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HOTEL AND RESTAURANT OWNERS OPPOSE SMOKING BAN30 April 2009 The complete ban on smoking in Bulgaria, expected to come into force on June 1, 2010, will harm tourism and have a negative effect on the employment levels in the hotel and restaurant sectors, representatives of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, BHRA, told media.  Add a comment |
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MILLIONS OF EUROS FOR LOWER SILESIA30 April 2009 100 million Euros is to be shared among local authorities and tourist organizations in Lower Silesia. |
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CROATIA: ONE OF WORLD'S CLEANEST NATIONS'30 April 2009 Croatia has been singled out as one of the cleanest nations on the planet by Forbes magazine. |
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LENIN DIDN'T GET HIS NEW SUIT29 April 2009 The ongoing economic crisis has already had an effect on everyone in Russia, from oligarchs to humble office workers, and now even Lenin in his Red Square mausoleum has felt the pinch. |
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SERBIA TO DEVELOP MEDICAL TOURISM29 April 2009 Leaving its negative image in the past, Serbia is beginning to develop its medical tourism industry by trying to attract Westerners with good quality services at competitive prices. |
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BULGARIAN PYRAMIDS: A SPRING TIME TREAT29 April 2009 Bulgarian Spring time is well and truly with us, so we must now start looking through the buds for some interesting places to visit. I thought I would try you first with some Bulgarian pyramids. |
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WARSAW MUSEUM NIGHT APPROACHING29 April 2009 On 16th May 2009 people from Warsaw as well as tourists will be able to go to 141 sanctuaries of culture. During this only night it will be possible to visit not only the most important museums and galleries but also, for the first time, Polish Sejm, Synagogue of Nozyki and Archive of the Polish Academy of Science. |
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CROATIA TO BOAST 35,000 NAUTICAL TERMINALS BY 201928 April 2009 Croatia’s strategy for the development of marine tourism envisions the construction of 10,000 new nautical terminals, which will bring their overall number to 35,000 by 2019. |
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RUSSIANS TRAVEL ABROAD FOR CHEAPER HOLIDAYS28 April 2009 Despite the recent rumors Russian resorts on the Black Sea coast did not reduce prices of their services. As a result, vacations in foreign destinations are on average 20-30 percent cheaper than in the local Russian resorts. |
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Joke of the Week28 April 2009 An Italian walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer. He tells the loan officer that he is going to Italy on business for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000... |
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1 NIGHT IN SINGAPORE FOR 1 DOLLAR28 April 2009 Singapore fights off the drop in numbers of visitors by offering a one night stay for only one dollar. Along with this offer come also other benefits that are part of the promotional Singapore Stopover Package. |
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RED TOURISM IN CHINA BUILDING IMAGE28 April 2009 China promotes its sites connected with their revolutionary past to increase the people’s loyalty to the party but also to generate revenue for poor rural areas. |
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THAILAND: PROTESTS TO SCARE OFF TOURISTS28 April 2009 Renewed violent protests in Thailand have further damaged the country’s image as a tourism destination. Experts predict 2 million less visitors will come to the country this year and hospitality industry calls for help from government. |
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THE MOST RIDICULOUS CHARGES WHEN FLYING28 April 2009 Airlines and airports seem to have no limits in what they can charge for. Passengers are being charged for absolutely everything, including what nature calls for! It seems that the sky is the limit for the charges. The most ridiculous charge is now at Luton airport. |
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ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE NOT EXPECTED TO DAMAGE TOURISM28 April 2009 The recent natural disaster is set to damage just the region of Abruzzo. Further earthquakes could be detrimental to the survival of Italy’s thousands of ancient monuments. Religious tourism will always keep Italian tourism alive, along with the food and fashion. |
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PILSEN LIBERATION FESTIVAL: MASSIVE CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF BEER28 April 2009 On 4th May 1945, the American Army marched into the Western Bohemian city of Pilsen to proclaim the war was coming to an end. For almost twenty years Pilsen has dedicated the first days of May to commemorate the liberation. This year, the celebration will include a few adventurous and very tempting surprises. |
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SLAVE HISTORY STILL NOT ON FRONT PAGE28 April 2009 Life on the plantation of the once glorious South in the U.S. is two-faced. The splendor and luxury of the lucky few is displayed in many local museums, yet the word slavery still seems to be missing in the tour guides’ vocabulary. |
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POLL: SLOVAKS TRAVEL MUCH LESS THAN AVERAGE EUROPEAN28 April 2009 Slovaks prefer holidays in their home country. Most of them will not travel this year. |
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TOURIST SEASON HITS THE GROUND RUNNING IN CROATIA27 April 2009 The number of foreign tourists visiting Croatia has already surpassed all expectations this year, it has been claimed. |
