UNWTO: INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS EXPECTED TO INCREASE

Kevin Eagan -
Destinations around the world welcomed 369 million international tourists (overnight visitors) in the first four months of the year, an increase of 6%, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. ...

TURKEY’S TOURISM INDUSTRY NOT LIKELY TO SEE MANY GERMANS

Nik Fes -
Just a couple of days ago Turkey was hit by an earthquake. Parallel to that, the country has been going through an “earthquake” of a different matter in the economical and tourism sense. ...

PARADISE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS-MINDED TRAVELERS IN PHUKET

Dan Rang -
Thailand is an amazing country that offers a whole array of nature at its best, rich culture, and stunning historic places to explore. It is one of the best countries to visit. Phuket is the largest ...

TOURISM IN RIO LOST USD 100 MILLION DUE TO VIOLENCE

Ashley Nault -
Tourism industry in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro lost about R $ 320 million (about US$ 100 million) in revenue in the first four months of this year due to crime and violence. These are the f ...

FRENCH TOURISM DESTINATIONS WELCOME MORE VISITORS BUT REVENUE WENT DOWN

Andrew J. Wein -
More tourists, but less money in the hands of the industry's professionals. While the 2017 season looks promising for French tourism, it is masking structural difficulties. ...