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. ...
‘TIS THE SEASON TO FIND FOLLY… RETAIL BUSINESS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!
My dinner partner this Thanksgiving was my sister-in-law’s Mother, a gracious woman of a certain age. She was also one of the first Stewardesses for a major airline, still travels, has a sharp eye for ...