WHO ARE THE BIGGEST TRAVEL SPENDERS?

Larry Brain -
Virtually all issuing markets reported an increase in tourism spending in 2017 according to the UNWTO Global Tourism Barometer. However, who are the biggest travel spenders? ...

ANTI-TOURISM MOVEMENT RISING AROUND EUROPEAN CITIES

Kevin Eagan -
14 European cities, located mostly in Spain, have created a European network against mass tourism. The anti-tourism movement that rejects mass tourism is weaving a network to coordinate their actions ...

CHINESE TOURISTS AND THEIR SPECIAL TRAVEL BEHAVIORS

Nik Fes -
They are usually in large groups. They wear backpacks on their stomach as a form of protection against pickpockets and take numerous selfies everywhere. In hot temperatures, they have umbrellas and we ...

BRAZIL: DOLLAR IS ON THE RISE AND AFFECTING TOURISM

The dollar is on the rise and is already affecting tourism of Brazil. Last week, the dollar reached a mark of R$ 3,486, the highest since 13 June 2016. For some international trips, the demand for out ...

EGYPTIANS WHO BOTHER TOURISTS MAY BE FINED

Sara Thopson -
Last week, the Egyptian Parliament adopted a law that intends to protect the tourism industry, which is an important part of the country’s economy. ...