TOURISM TO BECOME A STRATEGIC PART OF CHINESE ECONOMY

James Morris -
China plans to make tourism industry a strategic pillar of its economy. It is now easier for private businesses to enter the market. Further development of tourism infrastructure could be also expecte ...

MOST POPULAR TOURISM ATTRACTIONS FOR 2010

Laura Maudlin -
The British Airways claim next year tourism will be determined by eco tourism and sport events. Among the major attractions should be the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the Winter Olympics. ...

UNIQUE ATTRACTION: VIENGXAY CAVES IN LAOS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC

Daniel A. Tanner -
Laos has opened a network of caves in Viengxay which were used as a shelter during the time when Americans planned to bomb the communist troops. Laotians now hope to lure international tourists to the ...

ECO TOURISM: SLOW ISLAND OFFERS MORE THAN SLOWNESS

Bill Alen -
The only Slow Island in the world can be found down under. The island lures visitors all year round thanks to the subtropical climate, nice beaches and pleasant atmosphere. ...

VIENNA LOOKS TO HASTEN INBOUND VISITS

Nils Kraus -
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 ...