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Global tourist traffic expected to hit 1 billion in 2012

Tourism is still a big growth sector worldwide despite the economic turmoil, with Asia and LatAm being the fastest growing markets.

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Six-day bike race in Haiti tries to bring adventure tourism to the island

A country that's heavy on the dramatic landscape, but low on luxury offerings is the perfect market for adventure tourism that attracts tourists looking for a more nitty-gritty cultural experience.

Six-day bike race in Haiti tries to bring adventure tourism to the island

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How to pick the right spot for a vacation in Bali

Ten years after a devastating bombing aimed largely at Australian tourists, Bali is still thriving. Here are ways to find escape, no matter what kind of diversion you are looking for.

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Luxury travel operators creating new products for customers focused on value

There is a certain amount of spin involved here about how the slumming isn't because high-end packages aren't selling or that changes in the travel industry aren't hurting the providers. No matter the reason, expanding a user base can't hurt.

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Netherlands partners with Orbitz on social marketing campaign

Driving consumers to action is the goal of all marketing campaigns, and the Netherlands actually has a shot at turning ad views into actual bookings by partnering with the online booking site.

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The rise of activity tourists and responsible tourism

How do activity tourists, usually interested in one activity at the cost of others, view responsible tourism, both from an economic and environmental point of view?

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Qatar is betting on Egypt’s tourism rebound with $10 billion investment

Although tourists are still leery about returning to Egypt, Qatar is betting that stability will return and the tourism market won't be ruined up by religious conservatives.

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How Amsterdam’s debated ban on pot smoking for foreigners affects tourism

A new law that requires a local "weed pass" for coffee shops would not only decrease the number of annual tourists, but also alter the city’s free-loving, laidback image that draws in even sober foreigners.

How Amsterdam’s debated ban on pot smoking for foreigners affects tourism

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British travelers are choosing Vietnam more often this year

The charm of the new is playing into many Britons' decisions, but the power of the currency is making an even stronger case to visiot.

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That’s not Hawaiian! Cultural renaissance inspires a shift in tourism on the islands

Hawaii wants to set aside the false traditions that have little to do with local culture, but this means educating young staff on their islands’ history to offer tourists a truly authentic visit.

That’s not Hawaiian! Cultural renaissance inspires a shift in tourism on the islands