Economic Downturn Does Not Scare Older Brits

Older generation will continue to travel despite downturn, but industry is more fearful than optimistic

LONDON (eTN) – According to a report released today at this year’s World Travel Market, ... read more

Dubai

Dubai tourism already defaulting

With its massive residential, commercial and leisure developments built on oil revenue (and, as ... read more

Colobia es Pasion

Colombia tourism grows despite drop worldwide

BOGOTA – Tourism in Colombia grew 9 percent from January to August this year compared with the ... read more

Asia Tourism Recovers

PATA confirms sharp decline in arrivals to Asia-Pacific with mild recovery expected

BANGKOK (eTN) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) released data on arrivals to Asia ... read more

Turkey is a Winner

Candan Karlıtekin: Turkish Airlines is on the roll

Speaking to journalists attending the launch of Turkish Airline’s (THY) first flight to the ... read more

Caribbean

Investments pour into St. Kitts despite global economic downturn

BASSETERRE (eTN) - St. Kitts continues to attract major international tourism investments amid ... read more

Western Australia

Despite economic downturn Western Australia tourism on the rise

Tourism authorities in Western Australia say the rising fortunes of the budget airline industry ... read more

South Africa Tourism

South Africa tourist slump sees growing retrenchments

A slump in tourism and conferences is hitting the hotel and events industry hard, particularly ... read more

Indochina Tourism

More flexibility for tourists in Cambodia and Vietnam

As the economic crisis takes its toll on tourism in Indochina, both Cambodia and Vietnam are ... read more

Thailand Tourism: Economy and Swine Flu?

Increased budget for tourism in Thailand fails to reassure tourism professionals

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajjiva has designated tourism as a ... read more

Easyjet celebrates Lyon base anniversary

Celebrating its first anniversary of its Lyon base, Easyjet presence has unveiled ambitious ... read more

World Economy and Africa

Tanzanian president worries about Africa’s economic future

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (eTN) - In his address to senior executives International Monetary Fund ... read more

Tourism Marketing

Marketing to succeed in difficult economic times

Every sector of business, including hospitality, faces momentous challenges stemming from the ... read more

Travel and Tourism Trend

Outlook for 2009 is bleak for US hotel industry

Though the novelty of this dreadful thought may have worn out in the last months and trade ... read more

UK Outbound Tourism

Less traveling for UK travelers, but ethics and green issues still matter

Nearly half of the UK population have already scaled back their holiday plans as a result of the ... read more

Tanzania Tourism and Economy

US travelers still keen on Tanzania despite economic downturn, tour operators confirm

The demand for Tanzania remains high and bookings have been brisk, tour operators all over the ... read more

Internet Scam

Guests of top hotel chains targets of new Internet scam

A well-organized online fraud is scamming over 71,000 travelers each month as they book rooms ... read more

Airline Bankruptcy

FlyLAL declares bankruptcy

VILNIUS - FlyLAL, the Lithuanian flagship airline, has been forced to declare bankruptcy.

Climate Change

eTN Executive Talk: Climate change, anyone?

According to Shakespeare, “There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood ... read more

United States Travel Trends

Travel pains amid recession

Orlando, Florida (eTN) - Will the current recession stop the Americans from traveling?

Global Tourism

WTTC: International travel will spur tourism industry despite world economic woes

(eTN) - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has said the industry will see no "real ... read more