THE ORIGINS OF WELLNESS: SPA GUESTS ATTRACTED BY SHORTER BREAKS

Dan Rang -
Originally, the term wellness came from the U.S. Later on, it became popular also in the Old Continent where it is connected rather with pampering in spas than with alternative medicine. ...

CZECH REPUBLIC WELCOMED LESS FOREIGNERS BUT MORE ASIAN TOURISTS

Pat Hyland -
In 2009, Czech tourism was seriously hit by 8.5% decline in tourist numbers. Asian travelers however seem to favor the country in the heart of Europe more than ever. ...

EUROBAROMETER: EUROPEANS NOW MORE CONFIDENT ABOUT TRAVELLING IN 2010

Michael Trout -
Some 80% of Europeans continue to travel for their holidays according to a new Eurobarometer survey on ‘The attitudes of Europeans towards tourism 2010’. ...

GREECE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ITS TOURISM

Cecilia Garland -
Greece has been hit very hard by the global financial crisis, leaving its tourism industry in dire straits. However, the Greeks are relying on their mettle to get out of the situation. ...

SYDNEY AGAIN RANKED AS AUSTRALIA’S WORST AIRPORT

Samuel Dorsi -
For the fourth year in a row, Sydney airport has been ranked the worst in Australia. Lower quality of services led nevertheless to greater profits. ...