The ICAO has released its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast revealing 1.5 billion fewer fliers in 2020.
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Turkey Will Host 38 Million Tourists in 2017
According to news from the Association of Travel Agencies (TURSAB), Turkey expects to greet more than 38 million tourists this year. The Chairman of the association, Basaran Ulusoy, also assured reporters of Turkey’s readiness for the summer season to begin.
Chinese Visits to Russia Grow Geometrically
According to the Press Secretary of the Federal Tourism Agency of Russia (Rostourism), Irina Shegolkova there was an increase of 185% of Chinese tourist taking the free visa path in early 2015. The new Russia-China accord also foretells of paradigm shifts in touristic flows and paths in the CIS as well.
Priceline 2014 Tourist Report Card is out
Priceline has just released its 2014 Tourist Report Card revealing the latest bits on “blending with the locals.” While most tourists think they blend in well with the people who play host to their travel excursions, the same cliche “touristy look” is still prevalent.
Future Travel Trends: Luxury Shopping & Gadget-Free Hotels
Luxury shopping sprees, gadget-free resorts and Smart TVs will all have a leading role to play in the travel industry over the next few years, according to a new report out on future travel trends.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts: The Luxury You’d Expect
Starwood Hotels’ Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has released a limited edition US destination guide published by Assouline. Part of a set of bound books, the luxuriously crafted books show off the Luxury Collection’s most exquisite properties around the world.
A Wedding in St Petersburg: From Russia with Love
Las Vegas and Gretna Green are no longer your only options should you want to secretly elope with your loved one, for now it’s possible to get married in just 72 hours in St Petersburg in Russia. The new law, approved by the local government in St Petersburg, is set to bring a whole new […]
Thailand Floods Cause Chaos For Travelers
Thousands of sun-seekers have found anything but in Thailand this week, instead being caught up in cyclone-like weather that has caused severe floods throughout the country’s popular southern islands.