IMAGE OF BAIKAL AS THE CLEANEST LAKE ENDANGERED, TOUR OPERATORS PROTEST

Justin N. Froyd -
Tour operators oppose the re-opening of the Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill stating it would negatively affect local tourism industry. ...

TOP 8 MOST DISAPPOINTING SIGHTS IN EUROPE

Europe is full of the so called “must see” attractions recommended by every guide book. As a result, sometimes you are lucky to make your way through the crowd to see at least something of the treasur ...

GAMBLING INDUSTRY: WILL SLOVAKIA HAVE THE BIGGEST CASINO IN CENTRAL EUROPE?

Joe McClain -
The Slovak Republic recently enacted a new gambling law making the country more attractive to gamblers. A new project including the biggest casino in central Europe might turn Bratislava into European ...

VISEGRÁD FOUR COUNTRIES TO BOOST THE PROMOTION OF THEIR DESTINATIONS

Nils Kraus -
V4 countries signed an agreement of cooperation in tourism. In 2010, the four central European countries plan joint promotion of their destinations mainly in Russia, USA, Japan, China, Brazil and Indi ...

ISRAEL WELCOMED 2.7 MILLION TOURISTS IN 2009

Daniel A. Tanner -
The Israeli minister of tourism revealed the latest tourism statistics as well as the Middle Eastern country’s plans for the next three years. A drop of 11% in tourist arrivals was recorded in 2009. ...