Articles tagged “olympics”

The last minute rush by Brits to cram in a vacation before it was too late this year led to shorter trips and the willingness to spend more before the season was complete.

Governments are turning to their thriving tourism industries for a boost in revenue, but these taxes’ effects will hurt the industry’s image in the long run.

Trouble all around for UK hospitality sector, as operators on all ends are going the feel the effects of overcapacity and lower demand due to economy.

Sometimes a bump is all a country needs to get thing clicking again. PM Cameron will try to use this success to move on from a summer filled with political failures.

The boost from Olympic passengers wasn’t enough to cover the losses that resulted from a slow tourist season in England, but revenues are back on the rise as tourists return to London.

These numbers, disappointing as they are, will strengthen calls for better tourism policy by UK govt, along with calls for relaxing the visa requirements for many countries including China.

Huge events with complex organization hassels actually turn off tourists, stats have proven time and again. This London Olympics was no different.

Grenada is using the Olympic star's international recognition to spark travel interest in the small island and suggest visitors will encounter personalities just like James on their vacation.

Early research shows that travelers are responding positively to the marketing campaign, but previous host cities have proved how tough it is to maintain tourism momentum after the games end.

Many eyes have turned to watch Brazil develop into a global host, but major hotel brands are focused on another BRIC country that will soon need adequate accommodations for the world's sporting community.