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Joke of the Week20 April 2009 Speaking of airports in Germany, the one servicing the Hamburg area is known to be staffed by a rather snooty ground control crew. |
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US VISIT LEVELS RECOVER IN STYLE20 April 2009 American tourism makes full recover from the 9-11 attacks. Bordering countries make the biggest contributions. |
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LENGTH OF STAY NOW TOP CHALLENGE FOR U.S. TOURISM20 April 2009 Changing habits in the tourism sector leads to new aims and challenges. Americans are still looking for good vacations. |
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WORLD’S UGLIEST TOWN BECOMES AN ATTRACTION20 April 2009 Charleroi becomes an item of comedy tourism. Tourists flock to see the town nobody wants to live in. |
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KENYA IS A TOURISM DESTINATION FOR AFRICANS TOO20 April 2009 Kenya’s officials want to further boost the country’s tourism industry by promoting it as a tourism destination not only for overseas visitors but also for Africans. |
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OMAN PLANS TO LURE 12 MILLION VISITORS BY 202020 April 2009 Sultanate of Oman plans to lure 12 million visitors by 2020. Various tourism projects are under way to achieve this goal. Among them is e.g. the upgrading of the country’s transport infrastructure. |
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SUCCESS: NEW AUSTRALIAN MICE VENUE20 April 2009 Australians have a new convention center in Darwin that started its operation in 2008. It cost $115 million and occupies 22,900 square meters of the city’s waterfront. |
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOURISM STATISTICS20 April 2009 UNWTO International Conference on Tourism Statistics took place between 30 March and 2 April 2009. The participants agreed that tourism plays important role in the crisis hit global economy and that it may help to overcome the impacts of the crisis. |
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‘THE OTHER PYRAMIDS’ OR EGYPT’S HIDDEN TREASURE20 April 2009 While the Pyramids of Giza are still the number one hit for visitors to Egypt, soon, more of these ancient structures will be opened to tourists. The Dahshur’s ‘Bent Pyramid’ will be ready to welcome the public in a few months’ time. |
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RUSSIAN TRAVEL MARKET TO DECLINE BY 40 PER CENT20 April 2009 Russian travel trade is hit by the recession. Head of Intourist travel agency however notices the positive side of the economic problems – survival of the fittest. |
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NEW LUXURY HOTELS TO OPEN IN CROATIA15 April 2009 Dubrovnik will see several luxury hotels open this year. The Valamar Lacroma Resort, a four-star property, member of the “Special Hotels of the World” will open in Dubrovnik in May. |
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SLOVENIA: LESS FOREIGNERS, MORE LOCALS15 April 2009 In the first two months of 2009, there were 3 percent fewer arrivals of tourists in Slovenian accommodation facilities and 2 percent fewer nights spent than in the first two months of last year, the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) has said. |
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Top 5 Destinations for Chocolate Lovers13 April 2009 Don’t you love the ecstatic feeling when you get hold of your favorite chocolate delicacy? If chocolate is your cup of tea then here is your chance to get some ideas for your next holidays. What is the country to get the best pralines? Where do people eat the most chocolate? Where can you become a chocolate chef? Tourism-Review.com gives the answers. |
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CROATIA SEEKS SOLUTION TO DECLINE IN TOURIST NUMBERS13 April 2009 Croatia is expecting downturn of its tourism industry. To limit the losses they welcome their former enemies, Serbs, who spend holiday in the country. |
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PAKISTAN TRYING TO IMPROVE ITS REPUTATION13 April 2009 Pakistan is a luring tourism destination for some but it is also considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Pakistani officials claim the country is safe but the reality seems to bee a bit different. |
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ROMANIA: THE COUNTRY OF DRACULA?13 April 2009 Although Romanian tourism minister does not want Dracula to be the main tourism brand of Romania, the country still capitalizes on it. According to the minister there are also other places in Romania worth seeing besides those associated with the famous vampire of Bram Stokers. |
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LIES & CORRUPTION: UKRAINIAN TOURISM FACES SERIOUS OBSTACLES13 April 2009 Ukraine allegedly lures numerous foreigners but it desperately needs to improve its tourism infrastructure to really exploit its potentials. Currently, the country fights with an unsatisfactory level of tourism services. |
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1.3M TOURISTS VISITED LEBANON IN 200813 April 2009 War damaged Lebanon is still attracting tourists. The country has vibrant night life, culture sights as well as skiing opportunities. The WTTC expects the Lebanese tourism industry to grow. |
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RWANDA TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF HOTEL SERVICES13 April 2009 Rwanda attracts more people but it needs to improve its tourism infrastructure. There is a need for more hotel rooms, English speaking personnel, and for better services in general. |
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THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES CATCHING THE TOURIST EYE13 April 2009 The House of Seven Gables, made famous by the great Nathaniel Hawthorne, is one of the most popular attractions of the city of Salem, Massachusetts. The house has great power over its visitors and is an absolute must-see. |
