THE AZORES – A FORGOTTEN EUROPEAN TOURISM DESTINATION

Gregory Dolgos -
The Azores is somehow forgotten European tourism destination. Lost in Atlantic the archipelago is a unique place. Hundreds of volcanoes, wonderful landscape and interesting architecture make it an int ...

TOURISM IN SHARM EL-SHEIKH HIT BY THE PRESENCE OF MUBARAK

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
The hotel occupancy rate in Sharm el-Sheikh has dropped considerably reportedly because of the presence of Hosni Mubarak in a local hospital. Egyptian Tourism Committee suggests moving the former pres ...

ISRAEL: TOURISM AT AN ALL TIME HIGH DESPITE POLITICAL STORMS IN ARAB COUNTRIES

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
While the neighboring Arab countries are experiencing serious political turmoil, Israeli tourism, which has vital importance for the national economy, demonstrates an amazing resistance to the situati ...

IRISH GOVERNMENT TO TEMPT TOURISTS THROUGH TAX RELIEF

Daniel A. Tanner -
After tough economic times, the Irish government has decided to woo tourists by introducing lower rates of VAT and by taking advantage of the London Olympics next year by waiving visas. ...

WASHINGTON DC TOURISM RISES IN WAKE OF CRISIS

William Law -
Washington DC, the American capital, is recovering from the recession period and its growth in the tourism sector is playing into the hands of the US government. As the city becomes more popular, mill ...