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Articles tagged “tourism”

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Now that the Olympics are done, Brits are scrambling for last-minute summer vacations

As Britons look to last-minute breaks before autumn kicks in, expect lots of escapes to well-worn European destinations with low-cost airline connections. Yes, Spain is calling.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.