Japanese travel remains heavily influenced by external events. Outbound travel slumped after the March 2011 earthquake but already started to recover late in that year. Last year it grew strongly in the first half of the year but again started …
In the US, the outbound market is expected to stabilise in 2013 after declining in 2012, IPK predicts. Consumers are clearly being influenced in their travel planning by the weak economy, high unemployment levels and uncertainty over the so-called ‘fiscal …
Cebu Pacific mounts additional flights to select domestic and international destinations, in preparation for summer peak travel in the Philippines. Starting March 11, there will be 12 weekly flights from Manila to Tagbilaran, gateway to the island of Bohol. CEB’s …
China and Japan both performed very strongly in 2012 year with double-digit growth rates in outbound travel, Hiroshi Kurosu, senior researcher at the Japan Travel Bureau said. Trips by Chinese grew about 20% in the first half of 2012 on …
Travelport recently brought together some of the greatest talents in Russian travel technology to take part in the inaugural Travelport Developer Days. More than 75 participants, representing 50 companies, attended the sessions, which included presentations on the Internet Booking Engine …
China once again looks likely to be one of the strongest growth markets in Asian and world tourism this year, reveals ITB World Travel Trends report. Travel confidence is strong and travel intentions are significantly more positive. The number of …
Instead of buying jewelry and chocolate this Valentine’s Day, consider planning a trip for you and your sweetheart. New research commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association, found at TravelEffect.com, reports couples who travel together are significantly more satisfied with their …
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film announced today that Dr. Alison Nordström, Senior Curator of Photographs, will assume the new position of Curator-at-Large, effective July 1, 2013. The museum has begun an international search for her replacement …
The Brazilian government would probably welcome a drop in outbound tourism as it would result in more domestic tourism and above all keep tourism expenditure within the country and thus reduce the current very high deficit in tourism receipts, Luciana …
The international cruise industry must proactively face up to its challenges and respond openly to criticism, according to a leading expert in the sector. “After years of continued growth, the stretchmarks are starting to show,” Professor Alexis Papathanassis, from the …
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