The layman’s guide to hiking the Himalayas
True mountain climbers bemoan the proliferation of guided tours and housing on the Himalayans mountains, but local governments welcome the untrained high-spending tourists with open arms.
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Jordan hotel industry fears new tax will scare away international brands
The government is looking to make a greater profit off its growing hotel industry, but hoteliers don’t want greediness to stifle the attractiveness of the market before it has time to mature.
Turkey moves to restrict alcohol sales in sign of politicized religious debate
While the moves do signal an increasingly conservative government, they're not too different from laws in many European countries and U.S. states that limit where and when alcohol can be purchased.
Mexican hotel operator City Express plans to go public next month
Latin America’s boom in business travel comes after four years of continual growth giving travel-related companies the confidence needed to execute their riskier growth strategies including fleet revitalizations or IPOs.
U.S. hotel industry profits nearly reach record high at $162 billion
The profit rebound signals an increase in business and leisure travel in the U.S.; however, revenue growth slowed in 2012 pointing to a rise in operation costs and property expansions.
Tourism is ruining everything special about Mount Everest
Whether mass tourism at Everest is a blessing or curse depends on who you ask: The economic boost for the Kathmandu government and mountain guides comes at the cost of the mountain’s cleanliness and prestige.
Avianca to spend $5 billion on planes to meet rising Latin American demand
Latin American airlines like Colombia’s Avianca have an advantage over international carriers that are just now entering the region, but they’ll need first invest in their fleets to match foreign carriers' capacity.
Why turning Medellín into the Silicon Valley of South America is great for tourism
Colombia has become a darling of South America during its transformation, but those changes and their impact on tourism can be seen clearly in Medellin. The city’s tourism sector fuels its economic growth while homegrown efforts are turning the city into something many travel to see.
Game of Thrones tours launched in Dubrovnik and Belfast
Tours are sure to be followed by themed hotel packages and add-ons to create a full immersion experience, which once again highlights the power of media as a tourism driver.
Caribbean island’s tourism bleeds after Virgin Atlantic cuts capacity
Destinations in the Caribbean have been complaining about Britain's high airline passenger taxes and what it means to their business. Barbados is now dealing with the aftermath.