VIENNA LOOKS TO HASTEN INBOUND VISITS
Despite the Austrian capital always being likely to attract a large number of visitors due to its charm and the fact that the whole centre is a UNESCO heritage site, the Vienna tourist board is keen t ...
THE OLYMPIC GAMES DO NOT ALWAYS BRING BENEFITS TO THE HOST CITY
New study revealed that Olympic cities tend to experience considerable declines in tourist numbers once the Games are over. ...
RECESSION SLOWS DOWN MEDICAL TOURISM FOR NOW
Medical tourism is one of the luxury items, which has been severely hit by the recession. This is somewhat surprising considering that people tend to put their health first. However, improvements are ...
WOMEN-ONLY HOLIDAYS NOT ALLOWED
Erin Maitland, a former Australian tour-guide has developed a unique idea to start a company offering holidays designed for women only. However, her application was turned down by the Victorian Civil ...
DESTINATION: NARA’S 1300TH ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES
Nara, the ancient city many perceive as the birthplace of Japan, is celebrating its 1300th anniversary. The city has a spectacular history and retains a very strong appeal and charm. ...