Tourism News
When a bullet isn’t fast enough: Japan one step closer to 311 mph Maglev train
Now Japan is just showing off.
The cost of forgetting to pack? Survey says $1 billion a year for UK travelers
The positive way of considering this is that forgetful British tourists contribute over $1 billion to local economies and their swimsuit and underpants businesses.
Confusion about taxes from online hotel bookings continue as Ohio bill stalls
A nationwide tax U.S. is an idea that will never happen, but booking sites would love to have some overall clarity on taxation, even if it costs users a bit more on each booking.
TV series revitalizes Sicily’s tourism sector as UK visitors flock to film spots
Just as domestic tourism to the Sicilian film spots slowed during the recession, the popular series was exported to the UK with surprisingly huge benefit of driving UK tourists to recession-hit shores.
Top markets for vacation homes in the U.S.: From Nantucket to Gatlinburg
Trulia's examination of both real estate prices and search habits based on a person's primary residence offers excellent insight into the spending habits and travel intent of Americans' domestic vacation habits.
U.S. tourists funnel $5.7 billion into Germany’s thriving tourism sector in 2012
American tourism to Germany has been on the rise since 1989 and its growth is exponential in Berlin; however, despite the economic boom, Berlin locals have long fought against influx of visitors in their city.