Why is the United Kingdom’s tourism industry struggling to compete with the rest of Europe?
By now, you’ve heard that Italy has its sights set on becoming the first European country to host a full-scale VR experience for tourism, and now a new report from the Economist highlights the challenges faced by tourism in Italy.In a report titled “Tourism: A Year of Change,” the paper describes the situation as a […]
Morocco’s tourism boom is a big hit
The Moroccan tourism industry has been booming for more than two years, thanks to a new wave of investment from foreign investors, according to the country’s tourism chief.Hussein Yousif said the growth of Morocco’s tourist industry in recent years has been “very, very impressive” as Moroccan citizens are now looking abroad for an alternative to […]
Biden campaign to announce trip to Hawaii after ‘unprecedented’ loss
Biden campaign officials say they will hold a private reception in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Friday evening to announce a trip to the Hawaiian island nation of Maui, the Associated Press reported on Thursday.The announcement comes amid a string of negative polls in the state and is being seen as a sign of the campaign’s confidence […]
The 20 Most Fascinating Places in India
It’s no surprise that India’s tourism industry is flourishing.Its been dubbed as the fastest growing in the world and has become a major source of revenue for the government.Here’s a look at some of the top spots to visit and what makes them so interesting.1.The Taj Mahal (3,500 sq. meters)Tanzania has more than 50 temples […]
Savannah Tourism to launch online tour of the Great Smoky Mountains region
The Savannah Tourism Corporation is launching a new online tour in collaboration with the Great Smokey Mountains Conservancy to showcase the incredible biodiversity in the region.In a news release, the Savannah Tourism Corp. says that the tour will feature some of the world’s greatest outdoor activities, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Wildfire […]
Bolivia to sign 12-year, $3.2 billion international tourism agreement with India
Bolivia is expected to sign an agreement with Indian company Indoscape to build an international tourism corridor, the head of the country’s tourism department said Wednesday.The deal, which is expected in early 2017, would see the two countries sign a 10-year agreement to build a network of hotels, motels and tourist attractions between Bolivia and […]
Israeli tourist in Greece: I am Jewish
An Israeli tourist visiting Greece has told the Israeli newspaper Haaretz that he is not anti-Semitic and is therefore comfortable with the country.The unnamed tourist was visiting Athens, the second-most-populous country in Europe after Spain, when he was asked about the incident that saw a Jewish couple brutally beaten by the Greek police.The tourist, who […]
China, Russia to launch tourism investment program, expand business in South Asia
China and Russia will sign an agreement on the joint development of tourism investment in South-East Asia (SEA), the Kremlin said on Thursday.The development of South-east Asia, also known as SE Asia, is a key economic area of the two countries and the region is expected to grow at a double-digit pace in the coming […]
How to choose the right tour operator in Georgia’s Savannah region
Visitors from Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, can relax in the hot sun at Savannah’s historic Old Town.But the capital of Georgia is not quite the Savannah they see from their home.“Savannah is a city built on a different world,” said Mark Purdy, an assistant professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology.“It has been rebuilt after a […]
Which places in New Zealand could be hot spots for tourism?
NEW ZEALAND Tourism officials are warning tourists not to go to parts of New Zealand that have seen a recent spike in the number of people seeking refuge in its remote forests.“New Zealand has been the hot spot for tourism, with a very significant increase in the numbers of visitors,” New Zealand’s Tourism and Sport […]