ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE NOT EXPECTED TO DAMAGE TOURISM

Laura Maudlin -
The recent natural disaster is set to damage just the region of Abruzzo. Further earthquakes could be detrimental to the survival of Italy’s thousands of ancient monuments. Religious tourism will alwa ...

THE MOST RIDICULOUS CHARGES WHEN FLYING

Andrew J. Wein -
Airlines and airports seem to have no limits in what they can charge for. Passengers are being charged for absolutely everything, including what nature calls for! It seems that the sky is the limit fo ...

THAILAND: PROTESTS TO SCARE OFF TOURISTS

William Law -
Renewed violent protests in Thailand have further damaged the country’s image as a tourism destination. Experts predict 2 million less visitors will come to the country this year and hospitality indus ...

RED TOURISM IN CHINA BUILDING IMAGE

Dan Rang -
China promotes its sites connected with their revolutionary past to increase the people’s loyalty to the party but also to generate revenue for poor rural areas. ...

1 NIGHT IN SINGAPORE FOR 1 DOLLAR

Theodore Slate -
Singapore fights off the drop in numbers of visitors by offering a one night stay for only one dollar. Along with this offer come also other benefits that are part of the promotional Singapore Stopove ...