Articles tagged “sri lanka”

With tensions between the U.S. and Iranian governments escalating, tour operators report that some Americans are rethinking their travel plans. However travelers from other countries are undeterred, and interest in Iran continues to grow.

Tourism to Sri Lanka was riding high until the Easter massacre all but shut it down. Now that foreign governments are scaling back their travel warnings, some travel advisors are again pushing the destination, hoping that tourism will help get the country back on its feet.

The Western media jumped on a 57 percent drop in arrivals to Sri Lanka in June. That’s only half the story and one that could cause consumers to postpone visits. The destination is actually on the mend.

Leisure travel advisors may not have the same obligations as their corporate travel counterparts when it comes to keeping travelers safe, but this week’s terror attack raises questions about risk and responsibility.

Another year reveals that arrivals and visitor growth in Asia continues to be the real story of international travel.

Just one carrier can make a significant impact on struggling tourism economies and this case highlights how reliant destinations are on attracting and keeping global routes.

How do you know you're staying in a bad place? When the UN reminds you that tens of thousands of people were recently killed right next to your beachside bungalow.

Too often war tourism mitigates the horrors of conflict rather than educate travelers on the reality of a location and its people’s history.

India is still finding its footing as a travel destination, but it holds an allure to travelers worldwide and is starting to take the necessary steps to improve infrastructure and accessibility.