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LIVING IN A FAIRYTALE – TRY VISITING SIGULDA13 April 2009 Latvia’s wonderland which is gradually finding its way to the tourists’ hearts is a place called Sigulda. Ski resort, national park, hiking paradise … it is characterized by numerous historical landmarks as well as adrenalin sport opportunities. Sigulda is simply the place to go. |
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THE WATERS OF MARS – RUSSIAN SPARKLING RESORT13 April 2009 Martsialnye Vody, or the Waters of Mars, is the oldest spa in Russia. Its special treatments are very popular among local visitors which come here to enjoy the healing power of sulfur-smelling mud as well as lovely scenery. |
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FREE TOURS OFFERED IN RUSSIAN CAPITAL09 April 2009 Anybody interested can take a look at Moscow down-town sights during an absolutely free 50-minute walking tour that will take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 and 12 a.m. |
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NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE NOMINEE REGISTERS RECORD INCOME09 April 2009 Income from tourists to the Bulgarian Belogradchik Rocks in north-western Bulgaria has grown as a result of the site’s nomination to become one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. |
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Joke of the Week06 April 2009 A businessman walked into a New York City bank and asked for the loan officer. He said he was going to Europe on business for two weeks and needed to borrow $5,000... |
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ENVIRONMENTALISTS AGAINST NEW GOLF COURSES IN CYPRUS06 April 2009 Fourteen new golf courses will be built in Cyprus in an effort to boost the country’s tourism. Every golf course will have a desalination plant to supply it with water. Environmentalists oppose the project as harmful to the environment. |
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OUTLOOK FOR WORLD AIRLINES LOOKS BLEAK06 April 2009 Experts anticipate the effects of the crisis to last until 2011. Airlines all over the planet are likely to face huge losses. |
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VANCOUVER WINTER OLYMPICS SHIELD FROM CRITICISM06 April 2009 Carbon emissions from the winter Olympic Games are set to cause problems. The government has been accused of not getting the priorities right. |
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ITALIANS TO OPEN NEW HIGH SPEED RAIL SERVICE06 April 2009 By 2011 Italy will have its first privately-owned high-speed train, Italo. European network of high speed trains to grow much faster. |
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UNIQUE SPY MUSEUM REVEALS VIOLENT HISTORY06 April 2009 International Spy Museum opens up a host of secrets in Washington DC. The exhibits introduce to espionage, display numerous spy gadgets and inform about the recent history of terrorism in US. |
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EUROPE’S 1ST ELECTRONIC ART HOTEL LURES TOURISTS TO POZNAN06 April 2009 Polish Poznan is becoming one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Now, visitors have yet another reason to come and visit. The astonishing Blow Up Hall hotel has recently been opened and is the first ‘electronic art hotel’ of its kind. |
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GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE DOMESTIC TOURISM06 April 2009 South African city of Johannesburg is now the ‘playground’ of young graffiti artists who lead the Sho’s Left campaign aiming at the revival of domestic tourism. Its creators are hoping to bring the true meaning and reward of tourism back to the people of South Africa. |
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USEFUL TIPS FOR CRUISING BEGINNERS06 April 2009 As there are still many people totally new to cruising, this article should give a broad overview on what to take care of when going on a cruise for the first time. |
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Top 10 Wildlife Experiences06 April 2009 As more and more people are concerned about nature and the way they influence it, also the call for wildlife and eco holidays keeps growing. Seaside holiday is a bit boring and travelers long for new experiences, adventure and challenges – they want to see endangered animal species in the natural environment instead of the zoo cages. Also, by eco and wildlife travel you can contribute to the development of local communities and many of the wildlife travel agencies use a share of their incomes for nature protection and preservation projects. Responsibletravel.com compiled a chart of top ten wildlife travel experience you should not miss in case you are a nature enthusiast. Brought to you by Tourism-review.com. |
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INCOMING AND OUTGOING TOURISM IN BULGARIA SHOWS DECLINE03 April 2009 Bulgaria has no way to avoid the world crisis in the tourism sector according to the President of Bulgaria's State Agency for Tourism, Aneliya Krushkova. |
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LESS RUSSIAN TOURISTS ABROAD? NOT TRUE FOR VIPS03 April 2009 The number of Russians, planning to enjoy holiday abroad, will decrease by 20–25 % this year, report tour operators. |
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PLENTY OF ROOM FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN CEE01 April 2009 The newly released Hotel Development Costs Survey in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), prepared by KPMG’s Real Estate, Leisure and Tourism practice reveals that although the CEE region was hit particularly hard by the financial crisis, it is expected that its growth potential is still higher than in the more developed Western European economies. |
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