GOP nominee seeks to expand tourism to Texas
Republican nominee for president Donald Trump has announced plans to expand the number of tourists visiting his home state, seeking to attract more Americans to the U.S. and bolster the tourism industry.Trump’s plan to bring tourists to Texas and expand his business empire could help his party win a presidential election that has traditionally been […]
What you need to know about the tourism industry in Colombia
As the Colombian tourist industry continues to take off, the tourism lobby is growing in size.But as the economy improves, some experts warn that the country may need to tighten the screws on tourism.Here’s a look at the big players in the industry.HospitalityBusinesses such as hotels, restaurants and clubs have been in business in Colombia […]
How to buy a beach holiday to a tropical island with the lowest rates
When you think of a beach vacation in Norway, you might think of the beaches, the beachfronts and the oceanfronts.But Norway is actually the country with the most pristine beaches in the world, according to Lonely Planet.With its lush, white sands and lush green grasslands, the Nordic nation is a paradise for those seeking a […]
How to use your phone to visit Iran’s Iran Tourist Office
You’ve seen tourists flocking to Iran’s tourist office in the city of Shiraz, eager to spend the next few days and nights in the country.But that’s not the only tourist office they’ve seen recently.A team of researchers from Oxford University have also been working on a mobile app that will help tourists navigate through the […]
How to make a memorable vacation for yourself in Arkansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— If you’re traveling to Kansas City, you’ll probably want to book your hotel room early in the day.But if you want to experience the best Kansas City can offer, you might want to stay in the city’s premier hotel.The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce estimates the average Kansas City hotel room is […]
How to plan a global tourism day
A week of events to mark the World Tourism Day (WTD) has been declared in the US, but it is not the only global celebration to be announced this week.The official day of celebration is World Tourism Week, but the celebrations are not necessarily linked.There are no official WTD events planned this week, but some […]
Amsterdam tourist group says the government has failed to respond to their concerns
Amsterdam, Netherlands – A tourist group in the Dutch city of Amsterdam has called on the government to investigate how it handled complaints of the “unacceptable” and “unjustified” treatment of its members.In a statement published by the Amsterdam Tourism Group, the organization’s director, Yvonne Lippe, said she had been contacted by “many” people, including the […]
How to spot a Chinese tourist with a fake tourist visa
If you ever had a Chinese visitor for the first time and were wondering how they got into your state, you’ll have to wait until next month.On Wednesday, the California Department of Tourism and Visitors will announce a major change to the state’s visa requirements.For the first three months of 2018, the state will require […]
Japan’s tourists to ‘dive in’ for the first time since the Fukushima disaster
Japan’s tourist industry is bracing for an influx of foreigners after the nation experienced the world’s worst nuclear disaster since the end of World War II.A decade ago, the country was among the first to open its borders to foreign nationals after the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant […]
How to protect yourself and others from the Zika virus
A traveler from Colombia to South America is one of a small but growing number of people who have contracted Zika virus in the Americas, according to a new report.The study, by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), examined nearly 500 people who traveled to the region from Colombia between April […]