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Asian Tourism Trends

Introduction

For many Asian countries the tourism industry plays an important role in the economy. Present, the tourism industry continuously deals with trends such as the increase in perceptions of terrorist threat in South East Asia, international trends in eco-tourism, ‘sharing’ tourism, with countries cooperating in offering packages and with the inbound tourism market [...]

Staying One Step Ahead of the Crowd

Introduction

The article from the New York Times is about emerging travel destinations. It adresses itself  to travellerers who want to stay “one step ahead of the crowd”. It introduces tourism destinations in Asia (where tourism is booming mostly) that are still unknown and are likely to become tourist hotspots. The destinations introduced are [...]

Opportunity – Medical Tourism to advance in Caribbean Nations

Introduction

This article is related to a major international meeting on “Caribbean Health & Wellness Tourism” hosted jointly by The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO Canada).

Attracting leaders from Canada and 10 Caribbean nations, the meeting explored ways that these countries can work together to develop Caribbean [...]

Waiting for changes in Cuba

Introduction

Cuba has long been an attractive destination for tourists. In the beginning of 20th century, tourism in Cuba flourished by its distance to the United States. However, the relationship of Cuba and United States began to decline and later the US imposed embargoes and issues travel ban to Cuba which severe the tourism [...]

Singapore: New International Cruise Terminal increases visitor arrivals

Introduction

Singapore is developing an International Cruise Terminal at Marine South that will be opened in 2010. http://app.stb.gov.sg/asp/new/new03a.asp?id=8483 With this, Singapore will upgrade the city-state’s cruise facilities, infrastructure and can accommodate the largest ships built now.

Cruise passengers can look forward to easy access and seamless connection to other parts of Singapore. The [...]