daily activities. A participant poll made before the City Fair 2013, ETOA’s European B2B workshop taking place 24th June 2013 at Wembley Stadium, London, shows that representatives have reasons to believe 2013 will be a year with growth in tourism compared to 2012.
One&Only – Coming Soon to Jeddah
Kerzner International Holdings Limited, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, has just annonced an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company to develop in collaboration with Saudi Oger, the One&Only resort in Jeddah on the Red Sea.
Summer Hotel Ideas: Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu in Sardinia, Where Else?
Every week we spotlight great hotels and destinations you may not come across via TripAdvisor or other travel portal. Sardinia is just such a vacation wonderland, often overlooked in favor or more visible and populist destinations. And, Port Cervo’s Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu is a double shot of sometimes undiscovered travel bliss. Here’s how come.
Eurovision 2013 Final Set: An Inferno of Talent
The second semi-final of Eurovision 2013 took place last night in Malmo. Ten winners move forward to this weekend’s Grand Final that will reveal Europe’s best performer and song of the year. This year’s contest is loaded with more talent than any previous contest in memory, but a lot more by way of political and artistic expressiveness too.
London’s Rankings as a Major Centre for Business Tourism Improve
United Kingdom was the fourth country in the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) top organized by number of meetings organised in 2012, with London placing six in the top cities positioned as a major centre for business tourism. This city placed seven the year before, and is now very close to enter top 5 […]
4 Ways To Experience the Monaco Grand Prix
With fast cars, a-list stars and one of the most beautiful settings in the world, the Monaco Grand Prix is so much more than a sporting spectacle. Associated with glamour, prestige and luxury, Monaco offers the perfect backdrop to a sport at the height of its popularity.With fast cars, a-list stars and one of the most beautiful settings in the world, the Monaco Grand Prix is so much more than a sporting spectacle. Associated with glamour, prestige and luxury, Monaco offers the perfect backdrop to a sport at the height of its popularity.
Lithuanian Railways Increases Connects and Speed to Belarus
In news from Lithuania, the number of passenger trains en-route from Vilnius to Minsk in Belarus is scheduled to be increased this month. Lithuanian Railways having just acquired news Polish diesel trains, so new 140 km / h connects will now be possible.
Marina Bay Sands Hosts Branson’s “Carbon War Room”
One of the world’s most magnificent hotels, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands played host to Sir Richard Branson for a meetup of his Carbon War Room.
200 meters above ground at the Sands SkyPark. The media was invited to a press conference with Branson and other executives this week.
Carnival Sails Away from Europe
Carnival Cruise Lines is apparently sailing away from Europeans headed to more profitable distant shores. Blaming rising airfare costs and other market problems in Europe, the cruise giant has decided to port Carnival Legend in Australia rather than in Barcelona and the Med.
SWISS Adds Singapore Flights
Swiss International Air Lines has just announced daily non-stops in between Zurich and Singapore beginning with Airbus A340-300 service out of Changi Airport today.
Search Halted for Lost Carnival Passengers
An all out air and sea search was conducted when passengers Paul Rossington, 30, and Kristen Schroder, 27, were discovered missing from the cruise ship off New Youth Wales on Wednesday. The couple, caught on closed circuit TV, went over the side the night before Spirit docked in Sydney, where they were discovered missing by ship’s crew.
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