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Articles tagged “tourism”

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Israeli tourism has a record-breaking summer, up 8% from last year

The Israeli tourism minister’s call for growth within the hotel industry is smart: he'll need somewhere to put the thousands of travelers headed his way thanks to a the $400 New York to Tel Aviv tickets that El Al is honoring.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Australia worries over dropping number of backpackers as it competes with a cheaper Asia

Backpackers, assumed to be budget travelers, have historically contributed generously to Australia’s tourism industry. But its strong dollar and hotels packed with mining and other industrial workers are giving the roughing-it set reason to go elsewhere.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Will Bali escape the axiom that “paradises have no future?”

The pros and cons of tourism are pulling at the seams of Balinese culture as the economy and democracy grow, while construction strips away natural resources and meddles in the linguistic and religious practices of local community.

Skift | 11 years ago

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The Greek tourism industry isn’t having such a terrible summer after all

Nothing like German politicians and Hollywood starts coming to the rescue of your country's tourism sector. Perhaps they'll visit London next?

Helena Smith, The Guardian | 11 years ago

The Greek tourism industry isn’t having such a terrible summer after all

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U.S. looks to grow economy by pushing travel, streamlining visa process

The fastest growing sector of inbound tourists to the U.S. is from Brazil, China, and India -- thanks largely this year to the eased visa rules.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Ebola outbreak hits the heart of Uganda’s nascent tourism industry

Originating next to the country’s most visited national park during Uganda’s peak visiting season, Ebola is causing millions of dollars of cancellations although no official warning has been issued yet.

The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

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Aussie Gold Coast mayor’s search for tourism boost could ruin legendary surf spots

Foreign surfers and global competitions bring an estimated $3.3 billion to the Gold Coast, but the proposed locations for new cruise ship terminals would wreck these world-renowned breaks and harsh the mellow of surfers worldwide.

Skift | 11 years ago

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SkiftStats: Canada’s May 2012 tourism numbers see lots of U.S. love

Canada is only a car ride away from the U.S. and it shows in these numbers: two out of every three visitors is from south of the border.

Skift | 11 years ago

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South Africa befriends Bollywood in hopes of getting more screen time

Cape Town has realized you don't need a catchy slogan or expensive tourism campaign to boost tourism, instead star in a film -- a method that destinations from Italy to New Zealand to Morocco have proven will work.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Ireland is happy to welcome visitors who would’ve otherwise gone to London this summer

Going after an audience with strong counter programming is fine if you want to play second fiddle, but Ireland will likely see more benefits thanks to the visa waiver program than picking up London's sloppy seconds.

Lorraine Turner, Reuters | 11 years ago