GERMANY: 178 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL FAIRS PLANNED IN 2014

Denise Chen -
Thanks to the slightly improved economic outlook, the German event organizers look cautiously optimistic into the year 2014. ...

GREECE: RECESSION IS OVER, TOURISM IS GROWING

Chris Grad -
Improved performance of Greek tourism reflects the exit of the country from recession. "The worst is over; in 2014 Greece will recover, the turnaround has begun." These are the words with which the Gr ...

BEIJING SAW LESS INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS IN 2013

Dan Rang -
Tourists from different parts of the globe have continued to shun Beijing during their tours throughout 2013. This is amid the strengthening Yuan and the rising pollution which has seen the numbers dr ...

HIGHEST NUMBER OF RUSSIANS OBTAINED U.S. VISAS

Dan Rang -
The Mutual visa agreement signed between the U.S. and Russia in 2012 increased the visa validity period for citizens of the two countries to three years. According to the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Mi ...

TAIF NAMED THE ARAB SUMMER CAPITAL 2014

Denise Chen -
The Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) announced that the Arab Summer Capital 2014 is the city of Taif. According to ATO president, Bandar Al-Faheed, this year’s program will have over 60 events. ...