Amusement Park Trends

Growth projected for attractions and amusement parks elsewhere but US

US theme parks and attractions will see a decline in business, as their counterparts in emerging destinations, such as the Middle East, Africa and even Asia, are expected to grow, a top executive in t

Tourist Attractions Lower Ticket Prices

Economy-driven price cuts for tourists

A few venues around the country have lowered ticket prices in response to the economy.

Tourism Trend

Halloween is now its own season

NEW YORK — Once upon a time, Halloween was a one-day event. Then the pumpkins and parties started moving back to the weeks between Columbus Day and Oct. 31.

China

Beijing's top tourism sites: Monumental

BEIJING — You don't need a guide book to know four of this city's five "Must Sees" of travel. Just get the boxed set of travel coffee mugs sold at most Starbucks in Beijing.

China

Great Wall most popular tourist attraction In China

The latest Visa survey conducted between March and April with 4,556 people from nine Asia-Pacific countries and territories, on Tuesday found that 69 percent polled put the Great Wall at the top of th

World

Eight coming attractions to see

CYBERTECTURE EGG
Where: Mumbai, India
See it in: 2010

Gordon Thomson: These charges are outrageous and ludicrous

World's most expensive tourist destinations

London: Planning a weeklong holiday in London? Well, in that case, make sure you take along a bag full of green notes, for the city"s top visitor attractions are the most expensive in the world.

there are still places to see in good old vienna

Schönbrunn palace still top for tourists

Vienna - Schönbrunn palace was the most visited tourist attraction in Vienna last year, closely followed by Schönbrunn Zoo, according to the Vienna Tourist board.

San Francisco

San Francisco web site for tourists and foodies

SAN FRANCISCO — A look at the Golden Gate Bridge and a visit to the sea lions who live at the pier are tops on the list for most visitors to San Francisco.

Japan

Japan's 10 most popular tourist attractions

When foreigners go to Japan, Tokyo tops their list of places to see.

"global tourist" for canada

What global tourists want

Every now and then, it's great to get away from daily routine and familiar surroundings to gain some new perspectives.

China

China to turn dangerous 'quake lakes' into tourist spots

China hopes to turn a dangerous "quake lake" that once threatened up to 1.3 million lives into a tourist spot as part of rebuilding efforts in its quake-hit southwest, state press said Tuesday.

Japan's Tourist Appeal Evolving

Foreign visitors look beyond traditional attractions, target new hot spots

The number of foreign tourists visiting Japan is increasing, and they are discovering a variety of destinations and attractions ahead of time on the Internet.

Besides conventionally popular sightseeing spots such as Mt. Fuji and Kyoto, new tourist centers are appearing across the nation.

Tourism Hot Spot - Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe entices Australian tourists

Eastern Europe is the latest hot spot for Australian travellers.

An online poll of 5,067 people run by Expedia.com.au, discovered that almost a third picked Eastern Europe as their preferred emerging holiday destination in 2008.

The results inspired the online travel site to conjure up its top 10 hidden corners of that part of ... read more

Philippines

Bats are tourist attractions in Negros Occidental

They may look hideous and symbolize darkness in the movies, but bats are tourist attractions here in Mambukal Resort in Murcia, Negros Occidental.

The province has three species of bats –the Philippine Flying Fox (Philippine Giant Fruit Bat), the Negros Naked-Back Fruit Bat, which is critically endangered, and the Little Golden Mantled ... read more